Tools and Equip
Building Construction
Nuts about Knots
History of the Fire Service
Fire Suppression
100
These types of tools can extend the reach of the firefighter, as well as increase the power the firefighter can exert.
What are pushing/pulling tools?
100
This type of construction consists of masonry exterior walls, but interior structural members are made of wood.
What is ordinary construction? (Type 3)
100
This type of knot is used to secure the leftover working end.
What is a safety knot?
100
This company is responsible for securing the water supply.
What is an engine company?
100
This type of attack exposes firefighters to heat and smoke.
What is an offensive attack?
200
Similar to a sledgehammer, this tool has an axe on one end.
What is a maul?
200
The weight of the building itself is considered what?
What is a dead load?
200
This type of harness is often used to support a firefighter who is being raised or lowered on life safety rope.
What is a class 3 harness?
200
These are passed by government organizations to implement a law that has been passed.
What is a regulation?
200
Large handlines are at least this large.
What is 2 1/2 inches?
300
A smoke ejector, is this type of ventilation fan.
What is a negative pressure fan?
300
This wall is nonbearing and attached to the exterior of a building, commonly serving as an exterior skin on steel frame high rises.
What is a curtain wall?
300
Life safety rope must be woven of this type of construction?
What is block creel construction?
300
This person has overall responsibility for the administration and operations of the fire dept.
Who is the fire chief?
300
This attack is initiated by softening the target from the exterior.
What is a transitional attack?
400
This tool is used to pull the cylinder out of a door lock, usually in a store front.

What is a K tool?

400
Heavy timber construction uses posts and beams that are at least this many inches on the smallest side.
What is 8 inches?
400
General use life safety rope can be no longer than this diameter?
What is 5/8"?
400
According to the NFPA, the percentage of full time career firefighters in the US is this.
What is 27 percent?
400
This many firefighters are required to advance and maneuver a large handline inside a building.
What is 3 firefighters?
500
This small, hand operated winch, is used to lift or move heavy objects.

What is a come along?


500
During which time is a building under the highest risk of collapse?
What is during construction or renovation?
500
This NFPA standard covers the Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.
What is NFPA 1983
500
The first fire insurance company in the US was established here.
What is Charleston, SC?
500
When approaching a vehicle fire, you approach from where?
What is uphill and upwind?
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