Newport News Fire Department
What time does a shift start at the Newport News Fire Department?
8am
What are three things necessary for a fire?
Oxygen
Fuel
Heat
How many fire stations are in Newport News?
11
How many shifts are there at the Newport News Fire Department?
3
How many layers are there to a firefighter's jacket?
3
Recruits are trained to serve in two roles, what are they?
Firefighter and medic.
How many days a month does a Newport News Firefighter work?
10
What is smoke?
Incomplete combustion?
How long is Newport News and how wide is the widest part of Newport News?
25 miles long and 5 miles wide.
What are three requirements to become a Firefighter/Medic?
18 years old
High school diploma or GED
US citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
What are the purposes for the layers in the firefighter's jacket?
1. protect against heat.
2. protect against moisture.
3. protect against dirt.
What is unique about the HazMat suit?
It opens from the outside.
Name the four specialty teams.
MIRT
Tech Team
Bomb Team
HazMat Team
What is the name of the apparatus with a "bucket"? Hint: everyone was on it yesterday.
Tower
Name at least three ranks in the Fire Department.
Lieutenant
Battalion Chief
Assistant Fire Chief
Fire Chief
What symbol signifies the rank of an officer?
Bugle.