Halligan
Foam
Hose
Christmas
Quiz Review
100

How long are the forks?

6"

100

The increase in volume of a foam solution when it is aerated is called:

Foam Expansion

100

Hose should be inspected and service-tested before being placed in service for the first time and at least ____ thereafter.

Annually

100

In this country, many families eat KFC for Christmas dinner, often ordering weeks in advance.

Japan

100

Hose streams are classified based upon nozzle:

flow rates

200

What are the 3 words we use in forcible entry?

Gap, Set, Force

200

After exposure to Class A and Class B foams, gear should be washed:

Every time

200

The primary lines most fire departments use for fire attack are _____ hoselines.

Preconnected

200

“You’ll shoot your eye out!” is a famous line from this classic Christmas movie.

A Christmas Story

200

When conditions allow, hoselines should be advanced up and down stairways:

Uncharged

300

How long is the standard Halligan?

30"

300

Which extinguishment method is intended for use on flammable liquids?

Class B foam

300

Hose is deployed from the water source to the incident in a _____ hose lay.

Forward

300

This traditional Christmas dessert is a rich cake filled with dried fruits and nuts.

Fruitcake

300

Which type of hose deployment tool helps prevent damage to fire hose when vehicles must drive over it?

Hose bridges

400

How wide is the adze?

2"

400

Class A foams are used to extinguish fires involving:

Ordinary combustibles

400

Friction loss in fire hose can be overcome or reduced by:

Increasing hose size/diameter

400

This European country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.

Germany

400

In the event of uncontrollable fire spread, firefighters can use water handlines to protect themselves during a retreat, but the water streams may:

displace foam already applied during the fire attack.

500

What is the mechanical advantage of the Halligan?

15:1

500

Which foam appliance is useful in blanketing operations?

Foam aeration nozzles

500

Water shuttle and mobile water supply operations are usually performed in:

Rural areas

500

This term refers to frozen rain that falls as small ice pellets.

Sleet

500

In the event of a gas distribution fire, if gas is burning, the:

Flames should not be extinguished