Fire Science
the movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in transfer of heat.
Convection
2 Person Adult Ratio
30:2
Irons consist of
What is Flat Head Axe and Halligan?
Where do tourniquet get placed?
Where is the impacted limb 2–3 inches (5–7.6 centimeters) above the source of bleeding. Make sure the tourniquet is around a part of the limb that is between the source of bleeding and the heart.
What is your Zip Code?
Chester 03036
Sandown 03873
Derry 03038
The process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material.
What is Conduction?
When beginning CPR, start with:
To force an outward-opening door, which part of the Halligan bar is inserted between the door and the frame?
What is ADZ
When is it ok to hang up with 911 dispatcher?
When the dispatcher tells you it is okay
Where are the 2 places in NH that E911 is located?
What is Laconia and Concord?
Elements of Fire Triangle
What is Fuel, Heat, Oxygen?
What is the correct chest compression depth for an adult?
Atleast 2 inches
First step in Forcible Entry
What is size up?
A 39-year-old male accidentally cut his wrist while sharpening his hunting knife. He is conscious and alert with adequate breathing, but is bleeding significantly from the wound. You should:
control the bleeding with direct pressure.
What does P.A.S.S stand for?
What is Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep?
Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire
D. They come in pressurized and handheld models
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to:
Less than 10 seconds
Before beginning any forcible entry, which reminder phrase should fire fighters keep in mind?
What is try before you pry?
________ ____ is the immediate care that you give someone with an illness or injury before someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over
What is first aid?
How many Firefighters died on September 11th 2001?
What is 343?
The difference between Flashover and BackDraft
While flashover refers to the rapid ignition of all combustible materials in a room, backdraft occurs when a fire suddenly gets a fresh supply of oxygen, causing an explosive release of pent-up gases. In essence, flashover is the ignition, while backdraft is the subsequent explosion
When multiple rescuers are present, rescuers should switch compressors how often?
5 cycles
Which type of glass is normally used in side and rear windows in automobiles and commercial doors?
The American Heart Association adult _______________ of _______________ shows the most important actions needed to treat life-threatening emergencies in adults.
What is Chain of Survival?
When is a MAYDAY used?
What is when a firefighter needs immediate help?