Coupling which comes off first when performing a forward lay
What is female coupling
100
Important point to remember when cutting an opening in a roof
What is do not cut joists or other structural supports
100
Fire Phase when portable fire extinguishers may be most effective
What is incipient phase
100
Number of firefighters it takes to raise a 35 foot or larger ladder
What is at least three
200
Density of liquids in relation to water
What is specific gravity
200
A short fold or reverse bend in the hose, used to change the location of a coupling or direction of hose in a hose bed
What is dutchman
200
Involves opening the roof or existing roof openings to allow smoke and heated gases to escape
What is vertical ventilation
200
Classes of fire extinguishers to which numerical ratings are not assigned
What is class c and d
200
Long extension ladder having staypoles to provide added stability
What is Pole Ladder
300
Caused by an excessive buildup of heat, flames fully involve an entire area or surface
What is flashover
300
Used to seal small leaks in hose caused by cuts or breaks, or to connect damaged or mismated couplings of the same size
What is hose jacket
300
Involves venting through wall openings such as windows and doors. May be useful in single story structures when fire has not involved the attic or if the roof has been weakend, or multistory structures when fire is below the top floor
What is horizontal ventilation
300
Symbol associated with a class d fire extinguisher designation
What is Yellow star
300
Single ladder which has hinged rungs which allow it to be folded so one beam rests against the other. This provides for ease of carrying or for use in small, confined areas
What is Folding Ladder
400
Can occur when oxygen is introduced into an oxygen starved atmosphere during the smoldering phase of a fire
What is backdraft
400
Used to connect two hoselines with different diameter couplings
What is reducer
400
Performed by a hose team making an interior attack, can clear a room or building of smoke, heat, steam and gases after the initial knockdown of the fire
What is hydraulic ventilation
400
Symbol associated with a class c fire extinguisher designations
What is blue circle
400
Adjustable length ladder consisting of two or more sections
What is extension ladder
500
Three ways heat is transferred
What is conduction, convection, radiation
500
When aligned, allows easy positive connection of threaded hose couplings and appliances
What is higbee indicator
500
Three basic shapes of roofs
What is Arched, flat, pitched
500
Symbol associated with a Class B fire extinguisher designation
What is Red Square
500
Adjustable in length, it can be adapted to use as an extension, single or a frame ladder