Once in position to attack the fire, use this application method with a fire extinguisher.
What is P.A.S.S - pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
100
Striking the surface of a roof or floor to determine its structural integrity.
What is sounding
100
The three types of power sources for power-operated rescue tools.
What is electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic
100
Two general types of sprinkler coverage.
What is complete sprinkler coverage and partial sprinkler coverage.
100
Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems.
What is NFPA 13
200
The three most common combination fire extinguisher types.
What is ABC, AB, BC
200
Slow, thorough search to ensure that no occupants were overlooked.
What is secondary search
200
The post between the front and rear doors on a four-door vehicle.
What is B-post
200
A minimum water supply has to deliver the required volume of water to the highest sprinkler in a building at a residual pressure of this.
What is 15 psi
200
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
What is NFPA 10
300
Dry powder extinguishers are to only be used on this type of fire.
What is class D
300
If there are no witnesses assume this when deciding if a search should be conducted.
What is the building is occupied.
300
The five patterns of structural collapse.
What is pancake, A-frame, V-shape, Cantilever, Lean-to
300
Temperature-sensitive device that sounds an alarm when the temperature changes exceed 12 - 15 degrees in one minute.
What is rate-of-rise heat detectors
300
Standard on Power Rescue Tools
What is NFPA 1936
400
Because of their corrosive particulate residue, this type of extinguisher should not be used in areas where highly sensitive computer equipment is located.
What is dry chemical
400
The acronym used when providing information when calling a mayday.
What is L.U.N.A.R.S. - Location , Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources needed, Situation.
400
Bolt on a vehicle's door frame that the door latches onto in order to close.
What is nader pin
400
A control valve for a sprinkler system in which the position of the center screw indicates whether the valve is open or closed.
What is Outside stem and yoke valve (OS&Y)
400
Standard for the installation of standpipes and hose systems.
What is NFPA 14
500
After this many years dry chemical extinguishing agent should be emptied and refilled.
What is 6 years
500
NFPA 1500 requires that this group of personnel be standing by whenever firefighters are in any hazard zone.
What is Rapid Intervention Crew or Team (RIC/RIT)
500
Air bag systems may be triggered by extrication or firefighting operations. With a lethal force, they deploy up to this speed.
What is 200 mph
500
This class of standpipe is primarily designed for use either by building occupants who are trained in its use or by fire department personnel.
What is Class II
500
Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height.