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PPE and SCBA

100

What does SCBA stand for?

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

200

This SCBA component reduces the high pressure in the cylinder to a breathable pressure before it reaches the facepiece

Regulator

300

What is the purpose of PASS devices?

To alert rescuers when a firefighter is motionless or in distress.

400

What atmosphere is considered IDLH?

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.

500

Structural firefighting turnout gear is commonly described as having these three protective layers.

What are the outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner?

Ladders

100

What climbing angle is generally recommended for ground ladders?

Approximately 75 degrees

200

Which ladder is commonly used for roof access?

An Extension Ladder

300

When climbing a ladder, firefighters should maintain this number of points of contact whenever possible.

3

400

When placing a ladder for roof access, it should extend approximately this many rungs above the roof edge.

 What are 3 to 5 rungs?

500

Before climbing an extension ladder, firefighters should verify that this device is fully engaged to prevent the fly section from slipping.

What are the pawls (dogs/locks)?

Fireground Safety

100

What does PAR stand for?

Personnel Accountability Report.

200

What is the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths?

Cardiac events

300

Before entering an IDLH atmosphere, firefighters should always work with at least one other firefighter following this safety principle.

The Buddy System

400

This emergency radio transmission is used when a firefighter is lost, trapped, injured, or in immediate danger.

MayDay

500

What is the LUNAR Acronym 

• L – Location (Where are you?)

• U – Unit (What unit are you assigned to?)

• N – Name (Who are you?)

• A – Assignment (What were you doing?)

• R – Resources Required (What help do you need?)

Hoses

100

This type of hose is typically used to deliver water from a hydrant to a fire engine.

Supply Hose

200

This nozzle allows firefighters to adjust the stream from a straight stream to a fog pattern.

What is a combination (fog) nozzle?

300

How many GPM is typical for a inch and three quarter hose line.

120-180 GPM

400

This hose load is designed so the nozzle is on top of the hose bed, allowing firefighters to deploy the line directly toward the fire.

Flat Load

500

 This hose load is commonly used because it allows firefighters to shoulder the hose and deploy it while walking toward the fire.

What is the Minuteman load?

Fire History

100

This inventor is credited with creating one of the first practical lightning rods, helping reduce fires caused by lightning strikes.

Benjamin Franklin

200

This city experienced the Great Fire of 1871, leading to major improvements in building construction and fire protection.

The Chicago Fire

300

Before motorized apparatus became common, fire engines were most often pulled by these animals.

What are horses?

400

This organization develops many of the standards used today for firefighter training, equipment, and safety.

NFPA

500

Established in 1896, this organization represents career firefighters throughout the United States and Canada.

What is the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)?