Building Construction
construction materials and their fire resistance
What determines a buildings construction type
Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model
Chemical Chain Reaction
which piece of PPE should be worn during structural fire fighting operations
protective hood
which material is a class A combustable material
Wood
a SCBA malfunction is a.......
MAYDAY
large- dimensioned lumber are this type of construction
type IV
which is a measurement of heat energy transfer rate
convection
what is a safety consideration for PPE
Never wear PPE that does not fit
what is a class D combustable material
metal
an atmosphere is considered oxygen-deficient when oxygen levels are:
below 19.5%
protects the structure and its contents from the effects of weather
a roof
which type of fuel is difficult to extinguish using water as the only extinguishing agent
Liquids that are less dense than water
which SCBA component attaches to the SCBA facepiece and directly controls airflow to the wearer
Regulator
which factor should be concidered when selecting the appropriate type of extinguisher to use on a given fire
type of fuel
what should be done when an injured victim is found during search and rescue
Injured victims should not be moved until they have been assessed unless they are in immediate danger
these are a tool for controling a flow path in a residence
a door
the four stages of fire development are
incipient, growth,fully developed, and decay
after doffing SCBA always remember to
clean and disinfect the facepiece
an empty portable fire extinguisher should be
laid on its side
immediately after a MAYDAY is called, all:
radio traffic unrelated to the MAYDAY must stop
how can security bars on windows negatively affect fire and life safety
prevent trapped occupants from escaping
most residential fires that develop beyond the incipient stage
ventilation limited
when refilling an SCBA cylinder firefighters must
ensure that the cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized
where is a class K fire likely to be found
restaurant
________ consist of at least two trained members standing by in case a firefighter must be rescued
Rapid intervention crew