Energy is measured in
What is Joules (J)
What is the extinguishing agent used for class D fires?
Dry Powder
These can be used to tighten hose connections
What are Spanner Wrenches?
These are the 5 Types of Construction
Type I (Fire Resistive), Type II (Non Combustible), Type III (Ordinary Construction), Type IV (Heavy Timber), Type V (Wood Frame)
BSI stands for:
Body Substance Isolation
The oxidization process almost always results in the production of ________
what is thermal energy
Pump-type water extinguishers are intended primarily for use on _________ fires.
ground cover fires
This is the flattened angle at the end of the threads on male and female couplings
What is the Higbee Cut?
Two subsets of Type V construction
What percentage of airborne particles does a N-95 mask block out.
95
In terms of fire behavior, power is the ______ during combustion
What is heat release rate (HRR)
What does the acronym AFFF stand for?
Aqueous Film Forming Foam
This NFPA is the standard for care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fire hose, couplings, nozzles, and fire hose appliances.
They are the primary egress paths from floors above ground and below ground level and can adversely affect the safety of occupants if they do not maintain a breathable atmosphere
Protected stairs
A bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. Contagious and airborne. Symptoms include painful breathing, coughing that last several weeks, fatigue, weight loss.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Hot gases in the plume rise until they encounter the ceiling and then begin to to spread horizontally, this flow of fire gases is called ______
What is ceiling jet
Wheeled CO2 units usually have _____ lb to ______ lb capacities.
50 to 100
This roll can be easily transported and carried for special application such as highrise or standpipe operations.
What is the Twin Donut Roll?
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Colorless gas with a pungent irritating odor that is highly irritating to the nose
what is formaldehyde
2.25 sq ft
This valve consists of an exterior barrel guided by a screw that moves the barrel forward or back, rotating around an interior barrel.
What is a Rotary Control Valve?
The roof decking or sheathing material, usually plywood or oriented strand board (OSB), is applied at right angles over these rafters, sometimes over the entire roof. In other applications, decking consists of board or planks set with a small space between them. This is commonly called
Skip sheathing
Three common types of shock
Hypovolemic (volume)
Cardiogenic (pump)
Neurogenic (Brain)