Fire Behavior
Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen, and Chemical reaction are the components of
The Fire Tetrahedron
ICS Stands for?
Incident command system
After scene size up, this is the first task that needs to be completed prior to any extrication
Vehicle Stabilization
The two types of standard sprinkler systems and what are their differences
Wet and Dry pipe systems
What is the first step in forcible entry
Try before you pry
An explosive ignition that can occur when air is allowed to mix with hot unburned gases
Backdraft
Title given to the primary position of the entire incident?
Incident Commander
A vehicle on it's side, we would use this to stabilize this vehicle.
Rescue struts
What are the five classes of extinguishers, and what is there pourposes?
Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (Flammable Liquids), Class C (Energized Electrical Equipment), Class D (Combustible Metals), Class K (Cooking Oils and Fats)
K-Tool
Name the three transfers of heat
Conduction, convection, and radiation
Representatives from several different agencies work together to command a multi-jurisdictional incident
Unified Command
Person stuck under a vehicle, what is the tool used to lift the vehicle?
Air Bags
A detector that uses a light beam that is scattered, when smoke enters the chamber, making it responsive to smoldering fires
The three terms used while forcing a door with two firefighters. Give details
Drive
Strike
Stop
The sudden involvement of a room or an area in flames from floor to ceiling
Flashover
The number of individuals a supervisor is responsible for (from 3 to 7)
Span of control
Technique used when the spreader is placed in the window to achieve a gap in the door and/or open the door.
Vertical spread/Vertical attack
This standard governs the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in the United States.
NFPA 13
A tool/device used mainly to cut steel and/or concrete
K-12/Rescue saw
Outcome of combustion in a confined space in which gases tend to form into layers. Hottest gases at the ceiling, coolest at the floor
Thermal Layering
The concept by which each person within an organization reports to one and only one designated person
Unified Command
A Halligan is used to create a gap to assist the spreaders with entry into the door
A purchase point
This master stream device is portable, and can deliver 350-1,250 GPM, and is often used when conditions are too dangerous for interior crews
Portable Monitor (or deck gun/Ground monitor)
The most common tools used for residential forced-entry
Halligan and flat head axe