"Back In My Day..."
(Fire Service History)
(Fire Service History)
Who founded the original volunteer fire department in the US?
Benjamin Franklin
What type of hose load is generally in two stacks (shoulder & dump) and is easily deployable by one firefighter WITHOUT dragging the hose the entire length of the deployment?
The minute-man
What are the three parts of the Halligan bar?
Forks
Pike
Adz
How many layers does our turnout gear have and what are they?
1.) Outer shell
2.) Moisture barrier
3.) Thermal barrier
What type of search is conducted shortly after arrival and is typically a quick and rapid search for possible victims in survivable space?
Primary search
What civilization has the earliest recorded history of organized public firefighting?
Ancient Rome
What are the different color tops for fire hydrants and what are their flow rates?
Red - below 500 GPM
Orange - 500-999 GPM
Green - 1000-1499 GPM
Blue - 1500+ GPM
What are the three verbal commands used when forcing a door with a partner?
Hit
Drive
Stop
What is the MINIMUM level of PPE required when operating a saw?
Helmet
Gloves
Eye protection
What are the three types of contact you must maintain at least one of when searching with a partner?
Visual
Verbal
Physical
Who was in originally in charge of the fire department and would make you pay fees to have them respond to your residence?
What is the smallest size diameter of hose to be considered a supply line?
21/2"
Which forcible entry tool is typically used on commercial doors and are less destructive?
K-tool
How long is structural firefighting gear good for before it has to be retired?
No more than 10 years (NFPA 1851)
What is a secondary search?
A search that is typically done after the fire is extinguished and is a more thorough, in depth search for potential victims
What are the TWO reasons firefighters used to justify growing mustaches back in the early days of the fire service? (You must name BOTH)
1.) To filter out smoke while fighting fire
2.) To catch and stop mucus and boogers from getting in their mouths
What is the principle used when attempting to draft water from a static source?
The Venturi Effect
What forcible entry tool is typically used on inward-swinging doors with strong metal frames?
Rabbit Tool (Hydra-Ram)
What does the first stage regulator in your SCBA lower the air pressure to?
Approx. 85 psi
Where are most adult victims typically found in a primary search?
Near a door, window, or other path of egress
What city housed the first fully paid, professional fire department?
Cincinnati, Ohio
How do you calculate the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP) of a hose line?
Friction loss + elevation loss + nozzle pressure
(FL+EL+NP=PDP)
What are the 4 MAIN categories of forcible entry tools?
Cutting
Prying/Spreading
Striking
Pushing/Pulling
What is the testing temperature and time on a SCBA facepiece to be NFPA approved?
500o for 5 minutes
What is a VEIS?
Vent-Entered Isolated Search