HOSE & APPLIANCES
Referred to as sexless couplings and are connected with one third of a
What is storz couplings?
A combination of 2 tools that is the backbone of the forcible entry.
What are the irons?
Proper ventilation is important in preventing this transition from "growth" to "fully developed" fire event from occurring.
What is a flashover?
A feature on screw thread couplings where the beginning of the thread is cut to provide a positive connection.
What is the higbee cut?
This will notify dispatch of a possible mayday situation and give a specific radio priority.
What is the Orange button on a portable radio?
Process used to gain entry to a garage door.
What is a large triangular cut?
A process of removing heat and smoke using a handline from the interior of a structure.
What is hydraulic ventilation?
Used to stop the flow of water to allow replacement of a burst section of hose or add more sections.
What is hose clamp?
An offensive hose stream operation that is performed from the exterior.
What is transitional attack?
Providing additional support to key places between a vehicle and the ground to prevent further movement.
What is stabilization?
A tool/device used mainly to cut steel and/or concrete.
What is K-12/ rescue saw.
It’s the building type all firefighters should dread as fire will spread fast and unhampered through the walls and floors.
What is balloon frame construction?
The type of load that is laid on Cramahe transverse pre-connects.
What is the Triple Lay Load
This device is designed to accurately proportion the eco-gel when it is receiving this amount of discharge pressure.
1400 kpa or 200 psi
A ladder position where all tasks can be completed.
What is the rescue position?
Opening a window or door will create this in a structure fire situation.
What is a flow path?
Manual used in determining firefighter actions dealing with chemicals and/or hazardous materials.
What is the Emergency Response Guidebook?
Usually the most structurally sound section of a building.
What is the corner of a building?
Created to give the spreaders a starting place.
What is a purchase point?
The 4 signs for reading smoke.
What is Volume, Velocity, Density and Color?