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100

Water expands this many times its original volume when converted to steam

What is 1700

100

An extra fold placed along the length of a section of hose as it is loaded, so that its coupling rests in proper position.

What is A DUTCHMAN

100

Ventilation accomplished by using a spray stream to draw the smoke from a compartment through an exterior opening.

What is HYDRAULIC VENTILATION

100
Ongoing evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident

What is SIZE UP

100
Three or more large, interconnected air cylinders from which smaller SCBA cylinders are recharged

What is A CASCADE SYSTEM

200

Loss of pressure created by the turbulence of water moving against the interior walls of hose, fittings, pipes, and adapters.

What is FRICTION LOSS

200

Indicator that provides a marker of the location of the beginning of the first thread on a hose coupling.

What is A HIGBEE CUT

200

Direction opposite from which the wind blows.

What is the LEEWARD SIDE

200
Striking the surface of a roof or floor to determine it's structural integrity

What is SOUNDING

200

Magnesium, potassium, titanium and zirconium

What are COMBUSTIBLE METALS

300

Mixture of foam concentrate and water before the introduction of air.

What is FOAM SOLUTION

300

A type of valve that rotates a disc to control water flow.

What is A BUTTERFLY VALVE

300

Technique using fans to develop artificial air flow and to push smoke out of a structure.

What is POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION

300

To operate independently of the incident commander's command and control

What is FREELANCING

300
End of a rope used to tie a knot.

What is THE WORKING END

400

A fire stream of finely divided particles used for fire control

What is a FOG STREAM

400

Hose appliance with one female inlet 2 1/2" or larger, and 3 gated outlets.

What is A WATER THIEF

400

The place where we want to ventilate a structure

What is THE SEAT OF THE FIRE

400

Internationally recognized distress signal

What is MAYDAY

400

A condition, substance or device that can directly cause injury or loss; source of risk

What is A HAZARD

500
THIS TYPE OF EXTINGUISHING AGENT HAS BEEN OUTLAWED BUT IS STILL IN USE HAVING GRANDFATHERED IN FOR EXISTING SYSTEMS
What is HALON
500

Flexible, noncollapsible, woven jacket and rubber coated

What is TYPES OF FIRE HOSE CONSTRUCTION

500

Techniques that use wind, convection currents and other natural phenomena to ventilate a structure

What is NATURAL VENTILATION

500

Two or more firefighters designed to perform firefighter rescue

What is RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM

500

A load bearing wall that shared by 2 adjacent structures

What is A PARTY WALL