The Engine
The primary function of the first-arriving engine is initial attack, the primary function of the second-arriving engine is _________, if the first due did not already secure one.
What is water supply?
This device holds 2.5 gallons of water.
What is the water can?
This company manufactured the first "Jaws of Life" in 1971.
What is Hurst?
This firefighter in this position is responsible for bringing in the Scott RIT Pak.
Who is the FAST Air position or can man?
Once at the pump panel, the first valve to open is the:
What is the tank to pump valve?
This position is responsible for absorbing nozzle reaction and assists the nozzleman with positioning the line to attack the fire.
Who is the backup man?
In addition to the irons, this tool should be carried by the irons firefighter when operating at a commercial occupancy fire.
What is the bunny tool?
The four components of the standard hydraulic extrication tool set are the Power Plant, Cutters, Spreaders, and this tool.
What is the ram?
The easiest way to convert the SCBA into a harness is to connect the two using this.
What is the harness hook or ladder hook? (May also accept SCBA waist strap).
This is the desired nozzle pressure for a smoothbore nozzle.
What is 50 psi?
The city line has this many feet of 1 3/4" hose.
What is 300? (6 lengths)
Generally speaking, primary searches on the fire floor search for ________ first, then search outward for ________.
What are fire and life (in that order)?
Which FAST firefighters should complete a 360 walk-around after arrival?
Who are ALL of them?
This component of LUNAR is the most important because it is the greatest aid in finding a lost firefighter.
What is location? (L)
Nozzle pressure + ___________ = discharge pressure.
What is friction loss?
Water converts to steam at this temperature.
What is 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees celsius)?
This truck company conducts primary searches and operations on the floor above the fire floor.
What is the second due truck?
The third pillar back from the front of the vehicle is known as the ________.
What is the C pillar or C Post?
This removal technique involves extracting a firefighter through a window above the ground floor using a ground ladder and sometimes a rescue rope.
What is a Denver Drill?
This is the largest diameter attack handline.
What is the 2.5" line?
This device can operate off of a 2.5" or 3" line and does not require an operator.
What is a blitz nozzle?
Windows made of this material are impact-resistant and may require a saw to force the window.
What is lexan?
Hydraulic cutters work by compression, this other cutting tool uses shearing and is advantageous when used on high-strength alloys designed to withstand compression forces.
What is a sawzall (reciprocating saw)?
These are the three types of firefighter emergencies that the FAST team trains to handle.
What are lost/trapped firefighter, downed firefighter, and missing firefighter?
This gated device with an air bleeder valve allows a positive pressure large diameter hose to be pumped into the engine's pump through the steamer connection.
What is the piston intake?