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Salvage and Overhaul
100
A system that used a primary water source that sits at a high elevation such as an elevated storage tank.
What is a gravity system
100
When hose is laid from the water source to the fire.
What is a forward lay
100
A rapid, thorough search done to locate victims as soon as possible.
What is a primary search
100
Used with a halligan type tool, the device useful in pulling all types of lock cylinders.
What is a K-tool
100
Searching for and extinguishing hidden fires.
What is overhaul
200
The type of water main valve that visually shows whether the gate or valve seat is open or closed.
What is an indicating valve
200
Occurs when the flow of water in a hose line is stopped suddenly resulting in a water surge.
What is a water hammer
200
Immediately activate the PASS device.
What should a firefighter do when they become trapped or injured
200
Process used to force open a sectional overhead door.
What is pry upward from the bottom of the door
200
Used to drain runoff from the ceiling above out through windows or doors
What is a water chute
300
The type of hydrant used in climates where freezing weather is expected and water is held below the frost line.
What is a dry barrel hydrant.
300
The type of stream resulting from the use of a smoothbore nozzle.
What is a solid stream
300
Providing additional support to key places between a vehicle and the ground to prevent further movement.
What is stabilization
300
A manual tool that takes two to four firefighters to breach a brick or concrete wall
What is a battering ram
300
The tool most commonly used to open ceilings to check on fire extension
What is a pike pole
400
The process of raising water from a static source to supply pumper.
What is drafting
400
The most common type of foam proportioner that can be connected at any point in the hose lay.
What is an in-line foam eductor
400
Using a spring-loaded center punch or striking with a sharp point at the lower corner.
How do you remove tempered glass from the side and rear windows
400
Get a forcible entry tool into the space between the door and the doorjamb, open the space and allow the lock bolt to slip from it keeper
How do you open a swinging door
400
In the area of actual fire involvement
Where does overhaul begin
500
Used as a filter when drafting from a natural source.
What is a strainer
500
Used to achieve maximum water surface for heat absorption and is composed of very fine water droplets.
What is a fog stream
500
The pattern of collapse when outer walls remain standing and the floors or roof fail in the middle leaving voids on both sides of the collapse.
What is a V-shaped collapse
500
Use wire cutters and cut close to the post
How do you gain entry through a wire fence
500
By looking for discolored walls, feeling for heat, and listening for popping sounds.
How does a firefighter detect hidden fires using his/her senses