The Fire Service
This group of people developed the first municipal water systems.
Who are the Romans
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This is the NUMBER ONE cause of Firefighter Death in the line of duty
What is over exertion, stress, medical
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This is when your SCBA should be checked by YOU.
What is first thing - everyday, every time.
And after use.
The Acronym PSAP stands for what ?
What is Public Safety Answering Point
911 call center ; Direct to PD/FD, Central Office or Alarm Center ....COMTEC , SERESA
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This term describes the rapid chemical process that produces heat and light.
What is Fire
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This City established the first formal fire regulations in 1630 when it banned wood chimneys and thatched roofs.
What is Boston
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This agency , along with others, develops and enforces government regulation on workplace safety.
What is OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
MIOSHA = Michigan OSHA
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Your Low-Air alarm will sound at what percentage of remaining air supply ?
What is 33 %
This gives you time to egress/exit.
If you "Pay" to get in, you may well "Pay" to get back out - you need to leave when your Low-Air Alarm goes off.
This communication device should be carried by every firefighter.
What is a Portable Radio , or Prep
Portable = Handheld
Mobile = Rig Radio
Base Radio = Station Radio
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Fuel, Oxygen, Heat , and this , form the components of a fire tetrahedron.
What is Chemical Chain Reaction.
Fuel, Oxygen, and Heat interact in a manner that creates a self-sustaining Chain Reaction and keeps the combustion process going. Its what Happens; not necessarily a Piece of the recipe for fire.
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This type of "rule" governs construction materials and frequently requires built-in fire prevention and safety measures.
What are Building Codes
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Not wearing this device from initial attack to finish of overhaul is the most dangerous voluntary activity in the fire service.
What is SCBA
Breathing by-products of combustion causes Cancer. Period. Even if you can "handle it" it is the dumbest thing you can do
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The US DOT requires this testing on SCBA Bottles on a periodic basis and limits the number of years a SCBA cylinder can be used.
What is Hydrostatic Testing
Alum, Steel, Carbon-fiber = 5 years
Kevlar , Fiberglass = 3 years
This system of coded messages should NOT be used, as it can cause great confusion, and NIMS also recommends it not be used.
What are 10 Codes
Use plain English - we all know it
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This is formed when Plastic and Foam products - such as furniture and PVC pipe, used in all construction - Burns.
What is Hydrogen Cyanide
It is EXACTLY what it sounds like. Hydrogen Cyanide was used to KILL Prisoners in a Gas Chamber.
FYI: Phosgene gas was used as a weapon in WWI ( AKA mustard gas )
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This is a way of organizing an incident by breaking down the overall strategy into smaller tasks.
What is Division of Labor
Engines do Engine work, Ladders do Ladder work, Rescue Companies do Rescue work, etc.
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This person is personally responsible for your safety.
Who is YOU
work as a team, follow orders, THINK !
Cancer is not cool nor is a badge of honor
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The "Device" is built into Firefighter Coats to assist with dragging them to safety.
What is a DRD
Drag Rescue Device
It doesn't work if its in the coat wrong, or not at all
This describes an urgent message such as a call for help or evacuation and takes precedence over all other radio traffic
Emergency Traffic
A MAYDAY call is a form of Emergency Traffic. MAYDAY can be called before a problematic event occurs.
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This term describes the volume of space in which cooler air is drawn to the fire and the volume of space in which hotter gases and smoke are escaping from the fire.
What is a Flow Path
Good idea to hang around in a flow path ? Why ?
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This concept requires that each firefighter answers to only ONE supervisor, each supervisor answers to only ONE boss, and so on...
What is Unity of Command
- Establishes a chain of command ; a direct rout of responsibility from Firefighter up to the Fire Chief.
FF, Sgt, Lt, Capt, BC, Deputy/Assist Chief, Fire Chief
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This is completed when there is a change in operational strategy or when a situation occurs that could endanger firefighters.
What is a PAR
Personnel Accountability Report ; the Company Officer should know where the crew members are ad what they are doing.
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This State Skills Test Station requires you to get 100% ( but its NOT the only one with that requirement )
What is SCBA Inspection; Skill Station # 1 , which may be combined with Skill Station # 2 SCBA Donning
FYI: Skill Station # 1 may not be the first skill you demonstrate on practical test day.
The acronym IC stands for what ?
What is Incident Commander.
The Boss
This Class of Fire involves combustible cooking oils and fats in kitchens.
What is CLASS K
List and Describe the other classes of Fire for 500 Bonus Points.
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