Equipment
What does the acronym SCBA stand for?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
A molecule of water contains how many hydrogen atoms?
2 (H2O)
What type of extinguisher is NOT to be used on a "C" class fire?
Class A (Air/Water extinguisher)
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, and a Chemical chain reaction are the four components of what?
Fire Tetrahedron.
What is the duty of a Fire Boundary?
To prevent the fire from spreading to other spaces by heat transfer.
The fire fighting attack team uses the ______ to detect heat and/or fires on the other side of doors and bulkheads in the ship’s structure.
TIC
At what PSI does your SCBA begin to whistle?
1200 PSI
How long does it take to discharge a 15 pound (6.8kg) CO² extinguisher?
40-45 Seconds
What are the four (4) methods of extinguishing a fire?
Heat removal
Smothering
Removal of fuel
Flame interruption
What must a Sentry be wearing?
Must be wearing an SCBA and Bunker Gear.
"Left for life, Right to fight"
Refers to which piece of equipment?
Nozzle
How long does a 5 gallon (22 liters) of AFFF last at 6.9 bar (100 PSI)
Approximately 90 seconds
What two substances are used in a dry chemical extinguisher?
Potassium Bicarbonate & Nitrogen.
What must be worn to prevent the inhalation of toxic gas and smoke while fighting a fire?
SCBA
What is the best method for a “Fire Boundary” to tell if a bulkhead is cool?
By putting the back of their hand close to the bulkhead.
What allows you to attach two 1 1/2" lines to a hydrant or reduce a 2 1/2" line into two 1 1/2" lines
Wye Gate
What are the most common dimensions of fire hoses carried in HMC ships?
25/50 feet lengths
with
1 1/2" and 2 1/2" diameters
What happens if I use a CO2 extinguisher on a Class A fire?
the flame would be extinguished but the deep seated embers would continue to burn.
The positions of an attack team?
ATTACK TEAM LEADER
NOZZLE
BACKUP
HYDRANT
Duties of a Sentry?
PPR
Preserve evidence.
Prevent Re-flash.
Restrict access.
How long does the EEBD last?
15 Minutes
What is the maximum length of fire fighting hose permitted between the nozzle and the eductor?
100 Feet
What type of fire is a Class D extinguisher used on?
Metal.
In what stage has the fire consumed the majority of the oxygen within a space and has reduced visually down to a small smoldering fire?
Decay.
When a boundary is set who must they inform immediately?
OOD/Section Base