APPARATUS
EMS
COMMON
KNOWLEDGE
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
FIRE BEHAVIOR
100

how many and what type of ladders are on Engine 2

what are 3, an extension ladder, roof ladder, and attic ladder

100

A handheld tool that is used to deliver positive pressure ventilation.

What is a Bag-Valve Mask (BVM)

100

What does NFPA stand for?

What is National Fire Protection Association

100

A residential construction framing method that was popular in the us from the mid-19th century until the mid-20th century

What is Balloon Framing

100

Chemical reaction, which can occur without fire.

What is Combustion

200

Referred to as sexless couplings and are connected with one third of a turn.


What is storz couplings

200

This drug is used to treat an opioid overdose

What is Naloxone (Narcan)

200

What is the primary resource for Hazardous Materials Responders at the AWARENESS level?

What is ERG? (Emergency Response Guidebook)

200

Fire Walls are designed to

What is Prevent the spread of fire between buildings

200

The simultaneous ignition of combustible materials in a closed space, as when materials simultaneously reach their fire point

What is a Flashover

300

How many feet of 1 3/4 preconnect does engine 2 have on it? (2 cross lays)

600 feet (350 each)

300

A life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow.

What is shock?

300

A feature on screw thread couplings where the beginning of the thread is cut to provide a positive connection

What is a Higbee Cut

300

the most fire-resistive category of building construction, commonly found in schools, hospitals and high-rise buildings

What is a type I construction

300

The transfer of heat through and between solids.

What is Conduction

400

where does the first line for a car fire come off of and where does it go?

What is: 

First line comes off front bumper and it goes to the gas tank.

400

SAMPLE

What is:

  • Signs and Symptoms

  • Allergies

  • Medications

  • Past Pertinent medical history

  • Last oral intake

  • Events (leading up to illness or injury)

400

The desired angle of inclination that the ladder should be placed for climbing.

What is 75 degrees?

400

What is the radius for a collapse zone?

What is 1.5 times the building.

400

type of heat transmission that occurs via electromagnetic waves

What is radiation

500

how much water in gallons are in the apparatus in company 2

1170 gallons 

( 2 water cans on 9,2 water cans on 2, 750 gallon tank on 2, 400 gallon tank on 13, 2 water cans on 13)

500

This is the fastest route for medication administration in emergencies

What is intravenous (IV)

500

LUNAR

Location, unit, name, assignment/air supply, and resources needed

500

Portion of the exterior walls of a building that extends above the roof. A low wall at the edge of a roof.

What is a parapet

500

The movement of heat and smoke from the fire area towards the lower pressure area accessible via doors and window openings

What is Flow path