ALPHA
A combination fire attack begins with
an indirect attack
During an indirect attack, you should flow water until the
room begins to darken.
A vehicle fueled by compressed gas is fully involved in fire. What should be used to fight the fire?
Unmanned master stream
What does the C stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS?
Cool the space from the safest location.
Which firefighting attack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage?
Offensive
Which statement is correct about simultaneous offensive and defensive operations at the same building?
It is dangerous and should not be done.
Attic fires should generally be treated as:
ventilation-limited.
Which type of stream is most likely to disrupt thermal balance?
Fog
Application of a fire stream to solar panels should be done from a distance of no less than:
20 ft (6 m)
When is an indirect attack indicated?
When flashover is likely
Under which circumstances is it considered safe for one fire fighter to safely handle a large handline?
When the handline is stationary and well anchored
Class extinguishing agents should be used on energized electrical equipment fires.
C
The use of master streams on a building should be prohibited when
crews are working inside the building
Studies by NIST and UL have determined that the movement of fire through a structure is dependent primarily on:
flow path
If there is no life-safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building under construction that has no doors or windows?
Defensive
When shutting down electrical service to a structure, you should:
apply a lockout device.
What happens during a transitional attack?
An offensive operation is performed from the exterior.
What is the correct method to stop the flow of gas into a structure supplied by an outside LPG storage cylinder?
Close the valve on the cylinder.
Peeling or bubbling paint is an indicator of:
concealed fire.
What is an effect of a hose stream that consists of droplets with a large surface area?
Heat absorption is enhanced
When operating near the suspected area of origin, fire fighters should be especially careful to:
disturb the area as little as possible.
Where should additional equipment be staged on a high-rise fire?
One or two floors below the fire
When conducting a transitional attack on an attic fire, streams should be directed through the:
soffit vents
Which hazard presents the greatest risk for a fire in a modern vehicle?
Components containing pressurized gas
What is the term for the movement of heat and smoke in a structure from an area of higher pressure near the fire to an area of lower pressure?
Flow path