Obsolete term for resistance to fire
FIREPROOF
Visible luminous body of burning gas emitting radiant energy.
FLAME
Movement of air towards the burn fuel and movement of smoke out of the compartment
AIR FLOW/FLOW PATH
BEAMS
I say Hank St. Claire you say
SIRENS
Determines what services are needed to protect the citizens and establishes the fire service to meet that need.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
Materials released and produces during burning
PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION
Any means other than natural ventilation may involve the use of fans or ejectors.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Variable length ladder with two or more sections that can be extended to a desired height
EXTENSION LADDER
I sat Captain Eddi Penisi you say
TACOMA FD
Personnel who provides emergency services to the external customer
LINE PERSONNEL
The measure of the rate of heat transfer to a surface
HEAT FLUX
A single cut the width of the saw blade made in a roof to check for fire
KERF CUT
The most important thing to consider when raising a ladder.
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS/OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS
I say Leslie Shay you say
CHICAGO FIRE
Guide to decision making
POLICY
The total amount of combustible contents of a building, space, or fire area
FUEL LOAD
Protected side of the structure, the direction opposite from which the wind is blowing
WINDWARD
When assisting a live victim down a ladder, which way are they facing>
TOWARDS THE RUNGS
I say Captain Mike Kennedy
LADDER 49
Process of dividing large jobs into smaller jobs
DIVISION OF LABOR
The interface of hot and cold gas layers at an opening (DAILY DOUBLE)
NEUTRAL PLANE
When using a positive pressure fan, the exit must be what size that the inlet?
SAME SIZE OR SMALLER FOR PRESSURIZATION
What degrees angle creates the optimum climbing angle when climbing ladders?
75 DEGREES
I say Ronald Bartel (DAILY DOUBLE)
BACKDRAFT 1 & 2