Building Construction
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire and structural collapse?
Type I-Fire Resistive
What types of materials do Class B fires involve?
Combustible liquids and gases
What are the 3 parts of the fire triangle?
Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Which type of hose transports water from the hydrant or static water source to the pumping apparatus?
Supply hose
Backing up fire apparatus
OG 505-__________MUST be used at all times
Spotters
Type IV buildings are constructed of:
Heavy Timber
energized electrical equipment
This fire behavior event occurs when unburned gases ignite rapidly after a ventilation opening is made.
What is backdraft
Which hose roll leaves only one coupling exposed?
Straight Roll
OG 407-The Firefighter will call the training officer before_______ indicating the reason they will not be attending training.
18:00hrs
Which type of building construction may have interior walls and beams constructed of wood, but requires that exterior walls be made of noncombustible materials?
Type III
What is the PASS method stand for?
Pull the pin, Aim the hose/nozzle, Squeeze the nozzle, Sweep at the base of the fire.
This dangerous condition occurs when fire rapidly transitions from the growth stage to full-room involvement.
What is flashover
Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose?
Flat Load
OG 1401-Rural structural fire and alarms apparatus response is:
Pumper 32, Tanker 36, Pumper 34, Tanker 35, Rescue 33
How is the distance known as the collapse zone measured?
1.5x the building height.
Class D fire involve:
Combustible metals
This stage of fire occurs when fuel is first ignited and heat begins to build.
What is the incipient stage?
What type of hose lays are used for our pre-reconnects?
Minute Man
OP 1707-All members of the GVDFD must reside:
within our coverage area.
Basement fires are likely to become more hazardous than other compartment fire due to:
Limited Ventilation
Class A fires involve:
Ordinary combustibles (Wood, Paper)
This term describes the minimum temperature at which a fuel produces enough vapors to ignite.
What is the ignition temperature?
What is a higbee indicator?
Notches or grooves cut into coupling lugs to identify by touch or sight the exact location of the higbee cut.
OP 204-No fire department personnel shall respond to the fire hall at any time if:
their ability is impaired by an intoxicating beverage or drug.