Ropes and Knots
This knot is used for securing ladders and consists of an overhand and underhand loop.
Clove Hitch
This piece of hardware mounted on the back of E-98. Is a versatile, portable monitor that enables your crew to flow up to 500 GPM (2000 LPM) either in an attended or unattended mode.
Blitzfire
What does the acronym RIT stand for?
Rapid Intervention Team
The person in overall command and responsible for all activities.
Incident Commander
Oxygen, fuel, heat, and a self-sustained chemical reaction.
Components of the fire tetrahedron
The type of rope with a braided covering over the core of load-bearing strands.
Kernmantle Rope
The appliance that has two or three female connections coming into one male discharge exiting the connection. E-96's Deck Gun Mount
Siamese
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Firefighter Assist and Search Team
Answers directly to the incident commander and has the authority to shut down all operations when conditions merit.
Safety Officer
An explosive ignition that can occur when air is allowed to mix with hot, unburned fire gases.
Backdraft
Name a type of rope used to rescue victims.
Life Safety Rope
What is the name of the nozzle that we put through the floor to fight basement fires?
Distributor Nozzle
Who is in charge of running the FAST at an incident?
FAST leader
Responsible for providing equipment, materials, and services needed to support the incident.
Logistics Officer
The tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperature.
Thermal layering? (also accept heat stratification or thermal balance)
What is the best way to store rope?
A nylon or canvas storage bag
What type of nozzle is/was used on the booster reel that is bullet shaped with misting jets?
Chimney Nozzle
Who is the liaison between the FAST and the Incident Commander
FAST Commander
The number of personnel one person can manage?
3-7 ideal is 5 span of control
Extinguishment of fire through cooling with water.
Temperature reduction
Which type of webbing is commonly used for rescue applications?
Tubular webbing
Gizmo Valve
What is a vital thing the FAST must conduct upon arrival at a structure fire?
360 size up
The type of command used when the incident is multi-jurisdictional and there may be more than one incident commander.
Unified Command
The classification of fires involving energized electrical equipment.
Class C fire