Tool Time
What tool is commonly paired with a Halligan for forcible entry?
Flathead Axe
What are the three elements of the fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, oxygen
LCES stands for
Lookout
Communications
Escape route
Safety Zones
First step when doing a scene size-up is?
Confirming Adress
Adult CPR compression ratio is
30:2
Which wildland tool combines cutting-edge, scraping edge, and a digging function?
Pulaski
What are the toxic byproducts of smoke that can be deadly to a firefighter during and after fire suppression?
Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
This part of a wildfire is usually the faster moving and most dangerous
Head fire
Three different modes of attack
Investigative, offensive, defensive
Helicopter landing zone should be _____'x_____'
100'x100'
What is the primary use of the hydraulic ram? And what is a common critical mistake often made during ram operations?
To create space by pushing. Often used to displace dashboards.
Common mistake is placing the ram on weak structural points. Can cause the tool to punch through or slip.
What is the term for the ignition of all gases in a room at once?
Flashover
What is the most common reasons a fire shelter fails to protect a firefighter?
Improper sealing, deploying too late, or deploying on a slope (allows flames to roll over the firefighter)
When sizing up a hazmat incident, you should identify these three things
type of container, suspected chemical, potential exposures
After scene size-up, what are the first steps that should be taken on an MVC?
vehicle stabilization
What's the difference between a chainsaw and a rotary saw?
Chainsaw -> cutting wood and making ventilation cuts.
K12-> cutting metal or reinforced materials
What fire behavior event involves an explosive ignition due to air introduction?
Backdraft
What is the "watch out" situation that often leads to entrapment?
Sudden wind shifts or thunderstorm downdrafts
During a wildland size-up, what specific type of report should you give early because of its direct impact on fire behavior, spread direction, and overall strategy?
Weather
What is the A post and whay is it structurally important?
Between the windshield and front door. The key load-bearing structure makes it harder to cut, often reinforced.
Name three distinct uses for webbing on the fireground
Dragging a downed firefighter/civilian
Emergency harness/bailout strap
Hose cinch
door control
Rollover or high heat layering with smoke lowering
When constructing a handline, what are three key principles to ensure it's effective in controlling fire spread?
Remove all burnable fuels to mineral soil, maintain a line width 3x the surrounding fuel, and anchor in from a secure point.
What type of occupancy should you request a fire marshal for?
any state inspected facility (i.e., schools, healthcare facilities, liquor establishments, daycares)
What color of wire should you avoid cutting, and why?
Orange -- carries high voltage electricity in hybrid and electric cars.