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16 Cards in this Set
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As a firefighter 2, what are you expected to recognize and predict? |
Firefighter 2 should be able to recognize and predict changes, as well predict the effect the changes will have upon a rescue team (1058) |
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What does the first arriving company do? |
Establish command, initial size up, deploy additional resources, communicate situation to other units. (2058) |
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What does the second arriving engine company do? |
Ensure adequate water supply, finish tasks first engine did not finish. (1060) |
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What are search priorities? |
Areas most severely threatened, areas where largest number are threatened, remainder of fire area (1062) |
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What is a blitz attack? |
An aggressive exterior attack with a large stream (1062) |
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What should be called when, upon arrival, no emergency is obvious? |
Nothing showing (1064) |
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When does a fast attack end? |
Incident stabilized, incident not stabilized but engine must withdraw to establish a formal command, command is transferred (1065) |
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When transferring command, what should be briefed to incoming commander? |
Name of incident, status, safety considerations, goals and objectives, progress, deployment of resources, assessment of need for further resources(1066) |
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What is the flash point for for flammable liquids? |
Less then 100 degrees (1068) |
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Can flammable liquids be ignited without preheating? |
Yes (1068) |
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What is the flash point for combustible liquids? |
Over 100 degrees (1068) |
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What happens to protective clothing in liquid spills? |
It can absorb fuel (1069) |
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Liquid fires must not be extinguished until? |
The leak has been controlled (1069) |
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What does an increase in sound or fire issuing from a relief valve indicate? |
Rupture is imminent, it is overheating (1070) |
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How can water be used to control class B fires? |
Although it will not extinguish, it will act as a cooling agent, and can move fuels away from other exposures. Protection against flames. (1073) |
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Can you flush a class B foam down a drain? |
Never (1073) |
