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15 Cards in this Set
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extinguishing material
(H2O, dry chemical, ARFFF) |
AGENT
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concrete area between the fire station and street
(driveway) |
APPROACH
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any action to control fire
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ATTACK
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explosion or rapid burning of heated gases that occurs when O is introduced in an O deficient atmosphere (smoke explosion)
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BACKDRAFT
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back end of appartus upon which fire fighters used to stand and ride - has been replaced by jumpseats inside cabs in today's apparatus
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BACKSTEP
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boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion
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BLEVE
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small diamter (1") handline used for small fires - carries on reels on the apparatus - AKA "red line"
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BOOSTER HOSE
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2 - 1/2 " hose used as a handline, any volume of water over 350 gpm
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BIG WATER
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type of alarm which calls for specific numbers and types of apparatus to be sent
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BOX ALARM
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method of folding salvage covers1
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ACCORDION FOLD
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method of loading hose (3" hose on IFD)
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ACCORDION LOAD
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to open a wall (masonry)
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BREACH
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disconnect hose lines at couplings
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BREAK (CUT) A LINE
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couplings at the end of the fire hose, or the bottom of a ladder
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BUTT
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air/water extinguisher - foam 2 1/2 gallons
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CAN
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