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39 Cards in this Set
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Commonly used master stream devices flow ______ |
350 to 1500 gpm |
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Water converted to steam, it expands at ____ times the volume |
1700 |
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What is the correct method to stop the flow of gas into a structure supplied by an outside storage cylinder? |
Close the valve on the cylinder |
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Portable monitors, deck guns, and ladder pipes are examples of ____ |
Master stream devices |
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When approaching a burning flammable liquid vessel to operate the valve, which combination of hose streams should be used? |
Two 1 3/4" |
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Which hazardous material is commonly found in vehicle batteries? |
Sulfuric acid |
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What is an indication that a hose stream has cooled ceiling-level gases? |
Water droplets rain down |
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When can one firefighter safely handle a large handline? |
When the handline is stationary and well anchored |
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A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly into the pump is a _____ |
Deck gun |
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What is a BLEVE? |
Flammable liquid vessel rupture and explosion due to external heating |
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Master streams are most commonly used for _____ attacks |
Defensive |
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Which statement is correct about simultaneous offensive and defensive operations at the same building? |
They are dangerous and should not be done |
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Which color are most high-voltage cables in hybrid vehicles |
Orange |
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Which firefighting attack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage? |
Offensive |
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Most effective means of fire suppresion is a _____ attack |
Direct |
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Which statement about ventilating a basement fire is correct? |
Ventilation must be accomplished as soon as possible |
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Which term refers to two crews operating hose lines against each other? |
Opposing hose lines |
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A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a _____ fire |
Three dimensional |
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What happens during a blitz attack? |
A master stream is used for a quick, offensive attack |
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The objective of a _____ attack is to quickly remove as much heat as possible from the fire atmosphere |
Indirect |
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The term "____" refers to all of the tactics and tasks that are performed on the fire scene to achieve the final goal of extinguishing the fire |
Fire suppression |
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Firefighters can make a ____ attack by using a straight stream, solid stream, or a narrow fog stream |
Indirect |
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Another name for large buildings such as office buildings is "____" structures |
Big box |
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Examples of ___ fuels include compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas |
Alternative |
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When fighting a vehicle fire where magnesium is present, firefighters must use class ____ extinguishing agent |
D |
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Which NFPA standard contains information on recommended practices for preincident planning? |
1620 |
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What is the most critical problem when managing a fire in a high-rise building? |
Large # of occupants |
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Horizontal evacuation is most commonly applied to which group? |
Nonambulatory persons |
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The ____ panel is the part of the fire alarm system that indicates the location of an alarm within a building |
Annunciator |
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Why would a low-rise building be equipped with a standpipe system |
To enable attack lines to be connected near the fire |
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For the purpose of a preincident survey, which of the following is a particular concern with underground parking facilities? |
Ability to support the weight of the apparatus |
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True or false, buildings with unprotected steel beams are type I Fire resistive, according to NFPA 220 |
False |
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A ____ is a permanent pipe that is connected to a static water supply |
Dry hydrant |
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Where should a preincident survey begin? |
Outside |
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True or false, all properties have the potential to create a conflagration |
False |
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What condition about the use of private water supply systems is correct? |
The condition and capacity of the system must be determined prior to use |
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Schools and hospitals are in the ____ major use classification |
Institutional |
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The use of modern ____ technology has greatly increased the ability of fire departments to capture, store, organize, update, and quickly retrieve preincident planning information |
Information |
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What is defined as "the ongoing observation and evaluation of factors that are used to develop objectives, strategy, and tactics for fire suppresion |
Size up |
