Fire Officers Handbook Of Tactics-3Rd Edition

Front 1

the key to handling all mass casualities chemical incidents is _________________

Back 1

to remove the patients fom the contaminated enviornment as rapidly as possible and begin removing the contaminant from their bodies, without further contamination.

Front 2

the most basic principle of fire fighting is that______________.

Back 2

human life takes precedence overall concerns

Front 3

true or false: if a builing (brick, woood joist, or wood frame of standard construction) has been exposed to heavy fire for 20 minutes or more, it is generally safe to mount an interior attack.

Back 3

false

Front 4

what is the acronym for listing of the size up factors at a fire scene.

Back 4

c-construction.
O-occupancy
A- apparatus and manpower
L-Life hazard

W-water supply
A-auxilary appliances
S-Street conditions

W-weather
E-exposures
A-area
L-location and extent of fire
H- Height

Front 5

which building construction class is more likely to with stand a fire.
class3 or class 4

Back 5

class 3

Front 6

class 2 buildings are the least stable in terms of collapsw when exposed to fire. true or false

Back 6

true

Front 7

name the three stages of fire development.

Back 7

incipient stage, free burning , and smoldering.

Front 8

the method of attack most used in the free burning stage is the ________ method.

Back 8

combination-5-10sec. sweep of the ceiling then lowering the angle of the stream.

Front 9

what stage of fire burning would you suspect a backdraft?

Back 9

stage 3 smoldering stage.

Front 10

should you veritically or horizontally vent a possible backdraft

Back 10

vertically at the highest point.

Front 11

A 3 inch hose at 100ft length has a higher friction loss than an inch and 3/4 hose at the same length? true or false

Back 11

false

Front 12

what is the formula for estimating amount of hose to fight a fire in a building.

Back 12

L + w of building.

Front 13

by increasing the diameter of the hose, more water can be delivered farther using the same pump discharge energy. true or false?

Back 13

true--less friction loss.

Front 14

the key to handling all mass casualties chemical incidents is _________________

Back 14

to remove the patients from the contaminated environment as rapidly as possible and begin removing the contaminant from their bodies, without further contamination.

Front 15

to protect your self against the effects of radioactive materials, maximize the following protection factors.

Back 15

Time-spend as littel time in the hot zone as possible monitor dossimeters
DISTANCE-stay as far from the source as possible to accomplish your task.
SHIELDING-use your mask, bunker gear and buildings to shield your body in general.

Front 16

the most basic principle of fire fighting is that______________.

Back 16

human life takes precedence overall concerns

Front 17

true or false: if a building (brick, wood joist, or wood frame of standard construction) has been exposed to heavy fire for 20 minutes or more, it is generally safe to mount an interior attack.

Back 17

false

Front 18

what is the acronym for listing of the size up factors at a fire scene.

Back 18

c-construction.
O-occupancy
A- apparatus and manpower
L-Life hazard

W-water supply
A-auxilary appliances
S-Street conditions

W-weather
E-exposures
A-area
L-location and extent of fire
H- Height

Front 19

ordinary construction consisting of masonry or other noncombustible walls with a 2 hr. fire-resistance rating, is what class construction?

Back 19

class 3

Front 20

class 2 buildings are the least stable in terms of collapse when exposed to fire. true or false

Back 20

true

Front 21

name the three stages of fire development.

Back 21

incipient stage, free burning , and smoldering.

Front 22

the method of attack most used in the free burning stage is the ________ method.

Back 22

combination-5-10sec. sweep of the ceiling then lowering the angle of the stream.

Front 23

what stage of fire burning would you suspect a back draft?

Back 23

stage 3 smoldering stage.

Front 24

should you vertically or horizontally vent a possible back draft

Back 24

vertically at the highest point.

Front 25

A 3 inch hose at 100ft length has a higher friction loss than an inch and 3/4 hose at the same length? true or false

Back 25

false

Front 26

what is the formula for estimating amount of hose to fight a fire in a building.

Back 26

L + w of building.

Front 27

by increasing the diameter of the hose, more water can be delivered farther using the same pump discharge energy. true or false?

Back 27

true--less friction loss.

Front 28

static pressure is a good indicator of the volume of water available from a hydrant. true or false?

Back 28

false-only a full flowing testing will detect this situation.

Front 29

when residual pressure begins to drop you must take action to prevent the pressure from going below_______psi?

Back 29

10

Front 30

standard class a pumpers are designed to deliver maximum water pressure at ______psi. 70% at ______psi and 50% at _____psi.

Back 30

150,200,250

Front 31

A 1000 gpm fire truck will deliver one half its total pressure at what psi.?

Back 31

250 or 500 gpm

Front 32

should a fire company utilize a hydrant that is also suppling a sprinkler system in that same building?

Back 32

no- this would limit the effectiveness of the sprinklers.

Front 33

automatic wet-pipe systems are the most reliable type system.. true or false?

Back 33

true

Front 34

what is the nfpa standard 14?

Back 34

installation and standpipe and hose systems: for the following types. automatic wet, automatic dry, semiautomatic dry, manual wet and manual dry.

Front 35

what year was the nfpa standard 14 written?

Back 35

1912

Front 36

when was the nfpa standard revised?

Back 36

1993

Front 37

true or false: class 1 standpipes systems are designed for use by building occupants to control minor fires.

Back 37

false: they have 2and 1/2 inch threads at outlet and are for fire dept use. class 11 is for occupants usage.

Front 38

what does LOVERS U stand for?

Back 38

Laddering
overhaul
ventilation
entry (forcible)
rescue
search
utilities

Front 39

what three basic tools tools are needed for structural fires.?

Back 39

halligan tool
flat head ax
pike pole

Front 40

of all the factors affecting ladder selection, whether for purchasing or use, the single most important item must be______.

Back 40

its length

Front 41

what is the formula for figuring correct ladder butt placement?

Back 41

working height divided by 4

Front 42

aerial ladders should always be extended at least __rungs over the roof line.

Back 42

5

Front 43

negative ventilation is better than positive ventilation. true or false

Back 43

false: positive is better at clearing smoke in most situations.

Front 44

what 2 type2 of cuts would you make on a roof to try to observe if the fire under the roof?

Back 44

examination holes
kerf cuts or triangle cuts

Front 45

which cuts are more time consuming? kerf or triangle?

Back 45

triangle

Front 46

what type of roof constructions in terms of collapse are the most dangerous to fire fighters.?

Back 46

light weight truss roofs- if one part of the truss fails the whole thing will fail.

Front 47

what is the weakest link of a truss design?

Back 47

the gusset plates

Front 48

true or false: the trench cut is mostly a defensive maneuverer used during ventilation>

Back 48

true

Front 49

insulpan roofs designs are best ventilated from the basket of and elevating platform. true or false

Back 49

true

Front 50

what is F.A.R?

Back 50

feedback assisted rescue-two radios healed together in close proximity create a feedback noise that can be heard on a lost fireman's radio if one mike is keyed.

Front 51

nfpa 1500 and osha's respiratory protection standard addresses what fire ground operation?

Back 51

rit teams

Front 52

what is VES?

Back 52

venting
entering
searching

Front 53

the two greatest threats to the structure in the event of fire are from _______ and _________

Back 53

pipe chases and channel rails

Front 54

the three greatest areas of danger to occupants in a multi level residence is......

Back 54

the fire floor
the floor above
the top floor

Front 55

if a building has no fire escapes and no cock loft vents chances are you are looking at a class 1 building? true or false

Back 55

true

Front 56

what is taxpayer?

Back 56

term used to describe a row of stores housed within a single building.

Front 57

cutting a trench on a taxpayer roof usually isn't practical and shouldn't be undertaken. true or false.

Back 57

true

Front 58

when a steel bar joist are exposed to fire the heated steel tends to sag...true or false

Back 58

true

Front 59

a serious threat to firefighters occurs when _________ floors are placed over wooden floor joists.

Back 59

masonry--floors can collapse without any warning!

Front 60

one of the most unrecognized problems with a cock loft fire is the collapse of the__________

Back 60

parapet wall

Front 61

rule of thumb

Back 61

a 100 foot steel beam heated to 1000 degrees will expand p.5 inches.

Front 62

high rise strategic plans

Back 62

1. determine the specific fire floor.
2.verify location before committing hand lines.
3.begin controlled evacuation
4.gain control of the building systems
5.confine and extinguish the fire.

Front 63

name three divisions of class 1 buildings.

Back 63

heavy weight, medium weight, lightweight

Front 64

prewar old style construction on high rise buildings showed a strong concern for life safety and fire safety. true or false.

Back 64

true

Front 65

three types of ventilation strategies on high rise buildings.

Back 65

horizontal, vertical, and or hvac systems.

Front 66

in a high rise a stack effect can easily contribute to the spread of a fire. true or false?

Back 66

true

Front 67

what is reflex time?

Back 67

it is the total time form when u got the alarm until and effective stream is flowing on the fire.

Front 68

using elevators in fire situations.

Back 68

1. attempt to determine the fie floor accurately.
2.if the fire is within eight floors of the elevator lobby, walk up.
3.ensure that each team tha enters an elevator is recorded by lobby ontrol
4.ensure that each team that enters the elevator is equipped.
5.if available use only fire service elevators.
6.expect problems when using an elevator.
7.once you arrive at the destination, usually 2 loors below be prepared to don masks.

Front 69

an operations officer usually one of the first arriving chiefs other than the ic, should be sent to the floor below the fire to assume direct command over operations on the fire floor and the floor above. true or false?

Back 69

true

Front 70

as a rule of thumb the staging area should maintain a reserve fire of at least____ attack teams.

Back 70

2

Front 71

first arriving units at a fire in a building under construction should make it a habit to _________

Back 71

test the first floor outlet for water.

Front 72

when fireproof coatings or membranes are missing, steel may be exposed to rapid rises in temperature which can lead to failure true or false?

Back 72

true

Front 73

true or false: a building in which work is in progress is often more prone to structural failure and collapse than it would be in its completed, occupied state.

Back 73

true

Front 74

true or false: the most safest building in the united states to fight a fire in is the vacant building.

Back 74

false-it is the most dangerous.

Front 75

a box drawn with an x through the middle signifies what.

Back 75

that only and exterior should be conducted.

Front 76

a box drawn with a diagonal slash through it indicates it is safe and no hazards presents in building. true or false?

Back 76

false: a slash indicates hazards in the event you need to do and interior attack

Front 77

natural gas is 90% what?

Back 77

methane

Front 78

true or false: natural gas has a distinct odor to it by nature.

Back 78

false: and odorant has to be added.

Front 79

natural gas psi is lowered down to what psi before it enter the house?

Back 79

1/4

Front 80

natural gas is toxic. true of false?

Back 80

FALSE: it disperses o2 and causes asphyxiation.

Front 81

the only reliable way to determine the dangers of a gas leak is with a combustible gas detector. true or false

Back 81

true

Front 82

4 common type of voids created by collapsed buildings.

Back 82

lean to
v-shaped void
pancake void
individual void

Front 83

in the homeland security world. what does a soft target refer to?

Back 83

apartment, hotels, churches, and any other place or residence.

Front 84

what is C.B.R.N.E?

Back 84

chemical
biological
radiological
nuclear
explosive

Front 85

if you discover a bomb or explosive device you should immediately________________

Back 85

evacuate the area for at least 300 ft in all directions.

Front 86

what is a BATF chart?

Back 86

a chart intended to illustrate the potential quantities of explosives that could be involved and highlight the danger zones.