CH 22 Fire suppression

  1. After a fire, electric vehicles and hybrids should be stored at least how many feet from any exposures because of the possibility of a late rekindle?
    50 feet
  2. Commonly used master stream devices flow __________.
    350 to 1500 gpm (1325 to 5678 lpm)
  3. Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location?
    Exterior
  4. Elevated master stream device
    Nozzle mounted on the end of an aerial device
  5. Employs both direct and indirect attack methods sequentially
    Combination attack
  6. From a doorway, a crew directs a hose stream at the ceiling of a burning room. This is a(n) __ attack.
    indirect
  7. How should fire fighters approach a vehicle fire?
    45-degree angle from the side
  8. Indirect attack
    Used to remove as much heat as possible
  9. In situations where the temperature is increasing and it appears that the room or space is ready to experience flashover, fire fighters should use a(n)____?
    indirect application of water.
  10. Ladder pipe
    Nozzle while attached to the rungs of a vehicle-mounted aerial ladder
  11. Master stream device
    Used to produce high-volume water streams
  12. A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly into the pump is a __________.
    deck gun
  13. Master streams are most commonly used for __________ operations.
    defensive
  14. Often, the primary objective in lumberyard fires is?
    protecting exposures.
  15. Portable monitors, deck guns, and ladder pipes are examples of ________.
    master stream devices
  16. A straight or solid stream, flowing between 120 and 180 gpm, may be used in a(n) __________ attack.
    indirect
  17. To decrease the need for manual overhaul during trash container fires, it is very useful to apply
    Class A foam.
  18. What happens during a blitz attack?
    An offensive exterior attack is executed to reduce temperatures.
  19. What is a BLEVE?
    Flammable liquid vessel rupture and explosion due to external heating
  20. When can one fire fighter safely handle a large handline?
    When the handline is firmly anchored
  21. Which firefighting attack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage?
    Offensive
  22. Which hazardous material is commonly found in vehicle batteries?
    Sulfuric acid
  23. Which statement about ventilating a basement fire is correct?
    Coordinating ventilation is critical.
  24. Which type of operation is used when the main objective is to protect exposures?
    Defensive
  25. The use of master streams on a building should be prohibited if __________.
    crews are working inside the building
  26. Which type of stream is most likely to disrupt thermal balance?
    fog
  27. When water is converted to steam, it expands to ________ times the volume of an equivalent amount of liquid water.
    1700
  28. How much risk to fire fighters' lives is acceptable in attempting to minimize damage to property that is already severely damaged?
    none
  29. When can one fire fighter safely handle a large handline?
    When the handline is stationary and well anchored
  30. What is an effect of a hose stream that consists of droplets with a large surface area?
    Heat absorption is enhanced
  31. what is the minimum number of fire fighters needed to advance and maneuver a 2.5" (65-mm) handline inside a building?
    3
  32. What is the best item to aid extinguishment of smoldering fires in tightly packed combustible materials?
    Class A foam
  33. What is the most common hazard associated with confined spaces?
    Atmospheric conditions
  34. What is the target of the hose stream in a direct attack?
    The base of the fire
  35. Where should additional equipment be staged on a high-rise fire?
    One or two floors below the fire
  36. Which type of attack is used when the main objective is to protect exposures?
    Defensive
  37. In general, the most effective means of fire suppression is a(n) __________ attack.
    direct
  38. Application of water to the base of a fire with a straight stream or solid stream is a(n) _____ attack.
    direct
  39. What is the most frequently used hose line for interior attack?
    1.75"
  40. Which statement about ventilating a basement fire is correct?
    Ventilation must be accomplished as soon as possible.
  41. Which hazard presents the greatest risk for a fire in a modern vehicle?
    Components containing pressurized gas
  42. Close-range application of water to the fire is the objective of which type of operation?
    Offensive
  43. A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. Which of the following should be used to fight the fire?
    Unmanned master stream
  44. A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a ________ fire.
    three-dimensional
  45. If there is no life-safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building under construction?
    defensive
  46. What is a potential problem associated with an indirect fire attack?
    Displacement of hot fire gases toward the floor
  47. What it the maximum diameter of a small handline?
    2"
  48. What does "SLICERS" mean?
    • Size up
    • Locate
    • Identify/control fire path
    • Cool space from safe location
    • Extinguish
    • Rescue
    • Salvage
  49. Which fire-extinguishing agent would be the best choice for use on delicate electronic equipment?
    Carbon dioxide
Author
M.Sellar
ID
352763
Card Set
CH 22 Fire suppression
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