Befo Chapter 14 questions and answers graded A+

Befo Chapter 14Anchor Point - correct answer Point from which a fire line is begun; usually a natural or man made barrier that prevents fire spread and the possibility of the crew being "flanked" while constructing the fire line, Examples include lakes, ponds, streams, roads, earlier burns, rockslides and cliffs. Class A foam - correct answer Foam specially designed for use on Class A combustibles. Class A foams, hydrocarbon-based surfactants are essentially wetting agents that reduce the surface tension of water and allow it to soak into combustible materials more easily than plain water. Clean Agent - correct answer A fire suppression agent that does not leave any residue after use or interfere with the operation of electrical or electronic equipment. Combination Attack - correct answer Extinguishing a fire by using both a direct and an indirect attack. This method combines the steam-generating technique of a ceiling level attack with an attack on the burning materials near floor level. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) - correct answer Natural gas that is stored in a vessel at high pressure, usually between 2,400 to 3,600 psi Direct Attack (Ground Cover) - correct answer In wildland fire fighting, an operation where action is taken directly on burning fuels by applying an extinguishing agent to the edge of the fire or close to it. Direct Attack (Structural) - correct answer In structural fire fighting, an attack method that involves the discharge of water or a foam stream directly onto the burning fuel. Exposure Production - correct answer Covering any object in the immediate vicinity of the fire with water or foam. Exterior Exposure - correct answer Building or other combustible object located close to the fire building that is in danger of becoming involved due to heat transfer from the fire building.