A firefighting attack Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 21 Wildland and Ground Cover Fires 100% Pass Which is a component of the wildland fire triangle Heat Which is a characteristic upon which wildland fuels are classified? Diameter Which of the following is an example of a fine fuel? Grass What is usually the main type of fuel present in ground cover fires? Fine fuels What is slash? Debris from logging or clearing operations Subsurface fuels are challenging to deal with because they are Hard to locate Ground cover is an example of a(n...

Firefighter 1C - Wildland Exam - Q & A (Complete Solutions) Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container During structural firefighting operations you should always consider a secondary ____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape How many ICS bulldozer types or classifications are there? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Do not get off the engine until told to do so b...

Driver pump operator Questions and Answers 100% Accurate According to the data compiled by NIOSH, the number or firefighter fatalities occuring while responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of fatalities occuring from: Heart Attacks NFPA 1002,_______ sets the minimum qualifications for driver/operator Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute ...

IFSTA, Essentials of Firefighting: Chapter 13Supply hose - correct answer transports water or other agents from a hydrant or other source to a pumper Attack hose - correct answer Transports water or other agents at increased pressure from a pumper to nozzle(s) or FDC Fire Department Connection - correct answer FDC, Connection point into sprinkler or standpipe system to boost water flow, connection has clappered siamese 2+ 2.5 in intakes or 1 large 4 in intake Booster hose - correct answ...

On which basis are wildland fuels classified? - Answer- diameter What is slash? - Answer- Debris from logging or clearing operations Why do compact fuels burn slowly? - Answer- air can't circulate freely Which factor has the greatest effect on the moisture content of fuels? - Answer- RH What is the ratio of water in air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature? - Answer- RH What is a consequence of falling relative humidity? - Answer- ...

IFSTA Chapter 1,2 and 3 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct QUESTION A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to: (23) [4.1.1] A. inspect an aerial apparatus. B. extricate a victim trapped in a vehicle. C. rescue a victim from a trench collapse. D. set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene. Answer: D. set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene. QUESTION Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1] A. Maintain...

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Driver/ Operator Test Questions and Answers 2024/2025. In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? Hand Pump Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? NFPA 1500 What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher? Chemical Wagon The real ...

Chapter 21: Wildland and Ground Fires Questions and Answers Rated A In which type of fuel will fire spread the most rapidly? FINE- fuels that ignite and burn easily, such as dried twigs, leaves, needles, grass, moss, and light brush. The smothering method of extinguishment is most frequently used in which wildland operation? OVERHAUL- the process of final extinguishment after the main body of fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be extinguished. Which term means areas where unde...

Interior attack Fire academy FF1 The reaction of wood to fire conditions depends mainly on two factors: - Size of the wood and its moisture content What needs to occur before committing firefighters to a basement fire? - Check for structural integrity of the first floor. The objective of an indirect fire attack is to: - Quickly remove as much heat as possible Water normally extinguishes fire by: - Cooling at 212 Degrees F, a cubic foot of water expands to approximately _________...

In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? Hand Pump Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? NFPA 1500 What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher? Chemical Wagon The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the introduction of the _______________...