Fire Fighter Written Test
Chain Saw - Answer -A gas powered saw primarily used for cutting ventilation holes in wooden roofs.
these saws are carried on all ladder trucks, ladder tenders and squad companies.
chow - Answer -Lunch or dinner
Class A Burn building - Answer -The multi story building where fire suppression training utilizing live fire
with class b natural gas props
Class B Burn Building - Answer -the multi story building whwere fire suppression training utilizing live fire
with class b natural gas props
Crew - Answer -A group of firefighters assigned to the same station
Customer - Answer -Anyone the fire department comes in contact with either directly or indirectly
engine company - Answer -A piece of fire apparatus that carries hose, water and has a pump. It's
primary function on a fire is to provide water to extinguish the fire. All engine companies in the city of
phoenix also have ALS or advanced life support capabilities
ALS - Answer -Advanced Life Support
, Extrication - Answer -the removal of trapped victims from smashed automobiles, equipment, or any
other place someone may be mechanically trapped.l Extrication can be done with hand tools but usually
involves the use of power tools
Firefighter Mentor - Answer -a firefighter or engineer who is assigned to the training academy to assist
the RTOs with training the recruit firefighters and to help recruit firefighters overcome any difficulties
they may be experiencing
Forcible Entry - Answer -forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to get inside of
a locked structure
Grinder - Answer -the cement area outside at the training academy where most hands on training
occurs
health center - Answer -a clinic run by the phoenix fire department that provides medical exams, fitness
evaluations, industrial injury management, infectious exposure management and many other medical
services to firefighters from across the valley
Kitty - Answer -a fund that is created at every fire station and at the training academy to buy snacks,
condiments, cable tv, newspaper, coffee, etc. every firefighter contributes to this fund on payday. the
amount varies depending on the strength of the kitty but is typically $10 per pay day
k-12 saw (Rescue saw) - Answer -a gas powered circular gas used for forcible entry, extrication and
ventilation. These saws are carried on all ladder trucks, ladder tenders and squad companies. many
engines have also begun carrying the k-12. the saw comes with three blades (wood, metal and masonry)
most companies carry this saw with the metal blade in place to be used for forcible entry operations
ladder company - Answer -a piece of fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform (usually 100
feet) and carried additional ground ladders and tools. its primary function on a fire is to support the fire
attack by forcing entry,, ventilating the structure, providing lighting, securing the utilities, providing
salvage and overhaul, and many other support functions. ladder companies are also responsible for
extrication.
Chain Saw - Answer -A gas powered saw primarily used for cutting ventilation holes in wooden roofs.
these saws are carried on all ladder trucks, ladder tenders and squad companies.
chow - Answer -Lunch or dinner
Class A Burn building - Answer -The multi story building where fire suppression training utilizing live fire
with class b natural gas props
Class B Burn Building - Answer -the multi story building whwere fire suppression training utilizing live fire
with class b natural gas props
Crew - Answer -A group of firefighters assigned to the same station
Customer - Answer -Anyone the fire department comes in contact with either directly or indirectly
engine company - Answer -A piece of fire apparatus that carries hose, water and has a pump. It's
primary function on a fire is to provide water to extinguish the fire. All engine companies in the city of
phoenix also have ALS or advanced life support capabilities
ALS - Answer -Advanced Life Support
, Extrication - Answer -the removal of trapped victims from smashed automobiles, equipment, or any
other place someone may be mechanically trapped.l Extrication can be done with hand tools but usually
involves the use of power tools
Firefighter Mentor - Answer -a firefighter or engineer who is assigned to the training academy to assist
the RTOs with training the recruit firefighters and to help recruit firefighters overcome any difficulties
they may be experiencing
Forcible Entry - Answer -forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to get inside of
a locked structure
Grinder - Answer -the cement area outside at the training academy where most hands on training
occurs
health center - Answer -a clinic run by the phoenix fire department that provides medical exams, fitness
evaluations, industrial injury management, infectious exposure management and many other medical
services to firefighters from across the valley
Kitty - Answer -a fund that is created at every fire station and at the training academy to buy snacks,
condiments, cable tv, newspaper, coffee, etc. every firefighter contributes to this fund on payday. the
amount varies depending on the strength of the kitty but is typically $10 per pay day
k-12 saw (Rescue saw) - Answer -a gas powered circular gas used for forcible entry, extrication and
ventilation. These saws are carried on all ladder trucks, ladder tenders and squad companies. many
engines have also begun carrying the k-12. the saw comes with three blades (wood, metal and masonry)
most companies carry this saw with the metal blade in place to be used for forcible entry operations
ladder company - Answer -a piece of fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform (usually 100
feet) and carried additional ground ladders and tools. its primary function on a fire is to support the fire
attack by forcing entry,, ventilating the structure, providing lighting, securing the utilities, providing
salvage and overhaul, and many other support functions. ladder companies are also responsible for
extrication.
