IAAI CFI & NFPA 921 flashcard set (without definitions)
Overview of NFPA 921 chapters (minus the definitions
chapter) in preparation for IAAI CFI test
"Rule of Nines" Correct Answers Medical concept, where
major body areas are represented by increments of 9%
*For example the head equals 9%
109F Correct Answers In hyperthermia, what core body
temperature is generally fatal
within minutes unless treated?
252 Calories & 1055 Joules Correct Answers One BTU is
equal to ________ calories
*Which is equal to _________ Joules
4.0 to 10 w.c. Correct Answers The typical water column
range for gas service lines
4th Amendment Correct Answers The amendment concerning
search and seizure
*Remember "knocking"
5th Amendment Correct Answers The amendment concerning
pleading, grand jury and double jeopardy
*Remember "hand over mouth"
,6th Amendment Correct Answers The amendment concerning
speedy trial, impartial, right to counsel, and face witness
*Remember "point to wrist watch"
Absolute Correct Answers The temperature scale based on the
lowest possible temperature of absolute zero
Acute Correct Answers A type of toxicity exposure that
involves a one time exposure at a high level
Advancing Correct Answers The burned section of a wildfire
that an investigator should enter first in order to begin
examining the wildfire
Aerial Layer Correct Answers The layer in wildfire
investigations, which begins at six feet above and up and
includes branches, tree moss, and leaves
Ambient Wind Correct Answers The factor or force that can
potentially overcome the fire's tendency to burn uphill, and in
turn force the fire to burn downhill
Ampacity Correct Answers Conductor capacity
Ampacity Correct Answers The current that a conductor can
carry continuously under conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating
Ampere Correct Answers Unit of electrical current
, Approaching Fire Correct Answers In a wildfire, greater
damage, white ash, staining, sooting, and curling are fire spread
indicators on the side facing the WHAT?
Arc Correct Answers Luminous electrical discharge across a
gap
Arc Mapping Correct Answers An electrical analysis that is
fundamentally pattern recognition
Arcing Correct Answers An electrical event that is typically
too brief and localized to be a competent ignition source
Arson Correct Answers From the standpoint of investigative
preparation, documentation, and scene control etc., every fire
should be approached as if it is potentially what type of fire?
Arson Motives Correct Answers Vandalism, excitement,
revenge, crime concealment, profit, extremism, and pyromania
are seven types of what?
ASTM E1618 Correct Answers What standard governs
evidence collection for accelerant testing?
Auto-ignition Temperature Correct Answers The minimum
temperature at which combustible substance ignites without
spark or flame
Axisymmetric Plume Correct Answers A fire plume in the
center of the room with no wall interface
Overview of NFPA 921 chapters (minus the definitions
chapter) in preparation for IAAI CFI test
"Rule of Nines" Correct Answers Medical concept, where
major body areas are represented by increments of 9%
*For example the head equals 9%
109F Correct Answers In hyperthermia, what core body
temperature is generally fatal
within minutes unless treated?
252 Calories & 1055 Joules Correct Answers One BTU is
equal to ________ calories
*Which is equal to _________ Joules
4.0 to 10 w.c. Correct Answers The typical water column
range for gas service lines
4th Amendment Correct Answers The amendment concerning
search and seizure
*Remember "knocking"
5th Amendment Correct Answers The amendment concerning
pleading, grand jury and double jeopardy
*Remember "hand over mouth"
,6th Amendment Correct Answers The amendment concerning
speedy trial, impartial, right to counsel, and face witness
*Remember "point to wrist watch"
Absolute Correct Answers The temperature scale based on the
lowest possible temperature of absolute zero
Acute Correct Answers A type of toxicity exposure that
involves a one time exposure at a high level
Advancing Correct Answers The burned section of a wildfire
that an investigator should enter first in order to begin
examining the wildfire
Aerial Layer Correct Answers The layer in wildfire
investigations, which begins at six feet above and up and
includes branches, tree moss, and leaves
Ambient Wind Correct Answers The factor or force that can
potentially overcome the fire's tendency to burn uphill, and in
turn force the fire to burn downhill
Ampacity Correct Answers Conductor capacity
Ampacity Correct Answers The current that a conductor can
carry continuously under conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating
Ampere Correct Answers Unit of electrical current
, Approaching Fire Correct Answers In a wildfire, greater
damage, white ash, staining, sooting, and curling are fire spread
indicators on the side facing the WHAT?
Arc Correct Answers Luminous electrical discharge across a
gap
Arc Mapping Correct Answers An electrical analysis that is
fundamentally pattern recognition
Arcing Correct Answers An electrical event that is typically
too brief and localized to be a competent ignition source
Arson Correct Answers From the standpoint of investigative
preparation, documentation, and scene control etc., every fire
should be approached as if it is potentially what type of fire?
Arson Motives Correct Answers Vandalism, excitement,
revenge, crime concealment, profit, extremism, and pyromania
are seven types of what?
ASTM E1618 Correct Answers What standard governs
evidence collection for accelerant testing?
Auto-ignition Temperature Correct Answers The minimum
temperature at which combustible substance ignites without
spark or flame
Axisymmetric Plume Correct Answers A fire plume in the
center of the room with no wall interface
