FIRE 159 - Operations
Exam
List the four goals of fire protection. - ANSWERSPrevent fire from starting
Prevent loss of life and property damage in case a fire does start
Confine fire to it's place of origin
Extinguish fire once it starts
List several pieces of early-American fire equipment, and what they were used for? -
ANSWERSHand Pumper - This concept carried into the hand-pumped engines that followed and
continued to be used into the 20th century
Fire Hook - They were designed to pull burning thatch from roofs and to pull down houses to
create firebreaks
Hand Pumper Fire Engine
Steam-Powered Fire Pumper - The steamer could pump for as long as it could, dependent on
coal to keep it running with just a few men.
Internal Combustion Engine - The first gasoline powered fire engine.
Bucket Brigade
List the reasons why people joined volunteer fire companies in early America. - ANSWERSGreat
source of pride for Americans
Social reasons
To serve the public and protect their towns
What was the "Rattle Watch"? - ANSWERSThe rattle watchmen patrolled what is now known as
New York City, using wooden rattles to warn people of threats of fires
Sounding an alarm
, What was a "Fire Mask"? - ANSWERSA respiratory protective device for protect against smoke
What is the history of the "Maltese Cross"? - ANSWERSA symbol of protection and a badge of
honor
Origin dating back to the Crusades and the Knights Hospitaller - Massacre
It symbolizes that a firefighter is willing to lay down their life for others
What was the role of the Dalmatian dog? - ANSWERSThey were used as followers and guardians
of horse-drawn vehicles
Were compatible with horses and kept the calm
Ran ahead of horses to clear any distractions from them
How did the term "fire plug" begin? - ANSWERSCity water systems consisted of wooden logs
hollowed out to carry water. Every half block there was a wooden plug placed in the log. This
plug was removed to access the water for firefighting.
What was the original purpose of firefighters? What is it today? - ANSWERSThey were people
compromised of slaves to take out fires and war citizens about fires. They would tear down
homes with Fire Hooks in hopes of preventing more fires.
Modern Fire Departments are proactive in the community in trying to minimize loss from fire
and other disasters - Fire prevention, public safety education, fire suppression, medical aid,
rescue services, and hazardous materials response - Community Risk Reduction
How many citizens are killed each year due to fire? How many were injured? - ANSWERS4,000
people die every year in the United States as the result of fires, and another 22,000 are injured.
The top five "areas or origin" in residential fires are...? - ANSWERSKitchen (26%)
Bedroom (13%)
Exam
List the four goals of fire protection. - ANSWERSPrevent fire from starting
Prevent loss of life and property damage in case a fire does start
Confine fire to it's place of origin
Extinguish fire once it starts
List several pieces of early-American fire equipment, and what they were used for? -
ANSWERSHand Pumper - This concept carried into the hand-pumped engines that followed and
continued to be used into the 20th century
Fire Hook - They were designed to pull burning thatch from roofs and to pull down houses to
create firebreaks
Hand Pumper Fire Engine
Steam-Powered Fire Pumper - The steamer could pump for as long as it could, dependent on
coal to keep it running with just a few men.
Internal Combustion Engine - The first gasoline powered fire engine.
Bucket Brigade
List the reasons why people joined volunteer fire companies in early America. - ANSWERSGreat
source of pride for Americans
Social reasons
To serve the public and protect their towns
What was the "Rattle Watch"? - ANSWERSThe rattle watchmen patrolled what is now known as
New York City, using wooden rattles to warn people of threats of fires
Sounding an alarm
, What was a "Fire Mask"? - ANSWERSA respiratory protective device for protect against smoke
What is the history of the "Maltese Cross"? - ANSWERSA symbol of protection and a badge of
honor
Origin dating back to the Crusades and the Knights Hospitaller - Massacre
It symbolizes that a firefighter is willing to lay down their life for others
What was the role of the Dalmatian dog? - ANSWERSThey were used as followers and guardians
of horse-drawn vehicles
Were compatible with horses and kept the calm
Ran ahead of horses to clear any distractions from them
How did the term "fire plug" begin? - ANSWERSCity water systems consisted of wooden logs
hollowed out to carry water. Every half block there was a wooden plug placed in the log. This
plug was removed to access the water for firefighting.
What was the original purpose of firefighters? What is it today? - ANSWERSThey were people
compromised of slaves to take out fires and war citizens about fires. They would tear down
homes with Fire Hooks in hopes of preventing more fires.
Modern Fire Departments are proactive in the community in trying to minimize loss from fire
and other disasters - Fire prevention, public safety education, fire suppression, medical aid,
rescue services, and hazardous materials response - Community Risk Reduction
How many citizens are killed each year due to fire? How many were injured? - ANSWERS4,000
people die every year in the United States as the result of fires, and another 22,000 are injured.
The top five "areas or origin" in residential fires are...? - ANSWERSKitchen (26%)
Bedroom (13%)
