Advanced Fire Ch 23
Suppression Practice
Exam Questions
How does foam extinguish flammable liquid fires? - ANSWERSIt separates the fuel from the fire
(page 869)
The movement of heat and smoke from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure is
called: - ANSWERSFlow path (page 859)
Which type of foam is synthetic based and has excellent vapor ?suppression capabilities -
ANSWERSAqueous film-forming foam (page 871)
When suppressing a flammable gas cylinder fire, where should the team leader be? -
ANSWERSIn front, between the two teams, coordinating the advance (page 867)
Suppression operations that are conducted from the exterior of the structure are called: -
ANSWERSDefensive (page 860)
During hose testing, what is the maximum length of the connected hose? - ANSWERS300 feet
(page 880)
Class B foam is used for which type of fires? - ANSWERSFlammable and combustible liquids
(page 869)
Before beginning interior operations, what must first be established? - ANSWERSWater supply
(page 857-858)
Suppression Practice
Exam Questions
How does foam extinguish flammable liquid fires? - ANSWERSIt separates the fuel from the fire
(page 869)
The movement of heat and smoke from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure is
called: - ANSWERSFlow path (page 859)
Which type of foam is synthetic based and has excellent vapor ?suppression capabilities -
ANSWERSAqueous film-forming foam (page 871)
When suppressing a flammable gas cylinder fire, where should the team leader be? -
ANSWERSIn front, between the two teams, coordinating the advance (page 867)
Suppression operations that are conducted from the exterior of the structure are called: -
ANSWERSDefensive (page 860)
During hose testing, what is the maximum length of the connected hose? - ANSWERS300 feet
(page 880)
Class B foam is used for which type of fires? - ANSWERSFlammable and combustible liquids
(page 869)
Before beginning interior operations, what must first be established? - ANSWERSWater supply
(page 857-858)
