Essentials of Fire Fighting notes

The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: - Answer Authority having juristiction. A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an)________ approach. - Answer All-hazard concept What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - Answer Scalar Organization (based on rank). Which fire department principle...

When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: - Answer Reduce the radient heat flux from the upper layer What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applying water on the fire? - Answer Disruption of thermal layering In which situation would fuel removal be a likely method of extinguishment. - Answer Grass fire (ground cover fire) Closing the valve on a natural gas tank to stop the emission of gaseous fuel would b...

These notes cover the SCFA 1156 Fundamentals and firefighter 1 certifications course exam.