FIREFIGHTING EXAM
Who is responsible for coordinating and directing all incident resources at an
emergency scene?
Incident Commander
What is R in LUNAR?
Resources needed
what is the N in LUNAR?
name
what is used during MAYDAY?
lunar
Who has the legal authority for determining the cause and origin of the fire?
Fire Chief
what can occur after the initial collapse?
,Secondary Collapse
Side and rear windows of vehicle is made of what glass that break into tiny small
pieces?
tempered glass
The concept by which each firefighter responds to one and only one designated
leader during an incident?
unity of command
which extinguishment method works by lowering the surface tension of water
and allowing it to soak into class A material?
penetration
what is the advantage of foam nozzle?
Typically produces higher quality foam than fog nozzles
which is a characteristic of a combustible liquid?
Must be preheated above their flashpoint before they can be ignited
,what is a characteristic of a flammable liquid?
Can be ignited without being preheated
starting and stopping foam applications
May allow the fire to consume whatever foam blanket had been established
When fighting liquid fuel fires, which is the safer location?
Uphill and upwind
when fighting fires involving pressurized tanks, if you hear a rising sound from a
venting safety device or see discoloration of the tank you should
leave the area immediately
what should be done at the beginning of a fire station tour?
Provide instructions on what to do if an alarm sounds
when conducting a fire station tour when should you give out brochures?
After the tour has been conducted
, when conducting a station tour, you should always
Provide a designated place where people can leave their belongings
class B foam is used to extinguish flame as well as
Suppress the vapors
in which hazard control zone does decontamination usually take place at a
hazmat incident/technical rescue
Warm zone
what class of standpipe is used by occupants?
Class II
what is the most common cause of residential fires?
cooking equipment
which heat detectors operate on the assumption that the temperature in a room
will increase faster from a fire than normal atmospheric heating
Rate-of-rise detectors
Who is responsible for coordinating and directing all incident resources at an
emergency scene?
Incident Commander
What is R in LUNAR?
Resources needed
what is the N in LUNAR?
name
what is used during MAYDAY?
lunar
Who has the legal authority for determining the cause and origin of the fire?
Fire Chief
what can occur after the initial collapse?
,Secondary Collapse
Side and rear windows of vehicle is made of what glass that break into tiny small
pieces?
tempered glass
The concept by which each firefighter responds to one and only one designated
leader during an incident?
unity of command
which extinguishment method works by lowering the surface tension of water
and allowing it to soak into class A material?
penetration
what is the advantage of foam nozzle?
Typically produces higher quality foam than fog nozzles
which is a characteristic of a combustible liquid?
Must be preheated above their flashpoint before they can be ignited
,what is a characteristic of a flammable liquid?
Can be ignited without being preheated
starting and stopping foam applications
May allow the fire to consume whatever foam blanket had been established
When fighting liquid fuel fires, which is the safer location?
Uphill and upwind
when fighting fires involving pressurized tanks, if you hear a rising sound from a
venting safety device or see discoloration of the tank you should
leave the area immediately
what should be done at the beginning of a fire station tour?
Provide instructions on what to do if an alarm sounds
when conducting a fire station tour when should you give out brochures?
After the tour has been conducted
, when conducting a station tour, you should always
Provide a designated place where people can leave their belongings
class B foam is used to extinguish flame as well as
Suppress the vapors
in which hazard control zone does decontamination usually take place at a
hazmat incident/technical rescue
Warm zone
what class of standpipe is used by occupants?
Class II
what is the most common cause of residential fires?
cooking equipment
which heat detectors operate on the assumption that the temperature in a room
will increase faster from a fire than normal atmospheric heating
Rate-of-rise detectors
