firefighting terms Exam Questions with correct Answers

accelerant - ANSWER-a substance used to aid the spread of fire air tank - ANSWER-cylinder used to provide oxygen alarm - ANSWER-a loud noise and/or flashing lights that signals an emergency arson - ANSWER-criminal action of starting a fire ashes - ANSWER-what's left once the fire is out axe - ANSWER-a tool used for chopping wood backfire - ANSWER-a fire started deliberately to stop the progress of an approaching fire by creating a burned area in its path badge - ANSWER-a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth bearing a design or words, typically worn to identify a person or to indicate membership of an organization or support for a cause barricade - ANSWER-an improvised barrier erected to prevent access into a dangerous area battalion - ANSWER-a large organized group of people pursuing a common aim battle - ANSWER-struggle tenaciously to achieve or resist something