Fire Fighting Strategy And Tactics II
Study Guide For Final Exams With
Answers
Patrons of a business, assembly and other commercial occupancies have a tendency to
evacuate the building by moving toward ________________. - ANSWER- the way they
entered.
Which two types of extinguishing systems are used for flammable gases, grease, and
flammable liquids? - ANSWER- Carbon dioxide and halogenated
__________ originate with a governmental agency and have the force of law. -
ANSWER- B. Regulations
Which of the following describes a high-rise building? - ANSWER- A building that is
taller than the department's longest ladde
A(n) __________ is used to ensure that all personnel are accounted for at benchmarks
during the incident. - ANSWER- personnel accountability report
When water converts to steam, it can smother the fire by - ANSWER- displacing the
oxygen.
Pump discharge pressure is determined by adding the nozzle pressure plus appliances
plus elevation gain/loss plus: - ANSWER- B. friction loss.
What type of nozzle, if its stream is applied incorrectly, is most likely to disturb the
natural thermal layers of a fire? - ANSWER- B. Fog
Heated gases that have ignited and appear as fingers of fire that begin to roll across the
ceiling are called: - ANSWER- rollover
What type of nozzle is best suited for direct applications where reach and penetration
are needed? - ANSWER- smooth bore
In what stage of fire does vertical ventilation precede forcible entry efforts? - ANSWER-
Smoldering/decay
The incident priorities are ... (select all that apply) correct - ANSWER- Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
, When firefighters vent for __________, they are facilitating an advance into the fire
area. - ANSWER- D. fire
What term is used when fire spreads from one window to a window above? - ANSWER-
D. Autoextension
Before engine companies enter elevators to fight a high-rise fire, the __________ must
be verified - ANSWER- fire floor
How many Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives are there - ANSWER- 16
A __________ will ignite with an explosive force brought on by a sudden influx of
oxygen. - ANSWER- backdraft
Controlling air movement can be accomplished through the building's __________
system. - ANSWER- HVAC
Ordinary construction is composed of __________ load-bearing walls with wood-joisted
floors and a wood roof - ANSWER- C. masonry
Strip malls often have __________ that run horizontally over several businesses. -
ANSWER- open attic spaces
When the stem of an outside screw and yoke valve is visible, the valve is - ANSWER-
open
Fire spreads by four principal means: convection, __________, conduction, and direct
flame impingement. - ANSWER- radiation
The assignment and function of a(n) __________ is a key component to minimizing risk
and increasing overall scene safety. - ANSWER- incident safety officer
Vehicles that operate utilizing a combination of electrical power and gasoline are
__________ vehicles. - ANSWER- hybrid
Which fire spread method produces heat waves that move in a straight line from the
fire? - ANSWER- radiation
Which of the following is a device that prevents air from entering or allows air to enter
an HVAC system - ANSWER- damper
If more than one stairwell exists in a fire-resistive multiple-family dwelling fire, one
stairwell should be used for fire attack and the other for: - ANSWER- rescue
Ketones and ethanols are - ANSWER- polar solvents.
Study Guide For Final Exams With
Answers
Patrons of a business, assembly and other commercial occupancies have a tendency to
evacuate the building by moving toward ________________. - ANSWER- the way they
entered.
Which two types of extinguishing systems are used for flammable gases, grease, and
flammable liquids? - ANSWER- Carbon dioxide and halogenated
__________ originate with a governmental agency and have the force of law. -
ANSWER- B. Regulations
Which of the following describes a high-rise building? - ANSWER- A building that is
taller than the department's longest ladde
A(n) __________ is used to ensure that all personnel are accounted for at benchmarks
during the incident. - ANSWER- personnel accountability report
When water converts to steam, it can smother the fire by - ANSWER- displacing the
oxygen.
Pump discharge pressure is determined by adding the nozzle pressure plus appliances
plus elevation gain/loss plus: - ANSWER- B. friction loss.
What type of nozzle, if its stream is applied incorrectly, is most likely to disturb the
natural thermal layers of a fire? - ANSWER- B. Fog
Heated gases that have ignited and appear as fingers of fire that begin to roll across the
ceiling are called: - ANSWER- rollover
What type of nozzle is best suited for direct applications where reach and penetration
are needed? - ANSWER- smooth bore
In what stage of fire does vertical ventilation precede forcible entry efforts? - ANSWER-
Smoldering/decay
The incident priorities are ... (select all that apply) correct - ANSWER- Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
, When firefighters vent for __________, they are facilitating an advance into the fire
area. - ANSWER- D. fire
What term is used when fire spreads from one window to a window above? - ANSWER-
D. Autoextension
Before engine companies enter elevators to fight a high-rise fire, the __________ must
be verified - ANSWER- fire floor
How many Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives are there - ANSWER- 16
A __________ will ignite with an explosive force brought on by a sudden influx of
oxygen. - ANSWER- backdraft
Controlling air movement can be accomplished through the building's __________
system. - ANSWER- HVAC
Ordinary construction is composed of __________ load-bearing walls with wood-joisted
floors and a wood roof - ANSWER- C. masonry
Strip malls often have __________ that run horizontally over several businesses. -
ANSWER- open attic spaces
When the stem of an outside screw and yoke valve is visible, the valve is - ANSWER-
open
Fire spreads by four principal means: convection, __________, conduction, and direct
flame impingement. - ANSWER- radiation
The assignment and function of a(n) __________ is a key component to minimizing risk
and increasing overall scene safety. - ANSWER- incident safety officer
Vehicles that operate utilizing a combination of electrical power and gasoline are
__________ vehicles. - ANSWER- hybrid
Which fire spread method produces heat waves that move in a straight line from the
fire? - ANSWER- radiation
Which of the following is a device that prevents air from entering or allows air to enter
an HVAC system - ANSWER- damper
If more than one stairwell exists in a fire-resistive multiple-family dwelling fire, one
stairwell should be used for fire attack and the other for: - ANSWER- rescue
Ketones and ethanols are - ANSWER- polar solvents.
