IFSTA 7 - CHAPTER 11 -
TACTICAL VENTILATION
When performing positive-pressure ventilation in commercial and multistory
buildings, a main problem in aboveground operations is coordinating the:
Select one:
a.search and rescue efforts.
b.operations with other ventilation types.
c.property conservation efforts.
d.opening and closing of doors in stairwells used to ventilate the building. -
ANSWERS-d. opening and closing of doors in stairwells used to ventilate the
building.
When performing a positive-pressure attack, the exhaust openings must be
located:
Select one:
a.on the downwind side of the structure.
b.on the upwind side of the structure.
c.in the fire compartment.
d.on the main floor of the structure. - ANSWERS-c. in the fire compartment.
The Fire Fighter I has the responsibility to:
Select one:
a.determine horizontal ventilation locations.
b.assign ventilation tasks.
c.determine vertical ventilation locations.
,d.communicate observations about performing ventilation. - ANSWERS-d.
communicate observations about performing ventilation.
Which air movement equipment is used for hydraulic ventilation?
Select one:
a.Air movement devices
b.Hoselines and nozzles
c.Flexible ducts
d.Stacking and hanging devices - ANSWERS-b. Hoselines and nozzles
Which is a responsibility of the roof ventilation team?
Select one:
a.Direct hose streams for protection
b.Report changes they see to the supervisor
c.Set up a rehabilitation area
d.Determine fire cause and origin - ANSWERS-b. Report changes they see to
the supervisor
The roof ventilation team leader is responsible for ensuring at least _____
means of egress from the roof.
Select one:
a.four
b.three
c.two
d.one - ANSWERS-c. two
, Horizontal ventilation can be employed effectively in a basement if the
basement:
Select one:
a.has ground level windows or below ground level windows in wells.
b.consists of one small compartment.
c.consists of a large open plan.
d.has interior stairs. - ANSWERS-a. has ground level windows or below ground
level windows in wells.
Which air movement equipment is used to position smoke ejectors and fans in
doors and windows?
Select one:
a.Flexible ducts
b.Hoselines and nozzles
c.Air movement devices
d.Stacking and hanging devices - ANSWERS-d. Stacking and hanging devices
What has an even higher priority in high-rise buildings because they often have
more occupants than other structures?
Select one:
a.Property conservation
b.Incident stabilization
c.Life safety
d.Environmental concerns - ANSWERS-c. Life safety
When performing tactical ventilation, what action has the most impact on
successful ventilation?
Select one:
TACTICAL VENTILATION
When performing positive-pressure ventilation in commercial and multistory
buildings, a main problem in aboveground operations is coordinating the:
Select one:
a.search and rescue efforts.
b.operations with other ventilation types.
c.property conservation efforts.
d.opening and closing of doors in stairwells used to ventilate the building. -
ANSWERS-d. opening and closing of doors in stairwells used to ventilate the
building.
When performing a positive-pressure attack, the exhaust openings must be
located:
Select one:
a.on the downwind side of the structure.
b.on the upwind side of the structure.
c.in the fire compartment.
d.on the main floor of the structure. - ANSWERS-c. in the fire compartment.
The Fire Fighter I has the responsibility to:
Select one:
a.determine horizontal ventilation locations.
b.assign ventilation tasks.
c.determine vertical ventilation locations.
,d.communicate observations about performing ventilation. - ANSWERS-d.
communicate observations about performing ventilation.
Which air movement equipment is used for hydraulic ventilation?
Select one:
a.Air movement devices
b.Hoselines and nozzles
c.Flexible ducts
d.Stacking and hanging devices - ANSWERS-b. Hoselines and nozzles
Which is a responsibility of the roof ventilation team?
Select one:
a.Direct hose streams for protection
b.Report changes they see to the supervisor
c.Set up a rehabilitation area
d.Determine fire cause and origin - ANSWERS-b. Report changes they see to
the supervisor
The roof ventilation team leader is responsible for ensuring at least _____
means of egress from the roof.
Select one:
a.four
b.three
c.two
d.one - ANSWERS-c. two
, Horizontal ventilation can be employed effectively in a basement if the
basement:
Select one:
a.has ground level windows or below ground level windows in wells.
b.consists of one small compartment.
c.consists of a large open plan.
d.has interior stairs. - ANSWERS-a. has ground level windows or below ground
level windows in wells.
Which air movement equipment is used to position smoke ejectors and fans in
doors and windows?
Select one:
a.Flexible ducts
b.Hoselines and nozzles
c.Air movement devices
d.Stacking and hanging devices - ANSWERS-d. Stacking and hanging devices
What has an even higher priority in high-rise buildings because they often have
more occupants than other structures?
Select one:
a.Property conservation
b.Incident stabilization
c.Life safety
d.Environmental concerns - ANSWERS-c. Life safety
When performing tactical ventilation, what action has the most impact on
successful ventilation?
Select one:
