Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations notes

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible - ANSWER False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion Physical science is the study of what two things? - ANSWER Matter and energy Oxidation - ANSWER A chemical reaction involvi...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 4, Fire Dynamics Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model? - ANSWER Chemical chain reaction In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state. - ANSWER Gaseous Which statement about smoke is accurate? - ANSWER Smoke has the potential to ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 7: Ropes and Knots 1. According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope? (277) [4.3.20] A. Sisal fibers B. Cotton fibers C. Block creel construction D. Braided rope construction - ANSWER C. Block creel construction 2. In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: (278) [4.3.20] A. the same color as utility rope. B. exposed to heat or direct flam...

IFSTA 7th edition chapter 12 "Fire Hose" What type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled or describe according to the size of its - ANSWER Inside diameter and length Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source - ANSWER ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 9: Forcible Entry Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan@ windows: (372) [4.3.4 - ANSWER C. require specialized training and tools to force. Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters? (373) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] - ANSWER D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed Which forcible en...

IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study guide 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 Al...

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - ANSWER Size of its inside diameter Which type of hose is designed to connect ...

Trash container fires are likely to be fought using Class A foam or: Select one: a. Purple K. b. Halon. c. Class B foam. d. a master stream. - Answer master stream Which is a component of the LCES technique for situational awareness at ground cover fires? Select one: a. Communications b. Lightning c. SCBA d. Exposures - Answer Communications If a firefighter uses a Z pattern to apply water to the hot gas layer and then the burning fuels at the floor level, he or she is using ...

Which type of foam proportioner can compromise firefighter safety by slowing firefighters down since it requires the concentrate to be available where the nozzle is being operated? Select one: a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) b. Apparatus-mounted proportioner c. Foam nozzle eductor d. In-line eductor - Answer Foam nozzle eductor The premixing method of foam proportioning is typically used with: Select one: a. fog nozzles attached to a large hoseline. b. a fixed fire protection s...

A "MAYDAY" is called when: Select one: a. unconscious victims are located. b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. c. there is a partial roof collapse. d. hazardous materials are found in a structure. - Answer b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. A tracking device set to search mode: Select one: a. makes noise to alert rescuers to the downed firefighter's location. b. is only activated when a PASS device fails. c. displays the distance and direction toward another receiver....