Hose operations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MOD A Firefighter Basic Operations Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) The four basic organizational principles to operate effectively as a team member: - answerUNITY OF COMMAND SPAN OF CONTROL DIVISION OF LABOR DISCIPLINE UNITY OF COMMAND - answerprinciple that a person can report to only one supervisor. SPAN OF CONTROL - answernumber of personnel one individual can effectively manage. 3-7 people typical DIVISION OF LABOR - answerdividing large jobs into small jobs. (to...

S-12 S-13 Standpipe and Sprinkler Practice Questions with Certified Solutions "Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means that the door can be opened if the power fails Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is activated? To the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety Director when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required to be on duty). "RCNY" is the abbreviation for Rules of the City of New York A fire alarm box is painted plain red (no stripe). When...

NFPA 1001 uses what term to refer to a stream of water produced from a hose? - Fire Stream In general, what are fire hydrant bonnets, barrels, and foot pieces made of? - Cast iron The internal working parts of a hydrant are made of what? - Bronze The valve facings of hydrants are made of what? - Rubber, leather, or composite materials The primary types of hydrants used in North America are what? - Dry barrel and Wet barrel Hydrants are considered standard if they contain what two components...

Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary ____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape d. escape

FDNY G60 Practice Test Questions And Answers Rated A+ Sprinkler system must NOT be shut off or impaired while hot work is performed Place damp cloth guards on individual sprinkler heads The person conducting the fire watch ______ have other duties CANNOT A portable fire extinguisher with a rating of _________ is required and should be within ____ feet travel distance hot work area 2-A:20-B:C///30 For ROOFING OPERATIONS, a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of ______...

IFSTA 7th edition Chapter 13 hose operations and hose streamsDesigned for use in climates with freezing temperatures, the main control valve of this hydrant is located at the base or foot of the hydrant below the frost line - correct answer Dry barrel hydrant What type of stream is most commonly used for fires in confined spaces - correct answer Broken stream The velocity pressure at which water is discharged from the nozzle is (--) pressure - correct answer Nozzle pressure Recommended ...

Which load and carry works best when advancing hoseline up and down a stairway? - Answer-Minute man Which of the following will cause the upper layer of hot smoke and fire gases to contract toward the ceiling? - Answer-Steam formed in the upper layer of hot fire gases A short fold or reverse bend made in hose during the loading process is called a: - Answer-Dutchman How should a single firefighter heel the ladder when performing a one-firefighter extension ladder raise? - Answer-Against th...

Atomic Symbol for Lead and origin Latin word? - Answer Pb; plumbum meaning "liquid silver" What form of lead is mostly used in the United States? - Answer #1 Form: Lead Acid Batteries, #2 Form: Ammunition, #3 Form: Paints & Coatings Why is/was lead added to paint? - Answer Durability. Other qualities include: prevents mold growth & corrosion, soundproofing, quick drying. What is white lead? - Answer Major form of lead used in paint before 1950, it was the only white paint used...

Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container - Answer c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary ____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape - Answer d. escape How many ICS bulldozer types or classifications are there? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 - Answer c. 3 Do not get off the...

Illinois BOF State Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous environment is for the ff to maintain: situational awareness Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation. portable water tanks how are flammability limits and explosive limits related they are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing using the nuclear, biological, and ch...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 13 Hose Operations and Hose Streams Actual Exam What type of hose stream has the lowest forward velocity? A. Solid stream B. Straight stream C. Wide-angle fog stream D. Narrow-angle fog stream - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Wide-angle fog stream Chapter 13 - page 624 A hose fitting used to connect a smaller-diameter hose line to the end of a larger one is commonly called a(n): A. Wye B. Adapter C. Reducer D. Water thief - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Re...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 13 - Hose Operations and Hose Streams Exam Questions And Answers 100% Solved Which type of nozzle has a straight, smooth tip and produces a solid stream of water? Select one: a.Straight stream nozzle b.Cellar nozzle c.Smooth bore nozzle d.Fog nozzle c. Smooth bore nozzle What is one advantage of the minuteman load? Select one: a.It puts less weight on the shoulders of the firefighters carrying the hose. b.It requires the use of an adapter or reducer. c.The hose do...