Applying water to a fire is an example of: (669)
A. fuel removal.
B. oxygen exclusion.
C. temperature reduction.
D. chemical flame
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temperature reduction.
Which method of fire suppression is rarely an option at a structure fire? (670)
A. Fuel removal
B. Oxygen exclusion
C. Temperature reduction
D. Chemical flame inhibition
Fuel removal
Extinguishing agents such as interrupt or inhibit the combustion reaction and stop chemical flame production. (672)
A. water
B. clean agents
C. Class A foam
D. carbon dioxide (CO2)
clean agents
Before making entry into a structure fire, all personnel must: (674)
A. perform a 360-degree size-up.
B. check the nozzle for pattern and flow.
C. contact the IC to confirm orders for entry.
D. ensure that their SCBA is full and functioning.
ensure that their SCBA is full and functioning.
Directing short bursts of water into the hot gas layer: (677)
A. is a way to directly attack the fire.
B. is hazardous and should not be done.
C. will cool the gas layer and reduce chances of the gases igniting.
D. will create large amounts of steam that can burn firefighters in the area.
will cool the gas layer and reduce chances of the gases igniting.
Which method of fire attack involves applying water onto burning fuels using a solid or straight stream? (677)
A. Direct attack
B. Indirect attack
C. Transitional attack
D. Combination attack
Direct attack
Which statement describes transitional attack? (679)
A. It is a suppression method that is only suitable to use with fuellimited fires.
B. Itis a suppression method that is only suitable to use with small unattached structures.
C. Water is applied from the exterior first to transition the fire from ventilation-limited to fuel-limited.
D. Water is applied directly on the fire at first and then indirectly by banking it off the walls or ceiling.
Water is applied from the exterior first to transition the fire from ventilation-limited to fuel-limited.
Preventing fire from spreading to unaffected areas or buildings is referred to as: (684)
A. salvage.
B. overhaul.
C. transitional attack.
D. exposure protection.
exposure protection.
Basement fires are especially dangerous because there is an increased risk of due to unprotected floor assemblies. (684)
A. flashover
B. backdraft
C. structural collapse
D. hazardous materials exposure
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