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What is the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough vapor to sustain a
continuous fire?
Vaporization temperature
Flash point
Fire point
Ignition temperature
Fire Point
Which mechanical device is needed to accomplish negative-pressure ventilation?
Chainsaw
Fan
Fog stream
Draft Curtain
Fan
Which term describes a power-operated ladder that is permanently mounted on a fire
apparatus?
Aerial
Extension
Snorkel
Quint
Aerial
The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:
Vapor barrier
Liner
Thermal barrier
Absorbent liner
Thermal barrier
The sudden introduction of air into an oxygen-depleted, superheated space may result in:
, Improved visibility
Ghosting
Backdraft
Black fire
backdraft
What is the intention of an indirect fire attack?
Extinguish all visible flame
Cool hot gases in the fire compartment
Contain the fire to the room of origin
Fill the fire compartment with steam
Cool hot gasses
How is a sprinkler wedge used to stop flow from an activated sprinkler?
Insert the wedge into the orifice and drive it into place with a striking tool.
Tap a wedge into place between the orifice and the deflector.
Tap two wedges into place above and below the deflector.
Push two wedges together from opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector
Push two wedges together from opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector
When is a secondary search performed?
After the fire has been brought under control
Immediately upon completion of the primary search
As soon as personnel become available
Simultaneously with the primary search
After the fire has been brought under control
Which fire extinguishing agent is best for use on sensitive electronic equipment?
Loaded stream
Carbon dioxide