Fire Tactics Questions With Correct
Detailed Answers.
When fire is exposing a windowless type I or type II building where should the first hose
line be placed? - ANSWER- Inside the fire building.
Rule of thumb for collapse anticipation in ordinary construction or wood frame buildings
is that if the fire was heavily involved for_________ minutes, fire forces should be
withdrawn. - ANSWER- 20
Size Up C - ANSWER- Construction
Size Up O - ANSWER- Occupancy
Size Up A - ANSWER- Apparatus and staffing OR building area (size) OR auxiliary
appliances
Size Up L - ANSWER- life hazards
Size Up W - ANSWER- Water supply or weather
Size Up S - ANSWER- Street conditions /
Size Up E - ANSWER- Exposures
Size Up L - ANSWER- Location and extent of the fire
Size Up T - ANSWER- Time
Size Up H - ANSWER- Hazardous materials involved
Statistics are shown the greatest civilian life hazard occurs in which occupancy? -
ANSWER- Residential buildings
As far as construction effects size up, a fire involving a newer metal deck roof generally
does what to fire load - ANSWER- Increases it.
Which classic construction is most resistant to collapse caused by fire? Consider
building type and older or newer. - ANSWER- Older type class I. Knew her type class I
may be considered "lightweight" class I construction.
, A cellar fire in a fireproof building, a top floor fire in a frame apartment complex, fire on
the second floor of a three-story windowless warehouse, all of these present what? -
ANSWER- Special firefighting problems.
What is the required fire flow for a private home in GPM per 100 square feet? -
ANSWER- 15
What is the required fire flow for a commercial building in GPM per 100 square feet? -
ANSWER- 35
What is the required fire flow for an industrial building in GPM per 100 square feet? -
ANSWER- 60
Name a type of auxiliary appliance. - ANSWER- Anything that is part of a built-in fire
suppression system.
What construction factor is responsible for the destruction of more buildings than any
other? - ANSWER- The presence of hidden voids.
True or false: hose streams may be used for all of the following purposes. Fire
extinguishment. Exposure protection. Controlled burning. Forced ventilation of gases.
Absorbing toxic fumes. - ANSWER- TRUE
What is the most important reason for selecting the combination attack method on a
fire? - ANSWER- It puts firefighters in the best position to save lives.
The method of attack best suited for the free burning stage is: - ANSWER- Combination
attack
The three strategic options in firefighting are: - ANSWER- All offensive, defensive, no
action.
While commanding an attack line you find the line is unable to advance into the fire area
due to heavy heat and fire. What should you request next? - ANSWER- Additional
ventilation opposite the line, an increase in pump pressure, a backup line.
If unable to enter an area of fire that is enclosed, what tactical options may you
consider? - ANSWER- Changing directions, reaching the wall, distributors or celler
pipes, high expansion foam.
And elevating platforms master stream can cover the lower three floors of a structure for
a length of how many feet if properly positioned? - ANSWER- 100 feet
How much host should be stretched for a fire on the top floor of a three-story factory
building that is 200 feet long and 200 feet wide with the hydrant 100 feet from the front
entrance? - ANSWER- 600 feet of two and half.
Detailed Answers.
When fire is exposing a windowless type I or type II building where should the first hose
line be placed? - ANSWER- Inside the fire building.
Rule of thumb for collapse anticipation in ordinary construction or wood frame buildings
is that if the fire was heavily involved for_________ minutes, fire forces should be
withdrawn. - ANSWER- 20
Size Up C - ANSWER- Construction
Size Up O - ANSWER- Occupancy
Size Up A - ANSWER- Apparatus and staffing OR building area (size) OR auxiliary
appliances
Size Up L - ANSWER- life hazards
Size Up W - ANSWER- Water supply or weather
Size Up S - ANSWER- Street conditions /
Size Up E - ANSWER- Exposures
Size Up L - ANSWER- Location and extent of the fire
Size Up T - ANSWER- Time
Size Up H - ANSWER- Hazardous materials involved
Statistics are shown the greatest civilian life hazard occurs in which occupancy? -
ANSWER- Residential buildings
As far as construction effects size up, a fire involving a newer metal deck roof generally
does what to fire load - ANSWER- Increases it.
Which classic construction is most resistant to collapse caused by fire? Consider
building type and older or newer. - ANSWER- Older type class I. Knew her type class I
may be considered "lightweight" class I construction.
, A cellar fire in a fireproof building, a top floor fire in a frame apartment complex, fire on
the second floor of a three-story windowless warehouse, all of these present what? -
ANSWER- Special firefighting problems.
What is the required fire flow for a private home in GPM per 100 square feet? -
ANSWER- 15
What is the required fire flow for a commercial building in GPM per 100 square feet? -
ANSWER- 35
What is the required fire flow for an industrial building in GPM per 100 square feet? -
ANSWER- 60
Name a type of auxiliary appliance. - ANSWER- Anything that is part of a built-in fire
suppression system.
What construction factor is responsible for the destruction of more buildings than any
other? - ANSWER- The presence of hidden voids.
True or false: hose streams may be used for all of the following purposes. Fire
extinguishment. Exposure protection. Controlled burning. Forced ventilation of gases.
Absorbing toxic fumes. - ANSWER- TRUE
What is the most important reason for selecting the combination attack method on a
fire? - ANSWER- It puts firefighters in the best position to save lives.
The method of attack best suited for the free burning stage is: - ANSWER- Combination
attack
The three strategic options in firefighting are: - ANSWER- All offensive, defensive, no
action.
While commanding an attack line you find the line is unable to advance into the fire area
due to heavy heat and fire. What should you request next? - ANSWER- Additional
ventilation opposite the line, an increase in pump pressure, a backup line.
If unable to enter an area of fire that is enclosed, what tactical options may you
consider? - ANSWER- Changing directions, reaching the wall, distributors or celler
pipes, high expansion foam.
And elevating platforms master stream can cover the lower three floors of a structure for
a length of how many feet if properly positioned? - ANSWER- 100 feet
How much host should be stretched for a fire on the top floor of a three-story factory
building that is 200 feet long and 200 feet wide with the hydrant 100 feet from the front
entrance? - ANSWER- 600 feet of two and half.
