Fire 191 Chapter 1-4
What is air a mixture of?
1) 21% Oxygen 2) 78% Nitrogen 3) 1% other elements
Name the fire department rankings 1-4 starting with the lowest rank:
1) Cadet 2) Recruit 3) Probationary Firefighter 4) Firefighter
What are the 5 classifications of fire?
1) Class A: Ordinary Combustables 2) Class B: Flammable & Combustable Liquids 3) Class C: Energized Electrical 4) Class D: Combustable Materials 5) Class K: Cooking Materials
What are the 3 main forms of heat transfer?
1) Conduction 2) Convection 3) Radiation
What three components does the fire triangle consists of?
1) Fuel 2) Oxidizer 3) Energy
What four components does the fire tetrahedron consists of?
1) Fuel 2) Oxidizer 3) Energy 4) Chemical Reaction
What are the five stages of fire?
1) Incipient Stage 2) Free-Burning Stage 3) Flashover Stage 4) Fully Developed Stage 5) Smoldering/Decay Stage
Name the fire department rankings 5-8 of the fire department hierarchy?
5) Firefighter/Paramedic 6) Heavy Equipment Specialist 7) Fire Lieutenant 8) Fire Captain
Name fire department rankings 9-12 of the fire department. hierarchy?
9) Battalion Chief 10) Deputy Chief 11) Assistant Chief 12) Chief
Give the definition of endothermic:
Absorbs Heat
What does CPAT stand for, how many events are included and what is worn during the test?
Candidate Physical Ability Test, 8 events, 50 lbs vest with helmet
What health issue contributes to 45% - 50% of firefighter deaths?
Cardiac Arrest
Where and when was the first fully paid fire department organized?
Cincinnati in 1853
What was the name of the first recognized firefighter force organized in Rome?
Familia Publica
What type of firefighting specialist plans, develops, and produces training, informational, and education materials?
Fire Department Training Specialist
What type of firefighting specialist performs routine checks on fire protection systems?
Fire Prevention Specialist
What were the names of symbols used to show which homes paid for fire protection during the early American settlements?
Firemarks
Give the definition of exothermic:
Gives off heat
What type of firefighting specialist evaluate potentially hazardous materials?
Hazardous Materials Program Specialist
Define and describe flashpoint:
Minimum temp at which a liquid gives off vapors sufficient to form ignitable mixture with air
When was the Great Chicago Fire, how many died, and how much was burned?
October 8th-10th 1871, killed 300, 3 squared miles burned
What is the name of America's largest wild land fire, when was it, how large was it, and how many died?
Peshigo Fire, October 8th 1871 W.I, 2400 square miles burned, 1500-2400 dead
When, where, and by whom was the first official Fire Department organized?
Philadelphia 1736 by Benjamin Franklin
What term describes the chemical decomposition of solid matter through the action of heat?
Pyrolysis
What is the definition of fire?
Rapid and self-sustaining oxidation process which gives off heat and light
What term best defines a willingness to give up personal desires for the greater good?
Teamwork
Define and describe vapor denisty:
The density of vapor compared to air
Define and describe upper flammable limit:
The max concentration of gas in the air that will ignite
Define and describe lower flammable limit:
The minimum concentration of gas in the air the cause ignition
Define and describe flammable range:
The proportion of gas/vapor between LEL & UEL
Define and describe ignition temp:
The temp at which combustion occurs/continues without external input of heat and fire
Define and describe conduction:
The transfer of heat through a medium without visible motion
Define and describe specific gravity:
The weight of liquid compared to water
Define and describe radiation:
Transfer of heat by wavelength of energy (heat waves)
Define and describe convection:
Transfer of heat through circulating medium (Liquids and Gas)