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Telescoping boom

Aerial device raised and extended through sections that slide within each other.

Articulating platforms are more maneuverable in confined spaces such as streets or alleys but:

Are more unstable than telescoping type apparatus if they are extended pass their design operating limits.

What is the basic college degree in fire science technology?

Associate of applied science

Bambi bucket

Bucket that hangs from the bottom of a helicopter that is used to transport water to a fire where it is dropped on the vegetation just ahead of the flames.

Hazardous materials ensembles

Classified at four different levels, each providing a different degree of protection and each governed by different NFPA standards.

tactical training

Comprehensive training, hands-on learning, and analysis for emergency incident.

The station work uniform that offers the most safety to the where is made of what?

Cotton

DDP by NFA

Degrees at a distance program

Twin Bambi bucket configuration

Demonstrated the ability to deliver 5200g of retardant or water

FESHE

Fire and Emergency Services for Higher Education Developed a model curriculum for an associates degree in fire science. Building construction for five prevention Fire behavior and combustion Fire prevention codes and inspection Principles of fire and emergency services safety and survival Fire protection systems Principles of emergency services

Certificates beneficial for career advancement:

Firefighter II, Firefighter officer II, Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire Department Incident safety officer

NFPA.org

For more info on certification

What does NFPA 1403 cover?

Framework to improve safety during live fire evolutions. Covers: Safety Site preparation Water supply Training plan Fuel Ventilation

mobile data terminal (MDT)

Gives emergency dispatchers the ability to remain in direct contact with on scene personnel can be mounted in a vehicle or as a handheld units

NFPA 1402

Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers

Manipulative training

Hands-on learning of operations, equipment, and tools. In the fire service, this type of learning exhibit safety and proper techniques.

Telescoping and ladder platforms provide a means of escape for firefighters:

If they have to abandon the platform.

ILDH

Immediately dangerous to life and health -oxygen levels below 19.5% -temperature above 130F (pulmonary edema and asphyxiation) -Smoke -Toxic atmosphere

Compressed air foam system (CAFS)

Increases reach of hose stream, lowers friction loss, slowing for a lighter hose. Injects air into foam solution before entering hose line

Non burn skills:

Ladder carries and raises, hose lays and fire streams, and fire protection systems.

Andragogy

Lifelong learning for adult education methodology, distance learning is well suited.

Rescue apparatus are classified as:

Light, medium, and heavy duty

ALS (Advanced Life Support)

Medical units that provide advanced medical treatment and transport to the severely injured or ill.

BLS (basic life support)

Medical units to provide medical and transportation needs for patients who do not have life-threatening injuries or illness.

Training Bureau

Mission is to provide training to firefighters so that they have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to mitigate emergency incident safely while minimizing the rest of themselves, civilians, and in the environment

Pump and roll operations (Wildland)

Must be able to provide pump operations while moving.

Who establishes manufacturing standards for all fire service apparatus?

NFPA Standard 1901

Branch of USFA concerned with education:

National Fire Academy

NWCG

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (Wildland)

Pro Board

National board on fire service professional qualifications accrediting fire service training organizations (similar to IFSAC)

The training officer

Normally reports directly to chief, develops and coordinate our training for the fire department including fire suppression, prevention, hazardous materials, rescue, and other areas.

CFR 29 (hazwoper)

OSHA establishes the level of training for all public and private agencies that respond to hazardous materials incidents.

NFPA

Organization of insurance companies, manufacturers, and fire service professionals dedicated to firefighter safety.

Level C ensemble

Provides protection against splashes and can be worn with an air purifying respirator.

Mobile water supply apparatus are referred to as:

Tenders

Flashover

the sudden spread of flame over an area when it becomes heated to it's flash point.

NFPA 1976

Standard on Protective Ensemble for Proximity Fire Fighting

NFPA 1971

Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting

NFPA 1500

Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program

Possible heavy rescue situations:

Vehicle and industrial accident extrication, as well as high angle, confined space, swift and rapid rising water, trench, and tunnel rescues.

Level B ensemble

Very similar to type A,but does not have vapor protection (scba included)

Normal Ariel ladders or platforms have turrets how strong?

1000 GPM

NFPA standards require mobile water supply apparatus to have a minimum tank capacity of?

1000 gallons

Fire boats can:

20,000 GPM and serve as a drafting station to supply water to fire trucks.

How many regional accrediting agencies are in America?

6

IFSAC

(International fire service accreditation Congress) Focuses on ensuring standards meet national standards. Divided into two assemblies: Degree assembly and certificate assembly.

Federally appointed commission created: America Burning: the report of national fire commission (1973)

-Recommended formation of a national fire agency — congresses passed "federal fire prevention and control act" -this created U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) -operates under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Level A ensemble

-highest level of protection. -fully encapsulates wearer from vapor or splash exposure.

Thermal imaging camera TIC

-use for locating victims in search and rescue operations on the fire ground. -locating fires and concealed spaces -observing a fires path to travel -locating last victims in rule areas or accident scenes

Articulating boom

A boom constructed of several sections that are connected by hinge joint that allows the boom to function much like a human elbow.

Aerial platform apparatus

A fire apparatus that carries a hydraulically operated elevating platform that can be utilized for rescue, fire, or observation operations.

And aerial platform apparatus consist of what?

A platform with a permanently mounted turret nozzle and water supply system mounted on a telescoping boom or articulating boom.

Aerial Ladder Platform

A power operated aerial device that combines an aerial ladder with a personal caring platform supported at the end of the ladder.

Heavy rescue squad

A team of firefighters who are highly skilled in various types of rescue operations that require the use of highly specialized equipment and training.

Drill Tower

A tower and training facility for firefighters

Level D ensemble

Regular work clothes (offers no chemical protection)

Aerial ladders

Rotating power operated ladder mounted on a self-propelled automotive fire apparatus

Open-circuit SCBA

SCBA that allows exhaled air to be discharged or vented into the atmosphere.

Heavy rescue apparatus are:

Single purpose units carrying equipment and personnel whose only purpose is extricate victims from danger situations.

NFPA 1041

Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications Requires instructors to be cognizant of safety of the students to ensure that classroom and practical evolutions are conducted in a safe controlled manner. Pre-requisite and requirements are mandated.

NFPA 1906

Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

NFPA 1904

Standard for aerial ladder and elevating platform fire apparatus.

NFPA 1404

Standard for fire department self-contained breathing apparatus program

NFPA 1403

Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions

NFPA 1981

Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services

NFPA 1977

Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting

Structural firefighter ensemble

The coat and trousers construction consist of three layers: an outer shell, vapor barrier, and a thermal barrier.

The tillerman operates what?

The steering mechanism of the aerial apparatus

The training Bureau or training officer determines adequate level of training

These tasks would be considered job performance requirements (JPRs)

Proximity ensemble

To be worn in situations working in close proximity to high radiated heat such as created by petroleum based fires or during the burning of other liquid fuels.

What is the difference between type I pumper and initial attack (type II)pumper?

Type two is used to hold the fire and check (it's small and on a pick up truck chassis) until the type one pumper can arrive and properly extinguish the flames.

USFA EFOP

United States Fire Administration Executive Fire Officer Program (Techniques on how to deal with difficult adaptive problems within their jurisdiction)

Close circuit SCBA

Utilized unused exhaled oxygen, sends exhaled air through a chemical pellet filled container that absorbs the CO2 and filters oxygen back into the tank. 4-5 hour life

Drafting Pit

an open-topped underground tank that is used for drafting operations and pump testing