Fire 100 Ch. 1-5
The first aerial ladder truck was created by:
Daniel Hayes.
In which stage of a fire is the fire small and confined to the material first ignited?
Incipient
Which of the following personnel are employed by private companies?
Industrial firefighters
Which of the following is a duty of an emergency medical technician (EMT)?
Transport patients safely to the hospital while taking proper care of them
What is the term for the density of gas or vapor in relation to air?
Vapor density
What kind of fire occurs when the amount of available oxygen is limited?
Ventilation-controlled fire
The fire scene should be secured until:
the fire investigator has finished evaluating the scene.
The first steam engines were not used because of
the volunteer firefighters' disapproval.
The transfer to gasoline-powered engines was gradual to:
tradition.
A fully developed fire is ___ controlled.
ventilation
The Public Information Officer (PIO) must meet the requirements of NFPA®:
1035.
Which of the following is the instantaneous explosion or rapid burning of superheated gases?
Backdraft
What kind of change occurs when a substance changes from one type of matter into another?
Chemical change
Which type of extinguishment is not effective on smoldering fires?
Chemical flame inhibition
What type of fire involves ordinary combustible materials?
Class A
Which types of fires involve energized electrical equipment?
Class C
Which types of fires involve combustible cooking media?
Class K
What changes have reduced firefighter deaths and injuries?
Closed cabs on fire apparatus
Which of the following is a qualification of a fire protection engineer?
College degree in engineering
Which of the following is a duty of a public fire and life safety educator?
Conduct education activities for the public
Fire prevention should include which activities?
Conducting fire safety surveys
Which of the following is the point-to-point transmission of heat energy?
Conduction
Which of the following is a special fire hazard of commercial occupancies?
Existence of party walls
Which of the following has authority of a scene only until the last representative leaves the scene?
Fire department
Which statement regarding the scheduling of pre-incident surveys is MOST accurate?
Firefighters should contact the building owner or occupant ahead of time.
What should be done during an exit interview?
Firefighters should offer advice about how to improve safety
Which of the following is a special fire hazard of manufacturing occupancies?
Flammable liquids in dip tanks, ovens, and dryers
Which of the following is the percentage of a gas vapor concentration in the air that will burn if ignited?
Flammable/explosive range
Which of the following is the transition between growth and fully developed fire states?
Flashover
The first known SCBA was developed in:
Germany.
During which stage of a fire does the fire plume begin to form above the burning fuel?
Growth
Which special operations personnel conduct fire safety inspections for compliance with applicable codes and standards?
Hazardous Materials Technician
Which of the following is a special fire hazard of a public assembly?
Highly combustible interior finishes
When conducting the pre-incident survey, what step should be conducted FIRST?
Meet with the owner or delegate
Which communication systems allow messages to be sent to and from a telecommunicator?
Mobile data communications systems
Which fire resulted in the swiftest action in the wake of a major fire?
Our Lady of the Angels Grade School
Which of the following is a duty of a training officer?
Oversee the maintenance of training facilities and equipment
Which type of extinguishment can be achieved by flooding an area with an inert gas?
Oxygen exclusion
Which of the following statements regarding oxygen is MOST accurate?
Oxygen supports combustion when combined with a fuel.
The first hose company was created in:
Philadelphia.
What type of ignition occurs when a mixture of fuel and oxygen encounter an external heat source with sufficient heat?
Piloted
Which kinds of surveys are used for nonresidential facilities?
Pre-incident surveys
Which of the following is the chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat?
Pyrolysis
Which of the following is the transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave without an intervening medium?
Radiation
Which of the following occurs when the unburned fire gases accumulated at the top of a compartment ignite?
Rollover
Which of the following causes most deaths in fires?
Smoke
What is the most effective extinguishment of Class B fires?
Smothering or blanketing
What is the primary function of a first responder?
Sustain life until more highly trained medical personnel arrive
Which of the following is a measurement of kinetic energy?
Temperature
Which type of extinguishment is achieved by applying water?
Temperature reduction
Which type of extinguishment is not effective on fires involving low flash point liquids and flammable gases?
Temperature reduction
Which of the following was created as a result of the Great Fire of London?
The first fire insurance company
What is density?
The mass per unit of volume of a substance
What is specific gravity?
The ratio of the mass of a given volume of a liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water
The first successful fire engine in America was created delivered to the city in 1743 by:
Thomas Lote.
Fire investigation is usually conducted by:
a qualified fire investigator.
What technical changes have been seen in SCBA?
Development of buddy-breathing adapters
During which step of presenting fire and life safety information should the speaker gain the attention of participants?
Evaluation
Which of the following is a qualification of an Assistant/Deputy Chief?
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Which of the following is a common fire hazard?
. Poor housekeeping
Fire prevention is rooted in a clear understanding of:
. past problems.
Firefighters must meet the requirements set forth in NFPA®:
1001.
Airport firefighters must be trained to NFPA®:
1003.
Technical rescuers must meet the requirements of NFPA®:
1006.
Company officers must meet the requirements of NFPA
1021.
In what year did William the Conqueror require that all household fires be extinguished at nightfall?
1066
The first American fire apparatus was delivered from London in:
1678.
America's first fire department was created in Boston in:
1717.
The first portable fire extinguishers were developed in:
1778.
The first air-purifying filter was created in:
1814.
The earliest known SCBA in the United States was created in:
1863.
Around what date was the first fire pump described?
3rd century BCE
Which of the following is a qualification of a PIO?
Ability to maintain rapport with firefighters
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?
Apparatus maintenance personnel must meet the requirements of NFPA® 1071.
Which of the following is a duty of an Assistant/Deputy Chief?
Assume the duties of the fire chief when required
The first fire insurance company was founded in 1752 by:
Benjamin Franklin.
In what town were the first fire wards or wardens found?
Boston
Which city constructed the first telegraph alarm system?
Boston
What was used on steam engines to intensify the fire in the firebox?
Cannel coal
Which fire apparatus was used to extinguish fires in hard-to-reach places?
Chemical engines
Which of the following is a main goal of the fire prevention division?
Decrease the need for suppression activities
Which of the following observations should be made by emergency responders upon arrival at the scene?
Familiar faces
What is the first level of promotion for fire personnel?
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Which of the following personnel conduct fire drills in schools?
Fire inspector
Which of the following personnel must have a thorough knowledge of fire science?
Fire investigator
Which of the following fires led to the need for adequate exits in hotels and public buildings?
Hotel Canfield
Which administration personnel is responsible for dealing with disciplinary actions?
Human resources personnel
Which of the following observations should be made by emergency responders during fire fighting?
Incendiary devices
Which of the following is a duty of a company officer?
Inspect public buildings for fire hazards
Which of the following statements regarding the fire department's role in the emergency medical services is MOST accurate?
Its role has increased significantly.
The first known American fire apparatus was contracted in 1653 to:
Joseph Jynks.
How are fire hazards controlled?
Keeping heat sources separated from fuel supplies
Which of the following is a target hazard property?
Lumberyards
Which of the following should be performed by firefighters at the scene?
Make statements only to investigators
Which of the following is a specialized discipline of emergency management personnel?
Mass casualties
Which was the first volunteer fire department?
Mutual Fire Society of Boston
Which was the first North American city to have a fire department under unified command?
New York Volunteer Department
The first steam engine in America was commissioned by:
New York insurance companies.
Which fire engines first allowed for fighting of fires in narrow streets and alleys?
New York-style hand engines
Which engine was the first to place "brakes" on an engine? (
Newsham engine
The Great Chicago Fire occurred on:
October 9, 1871.
Which of the following is the only EMS position qualified to provide ALS?
Paramedic
Which of the following is a qualification of an EMS Chief/Officer?
Paramedic certificate or R.N. license
Which of the following is a duty of a Fire Chief?
Participate directly in the budgeting process
Which of the following observations should be made by emergency responders en route to the scene?
People leaving the scene
Which of the following is a duty of a fire apparatus driver/operator?
Perform general firefighting duties as assigned
Which of the following is a duty of an instructor?
Prepare curriculum for new courses
Which of the following is an appropriate way to preserve evidence?
Protect human footprints and tire marks
Which of the following is a duty of a firefighter?
Respond to fire alarms with the company
Volunteer fire fighting spread after the:
Revolutionary War.
Which of the following fires led to the creation of the NFPA® Committee on Safety to Life?
Rhoades Opera House
The earliest group of organized firefighters protected the city of:
Rome.
Which administration personnel maintains an accident investigation and record-keeping system?
Safety officer
Which fire is still having an effect on life safety code work?
Station Nightclub in Warwick, Rhode Island
Which of the following is a duty of a battalion/district chief?
Supervise all firefighting and rescue activities within the battalion during tour of duty
Which of the following is a duty of telecommunications/dispatch personnel?
Take both emergency and non-emergency phone calls
Which communication systems remain the primary method of notification?
Telephone systems
What was the first organized method of notifying the public of emergencies?
Town crier
Steam engines were first pulled by:
a gang of men.
Large cities created a water system out of:
bored-out logs.
Ladder companies first consisted of:
men who retrieved ladders from locations in the city.
Fire investigation is conducted to determine:
origin and cause.
The chemical engine carried tanks of:
soda and carbonic acid.
In 1189, the mayor of London ordered that all houses be built of:
stone.
The first volunteer firefighters were fined for such offenses as:
using profanity.
The first patented fire extinguishers contained:
water.
Protective clothing was first made of:
wool.
Gases tend to form into layers according to:
temperature.
Liquids with a specific gravity of ___ are lighter than water.
less than 1
In what year was the Great Fire of London?
1666
A fire investigator must be certified to NFPA®:
1033.
Which component of the fire tetrahedron is the energy component?
. Fuel
What is the most common hazardous substance found in smoke?
Carbon monoxide
The Great Chicago Fire killed:
250 people.
Flashover occurs anywhere from:
900° to 1,200°F
Which step of presenting fire and life safety information provides the audience with the opportunity to practice using new ideas? (
Application
Presentation topics such as stop, drop, and roll should be practiced by:
both children and adults.
Fire is a form of:
combustion.
During fire station tours, firefighters should:
distribute fire and life safety information.
Resistance heating is an example of ___ heat energy. (
electrical
In a fire, the reduction in the mass of a fuel results in the release of:
energy.
Residential fire safety surveys should stress:
fire prevention.
Public fire and life safety education should include other safety topics such as:
firearms injury prevention.
The first fire helmets were made of:
leather.
Public fire and life safety education includes educating the public:
of all ages.
Gases with a vapor density greater than 1 will:
sink.
Liquids are affected by their:
surface-to-volume ratio.
The thermal layering of gases can be disrupted if:
water is applied directly into the layer.
