Firefighter 1 Part 11

The smallest size hoseline recommended for advancing on a vehicle fire is:

1-1/2 inch

What is the smallest hoseline that should be used on vehicle fires?

1-1/2"

A typical siamese appliance will have --------- connections.

2 female and 1 male

Which is the preferred method for rescuing a victim from an elevated position?

Aerial platform

Statement 1: Overhaul will require firefighters to separate the materials to expose any remaining deep-seated fire. Statement 2: Mechanical equipment can be used to dig through the burning material. Statement 3: Conventional methods of fire attack can often be used to gain control of the fire; however, water must penetrate into the stacked material to fully extinguish the residual combustion.

All three statements are correct

Statement 1: Accidental deployment of the supplemental restraining systems (SRS) can happen without warning in a buring automobile. Statement 2: Cooling the steering column, the dashboard on the passenger side, and areas containing side curtains will greatly reduce the chance for accidental deployment of SRS. Statement 3: SRS contains chemical that can ignite explosively during a fire.

All three statements are true

Which is a recommended action when fighting a fire in an alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle?

Be aware that batteries are hazardous when burning

Which is the best method of accessing the locked passenger compartment of a burning vehicle?

Break out a window on the windward side

Which is accomplished first during the overhaul of a vehicle fire?

Chock the wheels

What can be used to extinguish smoldering fires in tightly packed Class A stacked or piled materials?

Class A foam

Which is especially useful for extinguishing trash container fires?

Class A foam

Which action is acceptable to combat the difficulty in extinguishing fires in stacked materials?

Class A foam can be used to increase the effectiveness of water

What is the greatest danger to firefighters in a fire that contains stacks of rolled paper or baled rags?

Collapse without warning

What method of fire suppression is most widely used on Class A combustibles?

Cooling

Which action could cause injury to firefighters when fighting a vehicle fire?

Energy-absorbing bumpers can explode

Which is a prying tool that could be used on vehicle fires?

Halligan

Which is an acceptable action when overhauling after a vehicle fire?

If the firefighter suspects the fire was incendiary, call for an investigator

What is a property or hazard associated with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)?

It is heavier than air

Do fire investigators have police powers?

It varies by jurisdiction

Which is true regarding fire walls?

Masonry is commonly used due to its noncombustible quality

What is an effective method to move stacked material that has been partially burned or water-soaked?

Mechanical equipment

Which is a hazard associated exclusively with a hybrid vehicle fire?

Nickel metal hydride batteries that may explode

Which is an acceptable action when overhauling a vehicle fire?

Preserve and protect evidence

What creates the most dangerous condition during an automobile fire?

Pressurized components quickly heated to a high temperature

Which violates a rule of personal safety?

Remain standing even when you cannot see your feet

Which would be effective in breaking up various types of materials found in stacked, piled materials?

Rubbish hooks and rakes

Which is one of the recommended steps in fighting a fire in an electrically powered vehicle?

Secure and stabilize the vehicle

Which is a common use for the hose rope tool?

Securing hose

During overhaul, what must firefighters do?

Separate the materials to expose any hidden fire and extinguish

What must firefighters be aware of when approaching fires involving newer model vehicles?

Supplemental restraint systems/airbags

Where can an initial attack be made on an engine compartment fire in a motor vehicle?

Through the wheel well

Which exterior fire can expose firefighters to more contaminants and toxic or hazardous materials?

Trash container/rubbish fires

Which is true regarding fighting fires on hybrid vehicles?

Water is still the extinguishing agent of choice

How can one firefighter control a large handline for exposure protection?

When placed in large loop with firefighter at the intersection

Vehicles supplied by alternative fuels display:

a small placard on the rear bumper or trunk lid

Water is the primary fire extinguishing agent because of its:

ability to absorb heat

One of the basic duties of an engine company is:

attacking and extinguishing fires

One-inch rubber hose equipped with one-inch couplings is commonly called:

booster hose

When attacking a fire in the passenger area, you should pay special attention to:

cooling areas that contain supplemental restraints

Firefighters must be trained in the methods of evidence preservation because:

evidence can be lost during suppression and overhaul activities.

When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a firefighter should be:

feet first, facing the ladder with the firefighter supporting the victim

A property associated with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is that it is:

lighter than air

Most of the petro chemical-based parts found in motor vehicles are:

plastic

Magnesium fires should be extinguished with --------- or a Class D extinguisher.

sodium chloride

Fighting fire in stacked or piled materials creates a unique danger to firefighters because:

stacked materials can fall causing injury to firefighters

Applying a -------- in a sweeping motion should be done on vehicle fires before advancing.

straight stream

One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:

strap

The safest way to attack a fully involved vehicle fire is from the ------- side when possible.

upwind and uphill

To quickly extinguish a trunk fire, you can:

use a piercing nozzle driven into the trunk lid

Vehicles supplied by compressed natural gas, store the cylinder:

usually in the trunk