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86 Cards in this Set
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Protect property and belongings from damage, particularly from the effects of smoke and water |
Salvage |
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Catches dripping water and directs it toward a drain or to the outside |
Water chute |
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A light designed to protect a narrow, concentrated beam of light |
Spotlight |
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Causes more property damage to occur and the fire department could be held responsible for the additional losses |
Rekindle |
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Projects a more diffuse light over a wide area |
Floodlight |
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An electromechanical device for the production of electricity |
Generator |
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Large square or rectangular sheets of heavy canvas or plastic material that are used to protect furniture and other items from water runoff, falling debris, soot and particulate matter in smoke residue |
Salvage covers |
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A device that converts the direct current from an apparatus electrical system into alternating current |
Inverter |
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A temporary pond that holds dripping water in one location |
Water catch all |
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Heavy canvas with handles used to carry debris |
Carryall |
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Who tests the atmosphere and determines it safe before a fire fighter can work without SCBA? |
Safety officer |
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What determines the area that needs to be overhauled? |
Building construction Building contents Size of the fire |
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When should sprinklers be shut down? |
As soon as the IC declares the fire is under control |
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What may fire damage to the building's structural components potentially lead to? |
Structural collapse |
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What type of opening drains water from an above ground floor through an exterior wall hole? |
Fire fighter made opening |
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What is the best way to prevent water damage at a fire scene? |
Limit the amount of water used |
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Which type of lights are most often used during the first few critical minutes of an incident? |
Battery powered lights |
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What is the main control for a sprinkler system? |
OS&Y valve Outside Stem Yoke PIV valve Post Indicator Valve |
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Where is OS&Y valve normally located? |
In mechanical room, usually ground level floor? OS&Y valve Outside Stem Yoke |
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Where is PIV valve normally located? |
Outside the building or on an exterior wall PIV valve Post Indicator Valve |
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In which position should sprinkler control valves be always locked? |
Always be locked in OPEN position |
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A long section of protective material used to cover a section of carpet |
Floor runner |
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Mobile power outlets, which are placed in convenient locations for cords to be attached |
Junction boxes |
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How does a fire fighter stop the flow from a sprinkler? |
Insert a sprinkler wedge |
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Where should smaller pictures and valuable objects be placed during salvage operations? |
Should be placed in drawers |
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What type of construction can fire extend directly from the basement to the attic without obvious signs of fire? |
Balloon frame building |
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What are efforts to protect property and belongings from damage? |
Salvage |
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What is the most common method of protecting building contents? |
Cover them with salvage covers |
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What does fire fighters salvage efforts at residual fires are often focused on? |
Protecting personal property |
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What is the most efficient way to protect a room's content? |
To move all the furniture to the center of the room |
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How much does a gallon (4 liters) of water weigh? |
8.3 pounds (3.8 kilograms) |
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How long should gasoline powered generators be run to reduce deposit build ups? |
15-30 minutes |
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What would a fire fighter use to convert 12 volt DC current to 110 volt AC current? |
Power inverter |
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Large square or rectangular sheet made of heavy canvas or plastic material that is spread over furniture to protect from water |
Salvage cover |
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Piece of wedge shaped wood placed between deflector and orifice of sprinkler head to stop flow of water |
Sprinkler wedge |
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Piece of canvas or plastic (3 foot to 4 foot wide) used to protect flooring from dropped debris and dirt from shoes and boots |
Floor runner |
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Process of final extinguishment after main body of fire has been knocked out |
Overhaul |
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Mechanical device inserted between deflector and orifice of sprinkler head to stop flow of water |
Sprinkler stop |
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Type of construction in which fire can spread directly from basement to attic without signs of fire on any other floor |
Balloon frame construction |
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Who should always be present during overhaul operations to note any hazard and ensure that operations are conducted safety? |
Safety officer |
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Which team remains at the fire scene and watch for signs of rekindling? |
Fire watch |
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What special equipment is used to suck up water during salvage operations? |
Water vacuum |
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What tools or equipment can be used to remove debris from a building? |
Buckets Tubs Wheelbarrows Carryalls |
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Which has a lower priority? Salvage and overhaul or Search and Rescue |
Salvage and overhaul have a lower priority than search and rescue |
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What tool or equipment can distinguish between objects or areas with different temperatures? |
Thermal Imaging Device |
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What ensures that a fire is completely extinguished? |
Overhaul |
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What are salvage efforts usually aimed at that prevent or limit the results from smoke and water damage? |
Salvage efforts are usually aimed at preventing or limiting SECONDARY LOSSES that result from smoke and water damage |
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When can a fire fighter remove PPE? |
Area is ventilated and atmosphere is tested and determined to be safe by safety officer |
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How should a fire fighter detect signs of potential buring? |
Look, listen and feel |
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What should overhaul crews do if a fire investigator is not immediately available? |
Overhaul crews make careful observations and report to the investigator later. Notice burn patterns on walls or ceilings. Note if appliances were plugged in if moved
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What should overhaul crews do if you observe anything suspicious - particularly indications of arson? |
Delay overhaul operations until an investigator can examine the scene |
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What area around a fire building should be illuminated? |
The entire area around a fire building |
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What should fire fighters use when entering an area for salvage operations? |
Should roll a floor runner ahead of themselves |
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What tool or equipment can be used to pull down sections of ceiling? |
Pike poles |
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When can salvage efforts be done? |
During fire suppression |
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How should a fire fighter position himself when using a pike pole during overhaul? |
Open most heavily damaged areas first Position yourself with back towards a door Face hook side of the tip away from you Pull down and away from you |
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What floor should salvage crews begin to prevent water damage to room contents? |
Floor below fire |
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What should be available during overhaul operations? |
Charged hose line to douse any sudden flare ups or exposed pockets of fire |
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What is process for searching for and extinguishing any pockets of fire that remain after a fire has been brought under control? |
Overhaul |
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How can a fire fighter determine where overhaul is needed? |
Use your senses of sight, hearing, and touch |
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A light designed to project a narrow, concentrated beam of light |
Spotlight |
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Equipment that is used to change the voltage level and/or waveform of electrical energy |
Inverter |
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A salvage cover that has been folded to form a container to hold water until it can be removed |
Water catchall |
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A fire fighter procedure for protecting property from further loss following an aircraft accident or life |
Salvage |
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A device similar to a wet/dry shop vacuum cleaner that can pick up liquids. It is used to remove water from buildings |
Water vacuum |
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A piece of wedge shaped wood placed between the deflector and the orifice of a sprinkler head to stop the flow of water |
Sprinkler wedge |
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A light that can illuminate a broad area |
Flood light |
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A sprinkler control valve with an indicator that reads either open or shut depending on its position |
PIV valve Post Indicator Valve |
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A piece of canvas or plastic material, usually 3 to 4 feet wide and available in various lengths, that is used to protect flooring from dropped debris and dirt from shoes and boots |
Floor runner |
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An electromechanical device for the production of electricity |
Generator |
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A piece of heavy canvas with handles, which can be used to tote debris, ash, embers, and burning materials out of a structure |
Carryall |
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A salvage cover that has been folded to direct water flow out of a building or away from sensitive items or areas |
Water chute |
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The process of final extinguishment after the main body of a fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be extinguished at this time |
Overhaul |
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What is the first choice for stopping water from flowing through a sprinkler system that has activated? |
Close the sprinkler system control valve |
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Process of searching for and extinguishing any pockets of fire that remain after a fire has been brought under control |
Overhaul |
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What type of efforts protect property and belongings from damage, particularly from the effects of smoke and water? |
Salvage |
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What ensures that a fire is completely extinguished by finding and exposing any smoldering or hidden pockets of fire in an area that has been burned? |
Overhaul |
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How often should gasoline powered generators be run to reduce any deposit build up that could foul the spark plugs and make the generator hard to start? |
Run gasoline generator for 15 to 30 minutes |
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When should sprinklers be shut down? |
As soon as the IC declares that the fire is under control |
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What is the best way to protect an object from water and smoke damage? |
Remove it from the structure and place it in a safe location |
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Because overhaul situations usually do not require high pressures or large volume of water, what size hose line is usually sufficient to extinguish hot spots? |
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inch hose line for overhaul |
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What is the only way to ensure that no hidden fire exists? |
To open a ceiling or wall and do a direct inspection |
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What is a "hydraulic overhaul"? |
Large caliber hose streams are used to completely extinguish a fire from the exterior. Fire area poses excessive risks to fire fighters and damage to property is too extensive |
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What item(s) are inserted on opposite sides, between the orifice and deflector of the sprinkler, and pushing them together effectively plugs the opening, stopping the flow from standard upright and pendant sprinkler heads? |
Sprinkler wedge |
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What is a more sophisticated mechanical device with a rubber stopper that can be inserted into a sprinkler head? |
Sprinkler stop |
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Who can be assigned duty or primary responsibility for fire scene lighting? |
Often truck (ladder) companies or support units but any company can be assigned this duty |
