Fire Alarm and Communication

1. The firefighter shall state the following six (6) steps used in

reporting a fire or other emergency by a citizen:

a. Call "911"
b. State nature of emergency
c. State city you are in
d. State address of emergency
e. State phone number you are using
f. Remain on phone

Fire Alarm and Communication

2. The firefighter shall state the following four (4) steps for receiving a verbal report of an emergency:

a. Record information

b. Notify officer in charge
c. Notify dispatched
d. Respond

Fire Alarm and Communication

3. The firefighter shall demonstrate the use of the following three (3) alarm-receiving instrument.

a. Station Radio

(1) Can correctly operate all switches
(2) Can select correct channels
(3) Tested radio with dispatch

b. Apparatus

(1) Can correctly operate all switches
(2) Can select correct channels and fleets
(3) Tested radio with dispatch

c. Portable Radio

(1) Can correctly operate all switches
(2) Can select correct channels and fleets
(3) Tested radio with dispatch

Fire Alarm and Communication

4. The firefighter will state the number of units which would respond to the following incident:

a. Reported structure fire (first alarm)

3 Engines

1 Squad

1 Truck

1 District Chief

1 Rescue

1 Rescue Lieutenant (LR)

Fire Alarm and Communication

5. The firefighter shall demonstrate knowledge of the city's numbering system by answering the following questions:

a. Even numbers are generally on the south side of all east-west roads (places, avenues, terraces)
b. On the south side of Central Avenue even number on north-south streets are generally on the east side of the street
c. On the north side of Central Avenue odd numbers are generally on the east side of the street.
d. The City uses an alphabetical system for laying out roads between numbered streets and avenues.

Fire Alarm and Communication

6. The firefighter shall state the following three (3) methodsfor receiving alarms:

a. Verbal

b. Telephone
c. Radio

Fire Behavior

1. The firefighter shall state the following three (4) phases of fire and three (3) characteristics of each:

a. Incipient Phase
(1) Slightly over 100 degrees F
(2) Rising hot gases
(3) Rising air approximately 20% oxygen

b. Growth Phase
(1) Approximately 1300 degrees F
(2) Heat accumulates at upper areas
(3) Reduced oxygen supply

c. Fully Developed Phase
(1) Oxygen below 15%
(2) Temperature is high throughout
(3) CO and unbalanced carbon may cause backdraft

d. Decay Phase

(1) Fuel is consumed or oxygen level falls too low to support combustion

(2) Rate of heat release declines
(3) High temperature remains in compartment

Fire Behavior

2. The firefighter will state the following three (3) methods of heat transfer and give the following examples:

a. Conduction - Example: heat traveling in a metal pipe through a wall
b. Convection - Example: heat rising to a second story through a vent
c. Radiation - Example: heat from the sun

Fire Behavior

3. The firefighter will give the four (4) indications of aa backdraft condition:

a. Black smoke becoming dense gray yellow
b. Smoke leaving the building in puffs or at intervals
c. Sudden rapid movement of air inward when opening is made
d. Smoke stained windows

Fire Behavior

4. Upon hearing the following definitions, the firefighter will identify each definition:

a. (Flash Point)

The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air

b. (Fire Point)

The temperature at which a liquid fuel will produce vapors sufficient to support ignition

c. (Ignition Temperature)

The minimum temperature to which a fuel must be heated to start self-sustained combustion, independent of a heat source

d. (Flammable limits or explosive limits)

The percentage of a substance in air that will burn once it is ignited

e. (Combustion)

The self-sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a fuel, which produces heat and light

f. (Fire)

The result of a rapid combustion reaction

Foam Streams

1. The firefighter will state the following three (3) characteristics of "wet water":

a. Effective on Class A fires
b. Causes low surface tension in water
c. Breaks down other foams if mixed

Foam Streams

2. The firefighter will name the following four (4) substances which can be extinguished with alcohol foam:

a. Alcohol
b. Acetone
c. Ketone
d. Lacquer thinner

Foam Streams

3. The firefighter will state the following four (4) characteristics of aqueous film foaming agent (AFFF), also known as "light water":

a. Smothers fire
b. Prevents vaporization
c. Film is self-healing
d. Compatible with dry chemical

Foam Streams continued

4. The firefighter will state the following two (2) differences between dry chemical and dry powder:

a. Dry chemical used on Class ABC fires
b. Dry powder used on Class D combustible metal fires

Foam Streams

5. The firefighter will state the following four (4) precautions to take when using foam:

a. Protect your eyes
b. Avoid using on electrical fires
c. Do not break foam blanket with fire streams
d. Avoid using on materials reactive to water

Foam Streams

6. The firefighter will name the following four (4) ways that foam extinguishes or prevents fires:

a. Smothering: Prevents air and flammable vapors from combining

b. Separating: Places a barrier between fuel and fire

c. Cooling: Lowers temperature of fuel and adjacent cooling

d. Suppressing: Prevents release of flammable vapors

Foam Streams

7. The firefighter shall name four (4) elements of mechanical foams:

a. Foam Concentrate: Raw liquid usually in 5 gallon pails

b. Foam Proportioner: Device that injects the correct amount of foam concentrate into the water stream to make the solution

c. Foam Solution: Mixture of concentrate and water that is discharged from the proportioner

d. Finished Foam: The completed product after the foam solution reaches the nozzle and air is introduced to the solution

Foam Streams

8. The firefighter shall name three (3) examples of hydrocarbon fuel:

a. Crude oil

b. Fuel oil
c. Gasoline

Foam Streams

9. The firefighter shall name three (3) examples of a polar solvent:

a. Alcohol

b. Acetone
c. Lacquer thinner

Foam Streams

10. The firefighter will state the difference between two (2) settings for alcohol-resistant AFFFs:

a. 3% proportion for hydrocarbon fires
b. 6% proportion of polar solvents

Foam Streams

11. The firefighter shall demonstrate placing a foam line and eductor into service using the following eight (8) steps:

a. Select the proper concentrate
b. Check the nozzle and eductor to ensure they are compatible (usually 95 g.p.m.)
c. Check foam concentrate and match to the eductor rating (3 or 6%) and set the eductor

d. Place eductor in line no more than 200 feet from the nozzle
e. Place nozzle on hose and check g.p.m. (usually 95)

f. Open bucket/buckets of foam. Place them next to the eductor so that flow will not be interrupted when changing from pail to pail
g. Place eductor suction hose into pail, making sure there is no debris in the pail that will block the eductor pick-up
h. Increase water supply pressure (usually allow 100 psi for eductor) to that required for eductor. Open nozzle.

Foam Streams

1. The firefighter will state three (3) advantages in using the pre-connected 1-3/4" foam line to attack involved vehicle fires instead of the booster line:

a. Increased G.P.M.
b. Flame suppressant qualities of foam
c. Combination of above two provide greater protection for firefighters

Car Fires

2. The firefighter will name the following parts of a vehicle that may explode if subject to fire:

a. Pneumatic shocks
(1) Bumper
(2) Door lift cylinders

b. Drive shaft

c. Tires

d. Fuel tank

Car Fires

3. The firefighter will state the following two (2) dangers associated with vehicle fires:

a. Explosions
b. Poisonous gases

Dumpsters

1. The firefighter will state three (4) precautions on approach to burning dumpsters:

a. Approach from up wind
b. Do not open dumpster until charged hose line is in position
c. Use hose line to push flames away from structure during extinguishment

d. Use full PPE including SCBA

Dumpsters

2. The firefighter will state two (2) precautions when workingaround a large metal compactor/dumpster:

a. Shut off electrical power to compactor
b. Move dumpster away from compactor if possible

Boats Fires

1. The firefighter will state the following five (5) things to do during a boat fire in the water:

a. Consider possible toxic fumes
b. Isolate the affected vessel
c. Extinguish the fire
d. Arrange for containment booms
e. Notify the Coast Guard

Boats Fires

2. The firefighter will state the following two (2) considerations during boat fires:

a. Make sure all suppression lines are foam capable
b. Be aware of explosion factor

Ground Cover

1. The firefighter will list and describe three (3)types of fuels in ground cover fires:

a. Ground fuels - (duff) - small twigs, leaves, and needles that are decomposing
b. Surface fuels - grass, brush, and other low vegetation, downed logs, and heavy limbs
c. Crown fuels - suspended and upright growth which

increases air circulation and rapid flame spread

Ground Cover

2. The firefighter will name and describe three (3)weather conditions which affect ground cover fires:

a. Wind - intensifies flame and spreads combustion

b. Relative humidity - dries dead fuels that no longer produce moisture
c. Precipitation - determines moisture content of live fuels and will cause dead fuels to retain moisture and burn slower

Ground Cover Fires

3. The firefighter will list and describe six (6) parts of a ground cover fire:

a. Head - the part of the fire that travels most rapidly
b. Finger - long narrow strips extending out from the main fire
c. Rear - the side opposite the head
d. Flanks - the sides of a ground cover fire
e. Perimeter - the boundary of a fire
f. Spot fire - fire caused by sparks landing outside of the main fire

Ground Cover Fires

4. The firefighter will state four (4) safety factors in fighting ground cover fires:

a. Establish an escape route
b. Post a lookout on the perimeter

c. Maintain a communication between units

d. If possible, fight from inside burned area toward the perimeter

Electrical Fires

1. The firefighter will state the first consideration when fighting a fire involving electrical equipment:

a. De-energize equipment

Electrical Fires

2. The firefighter will list two (2) preferred fire extinguishers of a Class C fire:

a. CO2
b. Halongenated agents

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3. The firefighter will state three (3) considerations involving electrical fires:

a. All downed wires should be considered energized
b. Energized wires should be cut by power company personnel only
c. Equipment, fences, vehicles, and ground with fallen wires across them should be considered energized