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Firefighting Ch. 23
Advanced Fire Suppression
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Factors that may contribute to building collapse includes heavy ______ on the roof, master streams flowing a high volume of water over a long period of time, and any building that is under construction of being renovated. | snow |
| The acronym S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. was developed to help first-arriving company officers. the letters before the dash represent sequential actions, and the letters after the dash represent what? | Actions of opportunity |
| Although it is not always possible to use this attack before entering the structure, fire fighters should always consider using it, especially if the fire has already self-vented through a door or window. | Transitional attack |
| Of the following, which ventilation method will NOT remove hot, toxic gases from the structure and help stabilize the incident? | Perpendicular |
| Most flammable liquids can be extinguished using either foam or _____ chemicals | dry |
| What type of fires are Class A foams typically used to fight by reducing the surface tension of water? | Ordinary combustibles |
| Which type of Class N foam is made from only animal by-products? | Protein foam |
| Which piece of foam equipment mixes the foam concentrate into the fire stream in the proper percentage? | Foam proportioner |
| Which foam application technique involves the firefighter deflecting the foam stream off an object or wall and allowing to to flow down into the fire? | Bounce-off Method |
| A hose record should contain information such as the following EXCEPT: | dates of use |