CC Fire 53 Quiz 1
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| Absorption | A defensive method of controlling a spill by applying a material that absorbs the spilled chemical.
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| Acute | A quick one-time exposure to a chemical.
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| Air Monitoring Devices | Used to determine oxygen, explosive, or toxic levels of gases in air.
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| ANFO | The acronym that is used for ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixture, which is a common explosive. ANFO was used in the Oklahoma City bombing incident.
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| Arson | The crime of maliciously and intentionally, or recklessly, starting a fire or explosion.
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| Atmospheric Pressure | The pressure exerted by the atmosphere, which for Earth is 14.7 pounds per square inch at sea level.
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| Automatic Pressure Nozzle | Nozzle with a spring mechanism built in that reacts to pressure changes and adjusts the flow and resultant reach of the nozzle.
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| Axial Load | A load passing through the center of the mass of the supporting element, perpendicular to its cross section.
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| Accelerator | A device to speed the operation of the dry pipe valve by detecting the decrease in air pressure. It pipes air pressure below the clapper valve, speeding its opening.
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| Adapter | A device that adapts or changes one type of hose thread to another, allowing connection of two different lines. Adapters have a male end on one side and a female on the other with each side being a different thread type.
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| Air Purifying Respirators | Respiratory protection that filters contaminants out of the air, using filter cartridges. Requires the atmosphere to have sufficient oxygen, in addition to other regulatory requirements.
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| Aquifer | A formation of permeable rock, gravel, or sand holding water or allowing water to flow through it.
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| Articulating Boom Ladder | An apparatus with a series of booms and a platform on the end. It is maneuvered into position by adjusting the various boom sections into place to position the platform at the desired location.
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| Attack Hose | Small- to large-diameter hose used to supply nozzles and other applicators or protective systems for fire attack. Attack hose commonly means handheld hoselines from 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" in diameter.
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| Auxiliary Appliances | Another term for protective devices, particularly sprinkler and standpipe systems.
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| Air Bill | The term used to describe the shipping papers used in air transportation.
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| Anchor Point | A safe location from which to begin line construction on a wildland fire.
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| Aspect | The direction a slope faces given in compass directions.
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| Awareness Level | The basic level of training for emergency response to an incident involving hazmat/WMD's, the basis of which is the firefighters' ability to recognize a hazardous situation, protect themselves and call for trained assistance, and secure the scene.
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| Backdraft | The sudden and explosive ignition of pressurized, superheated, and oxygen-deprived gases (within a closed space) caused by the reintroduction of oxygen.
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| Beam | A structural member subjected to loads perpendicular to its length.
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| Bight | A doubled section of rope, usually made along the standing part, that forms a U-turn in the rope that does not cross itself.
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| Blister Agents | A group of chemical agents that cause blistering and irritation of the skin. Sometimes referred to as vesicants.
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| Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion | Describes the rupture of a container when a confined liquid boils and creates a vapor pressure that exceeds the container's ability to hold it.
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| Bolt Throw | The distance the bolt of a lock travels into the jamb or strike plate. Usually 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches.
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| Backflow Preventers | A check valve or set of valves used to prevent a backflow of water from one system into another.
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| Bed Ladder | The nonextending part of an extension ladder.
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| Biological Agents | Microorganisms that cause disease in humans, plants, and animals; they also cause the victims' health to deteriorate. Biological agents have been designed for warfare purposes.
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| Blood Agents | Chemicals that affect the body's ability to use oxygen. If they prevent the body from using oxygen, fatalities result.
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| Booster Hose | Smaller diameter, flexible, hard-rubber-coated hose of 3/4 or 1 inch size usually mounted on a reel that can be used for small trash and grass fires or overhaul operations after the fire is out.
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| Balloon Frame | A style of wood frame construction in which studs are continuous the full height of a building.
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| Bulk tank | A large transportable tank, comparable to a tote, but considered to be the larger of the two.
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| Branch | The command designation established to maintain span of control over a number of divisions, sectors, or groups.
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