Ventilation | Hydrants | Hose | Handlines | Sprinklers |
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The downward side
For natural ventilation, which window should be opened first?
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6
Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every ____ months.
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Open and close valves slowly
What should be done to avoid water hammer?
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2 1/2
What is the maximum diameter of a small hand line?
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Push two wedges together from the opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector
How is a sprinkler wedge used to stop flow from an activated sprinkler?
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When combined with coordinated water application
In which case does a larger vertical ventilation opening improve interior conditions better than a smaller opening?
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Place a hand over an outlet and feel for suction
How can you determine that a dry-barrel hydrant is still draining?
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Large
When referring to hose, what does the “L” stand for in “LDH”?
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150 gpm
Which is the minimum flow from a large hand line?
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Close the main sprinkler control valve
If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of water?
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Equal pressure inside and outside the structure
What does a neutral plane at a vent opening indicate?
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Available flow
The NFPA recommends color-coding hydrants to indicate
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Adaptor
Which appliance is used to connect hose couplings with dissimilar threads?
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Wyed lines
Which attack line load is particularly useful when there is a long distance between the engine and the fire?
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Insert a wedge
In most cases, what is the best way to quickly stop the flow from a single sprinkler head?
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Very hot fire
What does fast-moving smoke indicate?
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Flow
Pitot gauge is used to calculate?
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Reducer
Which item is used to attach a smaller hose to a larger one?
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Preconnect
Which hose line is stored on an engine connected to a discharge and equipped with a nozzle for immediate deployment?
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Bolt cutters
Which tool will be needed to shut off a main sprinkler control valve without the necessary key?
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Cockloft
What is the open space between the ceiling of the top floor and the underside of the roof of a building?
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20psi
What is the minimum recommended pressure for water coming from a fire hydrant?
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Storz
Which threadless coupling is commonly used on large diameter hose?
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A serpentine pattern
When there is extra hose at the entry of a building, how should that hose be arranged?
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Him/herself
BONUS/EASY:
A firefighter’s first priority should be to take care of: |