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Austin Fire Department Ventilation Guidelines Quiz

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What is the most likely outcome of introducing air into a ventilation-controlled structure fire?

No change in the burning rate or fire progression

Increased burning rate and possible rapid fire progression (correct)

Extinguishment of the fire

Decreased burning rate and slower fire progression

Which type of ventilation is often the responsibility of Ladder Companies?

Positive Pressure Ventilation (correct)

Negative Pressure Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation

Natural Ventilation

What is the concept of coordinated fire attack/ventilation?

Performing ventilation and fire attack simultaneously

Initiating ventilation prior to entry of the fire attack handlines (correct)

Initiating ventilation after entry of the fire attack handlines

Allowing ventilation to occur naturally without coordinating with the fire attack

Which company officers should be familiar with ventilation concepts and coordinated fire attack?

All company officers, regardless of apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of coordinating ventilation with fire attack?

To increase the effectiveness of the fire attack and allow for search and rescue Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about roof ventilation operations is correct?

An experienced member should handle the power saw to ensure only roofing materials are removed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS) tactic?

To quickly search high life hazard areas and reach trapped occupants/victims. Signup and view all the answers

When should the Smokebuster be considered as a resource?

When the incident commander determines that a large volume of smoke must be removed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of positive pressure ventilation?

To push air and smoke out of the structure. Signup and view all the answers

When should a fire stream be directed into a vertical ventilation opening?

Never, as it endangers firefighters inside the structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ventilation according to the text?

To remove heat, smoke and gases from the structure Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of ventilation mentioned in the text?

Horizontal and vertical Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of positive pressure ventilation according to the text?

To introduce cooler, fresher air and displace the heat and smoke Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of negative pressure ventilation according to the text?

To draw the smoke and heat out of the structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the key point made about ventilation-controlled fires in the text?

Ventilation-controlled fires may not always lead to the removal of heat when venting Signup and view all the answers