15 Questions
What is the most likely outcome of introducing air into a ventilation-controlled structure fire?
Increased burning rate and possible rapid fire progression
Which type of ventilation is often the responsibility of Ladder Companies?
Positive Pressure Ventilation
What is the concept of coordinated fire attack/ventilation?
Initiating ventilation prior to entry of the fire attack handlines
Which company officers should be familiar with ventilation concepts and coordinated fire attack?
All company officers, regardless of apparatus
What is the purpose of coordinating ventilation with fire attack?
To increase the effectiveness of the fire attack and allow for search and rescue
Which statement about roof ventilation operations is correct?
An experienced member should handle the power saw to ensure only roofing materials are removed.
What is the purpose of Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS) tactic?
To quickly search high life hazard areas and reach trapped occupants/victims.
When should the Smokebuster be considered as a resource?
When the incident commander determines that a large volume of smoke must be removed.
What is the purpose of positive pressure ventilation?
To push air and smoke out of the structure.
When should a fire stream be directed into a vertical ventilation opening?
Never, as it endangers firefighters inside the structure.
What is the main purpose of ventilation according to the text?
To remove heat, smoke and gases from the structure
What are the two main types of ventilation mentioned in the text?
Horizontal and vertical
What is the purpose of positive pressure ventilation according to the text?
To introduce cooler, fresher air and displace the heat and smoke
What is the purpose of negative pressure ventilation according to the text?
To draw the smoke and heat out of the structure
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
Test your knowledge on the Austin Fire Department's standard operating guideline for ventilation. Learn about firefighting ventilation concepts and the systematic removal of heat, smoke, and gases, as well as the replacement with cooler fresh air.
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