Supplement 901

Which wind speed range will have a negative effect on the fireground in Philadelphia?

3 to 8 mph

15 to 30 mph (correct)

30 to 40 mph

8 to 15 mph

What effect can wind have on water streams?

It will disperse them

It will have no effect

It will break them up (correct)

It will make them stronger

What color will smoke appear in temperatures below 10°?

Brown

Gray

White (correct)

Black

What is a readily available 'Safe Haven' on any fireground?

A fire truck Signup and view all the answers

Which concept takes precedence over all other concerns in firefighting?

Rescue must be given first preference when sufficient personnel is not available to affect both rescue and extinguishment at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of size-up in firefighting?

To develop the strategy and tactics needed to bring the incident under control. Signup and view all the answers

When should a coordinated fire attack be carried out?

When there are sufficient personnel available. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the formula for calculating the fire flow in gallons per minute (gpm)?

Square footage of fire area (L x W) divided by three (3) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended pressure for a standpipe system with a smooth bore tip?

50 psi Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how much should the fire flow be increased for each floor above the fire area?

25% Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which factor is the most important in a size-up assessment?

Life safety Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the 'Rule of Thumb' for rescue and evacuation?

Evacuation one (1) firefighter escort thirty (30) people Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which factor will dictate the firefighting strategy and tactics to be implemented?

Occupancy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of building construction is most common in Philadelphia?

Type III - Ordinary Construction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can compromise the structural stability of a vacant building?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the water flow requirements for an area involved in fire?

Length x Width / 3 Signup and view all the answers

When sizing up a fire situation, what are the two types of exposures to consider?

Internal and external Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual priority for exposure protection in a fire situation?

All six sides Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of a progress report during a fire incident?

To provide routine information about the fire incident Signup and view all the answers

What does the sounding of an apparatus air horn in rapid sequences of three blasts indicate?

An emergency evacuation signal Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which area of a building is considered more hazardous in terms of fire location and extent?

Lower floors below the grade level Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if there is doubt about the sufficiency of resources to handle a fire incident?

Call for help immediately Signup and view all the answers