Questions and Answers
Which type of system is manually operated and should be checked for proper operation?
Standpipe systems
What is the purpose of preincident planning for buildings with automatic fire suppression systems?
To prevent loss of life and property
Which type of sprinkler system uses pressurized air or nitrogen to hold back water until a fire is detected?
Preaction system
What is the potential danger for firefighters when dealing with deluge systems?
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Why should fire department personnel not take water from the same source as sprinkler systems?
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What is the purpose of draft curtains in fire suppression?
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Which type of fire suppression system is not water-based?
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Why is it important for the fire department to not assume any alarm is false?
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Which type of sprinkler system is the most common?
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What is the purpose of back up sprinkler systems with hose lines and ventilate?
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Which type of fire suppression system uses a large volume of water to flood an area in case of fire?
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What is the primary purpose of sprinkler systems in fire suppression?
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Study Notes
- Preincident planning is crucial for buildings with automatic fire suppression systems.
- Sprinkler systems are effective in preventing loss of life and property.
- Fire department personnel should not take water from the same source as sprinkler systems.
- Back up sprinkler systems with hose lines and ventilate.
- Deluge systems may pose additional dangers to firefighters.
- Standpipe systems must be manually operated and checked for proper operation.
- Preincident planning is also essential for buildings with non-water-based fire suppression systems.
- The fire department should not assume any alarm is false.
- Draft curtains limit horizontal spread of fire.
- Different types of sprinkler systems include wet pipe, dry pipe, and preaction.
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