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Which approach to attacking the modern fireground is preferred by the Philadelphia Fire Department?
Which approach to attacking the modern fireground is preferred by the Philadelphia Fire Department?
- It depends on the situation
- Offensive (correct)
- Defensive
- Both defensive and offensive are equally preferred
What is the goal of an offensive fire attack?
What is the goal of an offensive fire attack?
- To assess the situation
- To evacuate the building
- To quickly extinguish the fire (correct)
- To protect the firefighters
When stretching the initial attack line, what is the typical method chosen by the Philadelphia Fire Department?
When stretching the initial attack line, what is the typical method chosen by the Philadelphia Fire Department?
- Through a window
- Through the roof
- Through the front door (correct)
- Through the back door
In which situations may the front door not be the best option for stretching the initial attack line?
In which situations may the front door not be the best option for stretching the initial attack line?
What is transitional fire attack?
What is transitional fire attack?
What is a misconception about water applied to a fire from an exterior position?
What is a misconception about water applied to a fire from an exterior position?
According to the text, when applying a straight or solid stream without rotating the nozzle, what is the effect on fire spread?
According to the text, when applying a straight or solid stream without rotating the nozzle, what is the effect on fire spread?
According to the text, when should water be applied from the exterior during a fire?
According to the text, when should water be applied from the exterior during a fire?
According to the text, what is the recommended tactic for attacking a fire from a side entrance or the Charlie division?
According to the text, what is the recommended tactic for attacking a fire from a side entrance or the Charlie division?
According to the text, what should be done before applying a transitional attack?
According to the text, what should be done before applying a transitional attack?
According to the text, when should a defensive fire attack be utilized?
According to the text, when should a defensive fire attack be utilized?
According to the text, what factors should be considered when deploying a defensive fire attack?
According to the text, what factors should be considered when deploying a defensive fire attack?
Which type of fire presents a unique access challenge to firefighters?
Which type of fire presents a unique access challenge to firefighters?
What is the initial strategic consideration when fire is showing in a cellar window?
What is the initial strategic consideration when fire is showing in a cellar window?
What can happen if the front basement window is ventilated before the engine is down the interior steps?
What can happen if the front basement window is ventilated before the engine is down the interior steps?
What should be done before forcing the BILCO doors for access to a cellar?
What should be done before forcing the BILCO doors for access to a cellar?
What can be done if access to a cellar cannot be made from the exterior or interior?
What can be done if access to a cellar cannot be made from the exterior or interior?
What temperature has been documented at the ceiling of the basement during a fire?
What temperature has been documented at the ceiling of the basement during a fire?
What type of flooring material can remain deceivingly 'cool' during a fire?
What type of flooring material can remain deceivingly 'cool' during a fire?
What is the initial tactic for fighting an attic fire?
What is the initial tactic for fighting an attic fire?
