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What is the ADULTS acronym used for in the context of hose deployment?
What is the ADULTS acronym used for in the context of hose deployment?
- Properly splitting cars
- Tactical benefits of splitting the door (correct)
- Estimating hose stretches
- Understanding firefighter positioning
Which technique involves deploying a Minuteman load by dropping the bundle down or doing a hook stretch?
Which technique involves deploying a Minuteman load by dropping the bundle down or doing a hook stretch?
- Garden stretch
- Forward stretch
- Vertical stretch (correct)
- Back stretch
What is the formula for estimating hose stretches?
What is the formula for estimating hose stretches?
- $ ext{formula} = hose hinspace length - 5$
- $ ext{formula} = hose hinspace length imes 2$
- $ ext{formula} = rac{hose hinspace length}{3}$
- $ ext{formula} = rac{hose hinspace length}{2}$ (correct)
What are the general guidelines to follow when extending hose lines?
What are the general guidelines to follow when extending hose lines?
What is the acronym used to outline situations when a 2 hand line should be used?
What is the acronym used to outline situations when a 2 hand line should be used?
What is the definition of a commercial occupancy as per the article?
What is the definition of a commercial occupancy as per the article?
What is the ideal target flow spec based on the article?
What is the ideal target flow spec based on the article?
What is one of the disadvantages of trying to achieve target flows that exceed what is optimal for any specific handline?
What is one of the disadvantages of trying to achieve target flows that exceed what is optimal for any specific handline?
What is the purpose of utilizing the attack package as a longer line option for a more difficult stretch in a structure that is compartmentalized?
What is the purpose of utilizing the attack package as a longer line option for a more difficult stretch in a structure that is compartmentalized?
What is the recommended maximum flow in an attack situation as per the article?
What is the recommended maximum flow in an attack situation as per the article?
What color is the hose if it's preconnected to the rear discharge for a 200 or 300-foot load?
What color is the hose if it's preconnected to the rear discharge for a 200 or 300-foot load?
What is one of the main differences between the two lines carried on many Columbus engine companies?
What is one of the main differences between the two lines carried on many Columbus engine companies?
$250/50$ combination nozzle provides how much flow and pressure at the nozzle?
$250/50$ combination nozzle provides how much flow and pressure at the nozzle?
What is one of the purposes of utilizing this attack package as a longer line option for a more difficult stretch in a structure that is compartmentalized?
What is one of the purposes of utilizing this attack package as a longer line option for a more difficult stretch in a structure that is compartmentalized?
What does the phrase 'Slow is smooth and smooth is fast' emphasize?
What does the phrase 'Slow is smooth and smooth is fast' emphasize?
In the context of hose advancement, what does the command 'I Need ___ Feet' signal?
In the context of hose advancement, what does the command 'I Need ___ Feet' signal?
What is the responsibility of the BACKUP firefighter in the hose team?
What is the responsibility of the BACKUP firefighter in the hose team?
What is emphasized as the most important step before deploying a hose line?
What is emphasized as the most important step before deploying a hose line?
According to the Exponential Engine Theory, what is the idea behind having different weapons to choose from for different fights?
According to the Exponential Engine Theory, what is the idea behind having different weapons to choose from for different fights?
What is the role of the CONTROL firefighter in the hose team?
What is the role of the CONTROL firefighter in the hose team?
What does 'the idea that every line on our engines should not be set up to fight the same fire' refer to?
What does 'the idea that every line on our engines should not be set up to fight the same fire' refer to?
What is one of the responsibilities of the ATTACK firefighter in the hose team?
What is one of the responsibilities of the ATTACK firefighter in the hose team?
'Only preload what the building gives you; do not force it.' What concept does this statement emphasize?
'Only preload what the building gives you; do not force it.' What concept does this statement emphasize?
What should apprentice firefighters build on, according to the text?
What should apprentice firefighters build on, according to the text?
What is NOT an expectation from recruits during hose advancement?
What is NOT an expectation from recruits during hose advancement?
In the context of fire response, what is the importance of properly loading attack packages on a CFD engine?
In the context of fire response, what is the importance of properly loading attack packages on a CFD engine?
What should firefighters aim to achieve when laying out their engines?
What should firefighters aim to achieve when laying out their engines?
What is emphasized as important when the building allows for the point of service (POS) to be closer to the fire occupancy?
What is emphasized as important when the building allows for the point of service (POS) to be closer to the fire occupancy?
What is critical for successful deployment, especially when using larger diameter hose?
What is critical for successful deployment, especially when using larger diameter hose?
What technique is useful for reducing friction between the hose and the ground during advancement?
What technique is useful for reducing friction between the hose and the ground during advancement?
Why is it important to evaluate the first due and determine a stretch potential?
Why is it important to evaluate the first due and determine a stretch potential?
What should firefighters ensure when loading handlines for deployment?
What should firefighters ensure when loading handlines for deployment?
What has been seen more frequently in open warehouse commercial buildings recently?
What has been seen more frequently in open warehouse commercial buildings recently?
What is important for firefighters on very large buildings to figure out?
What is important for firefighters on very large buildings to figure out?
What is emphasized as critical when deciding what line will help your company be successful?
What is emphasized as critical when deciding what line will help your company be successful?
What has proven reliable for keeping smoke and fire isolated to a segment of a building?
What has proven reliable for keeping smoke and fire isolated to a segment of a building?
