Firefighting Terms

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Instructions: Sound the alarm and test your knowledge of the specialized language used by firefighters and fire services.

1.
What is a 'flashover' in firefighting?
A
A quick inspection of a fire scene
B
A brief power outage during a fire
C
The near-simultaneous ignition of most combustible materials in an enclosed area
D
A signal flare used by firefighters
2.
What does 'turnout gear' refer to?
A
Casual clothing worn off duty
B
The protective clothing and equipment worn by firefighters
C
The exit route from a fire station
D
Gear stored in a fire truck's turnout compartment
3.
What is a 'backdraft'?
A
The draft created by opening a window
B
A technique for reversing fire damage
C
Wind blowing behind a fire truck
D
An explosion caused by the sudden introduction of oxygen into a smoldering, oxygen-depleted fire
4.
What does 'SCBA' stand for?
A
Standard Crew Breathing Apparatus
B
Station Chief Broadcast Alert
C
Special Chemical Burn Aid
D
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
5.
What is 'overhaul' in firefighting?
A
Replacing old hoses
B
A complete equipment inspection
C
Repairing the fire truck
D
The process of searching for and extinguishing hidden fires after the main fire is controlled
6.
What is a 'Halligan bar'?
A
A metal barrier at a fire station
B
A reinforced support beam
C
A type of fire escape railing
D
A forcible entry tool with a fork, adze, and spike used to pry open doors and break through walls
7.
What does 'two-in, two-out' rule mean?
A
Two trucks enter, two exit at a scene
B
At least two firefighters must enter a hazardous area together while two remain outside as a rescue team
C
Shifts change every two hours
D
Two hoses in, two hoses out
8.
What is a 'fire triangle'?
A
A warning sign for flammable materials
B
A formation used by firefighters
C
The three elements needed for fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen
D
A triangular fire escape route
9.
What does 'exposure' mean in firefighting?
A
Being seen by the public
B
A building or area at risk of catching fire from an adjacent fire
C
Getting too much sun during an outdoor fire
D
A firefighter's experience level
10.
What is a 'tanker' in fire service?
A
A vehicle that carries a large supply of water to a fire scene
B
A storage container at the fire station
C
A type of fire hose nozzle
D
A firefighter's rank
11.
What does 'ventilation' accomplish during firefighting?
A
Removes heat, smoke, and toxic gases from a burning structure to improve visibility and conditions
B
Cools down the firefighters
C
Provides fresh air to the fire station
D
Blows out small fires
12.
What is a 'fire load'?
A
The capacity of a fire truck
B
The weight of firefighting equipment
C
The number of fire calls in a day
D
The total amount of combustible material in a given area
13.
What does 'strike team' mean in firefighting?
A
A demolition squad
B
A team that investigates arson
C
A specified combination of the same type of resources with a leader, assembled for a particular purpose
D
The first crew to arrive at a scene
14.
What is a 'Siamese connection' on a building?
A
A door connecting two buildings
B
A dual inlet pipe fitting that allows fire engines to pump water into a building's standpipe or sprinkler system
C
Twin chimneys joined together
D
A fire escape between two structures
15.
What does 'PASS' stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
A
Prepare, Activate, Spray, Secure
B
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
C
Point, Apply, Shake, Spray
D
Push, Angle, Shoot, Stop

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