CHAPTER 23 - Advanced Fire Suppression

Question 1

1. A transitional attack on this fire:

Answer 1

a. is a defensive operation.
b. is done as close to the building as possible.
c. will push the fire.
d. will improve interior conditions for fire fighters and occupants.

Question 2

2. Which of the following is not a valid reason for ventilating this fire?

Answer 2

a. Ventilating for water conservation
b. Ventilating for property conservation
c. Ventilating for incident stabilization
d. Ventilating for life safety

Question 3

3. If a flammable compressed gas cylinder is exposed to a fire, where should water be applied?

Answer 3

a. From the end of the cylinder
b. To the upper part of the cylinder
c. To the bottom part of the cylinder
d. To the cylinder valve

Question 4

4. For an indirect attack outside the fire compartment, which of the following is most effective?

Answer 4

a. Protein foam
b. Wide angle fog stream
c. CAFS
d. Straight stream

Question 5

5. When would you use the roll-in method of applying foam if the gasoline in the storage tanks is ignited?

Answer 5

a. For a three-dimensional flammable liquid fire
b. To loft the foam stream into the air above the fire
c. When a pool of flammable liquid is located on open ground
d. To deflect a foam stream off an object