Fire Officer p205

What is the primary movement described in a flow path?

• Movement of fire fighters

• Movement of air

• Movement of heat and smoke

• Movement of water

Which organization conducted full-scale exercises on Governor's Island in 2012?

• OSHA

• New York Fire Department

• NIST

• FEMA

What is essential to control in order to delay flashover?

• The windows

• The roof structure

• The access door

• The fire hose

What is the only way to transition from a ventilation-limited to a fuel-limited fire?

• By increasing ventilation

• By applying water before vertical ventilation

• By closing all doors

• By using fire extinguishers

How long should water be applied to 'soften' the target?

• 5 to 10 minutes

• 10 to 20 seconds

• 30 to 90 seconds

• 2 to 3 minutes

What cannot be made large enough to localize fire growth in ventilation-limited structure fires?

• A water stream

• A fire door

• A ventilation hole

• A fire break

What places firefighters at significant risk during operations?

• Using outdated equipment

• Lack of communication

• Insufficient training

• Operations conducted in the flow path

What is an important factor in limiting heat release and temperatures in a house?

• Increasing ventilation

• Limiting flow paths until fire suppression water is ready

• Using more fire extinguishers

• Opening all windows

Which organization participated in the Governor's Island experiments along with UL?

• OSHA

• NIST

• FEMA

• NFPA

What distinguishes modern dwellings from legacy dwellings?

• Decreased fuel loads

• Traditional construction materials

• Smaller homes

• Open house geometries