Firefighter Vocabulary

Match the drag/lift/carry to the image:

• L / 7 Drag

• Pike Pole Carry

• 2 - Man Carry

• 3 - Man Carry

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What is the primary chemical component of the foam used by firefighters to extinguish fires?

• Water

• Carbon Dioxide

• Sodium Bicarbonate

• Ammonium Phosphate

Which of the following gases is most commonly used in fire extinguishers?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What is the main purpose of a fire blanket in firefighting?

• To provide warmth

• To smother flames

• To protect from smoke

• To signal for help

Which scientific principle explains why water is effective in extinguishing fires?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Heat Absorption

• Sublimation

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What is the role of a fire hydrant in firefighting?

• To provide a water source

• To measure fire intensity

• To detect smoke

• To signal firefighters

Which of the following is a common chemical reaction involved in combustion?

• @@ ext{C} + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{CO}_2@@

• @@ ext{H}_2 + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{H}_2 ext{O}@@

• @@ ext{N}_2 + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{NO}_2@@

• @@ ext{C} + ext{H}_2 ightarrow ext{CH}_4@@

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What is the primary function of a fire extinguisher's nozzle?

• To increase pressure

• To direct the extinguishing agent

• To measure temperature

• To detect fire

Which of the following materials is least likely to catch fire?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Paper

What is the scientific term for the process of burning?

• Oxidation

• Reduction

• Combustion

• Sublimation