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WorksheetsPrinciples of Fire Week 7 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Firefighter Cruz enters a burning building wearing heavy, fire-resistant clothing and a helmet to protect against heat and debris. What equipment is she using?
PPE
SCBA
Hose Line
Nozzle
During a structure fire, Firefighter Jones connects a hose to a hydrant. What is the purpose of the hydrant?
To store tools and ladders
To supply water to the hose line
To direct air into the fire
To release smoke from the building
When the fire suddenly flares up and everything in the room ignites at once, the crew realizes they are witnessing a:
Backdraft
Flashover
Ventilation
Size-Up
After the main fire is extinguished, Firefighter Lee begins pulling apart walls and ceilings to check for hidden hot spots. What phase is this?
Size-Up
Overhaul
Ventilation
Extinguishment
Firefighter Perez attaches a metal device to the end of the hose to control the flow and pattern of water. What is this device called?
Hydrant
Extinguisher
Nozzle
Coupling
A call comes in for a fire on the fourth floor of an apartment building. Which vehicle would be most useful to reach that height?
Fire Engine
Ladder Truck
Tanker
Ambulance
During a training drill, recruits discuss the Fire Triangle. What are its three elements?
Smoke, heat, and flame
Fuel, heat, and oxygen
Water, air, and energy
Heat, water, and vapor
Firefighter Smith reports a backdraft occurred after opening a sealed door. What caused this explosion?
Lack of fuel
Introduction of oxygen to hot gases
Faulty SCBA equipment
Cold air meeting hot smoke
Firefighter Daniels uses his SCBA before entering a burning warehouse. Why is this necessary?
To see through smoke
To carry tools easily
To breathe in smoky or toxic air safely
To communicate with other firefighters
Firefighter Taylor performs a quick size-up upon arriving at a house fire. What is she doing?
Entering the building to rescue victims
Determining fire location, hazards, and needed resources
Hooking up the hose line
Performing overhaul
A firefighter sprays water through a window to cool superheated gases before entry. This demonstrates understanding of:
Fire Behavior
Ventilation
Backdraft
Overhaul
The Incident Command System (ICS) helps during emergencies by:
Deciding which firefighter gets promoted
Organizing personnel and responsibilities
Assigning new equipment
Measuring water pressure
When neighboring fire departments assist each other during a large wildfire, this is known as:
Ventilation
Mutual Aid
ICS
Overhaul
Firefighter Allen grabs a portable red canister to extinguish a small trash fire before it spreads. What tool is being used?
Extinguisher
Hose Line
Nozzle
Hydrant
During ventilation training, students cut holes in the roof of a burning structure. What is the goal of this process?
To let in more oxygen
To reduce air pressure
To release heat and smoke
To stop water damage
When a firefighter removes a trapped victim from a car crash, this act is called:
Ventilation
Rescue
Overhaul
Fire Behavior
Firefighter Grant connects the hose to the engine pump and begins water flow. The fire engine is primarily used for:
Carrying ladders and rescue gear
Pumping and supplying water
Transporting victims to the hospital
Command and communication
A firefighter’s turnout gear includes which of the following?
Mask, air tank, gloves, boots, coat, and pants
Radio, flashlight, map, and clipboard
Fire extinguisher and hose line
Medical supplies and oxygen
During fire behavior training, the instructor explains that a fire grows faster when more oxygen is available. This refers to:
Fire Triangle
Overhaul
Mutual Aid
Flashover
A new firefighter is described as ‘well-trained, skilled in rescue, and dedicated to protecting lives.’ Which term best describes this individual?
Incident Commander
Firefighter
Engineer
EMT
