1
The growth of basement fires can be slowed and the basement temperatures can be reduced through the use of a _____ attack.
2
Buildings during construction, renovation, or demolition often have large quantities of ______ materials exposed, while lacking the fire-resistant features of a finished building.
3
Many large buildings have floor plans that can cause fire fighters to become lost or disoriented while working inside, so a well-organized _____ plan of the structure can be essential.
4
Lumberyard fires usually have lots of combustible material and plenty of air to support combustion and are often prime candidates for a _____ firefighting strategy.
5
The fire protection for most large buildings is dependent on fire-______ construction, fire detection, and automatic sprinkler systems.
6
In high-rise buildings, the ______ system is typically used to supply water for hose lines.
7
Protecting _______ is often the primary objective at a lumberyard fire, as there may be little life safety risk.
8
Some trash containers may contain _____ materials or materials that are highly flammable or explosive.
9
Fires in ordinary and wood-frame construction can burn in combustible void spaces behind walls and under ________ and ceilings.
10
Fires originating in the basement may quickly involve the floor and support system, resulting in a failure of the floor over the fire and early __________, which can lead to increased risk for firefighters falling through the damaged floor and ending up in the burning basement below.
11
Fire fighters may assume that a _______ fire is a fire in one of the main rooms of the house, since that is where the fire is most visible.
12
When fighting fires in stacked or piled materials, be aware that ______ water can increase the weight of many materials and also weaken cardboard and paper products.
13
Some fire departments use the _______ on the top of an engine to extinguish large trash container fires and then complete extinguishments by filling the container with water.
14
Understanding flow paths is an important step in understanding how to extinguish _____ fires.
15
When attacking an attic fire, fire fighters may be able to remove ______ and use straight-stream nozzles to spray water.
16
For emergencies in confined spaces, ______ requires specially trained entry teams, so not enter a confined space unless you have been trained as a technical rescuer.
17
Class A ____ and wetting agents can be applied to extinguish smoldering fires in tightly packed combustible materials.
