Firefighter Vocabulary

What type of firefighter is this?

• helitack crew

• smokejumper

• fuel crew

• hand crew

What type of firefighter is this?

• helitack crew

• fuelcrew

• handcrew

• smokejumper

Identify the SCBA:

• A

• F

• C

• D

• E

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

• Water

• Carbon Dioxide

• Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)

• Baking Soda

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?

• Water absorbs heat

• Water is a good conductor

• Water is a fuel

• Water is a gas

What is the role of a fire hydrant in firefighting?

• To provide a water source

• To signal fire danger

• To measure fire intensity

• To detect smoke

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}_6 ext{H}_{12} ext{O}_6 + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{CO}_2 + ext{H}_2 ext{O}@@

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the flash point of a substance?

• The temperature at which it melts

• The temperature at which it ignites

• The temperature at which it boils

• The temperature at which it freezes