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1
Q

Which type of foam is most effective for fires in flammable liquids?

A

Class B

2
Q

A surfactant is designed to do what?

A

Reduce the Surface tension of water

3
Q

Class A foams are designed to be used at less than what concentrate?

A

6%

4
Q

A common cause of foam proportioner failure is what?

A

Air leaks at the fittings

5
Q

The most common type of foam delivery system used on wildland engines is what?

A

NAFS

6
Q

The higher the expansion rate of foam, the….

A

The longer lasting the foam

7
Q

When should Class A foam not be used?

A

In or around water bodies

8
Q

Foam protects fuels from ignition by doing what?

A

Suppressing volatile vapors

Wetting fuels

Insulating fuels from heat, flame and oxygen

9
Q

A substance that reduces the flammability of a combustible is called what?

A

Retardant

10
Q

Retardants are usually applied by what?

A

Air tankers

11
Q

The difference between supply hose and attack hose is what?

A

Size

12
Q

The Higbee cut indicates what?

A

Where the threads begin

13
Q

In a straight roll, you should begin with what?

A

The male end of the hose

14
Q

What are the nozzle classes?

A

Low volume

Handline

Master stream

15
Q

The main cause of damage to hose, fittings and pump components is from what?

A

Water hammers

16
Q

What are examples of mobile attack tactics?

A

Tandem

Pincer

Envelopment

17
Q

Mobile attack tactics are most effective in what?

A

Light and medium fuels

18
Q

The difference between a simple and progressive hoselay is what?

A

The use of a wye or tee

19
Q

When is it permissible for wildland engine crews to fight vehicle fires?

A

Never

20
Q

An agent used to extinguish the flaming and glowing phases of combustion by direct application to the burning fuel is called what?

A

Suppressant