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1
Q

More gross heat absorption/expansion,low reach

A

Fog

2
Q

Fast mobile,moderate to high volume.

A

1-3/4

3
Q

Big water,big knockdown, slow/immobile.

A

2-1/2

4
Q

Mostly stationary,slow to set up,maximum water.

A

Master stream

5
Q

The__________is placed between the fire and persons endangered by it.

A

First stream

6
Q

When no life is endangered the ______________is placed between the fire and the most severe exposure.

A

First stream

7
Q

The_____________is taken to the secondary means of egress(always bear in mind the presence of men/women opposite the )________________.

A

Second line

8
Q

Are particularly effective when used one large open type fires

A

Ladder pipes/Aerial streams

9
Q

________________Attack positions should achieve an effect on the fire quickly

A

Offensive

10
Q

If you apply water to an offensive position and the fire does not go out and improve fireground conditions then__________________

A

Back out

11
Q

Fire officers must be mindful that when several engines attempt to draw from the same water system, considerably less water is available and at a reduced_______________

A

Residual pressure

12
Q

More penetration,reach and striking power , less steam conversion.

A

Solid stream