Fire Safety

Question 1

Firefighters are required to wear specialized protective gear when fighting fires. Known more commonly as personal protective equipment, this clothing comes in a variety of compositions. Describe the structural firefighter ensemble including specific information making this equipment necessary. Provide detailed information and purpose of the PASS. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 2

The primary purpose of the fire pumper (engine) is to add pressure to water that is flowing through hose lines used to fight fires. The most common pump found in the modern day fire pumper is the centrifugal pump. Describe in detail the design and mechanics of the centrifugal pump. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 3

What are the three control measures in risk management? List each component, and describe it in detail. Explain how all three work together. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 4

Write a summary of how fire defense planning impacts the modern fire department. Include specific goals and outcomes of effective planning. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.