1. Physics and chemistry both describe– A. Behaviour of matter. B. Non behavior of matter. C. None. 2. Chemistry may describe the – A. Chemical composition. B. Mechanical material. C. None. 3. Liquids may change to a vapour at temperatures… Read More »Multiple choice questions of Fire Science
KNOTS, HITCHES AND BENDS Knots must be tied, dressed (cleaned up so there are no twists, and the knot flows correctly with the tension on the correct strand) and set (tensioned to remove any slack in the knot). Do not… Read More »KNOTS, HITCHES AND BENDS
Rope: In the Fire Service, the knowledge of how to tie and use knots is essential. While there are many knots available, the following knots described in this section should be adequate to meet the needs of Seattle fire fighters… Read More »Ropes
Extension Ladder: Extension ladders are non-self-supporting ladder with adjustable length. You can adjust of extension ladders by your requirement. It’s not the walking under the ladder that brings you bad luck. It’s the wrong choice of ladder that brings misery… Read More »Extension ladders, Maintenance, Repair and Testing of Ladders
Ladders: A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps. There are two types: rigid ladders that can be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rope ladders that are hung from the top.… Read More »Ladders, Types and Components of Ladders
Fire alarm system: A fire alarm system consists of one F. A., panel which detects the entire state of the system glass enclosed switches called manual call point (M. C. P. S), and audio alarm here in for pounding in… Read More »Fire alarm system & Fire Detectors
Hose reel: The hose reel needs tube secured tow all or post using the mounting bracket or to the ground (using the Ground Driller Mounting). A Hose Reel is a cylindrical spindle made of either metal, fiber glass, or plastic… Read More »Hose reel & its types
Primers: Primers used to exhaust air from the suction and the casing. Various types of the primers are discussed here. devices. After the pump is primed the at morphemic pressures able to force the water to reach the pump entry.… Read More »Primers and its working | Rising Mains.
Introduction Centrifugal pumps a machine which raises water or any liquid from a layer level to a higher level and from one place to another by the action of centrifugal force. For controlling major fires large quantities of water at… Read More »Explain Hydrant Pumps | Working principle, Construction & Characteristics
A fire hydrant designed to supply huge amounts of water to fire trucks, very quicky. whenever and wherever fires break out. A typical hydrant has up to four nozzles, one on each side, to which up to four sturdy fire-hoses… Read More »Fire Hydrant System | Operation, appearance, inspection of Hydrants