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When approaching a potential confined space incident, what should you assume? ......answer.....An IDLH atmosphere is present What are the vertical support members that hold up thje roof on a vehicle? ......answer.....Posts What is the correct procedure when performing extrication in a vehicle with an undeployed air bag? ......answer.....Stay away from the front of the air bag What is the first step in making plans to manage an emergency incident? ......answer.....Perform size-up
What should occur if there is a fault in the fire alarm system? ......answer.....The trouble signal is activated Which is a two-dimensional fire? ......answer.....Ignited flammable liquid spill on open ground What should be done if there is a small gap between the top of a box crib and the object being raised? ......answer.....Close the gap with wooden wedges What divides the engine compartment of a car from the passenger compartment? ......answer.....Bulkhead What is the term for the system of inlets, pipes, and outlets built into a structure to supply water to fire hoses? ......answer.....Standpipe To break a side window in a vehicle, where should the window be struck? ......answer.....A lower corner of the window
What is the name of the standardized audio pattern that must be produced by a modern audible fire alarm? ......answer.....Temporal- 3 When operating at an MVA, when is it permissible not to wear a highvisibility vest? ......answer.....While fighting fire Vehicle air bags may remain energized for as long as _____ minutes after the vehicle battery has been disconnected. ......answer.....It varies with the manufacturer Where is the base of a hydraulic ram placed when performing a dash roll? ......answer.....Base of the B-post Which device mixes foam concentrate in the water stream in the proper percentage? ......answer.....Proportioner What does the "S" stand for in "RECEO-VS"? ......answer.....Salvage
Which form of evidence is based on inference and not on personal observation? ......answer.....Circumstantial Many new smoke alarms contain an extended-life _____-year battery ......answer..... When removing the victim from the vehicle, who usually directs the move? ......answer.....The person stabilizing the victim's cervical spine Type II construction is: ......answer.....noncombustable What is a critical factor to consider when evaluating the potential for collapse of a burning structure? ......answer.....How long it has been burning Where should the hydraulic spreader tips be placed when separating a door from a vehicle on the hinge side? ......answer.....Above the top hinge Which foam application method is best for a pool of flammable liquid on open ground? ......answer.....Roll-in
What is the term for the area that immediately surrounds the hazard? ......answer.....Hot zone When should emergency medical care be started for trapped victims in a technical rescue incident? ......answer.....As soon as they are safely accessible What should fire fighters trained to the awareness level of technical rescue know about specialized rescue tools? ......answer.....The names and purposes of the tools What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire? ......answer.....Direct visual observation When working in or around vehicle traffic, when is it acceptable to omit the wearing of a high-visibility vest? ......answer.....You may be exposed to fire conditions What happens if a windshield is struck with a spring-loaded center punch? ......answer.....A small chip or crack will appear
What is the primary advantage of a preaction sprinkler system? ......answer.....Prevention of accidental water discharges The required frequency of code enforcement inspections is usually determined by: ......answer.....the fire code Which attack is typically performed from a hallway or doorway? ......answer.....Combination Where should the posts be cut when removing the roof of a vehicle? ......answer.....As low as possible Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE? ......answer.....At the area where the tank is being heated When is command terminated? ......answer.....When the last company leaves the scene What is the purpose of an outside stem and yoke valve? ......answer.....Control the water supply to the sprinkler system
Which is one of the tree types types of attack line hose evolutions? ......answer.....Transitional The pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for distribution are: ......answer.....Mains.
Which term describes the top or bottom component of a trussed beam on a ladder? ......answer.....Rail Which term best describes how much risk is acceptable in attempting to protect savable property? ......answer.....Limited Who has the responsibility to account for all companies involved in an emergency incident? ......answer.....Incident commander Which type of light projects a diffuse light over a wide area? ......answer.....Flood Which type of hose roll is used to store hose on a storage rack? ......answer.....Straight Which supply line load is capable of laying both single and dual supply lines? ......answer.....Combination
13 | Which area is the first search priority? ......answer.....The area immediately around the fire Which technique is particularly well-suited for searching a large area such as a warehouse? ......answer.....Team search Which type of pressure is created by the difference in height between a water source and the point of discharge? ......answer.....Elevation Which type of stream may be safe for use on solar panels? ......answer.....Fog Which term refers to two crews operating hose lines against each other? ......answer.....Opposing handlines Which type of roof opening extends all the way across the roof from one exterior wall to the other ......answer.....Trench Which statement best describes a primary search? ......answer.....A quick search for victims in immediate danger
Which type of ladder should be set up by more than one fire fighter? ......answer.....Extension Which is the most frequently used supply line evolution by a first-arriving engine? ......answer.....Forward
Which type of ventilation relies on doors and windows on the same level as the fire? ......answer.....Horizontal A soft sleeve hose is used to connect a pumper to a: ......answer.....Fire hydrant The risk of rekindle exists even if as little as ______ of the original fire is left smoldering. ......answer.....1 percent Which pressure must be measured to calculate the quantity of water flowing through a hydrant discharge? ......answer.....Residual Which type of sprinkler head is particularly difficult to shut off? ......answer.....Recessed Which type of raise is typically used when the ladder is raised perpendicular to the target surface? ......answer.....Flat Which is the term for the large discharge opening on a fire hydrant? ......answer.....Steamer port
Which type of ventilation is used as a defensive tactic? ......answer.....Trench Who is responsible for knowing the location of every member of a fire company at all times? ......answer.....The company officer A short fold in a supply hose load that prevents a coupling from flipping around when the hose is being laid out is a ......answer.....Dutchman Which type of adaptor is used to connect two female couplings to each other? ......answer.....Double male What is the open space between the ceiling of the top floor and the underside of the roof of a building? ......answer.....Cockloft Which term means the amount of energy in water? ......answer.....Pressure Which NFPA standard deals with the personal alert safety systems? ......answer.....
What type of truss is becoming less common in modern construction ......answer.....Bowstring Which type of company specializes in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals? ......answer.....Hazardous material Which situation is indicated when you open a door and the smoke things but the smoke still fills the door? ......answer.....The fire may be below the level of the opening Which type of truss has a curved upper member and a straight lower member? ......answer.....Bowstring Which type of window is made of overlapping sections of tempered glass in a metal frame? ......answer.....Jalousie Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct? ......answer.....A downed power line should be considered energized until the power company confirms that is is dead.
Which type of lock can be surface-mounted on the interior of the door frame? ......answer.....Rim Which type of tool is used to apply an impact force directly on another tool or object? ......answer.....Striking Which statement about a cellular phone calling 911 is correct? ......answer.....Numerous calls for the same incident may overload the communications center. Which statement is correct regarding Class D extinguishing agents? ......answer.....The specific agent must be matched to the specific fuel. Which situation is indicated if you open a door and the smoke rises and the opening clears out? ......answer.....The fire is above the level of the door. Which is the correct term for taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change the SCBA bottle, before getting back to work? ......answer.....Recycling Which term refers to the weight of a gas compared to air?