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NFPA 1001 is the
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Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Question 2
One of the primary functions of the ladder company is
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performing forcible entry of the building
Question 3
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
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health and safety
Question 4
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?
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evaporation of perspiration
Question 5
What is one aspect of hire-rise fires that is especially draining of energy?
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Walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
Question 6
What permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency
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key box/lock box
Question 7
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for how much of its strength?
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75%
Question 8
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes
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a clove hitch and half hitches
When using SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighters face is
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dangerous, becuase it is depleating the air supply more quickly
Question 18
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used
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in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
Question 19
The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are
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increased respiratory rate and impared muscular coordination
Question 20
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are
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super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Question 21
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they
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control their breathing
Question 22
The primary function of the bypass valve on SCBA is
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for use if the the regulator fails
Question 23
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is
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fully closed
Question 24
Hypoxia is
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deficiency of oxygen
Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause
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disease of the lung tissue
Question 26
What is the first step a firefighter should preform before donning the SCBA
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check the air supply of the SCBA unit
Question 27
The purpose of a pass device is to
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sound an alarm if the firefighter is motionless for a set period of time
Question 28
Oxygen deficient atmospheres are those having less then what percent of oxygen in the air
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19.5%
Question 29
At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure the SCBA is at least what percent full?
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85%
Question 30
There are two methods that can be used to don SCBA that is stored in a case
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over the head and coat method
Question 31
Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with what
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Cleaning instructions
Question 32
The purpose of the use of reflective trim on PPE is to
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increase the visability of the wearer to others
What tool iw used to pull out a cylinder lock mounted in a wood or heavy metal door
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K-tool
Question 42
The most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to
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select the right tool to do the job
Question 43
Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider:
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their own safety
Question 44
The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a:
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Personnel Accountability Report
Question 45
OSHA regulations require that when firefighters are inside a structure fire, at least how many trained and equipped firefighters must be standing by outside
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2
Question 46
When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from
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one beam to the other
Question 47
When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately what degree to ensure a safe climb
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75 degrees
Question 48
A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called
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single/wall ladder
Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid firefighters in climbing onto and off the ladder and
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so firefighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke conditions
Question 50
A FF who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should
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slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb
Question 51
When performing the one person raise, what part of the ladder is placed against the wall of the building
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The butt
Question 52
The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between
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12-24 ft
Question 53
What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?
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Rung raise and beam raise
Question 54
What are the butt spurs on a ladder?
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Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping
Question 55
What do the stops do on an extension ladder?
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Prevent it from over-extending
Question 56
Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry?
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On the shoulder
When exposed to products of combustion, what body area are more vulnerable to injury than any other body area?
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lungs and respiratory tract
Question 66
What does the E stand for in LEL
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Explosive
Question 67
Where should the FF make the connection in a multi-story building with a standpipe system?
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On the floor below the fire floor
Question 68
A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known as
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Solid stream
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Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _ stream
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Fog stream
Question 70
When advancing a dry hose line up a ladder, FFs should position themselves on the ladder
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with no more than one FF per section
Question 71
What is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking
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Hose jacket
Question 72
A straight stream is dischagred from what kind of nozzle?
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Adjustable-fog nozzle
What method is performed with two FFs and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench
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stiff-arm
Question 74
Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where FFs are operating inside?
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Under no circumstances
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A dutchman is
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used when loading hose and has a short fold or reverse fold with a coupling at the point where a fold should occur
Question 76
When should the FF attaching hose to the hydrant charge the supply line
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not until the driver/operators signla is received
Question 77
Proper ventilation results in an orderly movement of what through and out of the structure
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Heated fire gases
Question 78
What is convection?
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transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents
Question 79
Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as
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radiation
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What stage of fire releases the maximum amount of heat for the available fuel and produces large volumes of fire gases
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Fully developed
Modern wood-frame construction uses a technique that builds one floor at a time and inserts a plate between each floor that acts as a fire stop. This technique is called:
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Platform-frame
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What does vertical ventilation require that horizontal ventilation does not
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Openings in the roof or highest part of the building
Question 91
When trapped moisture in concrete is heated to steam and expands, causing parts of the concrete to break away, this is known as:
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spalling
Question 92
Searching for hidden fires is a primary function of what
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Overhaul
Question 93
The search for and extinguishment of hidden fire and placing the building in a safe condition is known as
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Overhaul
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When should overhaul operations commence
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after fire investigation concerns are met
Question 95
Ideally, when should fire investigators begin their work at a fire scene
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Before overhaul begins
Question 96
One way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by the use of
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Chutes
If large amounts of water needs to be removed from areas lacking floor drains, FFs may do what to remove the water quickly
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remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain
Question 98
When the water flow alarm sounds, this means
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that water is flowing in the system
Question 99
The flow of water from an individual sprinkler head can becontrolled by using
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sprinkler wedges or tongs
Question 100
What color are sprinkler heads rated for the Ultra HIgh temperature classification
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orange
Question 101
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls
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They should be removed and placed with the furniture
Question 102
What is one limitiation of backpack water vaccums
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cannot be worn with SCBA
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Soft sleeve intake hose is used for
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transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus
Question 104
Tenders combined with what can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation.
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portable water tanks
Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires can be identified by a what?
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blue circle containing letter C
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Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a what?
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a yellow star containing letter D
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What class fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium
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Class D
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a carbon dioxide extinguisher's means of discharge is
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stored liquefied compressed gas
Question 117
a pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to extinguish approximately how much more fire as a 2-A rated one
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twice
Question 118
A dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B should be capable of extinguishing how much more as a 1-B rated one
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10 times
Question 119
What injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher while discharging
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Cold can freeze the skin
Question 120
Class K fires involve
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High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats.
Cold temperatures would have the greatest effect on what type of extinguishing agents stored in an extinguisher
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water based agent
Question 122
Regular dry chemicals (sodium bicarbonate-based and potassium-based) work on __________ fires.
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Classes B and C
Question 123
The acronym for the four step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is
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PASS
Question 124
What is the term for water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?
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Polar solvents
Question 125
FFs should treat all downed wires as
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energized
Question 126
Worn, damaged, and deteriorated parts of a SCBA must be replaced according to
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manufacturers instructions
Question 127
Composite SCBA cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every:
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3 years
Question 128
Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be hydrostatically tested after each ____ year period
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five
The primary role of a fire alarm is to
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alert occupants
Question 138
What is the term for locations from which an engine can draft out of a static water supply source?
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Drafting/fill sites
Question 139
Fire service rope falls into two use classifications:
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life safety and utility
Question 140
The primary use of the clove hitch is to
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attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole
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How should a pike pole be hoisted
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point up
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What are the stage phases of fire development
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incipient/ignition, growth, fully developed, decay
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Which staps on a SCBA should always be tightened first
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the lower/waist straps
Question 144
PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to?
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locate trapped FFs
What are the two general types of SCBA
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open-circuit and closed-circuit
Question 146
Failure to wear your PPE can lead to?
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injury
Question 147
The K-tool is used in conjunction with what tool
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Halligan tool
Question 148
Panel, slab, and ledge are all types of _________ doors?
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wood swinging
Question 149
At what psi are solid stream handlines designed to be operated at?
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90 psi
Question 150
What type of carry can be used on a conscious patient
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the seat carry
Question 151
When dragging a patient they should always be dragged
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head first
Question 152
Where is the standpipe connection generally located in a multistory building
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the stairwell