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Level ___ PPE should only be used when the atmosphere contains no known hazards and when there is no potential for splashes, immersion, or inhalation of hazardous levels of chemicals. - answer ✅✅D How would a fuel/air mixture in which there is too much fuel be described? - answer ✅✅Too rich
Master streams flow a minimum of - answer ✅✅350 gpm When hoisting a ladder, a ___ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to help control it as it is hoisted - answer ✅✅tag Signs that chemical protective clothing is undergoing the process of __- INCLUDE discoloration, charring, swelling, shrinking - answer ✅✅degredation Which of the following is a significant drawback to using the senses to detect the presence of hazardous materials? - answer ✅✅Their use involves potential exposure to the hazard What does the "R" stand for in the "RIC"? - answer ✅✅Rapid Which tool is commonly used in interior search and rescue? - answer ✅✅Thermal imaging device
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than _____ percent oxygen. - answer ✅✅19. What is the term for the movement of heat and smoke from an area of higher pressure to lower pressure? - answer ✅✅Flow path Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE? - answer ✅✅At the area where the tank is being heated Which is a commonly used method of extinguishing Class B fires? - answer ✅✅Excluding the oxygen Which type of adaptor is used to connect two female couplings to each other? - answer ✅✅Double male Which term is a measure of whether a material will burn? - answer ✅✅Combustibility When is it permissible for fire fighters to wear partial PPE during salvage operations in the fire area? - answer ✅✅Never
In which case should a downed fire fighter's face piece be replaced with the emergency face piece from the rapid intervention pack? - answer ✅✅The victim's face piece is damaged Which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly when loaded? - answer ✅✅Dynamic To qualify as a light hazard for the purpose of extinguisher selection and placement, the majority of materials in the area must - answer ✅✅be low combustibility What is another term for fire point? - answer ✅✅Flash point Common symptoms of smoke inhilation include: - answer ✅✅Headache and nausea Where on a pumper is the trash line most commonly found? - answer ✅✅Front bumper
What is the main purpose of thee secondary search? - answer ✅✅Locate any victims not found by the primary search In which type of sprinkler system is the piping filled with pressurized air instead of water? - answer ✅✅Dry The majority of civilian fire injuries occur in which type of occupancy? - answer ✅✅Residential When a ladder is used to gain access to a roof, a minimum of _____ rungs should show above the roofline. - answer ✅✅Five For the purpose of extinguisher selection and placement, what is an example of a light hazard environment? - answer ✅✅Classroom What mnemonic helps fire fighters remember the seven categories of harm that can be caused by terrorism agents or other hazardous materials? - answer ✅✅SLUDGEM
In general what is the maximum reach for a 28-ft (8-m) ladder?
What is the most common method of transporting hazardous materials? - answer ✅✅Road Which construction feature is most commonly found in Type V buildings? - answer ✅✅Platform-frame construction The following is a list of actions that might be taken on a hazardous materials incident. Which action is appropriate for operations level responders, but not for awareness level responders? - answer ✅✅Take steps to contain the release. What happens if a windshield is struck with a spring-loaded center punch? - answer ✅✅A small chip or crack will appear You have responded to a hazardous materials incident involving a substance that has been positively identified. It is determined that this substance is harmful by inhalation but not by skin contact. What is the minimum level of PPE for this situation? - answer ✅✅B Class D agents work primarily by: - answer ✅✅Forming a crust over the fuel to block out oxygen and absorb heat.
Which question is important to consider when inspecting life safety ropes? - answer ✅✅Has the rope been subject to shock loading? Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder? - answer ✅✅Vise grips What is the term for the transparent part of a window? - answer ✅✅Glazing The smothering method of extinguishment is most frequently used in which wildland operation - answer ✅✅Overhaul What is the function of lockout/tagout systems? - answer ✅✅Prevent unauthorized activation of machinery or electricity Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations? - answer ✅✅Teamwork What part of the body does the bubonic plague attack? - answer ✅✅Lymph nodes
Every fire department must have a ______ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene - answer ✅✅Personnel accountability system Approximately what percentage of the population of the United States has access to a 911 system? - answer ✅✅ 96 Fires that occur as result of human action or inaction but without malicious intent are classified as: - answer ✅✅Accidental What foam application method should be used on a pooled liquid fire on the ground producing an intense thermal column?
What service does the NFPA perform with regard to hazardous materials PPE? - answer ✅✅All of the above (Creates standards, performs testing and certification, recommends usage) A fire department has posted the following message in a prominent location: "The fire department is here to serve you by saving you." This is an example of a ______ statement. - answer ✅✅Mission What are step chocks commonly used for - answer ✅✅Stabilize a vehicle's suspension In vehicle extrication, what is one of the four functions performed to gain access and disentangle a victim - answer ✅✅Bend, distort, or displace Which hose appliance combines two hose lines into one? - answer ✅✅Siamese Which is a detailed profile of a chemical or chemical mixture provided by the manufacturer? - answer ✅✅Safety data sheet (SDS)
The pressure in a system when no water is flowing is called _____ pressure - answer ✅✅static What is the first step you should take when responding to an elevator incident? - answer ✅✅Cut the power to the malfunctioning elevator The majority of class A fires are extinguished by which method?
Most fires are caused by: - answer ✅✅Avoidable actions or situations
