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2008 FFS Flashcards

1
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Unnecessary steering of the tillerman

A

Over tillering

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2
Q

Apparatus daily equipment inventory

A

AL -6B

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3
Q

Rescue systems inventory

A

Form 248

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4
Q

When following a vehicle, dim high beams within

A

300 ft

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5
Q

Frequent cause of accidents involving trucks and buses

A

Following to close

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6
Q

Max presure when setting column brake

A

30 lbs

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7
Q

Max automatic transmission temperature

A

300

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8
Q

Accident reporting form 76V54A sent to

A

Safety officer

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9
Q

Dry chemical extinguisher are turned upside down and shaken

A

Weekly

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10
Q

Co2 extinguisher is weighed how often

A

Every 6 months

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11
Q

Dry chemical extinguisher on a fire engine is a

A

20A120BC

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12
Q

Collapse of a roof or floors with intact walls is a

A

“V” Shaped collapse

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13
Q

When ventilating Horizontally you will ventilate

A

Windward to leeward

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14
Q

When smoke banks down inside a structure and spreads laterally

A

Mushrooming

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15
Q

The engine that pumps foam during a relay pumping operation is

A

Furthest from the water source

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16
Q

Hot spotting is termed

A

Stopping of hot, burning points along a fire edge

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17
Q

PPE’s for an electrical incident include

A

Full Turnouts, hood, goggles, B/A, Gloves

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18
Q

What are the classes of sprinkler heads from highest temperature rating to least

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Ultra High, Very High, Extra High, High, Intermediate, Ordinary

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19
Q

Extra High sprinkler is rated at

A

325-375, Red

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20
Q

In the 10 wild land safety orders, which is not an order

A

Establishing an anchor point

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21
Q

A minimum wild land safety briefing includes

A

LCES, Watch out Situations, and Fire Orders

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22
Q

An Annual review of wild land attack plans is performed in

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March

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23
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On a high-rise incident the base is located

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200 feet from the structure

24
Q

While performing a jurisdictional survey after an earthquake the timeframe is

A

30 minutes (site survey is completed in 15 minutes)

25
Q

During a hazmat incident to the minimum take on requirements are

A

60 seconds with a 1 1/2 Fog Nozzle

26
Q

A Brendan distributor is operated at

A

50 psi (400 GPM)

27
Q

Nylon webbing is rated at what breaking strength

A

4000 pounds

28
Q

In a wildfire

A

A Cold trail is put in around the entire Fire line

29
Q

Phone portion during overhaul is

A

.2 to .4 %

30
Q

During a News for the event a code ___ is called

A

N

31
Q

Critical incident stress debriefing initial action should be within

A

12-24 Hours

32
Q

Who is responsible to provide a healthy workplace environment

A

All employees

33
Q

Above ground hazardous material storage tanks are inspected by

A

Petro Chemical Unit

34
Q

Naming of an incident is performed during the

A

Follow up report

35
Q

Probationary firefighters shall have ___ hours of driving instruction

A

20

36
Q

While performing lateral pipe operations you do not mix with

A

Interior attack

37
Q

A reserve apparatus is inventory during the month of

A

September

38
Q

Maximum Flame length able to perform direct attack with hand tools

A

4 feet or less

39
Q

A limited camp foreman can only operate on a hotline if

A

Only under direct supervision of a certified camp crew supervisor or superintendent

40
Q

The three reports are

A

Size up, follow-up, and status

41
Q

To report hazardous situation or unable to complete mission you must use which

A

Emergency traffic or operational retreat

42
Q

100 foot section of hose may be cut down to a minimum of

A

70 ft

43
Q

Who shall coordinate motion picture TV and special-effects permits

A

Public safety and film unit

44
Q

For a light hazard occupancy, 6000 sq ft, what extinguishers and placement distances are necessary .

A

1 2A extinguisher every 75 feet

45
Q

Release of fire department policies, regulations, or procedures are done by whom

A

Fire chief or chief Deputy

46
Q

Placement of fuses on rail tracks to warn trains is done

A

Minimum 2000 yards/2 miles

47
Q

On an apparatus brake system, what comes on between 55 and 75 PSI

A

Low air warning

48
Q

Responding code “R” and you approach a stoplight

A

Reduce speed, keep food on brake, and stop if necessary

49
Q

Occupant support – when should you a escort a homeowner (walk-through) after a structure fire

A

With the approval of the ic and cause investigator

50
Q

Regarding slope aspects:

A

West aspects take longer to cool down

51
Q

What is the moisture content dead fuel?

A

2–30%

52
Q

During a wildland fire, hose must encircle the entire fire on a

A

300 foot diameter

53
Q

Electrical emergency – for a vehicle accident into a power pole, vehicle on fire, how would you extinguish?

A

Using a 1 3/4 line with foam

54
Q

Standpipes shall be inspected and tested at least

A

Every five years

55
Q

Let apparatus sit for at least ___ prior to checking oil

A

30 minutes

56
Q

The county facilities/high-rise will submit the annual state fire marshal report on ____ of each year. Regional fire inspectors shall submit reports to the county facilities/high-rise unit no later than ___ of each year

A

November 1, October 15

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