Chapter 14 Flashcards
At hazardous materials incidents, who typically conducts the cleanup efforts once the incident is under control?
- Private contractors
- Law enforcement
- Fire officers with hazardous materials expertise
- Fire fighters
At hazardous materials incidents, who typically conducts the cleanup efforts once the incident is under control?
- Private contractors
- Law enforcement
- Fire officers with hazardous materials expertise
- Fire fighters
Chapter 13, page 411, Hazardous Materials Incidents
At what angle should automobile fires be approached to avoid injury from a propelled bumper?
- 25 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 35 degrees
At what angle should automobile fires be approached to avoid injury from a propelled bumper?
- 25 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 35 degrees
Chapter 13, page 415, Vehicle Accidents
Before raising a ladder, one of the cardinal rules is to look up first to ensure you are not raising a ladder into ____ that could injure fire fighters contacting the ladder.
- electrical lines
- a roof overhang
- victims
- broken windows
Before raising a ladder, one of the cardinal rules is to look up first to ensure you are not raising a ladder into ____ that could injure fire fighters contacting the ladder.
- electrical lines
- a roof overhang
- victims
- broken windows
Chapter 13, page 398, Structural Firefighting
Before you enter a structure, what should you try to locate in case the fire gets out of control and cuts off your path?
- The ladder truck
- A hydrant
- A second way out
- A second hose line
Before you enter a structure, what should you try to locate in case the fire gets out of control and cuts off your path?
- The ladder truck
- A hydrant
- A second way out
- A second hose line
Chapter 13, page 396, Structural Firefighting
In which type of firefighting operation is the basic method of extinguishment to apply water or fire retardant to the fire edge or to create a fire break around the perimeter?
- Structural
- Wildland
- Hazardous materials
- Airport
In which type of firefighting operation is the basic method of extinguishment to apply water or fire retardant to the fire edge or to create a fire break around the perimeter?
- Structural
- Wildland
- Hazardous materials
- Airport
Chapter 13, page 399, Wildland Firefighting
Many modern buildings use truss roof construction, and older buildings often used bowstring truss roof construction. Which of these two types of roof construction can fail dramatically when exposed to fire?
- Bowstring truss
- Both truss and bowstring truss
- Truss
- Neither is known to fail dramatically.
Many modern buildings use truss roof construction, and older buildings often used bowstring truss roof construction. Which of these two types of roof construction can fail dramatically when exposed to fire?
- Bowstring truss
- Both truss and bowstring truss
- Truss
- Neither is known to fail dramatically.
Chapter 13, page 395, Structural Firefighting
Of the following protective equipment, which will protect fire fighters from inhaling chemicals but will not protect them from skin contact?
- Powered air purifying respirator
- Dust mask
- Air purifying respirator
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
Of the following protective equipment, which will protect fire fighters from inhaling chemicals but will not protect them from skin contact?
- Powered air purifying respirator
- Dust mask
- Air purifying respirator
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
Chapter 13, page 394, Structural Firefighting
One of the first tasks at a structure fire is to cut off which utility to the fire structure?
- Telephone
- Water
- Electrical service
- Cable TV
One of the first tasks at a structure fire is to cut off which utility to the fire structure?
- Telephone
- Water
- Electrical service
- Cable TV
Chapter 13, page 397, Structural Firefighting
One of the primary problems involved in providing emergency medical assistance is avoiding exposure to bloodborne and airborne:
- vapors.
- dust.
- mist.
- pathogens.
One of the primary problems involved in providing emergency medical assistance is avoiding exposure to bloodborne and airborne:
- vapors.
- dust.
- mist.
- pathogens.
Chapter 13, page 412, Emergency Medical Service Operations
The basic safety rules for operating at a wildland fire are the 10 standard firefighting orders. Which of the following is one of the standard orders?
- Adapt as the weather gets hotter and drier.
- Do not identify safety zones and escape routes.
- Construct a line without a safe anchor point.
- Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
The basic safety rules for operating at a wildland fire are the 10 standard firefighting orders. Which of the following is one of the standard orders?
- Adapt as the weather gets hotter and drier.
- Do not identify safety zones and escape routes.
- Construct a line without a safe anchor point.
- Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
Chapter 13, page 400, Wildland Firefighting
Using hand tools, crews can create a ________ line that breaks the fuel’s continuity and stops the spread of fire in a wildland firefighting operation.
- smoke
- retardant
- fire
- scratch
Using hand tools, crews can create a ________ line that breaks the fuel’s continuity and stops the spread of fire in a wildland firefighting operation.
- smoke
- retardant
- fire
- scratch
Chapter 13, page 400, Wildland Firefighting
What is the first priority in aircraft firefighting, allowing apparatus and firefighting personnel to approach and the victims who can rescue themselves to escape?
- Create a path.
- Close the airfield.
- Evacuate personnel.
- Shutdown the aircraft.
What is the first priority in aircraft firefighting, allowing apparatus and firefighting personnel to approach and the victims who can rescue themselves to escape?
- Create a path.
- Close the airfield.
- Evacuate personnel.
- Shutdown the aircraft.
Chapter 13, page 416, Aircraft Firefighting
What is the worst hazard at an incident scene?
- A multistructure fire
- A hazardous materials spill
- Glass from shattered windows
- The one that is not recognized
What is the worst hazard at an incident scene?
- A multistructure fire
- A hazardous materials spill
- Glass from shattered windows
- The one that is not recognized
Chapter 13, page 389, Introduction
When fighting a fire in a high-rise, determine exactly which floors are on fire before using:
- stairs.
- elevators.
- escalators.
- fire escapes.
When fighting a fire in a high-rise, determine exactly which floors are on fire before using:
- stairs.
- elevators.
- escalators.
- fire escapes.
Chapter 13, page 396-697, Structural Firefighting
When fighting a wildland fire in the wildland–urban interface, a ________ should be placed at every structure to protect as many structures as possible.
- retardant drop
- pumper
- fire fighter
- hydrant
When fighting a wildland fire in the wildland–urban interface, a ________ should be placed at every structure to protect as many structures as possible.
- retardant drop
- pumper
- fire fighter
- hydrant
Chapter 13, page 403, Wildland-Urban Interface/Intermix Firefighting
