FF 1 Flashcards
Adjustable sections of tempered glass encased in a metal frame that overlap each other when closed?
Jalousie window
SCBAs must carry enough air for a minimum of ________ minutes?
30 minutes
PASS alarm will go off in a firefighter is motionless for how long?
30 seconds
Many people prop a wood or metal rod in the track of a sliding door. If this happens, how would you make an entry?
Find another means of entry
Which type of ladder should you use around power lines?
none
Difference between the remote pressure gauge and air cylinder gauge should be less than what?
10%
PIV says what?
Open, shut
A trench cut is classified as what type of cut?
secondary
What knot creates a secure loop at the working end of the rope?
Figure eight on a bite
On which part of the SCBA are the working parts mounted?
Backpack
Which connection is used to fill a downed firefighters bottle?
RIC UAC
What is the first step of cleaning an SCBA
Inspect it for any damage that might have occurred
Underground water valves are accessed through what?
Curb Box
Hose roll to where both couplings are on the outside of the roll
Single donut roll
What do you need to maintain while mounting a fire apparatus
One hand and one foot
If you have a fire in the trunk of a vehicle, initial access can sometime be made how?
Knocking out the tail light assembly
A battering ram is which kind of tool?
Striking
What are 3 things to look for when selecting an electrical cord? ___, without cuts or defects, and properly sized to handle level of amperage
Insulation
What is a round turn?
Piece of rope looped to form a complete circle with two parallel ends
Which type of fire extinguisher corrodes and damages sensitive electrical equipment
Dry chemical
If someone calls the firestation, what should you do?
Answer promptly and professionally. Identify yourself, your agency, and your location. Determine immediately if there is an emergency
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should determine that the cylinder has at least a certain minimum specified percentage of air capacity. What is the percentage?
90%
The process of receiving a call for service and obtaining the necessary information to initiate a response?
Call receipt
Realistic use of life of no more than _____% of the rated time?
50