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1
Q

Adjustable sections of tempered glass encased in a metal frame that overlap each other when closed?

A

Jalousie window

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2
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SCBAs must carry enough air for a minimum of ________ minutes?

A

30 minutes

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3
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PASS alarm will go off in a firefighter is motionless for how long?

A

30 seconds

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4
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Many people prop a wood or metal rod in the track of a sliding door. If this happens, how would you make an entry?

A

Find another means of entry

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5
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Which type of ladder should you use around power lines?

A

none

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6
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Difference between the remote pressure gauge and air cylinder gauge should be less than what?

A

10%

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7
Q

PIV says what?

A

Open, shut

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8
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A trench cut is classified as what type of cut?

A

secondary

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9
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What knot creates a secure loop at the working end of the rope?

A

Figure eight on a bite

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10
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On which part of the SCBA are the working parts mounted?

A

Backpack

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11
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Which connection is used to fill a downed firefighters bottle?

A

RIC UAC

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12
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What is the first step of cleaning an SCBA

A

Inspect it for any damage that might have occurred

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13
Q

Underground water valves are accessed through what?

A

Curb Box

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14
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Hose roll to where both couplings are on the outside of the roll

A

Single donut roll

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15
Q

What do you need to maintain while mounting a fire apparatus

A

One hand and one foot

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16
Q

If you have a fire in the trunk of a vehicle, initial access can sometime be made how?

A

Knocking out the tail light assembly

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17
Q

A battering ram is which kind of tool?

A

Striking

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18
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What are 3 things to look for when selecting an electrical cord? ___, without cuts or defects, and properly sized to handle level of amperage

A

Insulation

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19
Q

What is a round turn?

A

Piece of rope looped to form a complete circle with two parallel ends

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20
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Which type of fire extinguisher corrodes and damages sensitive electrical equipment

A

Dry chemical

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21
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If someone calls the firestation, what should you do?

A

Answer promptly and professionally. Identify yourself, your agency, and your location. Determine immediately if there is an emergency

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22
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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?

A

90%

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23
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The process of receiving a call for service and obtaining the necessary information to initiate a response?

A

Call receipt

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24
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Realistic use of life of no more than _____% of the rated time?

A

50

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25
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Face pieces are equipped with _____ to prevent fogging of a clear lens?

A

Nose cup

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26
Q

Another name for EOSTI is what?

A

Low air alarm

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27
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Check to make sure SCBA is at least ____% of it’s rated pressure

A

90

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28
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What outlines exactly what to tell the public when taking a 911 call

A

SOP

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29
Q

Urgent message that take priority over all other communications?

A

Emergency traffic

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30
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What donning method is used when an air cylinder valve is facing towards you?

A

Coat method

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31
Q

L in Lunar means?

A

Location

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32
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_____ air cylinders are generally constructed of an aluminum shell wrapped with carbon, kevlar, or glass fibers?

A

Composite

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33
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A ____ will assume the shape of the container in which it is placed?

A

Liquid

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34
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A ____ must have visual, direct, or verbal contact when performing a PAR

A

Company officer

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35
Q

Process of transferring heat through one solid to another?

A

Conduction

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36
Q

Energized electrical equipment is what class of fire?

A

Class C

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37
Q

Which class of fire is combustible metals?

A

Class D

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38
Q

Which stage of fire produces more interaction and is dependent on the environment in the compartment?

A

Growth

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39
Q

If the _____ is deteriorated or the wall has been exposed to fire for a prolonged time then the wall could collapse?

A

Mortar

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40
Q

If any member or connector begins to fail?

A

The strength of the truss will be compromised

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41
Q

What type of wall is a Partition wall?

A

Interior

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42
Q

Which extinguisher is used on Class B & C fires only?

A

CO2 extinguisher

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43
Q

Wet chemical extinguishers are used on ______ fires?

A

Class K

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44
Q

______ rope is used for hoisting or lowering equipment?

A

Utility

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45
Q

The ______ is the center or core of the rope?

A

Kern

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46
Q

Can be used to form a loop and is a type of knot frequently used to secure the end of the rope?

A

Bowline

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47
Q

1 gallon of water in a 100 cubic foot room?

A

30 seconds

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48
Q

First and last cut on a vertical ventilation are what?

A

Parallel

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49
Q

Secondary cut used to stop fire spread?

A

Trench cut

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50
Q

Natural ventilation- open window

A

Downward or leeward side first

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51
Q

Why should doors not be used for ventilation?

A

Compromises entry and exit for firefighters

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52
Q

Blocking the opening around a smoke ejector can eliminate?

A

Recirculation

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53
Q

Carriers large quantity of water to a section of town or city?

A

Primary feeder

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54
Q

Carries water to the end users and fire hydrants?

A

Distributors

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55
Q

Permanent mounted source for water from a static source?

A

Dry hydrant

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56
Q

Number of tankers needed for a water shuttle operation will depend upon flow needed at the fire scene, time it takes tanker to dump and refill, and _____.

A

Distance between fill site and fire scene

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57
Q

Simple and frequently used hose roll used for general handling and transportation of hose as well as for rack storage?

A

Straight or storage roll

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58
Q

Low-volume nozzles flow no more than ____ GPM?

A

40

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59
Q

Nozzles that incorporate a nozzle shut-off valve that is used to control the flow of water?

A

Low-volume, hand line

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60
Q

Hose load is laid on its edge going side to side?

A

Accordion hose load

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61
Q

When dealing with stacked and piled materials?

A

Water must penetrate fully to extinguish

62
Q

Sweeping water under a vehicle that is on fire helps cool?

A

Fuel tank before it fails

63
Q

Basements are difficult and dangerous because?

A

Limited routes of egress

64
Q

Salvage efforts are aimed at preventing what type of damage?

A

Secondary

65
Q

When water is flowing from a sprinkler head how do you stop the flow?

A

Shut the system down completely

66
Q

PIV says what?

A

Open/Shut

67
Q

Mobile power outlets?

A

Junction boxes

68
Q

Don’t conduct _______ until investigators are finished.

A

Overhaul

69
Q

Most common method of protecting building contents?

A

Salvage cover

70
Q

Using a CO monitor during overhaul doesn’t?

A

Check for carcinogens

71
Q

Using a ___ can decrease the amount of time in overhaul.

A

TIC

72
Q

Most common type of fire encountered by wildland firefighter?

A

Ground cover

73
Q

Extinguish a fire at its burning edge?

A

Direct attack

74
Q

Fire that projects out into long narrow extensions

A

Fingers

75
Q

What do you use to draft with?

A

Hard suction hose

76
Q

Which type of glass is heat treated?

A

Tempered

77
Q

How do you force a double hung window?

A

Place a prying tool such as the halligan between the windowsill and the bottom sash in line with the locking mechanism

78
Q

What do you never use when cleaning rope?

A

Bleach

79
Q

What is a permanent placed source for drafting from a static water source?

A

Dry hydrant

80
Q

What is the GPM for a master stream?

A

350

81
Q

Top and bottom rails are joined together by what to support the rungs?

A

Truss blocks

82
Q

What is the most important thing to do before using a ladder?

A

Check for overhead hazards

83
Q

When using positive pressure ventilation, where do you want to have the outlet or exhaust opening?

A

In the fire room, or as close to the seat of the fire as possible

84
Q

How do you extinguish a vehicle fire?

A

Sweep the ground and the bottom part of the vehicle while moving towards the fire

85
Q

What type of door is an interior door?

A

Hollow core

86
Q

What are outside walls?

A

Exterior

87
Q

What type of doors are used for entrance?

A

Solid core

88
Q

How far away should you place a ladder from a power line?

A

10ft

89
Q

If you have 1 gallon of water on a 100 cubic ft room how long will it take you to extinguish it?

A

30 sec.

90
Q

When hoisting a flat head axe a figure 8 on a bight or a _________ can be used?

A

Clove hitch

91
Q

Which tool is used on double doors with panic bars?

A

J tool

92
Q

Which type of doors are constructed with tongue and groove boards?

A

Ledge

93
Q

Simple solution for gaining entry on an inward opening door?

A

Break small piece of glass on or adjacent to the door.

94
Q

Standard outward opening doors are required and found next to?

A
  • Revolving door
95
Q

A simple way of forcing overhead doors?

A
  • pull the emergency release
96
Q

_____ is used in many homes because it improves insulation?

A

Double or triple pane glass

97
Q

Keep your hand ____ or beside the glass when breaking?

A

above

98
Q

____are usually found in warehouses or commercial buildings. They are awning type windows that can be projected inward or outward.

A

Projected window

99
Q

____ locks have both a locking latch and a deadbolt?

A

Mortise lock

100
Q

_____ prevents the butt from slipping out of position?

A

Butt spurs

101
Q

A ____ladder have a top rail and a bottom rail?

A

Trussed beam

102
Q

What part is extended on a ladder?

A

Fly section

103
Q

What happens to a ladder if you are on an uneven surface?

A

Weight is shift from one beam to another

104
Q

Spring loaded piece inside SCBA facepiece does what?

A

Maintains positive pressure

105
Q

What donning method of the SCBA has pack on the ground with the air cylinder valve facing away from you?

A

Over the head method

106
Q

What information is found on the helmet?

A

Date of manufacture

107
Q

When arriving on an emergency scene the SCBA should be donned only when the apparatus stops unless?

A

The SCBA is seat mounted

108
Q

Class B fires?

A

Liquids

109
Q

Class K fires?

A

Cooking oils/fats

110
Q

How many gallons are on an extinguisher rated 2A

A

2.5 gallons

111
Q

What extinguisher is used for class A and B fires?

A

Dry chemical

112
Q

What hydrant has water in the barrel?

A

Wet barrel

113
Q

Static water source?

A

Swimming pool

114
Q

Before beginning the drafting process the engineer needs to do what ?

A

Pull vacuum

115
Q

Carbon monoxide bonds with what ?

A

Hemoglobin

116
Q

Sense when there is a problem with an electrical ground and interrupts the current, shutting down both the power source and the equipment it is feeding.

A

GFI

117
Q

Low pressure alarm goes off when how much of the SCBA bottle has been used?

A

⅔

118
Q

Duration ratings on the SCBA are determined by?

A

Physical limitations of user

119
Q

Low pressure cylinders can be constructed of?

A

Steel

120
Q

Temporary pond that holds excess water?

A

Water catchall

121
Q

Safety glass that doesn’t shatter?

A

Laminated glass

122
Q

What type of wall is a partition wall?

A

Interior

123
Q

How does a revolving door collapse?

A

Outward

124
Q

Breakdowns in the ___ division results in the injury or death of many firefighters

A

Communication

125
Q

Which window hinge is on the side?

A

Casement window

126
Q

Responsible for rescuing victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high angle situations?

A

Rescue company

127
Q

What is primary mission for fire department?

A

Save lives and protect property

128
Q

What enables you to work longer and reduces the risk of injury and illness?

A

hydration

129
Q

Most vehicle accidents take place on streets or highways. What is the biggest hazard?

A

Traffic

130
Q

When should you don your PPE?

A

Before getting on the apparatus

131
Q

Shut off to ____________ is usually a quarter turn valve with a locking device.

A

Natural gas

132
Q

What are the respiratory hazards at a fire? Products of combustion, oxygen deficiency, and ____.

A

Increased temperatures

133
Q

Whats the 4 components of a SCBA? Harness or backpack, air cylinder, face piece, and______.

A

Regulatory assembly

134
Q

Layer comprised of multilayered or quilted material that insulates the body from external temperatures

A

Thermal

135
Q

NFPA standard states boots must be equipped with?

A

Flame and cut resistance

136
Q

2nd step when someone calls the fire station?

A

Figure out if its an emergency.

137
Q

What knot combines two ropes of equal diameter?

A

Figure eight bend

138
Q

Which type of rope has limited stretch

A

Static

139
Q

What type of rope can be used to hoist 1 or 2 people?

A

Life safety

140
Q

A pike pole is hoisted ______ with the head at the ____.

A

Vertical, top

141
Q

What is the first step when donning PPE?

A

Place on protective hood

142
Q

What part of the kern mantle rope extends the whole length with no knots or splices?

A

kern

143
Q

What are the 3 components of a roof?

A

The supporting structure, the roof decking, and the roof covering.

144
Q

What is the operating pressure for a fog nozzle?

A

100 psi

145
Q

Which nozzle moves a large volume of air?

A

Fog

146
Q

What nozzle would you use to fight a fire in a concealed area?

A

Piercing nozzle

147
Q

What are the 3 components of fire?

A

Heat, fuel, oxygen.

148
Q

Which layer of PPE is constructed of a sturdy, flame resistant material such as nomex, kevlar, or PBI?

A

Outer shell

149
Q

Who is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, conducting search and rescue operations, and putting water on the fire?

A

Engine company

150
Q

What is mechanical ventilation?

A

Uses fans or other powered equipment.

151
Q

Freestanding walls that extend above the roofline are called?

A

Parapet wall

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