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1
Q

In the ICS, the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services and materials necessary to support an incident is_____.

A

LOGISTICS

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2
Q

Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is_____.

A

The company

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3
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In the ICS the functional area that directs the organizations tactics to meet the strategic goals developed by command and is responsible for the management of all activities applicable to the primary mission is.

A

OPERATIONS

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4
Q

______ relates to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise.

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Span of Control

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5
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What is the principle called that says each fire fighter answers to only on supervisor?

A

unity of command

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6
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The part of the rope that is used for work such as hoisting or pulling is called the ________

A

Running end

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7
Q

Fire service rope falls into two USE classifications.

A

Life Safety and Utility

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8
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An acceptable use for the _____ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose line. Type of knot

A

Clove hitch

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9
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This knot is used to tie two ropes of unequal diameter together.

A

Becket/sheetbend

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10
Q

What is this knot?

A

Bowline knot

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11
Q

A Pike pole should be hoisted_______.

A

Pointed up

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12
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Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) can be defined as a/an____

A

computer-based automated system that assists the telecommunicator in assessing dispatch information and recommends responses.

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13
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What is the biggest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?

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Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the callers telephone number and address.

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14
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Most important piece of information the caller can give is___

A

the location of the emergency

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15
Q

Information needed to determine the scope of emergency includes.

A

Incident location
Incident /situation
time the incident occurred

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16
Q

The coupling on the high pressure hoose that is attached to the SCBA cylinder should be how tight?

A

hand tight

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17
Q

When tightening the straps on an SCBA face piece, the _______ straps should always be tightened first.

A

Lower

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18
Q

The incident action plan is based on______

A

information gathered from the size up.

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19
Q

Fire fighters can expect to find ledge doors in_____

A

barns and warehouses

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20
Q

Of the choices the lease desirable point to force entry into a structure is__
-a check rail window
-swinging door
-plate glass
-revolving door

A

Revolving door

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21
Q

Panel, slab, and ledge are all types of ________ doors

A

Wood swinging

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22
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The ________ carry can be used on a conscious patient.
-fire fighters
-leg
-seat
-two person

A

seat

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23
Q

What is a hose roller?

A

curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof or windowsill.

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24
Q

Solid-stream hand lines are designed to be operated at a nozzle pressure of______psi

A

50 PSI

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25
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During an attack on a confined interior building fire, water SHOULD NOT be applied for too long or the ________ will be upset , causing it to drop rapidly to the floor.

A

Thermal layer

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26
Q

In reference to fire stream, friction loss is defined as:

A

that part of the pressure that is used to overcome friction in the hose.

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27
Q

Devices through which water flows, used in conjucntino with fire hose, such as a gate valve, are known as:

A

appliances

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28
Q

The standpipe connection is usually located in the ______ of a multistory building.

A

Stairwell

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29
Q

Why is the accordion load not used to load LDH?

A

LDH is heavy and has trouble standing on edge. Plus this would cause the edges to wear.

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30
Q

The first due engine company’s purpose on the fire scene is

A

to advance hose lines

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31
Q

Cellar nozzle are designed to be used to fight localized fires in basements where fire fighters cannot make direct attack. It operates by:

A

rotating in a circular spray pattern

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32
Q

The purpose of a hose adapter is to connect two hose sections of:

A

Equal diameter, but different thread. (Adapting one type of thread to another type of thread)

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33
Q

Forced/mechanical ventilation is accomplished by blowers, fans or :

A

fog streams

34
Q

Hidden fires in concealed spaces can often be detected by:

A

feeling with back of hand

35
Q

A commonly used method for two fire fighters to deploy a large salvage cover is:

A

Balloon throw/toss

36
Q

What is a carry-all used for?

A

Carrying debris out of an area

37
Q

What feature is required on a fire department connection that allows a fire fighter to charge the first hose line before they connect the second.

A

Clapper valve

38
Q

If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of water.

A

Close the sprinkler control valve

39
Q

When performing a forward lay, the pumper is driven from the:

A

water source to the fire scene

40
Q

The most common water distribution system is a _____ system. City water distribution

A

Combination pumped/gravity

41
Q

Dry Powder extinguishers are rated for use on _______ fires.

A

Class D (combustible metals)

42
Q

Halon fire extinguishers are primarily designed for us on ______ fires.

A

Class B and C
-liquid
-energized

43
Q

Pump tank extinguishers are used to apply

A

water

44
Q

The safest way fora fire fighter to disconnect electrical service to a building is to:

A

shut off the main breakers and switch at the service pane

45
Q

Fire departments comprehensive SCBA program should include:

A

inspecting, disinfecting, maintaining and storing

46
Q

Halyards and wire cables on extension ground ladders shall be replaced:

A

when the become frayed or kinked

47
Q

What kind of hose roll is this?

A

DONUT ROLL,
both ends are available on the outside of the roll

48
Q

Policies are examples of standing plans designed to provide

A

guidance for decision making

49
Q

A procedure is a :

A

detailed guide to action

50
Q

Which of the following is one of the major staff functions/ components of the ICS?
-PIO
-Planning
-Liaison
-Safety officer

A

Planning

51
Q

In the ICS, ________ are functional crews assigned to perform a specific task such as ventilation or rescue.

A

Groups

52
Q

Within the ICS, the positions of Safety, Liaison and information are:
-divisions
-groups
-functional areas
-command staff positions

A

Command Staff positions

53
Q

By what title or rank are the heads of the four major functional components of the ICS known
-Director
-Chief
-Manager
-Officer

A

Chief

54
Q

Which ICS section is responsible for keeping vehicles fueled and providing food for fire fighters?

A

Logistics

55
Q

What ICS system term can refer t a companies or crews that have been assigned on the basis of either geography or function?

A

Division

56
Q

Special communication device which allows the hearing impaired to communicate via telephone is knows as______

A

TDD/TTY text phone

57
Q

All of the following are times or events when a IC may call for PAR except when
-Initial sizeup is completed
-incident is declared under control
-there is a change in stratagy
-there is an emergency evacuation

A

No PAR when there is an emergency evac. Lines stay open for emergency traffic only.

58
Q

Firefighting foam solution is __________ percent water.

A

94-99.9

59
Q

Foam, rather than water, is chosen to control a hydrocarbon fire because:

A

its specific gravity is less than that of the burning fuel

60
Q

What type of building construction is made up of solid heavy timber or laminated wood

A

Type IV

61
Q

To create a chimney effect during ventilation the primary ventilation hole must be places__________.

A

directly over the fire.

62
Q

Positive pressure ventilation is effective when_______

A

when opening of windows and doors in the structure can be controlled.

63
Q

A forward staging area for high-rise fires is usually established _____________ floor(s) below the fire.

A

2 floors

64
Q

Is a trench cut an offensive or defensive action?

A

Defensive, it is used as a fire break to protect other parts of a building.

65
Q

Propane has a vapor density of approx.

A

1.5 , which means it is approx 1.5x heavier than air.

66
Q

When cribbing is used for vehicle stabilization, a ______ formation is most often used to support and stabilize vehicles.
-wedging
-pyramid
-box
-straight stack

A

Box

67
Q

When using a spring-loaded center punch to open a window, the firefighter should press the center punch at the:
-center of the window
-lower corner of the window
-upper corner of the window
-at the top of the window

A

Lower corner of the window

68
Q

What must be used in conjunction with rescue lift airbags?
-blocking
-hose tape
-cribbing
-designator ribbon

A

Cribbing

69
Q

Process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber, or jacks to strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse is knows as_________

A

Shoring

70
Q

What is the step in the technical rescue incident process called in which victims are freed from entrapment?
-access
-recovery
-release
-disentanglement

A

Disentanglement

71
Q

Concrete has excellent _________ strength when it cures.
-shear
-compressive
-torsional
-tensile

A

Compresssive

72
Q

The structure members are of non-combustible materials but may not have fire resistive protection. What Type of construction is this?

A

Type II

73
Q

Facility in which there is great potential likelihood of life or property loss from firer is called a ________hazard.

A

TARGET

74
Q

What is a downside to heat detectors?

A

They are slow to activate

75
Q

The purpose of the fire department connection to a sprinkler system is to:

A

supplement the water supply while maintaining operational pressure

76
Q

A control valve for a sprinkler system should always be what type??

A

Indicator Valve. This tells if the valve is open or closed.

77
Q

Direct pumping water system are those in which water:

A

is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated storage.

78
Q

Under normal circumstances, the air pressure gauge on a dry-pipe sprinkler system will read _________ the water pressure gauge.

A

lower than

79
Q

A sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 135-170 would be what color?

A

either uncolored or black

80
Q

When filling a hose line with wter for testing, a pump pressure of approximately _________ psi is maintained.

A

45-50 psi

81
Q

Type of hose testing conducted by the fire department is called_______ testing

A

Service

Regional Fire Exam (3 decks)

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