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Fire 1 Flashcards

1
Q

In the acronym LUNARS, the A stands for?

A

Assignment

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2
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Capacities of portable water tanks generally begin at _____ gallons

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1000 or more

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3
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Stored-pressure water extinguishers are useful for all types of which class fire?

A

Class A

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4
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Horizontal ventilation is best described as ________.

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Venting a structure through doors and windows.

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5
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If possible, a vehicle fire should be attacked from the _____________ side.

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Uphill/upwind

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6
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In order to function effectively as a firefighter, the firefighter must meet NFPA 1001 requirements, meet education requirements set forth by the AHJ, and __________.

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Meet job-related physical fitness requirements set by the AHJ.

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7
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Which of the following is a structural feature that may indicate a suspicious fire?

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Holes in the floors or walls

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8
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How is a passport system used when entering a hazard zone?

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The firefighter gives one tag/passport to the accountability officer before entering the hot zone and collects when leaving.

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9
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When working in an incident involving a downed powerline, the safety zone should be how many spans on each side of the downed powerline?

A

1

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10
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Which of the following is a guideline for the care of forcible entry tools with an unprotected metal surface?

A

Remove the dirt and rust with an emery cloth or steel wool

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11
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The best ladder position for rescuing a person through a window is the tip of the ladder ________.

A

Just below the window sill

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12
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In addition to the fuel, oxygen and heat, which 2 factors are MOST likely to contribute to the intensity and spread of a ground cover fire?

A

Weather and topography

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13
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Which of the following is the first action taken if entangled in a structure?

A

Immediately broadcast a MAYDAY

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14
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Which of the following is a part of a ground cover fire?

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Head

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15
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Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids and gases such as paint, mineral oil, and alcohol are what class of fire?

A

Class B

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16
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A disadvantage of ____________ ventilation is that it will increase the interior carbon monoxide levels.

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Positive pressure

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17
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Which of the following is defined as a formal line of responsibility, authority, and communication within an organiztion?

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Chain of command

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18
Q

Which gas utilities is explosive in concentrations between 1.5 and 10% and is nontoxic, but classified as an asphyxiate?

A

LPG

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19
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For which of the following classes of fire would the application of non-conducting extinguishing agents such as Halotron or dry chemical be MOST appropriate?

A

Class C

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20
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Which of the following is a tool used to physically pull the cylinder out of a door lock?

A

K-tool

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21
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Which type of lay is used with hydrant valves?

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Reverse

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22
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A condition where flames move through or across the unburned gases that have accumulated at the top of a compartment during a fire’s progression is called a

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Rollover

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23
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Carbide tipped chainsaws can cut a variety of materials but are excellent for

A

roofing material

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24
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When advancing hose up a stairwell, the uncharged hose should be placed so it lays against the ________.

A

outside wall of the stairway.

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25
Q

Which type of window has one or more top-hinged, outward-winging sashes that are opened by unlatching and pushing or using mechanical window crank?

A

Awning

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26
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Which of the following are caused by flying sparks or embers landing outside the main ground cover fire?

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Spot fires

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27
Q

What is the goal of a critical incident stress management program?

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Assist members who have been involved in highly stressful events

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28
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According to NFPA 1500, a fire department safety and health program must develop physical performance standards for those participating in emergency operations and must include __________.

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An annual medical verification of duty fitness.

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29
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The firefighter’s responsibility in preserving fire cause evidence includes ______________.

A

Securing the scene.

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30
Q

Utility rope can be used in which of the following situations?

A

Hoisting equipment

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31
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The minimum hoseline size for attacking a vehicle fire is

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1.5”

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32
Q

Which of the following is a hose tool?

Reducer
Siamese
Wye
Hose roller

A

Hose roller

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33
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Which of the following would be an indication of structural instability?

A

Sound of structural movement

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34
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Typical duties of a firefighter 1 include operating as part of a team at an emergency incident, setting up ground ladders, attacking a vehicle fire, and ____________.

A

Conducting search and rescue in a structure as part of a team.

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35
Q

Which hose roll is commonly used in situation where it will be deployed directly from a roll?

A

Donut roll

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36
Q

Which of the following is a purpose of search lines?

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Allow team members to remain in contact with each other

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37
Q

Rope must be immediately dried after washing, this should be done by ____________

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spreading out on a hose drying rack

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38
Q

Which type of window is usually operated by a push bar that is notched to hold the window in place?

A

Projecting

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39
Q

What is another term for heat stratification?

A

Thermal layering

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40
Q

The most useful type of extinguisher for suppressing vapors from a small liquid spill is a(an)

A

Aqueous film forming foam extinguisher

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41
Q

One limitation of forcing jalousie windows is that they _________

A

offer restricted access

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42
Q

Which of the following is a guideline for radio transmission?

A

Do not transmit until radio frequency is clear

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43
Q

The tool of choice for breaching poured concrete walls is a(an)

A

chain saw with diamond-tipped chain

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44
Q

A flush (slab) door is constructed as either a ___________.

A

hollow core or solid core door

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45
Q

Tools used to pull or force a cylinder lock includes the _______

A

A-tool and K-tool

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46
Q

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fog stream?

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Fine spray composed of tiny water droplets

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47
Q

When attacking a ground cover fire, establishing a control line a considerable distance from the burning edge of the fire is referred to as the __________

A

indirect attack method

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48
Q

One method of stopping the flow of water from an open sprinkler is to use a ___________

A

wooden wedge

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49
Q

Elevated master stream devices are used to apply water to upper stories of buildings either as a water supply for handlines or as a(an) __________

A

direct attack

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50
Q

Which of the following wildland protective clothing or equipment consists of fire resistant aluminized fabric covers that protect the firefighter from convection and radiant heat?

A

fire shelter

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51
Q

Which type of rope construction possesses half its strength in its sheath and the other half in its core?

A

braid on braid

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52
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The system that identifies and tracks firefighters working in hazardous locations at an incident is called a

A

personnel accountability system

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53
Q

Which open-circuit SCBA component reduces the high pressure of cylinder air to slightly above atmospheric pressure and controls air flow to the wearer?

A

Regulator assembly

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54
Q

When fighting a Class D fire and there are no Class D extinguishing agents available, you should __________.

A

Protect exposures and permit the metal to burn out

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55
Q

Indication of fire cause would most likely include _______

A

Discarded containers, such as a gas can.

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56
Q

All auxiliary electrical equipment must be _________

A

Waterproof

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57
Q

The _______ is the person responsible for the inspection, cleaning and condition of PPE in a department.

A

Firefighter assigned the PPE

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58
Q

What are the 2 general categories of lighting equipment found in the fire service?

A

Fixed and portable

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59
Q

A handline stream has a flow range of _____

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40-350gpm

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60
Q

The positiong of a master stream device must be carefully considered because ________

A

It must be shut down to be moved.

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61
Q

Which type of generators typically have 110- and 220-volt outlets and produce more than 50kw of power?

A

portable electric generators

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62
Q

Which of the following statements about wildland protective clothing is accurate?

A

Do no wear underclothing of synthetic materials

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63
Q

An understanding of building construction will help firefighters predict ___________.

A

The potential for structural collapse

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64
Q

Which of the following is particularly effective for a shielded fire?

A

Gas cooling

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65
Q

Which of the following may indicate hidden fires when performing overhaul?

A

Cracked plaster

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66
Q

A firefighter would choose to carry a roof ladder tip forward if it is __________

A

To be placed onto a sloped roof from another ground ladder

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67
Q

Which of the following is one of the principal fire door classifications?

A

rolling steel

68
Q

Which of the following would help firefighters determine safe areas within a structure?

A

Knowledge of building construction

69
Q

Which of the following is concern when removing contents from a structure during salvage procedures?

A

May interfere with suppression and ventilation crews using the same doors to enter structure

70
Q

Which of the following is generally required as exit doors in a means of egress?

A

Swinging doors

71
Q

Which of the following is a characteristic that may indicate the potential for a backdraft?

A

Little or no visible flame

72
Q

What is the primary purpose of trench ventilation?

A

To create a fire break that stop the spread of fire

73
Q

A minimum assignment of firefighters for rescuing a person from a window using a ladder is _____.

A

2 inside the bldg, 1 on the ladder, and 1 on the ground

74
Q

Before forcing any door, always check ___________

A

To see if its locked

75
Q

One of the activities of overhaul is to _________.

A

Search for hidden fires in the building

76
Q

What should be done with a fire hose that has been exposed to hazardous materials and cannot be decontaminated?

A

Disposed of hose according to department SOP

77
Q

Stacked and piled materials _________

A

can be found in all types of occupancies

78
Q

Which of the following ventilation methods is strictly a defensive operation?

A

Trench cut

79
Q

The practice of searching a fire scene to detect hidden or remaining fires that may rekindle is called _________.

A

Overhaul

80
Q

The primary reason for documenting the causes of fires is to ___________

A

Prevent future fires of similar cause

81
Q

When fighting fires at properties with fire protection systems, when should the control valves for sprinkler heads be shut down?

A

Once fire is under control and IC has given orders

82
Q

A beam is what part of the ladder?

A

Side

83
Q

The rungs of a ladder are the

A

Cross members on which the climber steps

84
Q

Which of the following should be present when the control valve to automatic sprinklers closed at an incident?

A

A firefighter with a portable radio so that valve can be reopened if necessary.

85
Q

When performing salvage operations, what should be done with water left on cabinets or other horizontal surfaces?

A

Wipe with disposable paper towels

86
Q

What do weakened floors and offset walls generally indicate when performing overhaul?

A

That the building to be overhauled is unsafe.

87
Q

Which of the following is a requirement for junction boxes?

A

All outlets must be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter devices.

88
Q

Which of the following is a requirement for auxiliary electrical equipment used on the fire ground?

A

Must be waterproof

89
Q

A firefighter would choose to carry a roof ladder tip forward if it is __________.

A

To be placed onto a sloped roof from another ground ladder.

90
Q

What aspects of a property’s furnishing may include a suspicious fire?

A

Closed and locked fire cabinets

91
Q

Which of the following statements about floor assemblies over basements is accurate?

A

Sounding floor and using a thermal imager will determine if the floor is safe to walk on

92
Q

For firefighters which of the following is a potential long-term health problem because of exposure to products of smoke and chemicals?

A

Cardiovascular diseases

93
Q

A standard set of rule that is the core of every firefighting incident is called the ______

A

Standard operating procedures

94
Q

Which of the following would refer to evidence that has been destroyed?

A

Spoliation

95
Q

The mission of the fire service is to save life, protect property from fire and other hazardous substances, and _________

A

protect the environment from fires and other hazardous substances

96
Q

The k-tool must be used in conjunction with a _______

A

prying tool

97
Q

A rapid intervention team or crew must consist of at least 2 member prepared to rescue injured or trapped firefighters and they must be ________.

A

Equipped with the same PPE as interior firefighters

98
Q

Which of the following would be a reason for an individual firefighter to exit a structure?

A

Catastrophic event

99
Q

When should the location and best way to protect vital business records be determined?

A

In pre-incident planning

100
Q

What is the correct extinguishing agent for electrical fires?

A

Class C

101
Q

In some cases, salvage operations can begin _______

A

As a fire attack has began

102
Q

Firefighters should not apply water to unheated smoke as it causes unnecessary water damage and __________

A

Disturbs the thermal layering

103
Q

When donning SCBA, the fire retardant hood should be worn __________

A

Over the facepiece straps

104
Q

During an emergency response, passengers in an apparatus __________

A

must be seated and securely belted before apparatus moves

105
Q

The best way to break through a tempered plate glass door is to use a tool to shatter the glass ______

A

At the bottom corner of the door

106
Q

Which of the following knots would be used to hoist an axe or similar tool?

A

half-hitch and a clove hitch

107
Q

What should be done when the area of origin cannot be accuratley determined?

A

Delay overhaul operations beyond locating and extinguishing fires

108
Q

Which of the following may make ventilation difficult in commercial, institutional, educational, and multifamily residential structures?

A

Energy conservation measures

109
Q

Which of the following is one of the 10 standards firefighting orders for wildland fires?

A

Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire

110
Q

An SCBA should be cleaned how often?

A

Immediately after each use

111
Q

When opening windows during a structure fire, opening the wrong window can ________

A

Draw fire to uninvolved sections

112
Q

How many components assemblies are in an open-circuit SCBA?

A

4

113
Q

During a 2 firefighter ladder pivot, which beam, in relation to the building, should be used for the pivot?

A

closest to

114
Q

Passengers on an apparatus should wear seatbelts, as well as _____

A

hearing protection

115
Q

What is the formula for calculating the proper distance between the butt of the ladder and the building?

A

Divide the working length of the ladder by 4

116
Q

Horizontal ventilation is best described as __________

A

Venting a structure through doors and windows

117
Q

When attacking fires in upper levels of structures, when may hoselines be connected on the fire floor?

A

If the standpipe system is located in a protected stairwell

118
Q

After closing a dry barrel hydrant, and capping all but one discharge, a slight vacuum felt when placing a hand over the uncapped discharge would indicate that the hydrant is ________

A

draining

119
Q

Which construction material is often used for decorative purposed such as moldings, wall covering, and mantel pieces and can often melt, contributing to fuel load?

A

Plastics

120
Q

Fire streams from smooth bore nozzles with good reach and volume will have a nozzle pressure of ______

A

50 psi

121
Q

What actions should be taken if hazardous materials are found to be present when fighting a ground cover fire?

A

Establish a perimeter and withdraw designated distance

122
Q

Which organization is most likely to turn shut of natural gas at an incident?

A

utility companies

123
Q

The most common form of fire department radio communications is?

A

clear text

124
Q

Which of the following is a projectile which might come from a vehicle fire?

A

Trunk lid support struts

125
Q

What is the minimum amount of supply hose initially pulled from the apparatus when connecting to a hydrant on a forward lay?

A

Enough to reach and wrap around the hydrant

126
Q

Gate valve is used on a hoseline in order to control __________

A

Control the flow from a hydrant

127
Q

A fire stream is identified by ___________

A

the type and size

128
Q

Slowly closing nozzles, hydrants, valves and hose clamps can prevent ________

A

Damage from water hammer

129
Q

Which of the following hose loads places the hose on edge in the hose bed?

A

Accordion

130
Q

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of a fluid is called _________

A

Convection

131
Q

Which of the following allows a mutual aid department to operate electrical lights and tools off each other’s generators and power sources?

A

Adapter connections

132
Q

Besides cutting, a flat head axe can be used as what kind of tool?

A

striking

133
Q

When attacking fires in upper levels of structures, which of the following would be a use of elevators?

A

Transport personnel, firefighting tools, and equipment to staging area

134
Q

What sign of incendiary fire may be indicated if applying water to a fire increases the fires intensity and spreads the fire in several directions?

A

A burning liquid accelerate

135
Q

The most common type of SCBA used in the fire service.

A

Open-circuit

136
Q

To function effectively as a firefighter, you must meet the requirements of NFPA ____

A

1001

137
Q

Cribbing or shoring blocks are used to prevent unintentional closing when forcing __________

A

overhead doors

138
Q

What is commonly referred to as green wood?

A

wood with a high moisture content

139
Q

Which statemtn is accurate about station/work uniform?

A

Station/work uniform can consist of any type of casual clothing

140
Q

A pike pole is which type of forcible entry tool?

A

Pushing/pulling

141
Q

The system that identifies and tracks firefighters working in hazardous locations at an incident is called a(an) ____________

A

Personnel accountability sytem

142
Q

After searching a room, firefighters should ___________

A

Leave a sign indicating the room has been searched

143
Q

When deploying a roof ladder onto a pitched roof, the folding hooks should be opened ______________

A

Immediately after the ladder is removed from the apparatus

144
Q

Added water weight from master stream operations _________

A

Increase the potential for structural collapse

145
Q

Which of the following statements about hoselines and overhaul is accurate?

A

At least one attack line should be available in the event of rekindle

146
Q

A hose clamp should be applied at least what distance behind the apparatus?

A

20ft

147
Q

Horizontal ventilation is the removal of heat, smoke, and gases through which of the following?

A

windows and doors

148
Q

What material is used to coat wood handles to prevent warping and roughness?

A

boiled linseed oil

149
Q

What factors have the greatest influence on the behavior of ground cover fires, they are __________

A

fuel, weather, and topography

150
Q

When working in an incident a downed power line, the safety zone should be at least how many spans on each side of the downed power lines?

A

1

151
Q

An auxiliary electrical equipment must be _________

A

waterproof

152
Q

A burst section of hose should be ____________

A

replaced with 2 additional sections

153
Q

Which of the following is a rubber-covered hose that is usually carried pre-connected coiled on reels?

A

booster hoselines

154
Q

What of the following would be a LAST resort if evacuation of a building is required?

A

breach a wall

155
Q

AFFF fire extinguishers are rated for _________

A

Class B

156
Q

When a hydrant connection is made, the hydrant should be opened ________________

A

to a fully open position

157
Q

Which of the following refers to the area of unburned fuels next to the involved area of ground cover fire?

A

green

158
Q

In a ground cover fire, grass and field crops are defined as _________

A

surface fuels

159
Q

Which of the following is a guideline for ladder placement?

A

Place ladder to the side of openings such as doors

160
Q

Which two factors affect how wood reacts to fire conditoins?

A

Size and moisture content of the wood

161
Q

Which of the following is an equipment limitation of SCBA?

A

limited visibility

162
Q

LPG is explosive in concentrations between what percentages?

A

1.5 and 10

163
Q

Two of the most common methods used to don an SCBA is to ________________

A

Over the head and coat

164
Q

Prevent, prepare, protect, and persuade are the ____________

A

life safety initiatives from the NFPA

165
Q

What is the primary purpose of a spanner wrench?

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loosening and tightening couplings

FireFighter Recruit Class (1 decks)

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