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1
Q

What end of the rope do you use to hoist a tool?

A

Running end

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2
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What knot do you tie when securing a rope through a rescue pulley?

A

Figure 8

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3
Q

Proper climbing angle for ladder?

A

75 Degrees.
Stand with feet touching bottom beams and arms should reach rung.

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4
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When do you cross a highway on foot?

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Never

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5
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Temperature at which steel elongates/deforms?

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1000 degrees

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6
Q

Five types of building construction?

A

Type I – Fire-Resistive.
Type II – Noncombustible.
Type III – Ordinary.
Type IV – Heavy Timber.
Type V – Wood Frame.

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7
Q

Characteristics of Heavy Timber?

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Resistive to collapse
Timeline = 2hours
Structural member greater then 8”

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8
Q

Considerations of purchasing new radios?

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  • Durable, able to be used with gloves on, intrinsically safe, able to use with SCBA on
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9
Q

List 3 of 9 guidelines that should be established for an ISO?

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  • How an ISO is identified
  • ISO roles and responsibilities
  • Who should be appointed ISO
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10
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Oldest principle in the fire service?

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-Buddy System

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11
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When all material is burning in a compartment fire, what stage is the fire in?

A

Fully involved

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12
Q

When is RIT established?

A
  • ASAP, when indicted by IC (when interior attack established)
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13
Q

What radio language do we use?

A

Formatted plain language

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14
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What radio language do we use?

A

-formatted plain language

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15
Q

When you need to get out, it is easier to follow a hose line then to?

A

-Push farther

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16
Q

What does SAMPLE stand for?

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S – Signs and Symptoms
A – Allergies
M – Medications
P – Past medical history
L – Last food intake
E – Events leading up

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17
Q

Forcible entry of single/double swinging door, what locking mechanism would it have?

A
  • Surface bolt/drop bar
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18
Q

Try before you pry, then what is the next step in forcible entry?

A

Select the proper tool

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19
Q

Fire departments should establish life safety rope/equipment retirement policies in accordance with ___________ recommendations

A

Manufacturers

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20
Q

The outer ______ of a kernmantle rope protects the core from damage.

A

SHEATH

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21
Q

Avoid ___________ on rope because it grinds dirt and debris into them.

A

WALKING

22
Q

List 4 examples of when eye protection should be worn and SCBA are not required?

A
  • Medical call (VSA)
  • MVC extrication
  • Truck/tool maintenance
  • Rescue efforts (rope/water rescue)
23
Q

BBQ/cylinder fires require a good ________ and ___________ ________________

A

SIZE UP/CHARGED HOSELINE

24
Q

Service Life of an air cylinder?

A

15 years

25
Q

Hydrostatically tested?

A

Every 5 years

26
Q

Flow rate when filling bottles?

A

300 psi/min (2068 kPa)

27
Q

When doing air exchange, drain bottle to ____ every __________

A

5% every 6 months

28
Q

CAD

A

Computer Aided Dispatch

29
Q

Staff that can fill in for suppression when at minimums?

A

Training Officer, Chief Training Officer

30
Q

Intersection of Rossland and Lakeridge Road is an example of?

A

Municipal Boarder Call

31
Q

List 4 forcible entry tools:

A

Flat head axe, Halligan, Sledgehammer, Rotary Saw

32
Q

EBSS

A

Emergency Breathing Support System
- Works off lowest pressure first; both Vib Alerts will go off
- Manufacturer recommends 2 FF max – (6ft total)

33
Q

Cleaning PPE

A
  • Form FIR-002 (advanced cleaning)
  • Debris brushed off and bagged on scene
  • Low pressure water and rinsed at scene
  • Inners and outers should be separated before washing
  • Blood – wear PPE and wash by hand using bleach solution
34
Q

Building Construction

A

Type I: Fire Resistive – non-combustible materials, 3-4hrs, retains heat, hard to vent
Type II: Non-Combustible – non-combustible limit spread, 1-2hrs, non-protected steel
Type III: Ordinary – exterior non-combustible, interior wood, voids
Type IV: Heavy Timber – Structural members >8”, 2hrs, stable and resistive to collapse
Type V: Stick (wood) Frame – wood components, burns rapidly

35
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Fire Classes

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Class A – Ordinary Combustibles (Green Triangle) – PCW
Class B – flammable liquids (Red Square) – Dry Chem
Class C – Electrical (Blue Circle)
Class D – Metals (Yellow Star) – Dry Powder
Class K – Cooking Oils (Black Octagon) – Wet Chem

36
Q

If you come in contact with communicable disease, contact

A

Designated Officer

37
Q

Respond in emergency mode for

A

Children under 10

38
Q

4 Abdomen Quadrants:

A

Right upper quadrant
Right lower quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Left lower quadrant

39
Q

Stand _____ away from underground hydro

A

300ft

40
Q

Drowning victims always suspect _______ injury

A

Spinal

41
Q

_________ to stay low in smoke conditions.

A

Webbing Drag

42
Q

Bedtime _____
Wake up by ____

A

10pm
7am

43
Q

Highrise Response:

A

2 pumps
1 aerial
Car 45

44
Q

Before entering burning building

A

Consider smoke conditions

45
Q

2 Types of Searches:

A

Primary and Secondary.
Couplings when exiting structure: M to F (smooth bump bump to pump)

46
Q

Specific Heat:

A

Amount of energy required to increase temp 1deg

47
Q

4 Stages of Fire:

A

Incipient
Growth
Fully Developed
Decay

48
Q

OPA Sizing:

A

Earlobe to corner of mouth

49
Q

What does Fire Suppression do?

A
  • Performs suppression in offensive and defensive modes
  • Search and rescue
  • Medical calls; VSA, difficulty breathing, Overdose, Anaphylaxis
  • Salvage and overhaul
  • MVC extrication
  • Ventilation
  • Public Education (Learn not to Burn)
50
Q

Anaphylaxis:

A
  • 30kg+ → adult dosage pen of 0.3mg epi; repeat x5mins if no improvement
  • 15-30kg → child dosage pen of 0.15mg epi; repeat x5mins if no improvement
    Signs/Symptoms
  • Multi-system involvement
  • Rash, breathing (wheezing, stridor), urticaria, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, angioedema
  • Giving EPI: Known allergy, carries own epi-pen however does not have access
51
Q

Bleve

A

Boiling liquid expanding Vapor explosion

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