IFSTA Essentials Flashcards
According to IFSTA, What are the common respiratory hazards?
- Oxygen deficiency
- Elevated temperatures
- Particulate contaminates
- Gases and vapors
- Airborne pathogens
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According to IFSTA,Gases and Vapors can be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed into the body resulting in illnesses and death. Exposure may cause?
- Cancer
- Cardio vascular disease
- Thyroid damage
-Respiratory problems - Eye irritation
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According to IFSTA, Which 2 gases and vapors are responsible for the majority of fire-related fatalities?
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
According to IFSTA, What are the two main types of SCBA’s?
Open - Circuit SCBA’s which use compressed air.
Closed - Circuit SCBA’s which use compressed oxygen. AKA: “rebreather”
According to IFSTA, What are the 4 basic components of a open-circuit SCBA?
- Backplate and harness assembly
- Air cylinder assembly
- Regulator assembly
- Facepiece assembly
According to IFSTA, which portable extinguishers are intended primarily for use on ground cover fires although they may also be used for small Class A fires?
Pump-type water extinguishers.
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According to IFSTA, What are the 4 common methods portable fire extinguishers put out fires?
- Smothering
- Cooling
- Chain breaking (interrupting the chemical chain reaction)
- Saponification (forming a an oxygen-excluding soapy foam surface)
According to IFSTA, What are the commonly used dry chemicals for dry chemical extinguishers?
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Potassium bicarbonate
- Urea-potassium bicarbonate
- Potassium chloride
- Monoammonium phosphate
According to IFSTA, What are the factors to consider for selecting the proper fire extinguisher?
- Classification of the burning fuel
- rating of the extinguisher
- Hazards to be protected
- Size and intensity of the fire
- Atmospheric conditions
- Availability of trained personnel
- Ease of handling extinguisher
- Any life hazard or operational concerns
