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1
Q

What type of nozzle controls discharge pattern?

A

Rotary control valve

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2
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Facepiece inspection includes all the following except?

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HUD inspection

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3
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What tool is used for cutting and grasping?

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Linesman and needle nose pliers

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4
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What is a potential strategy for IC when a fire takes place in a high rise structure?

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Defend in place

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5
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What condition is important to communicate to a supervisor at a fire?

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Smoke changing from grey to black (Pg.673 IFSTA)

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6
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To minimize risk at a structural fire scene firefighters should

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Conduct a risk/benefit analysis

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7
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To activate the backlight in the drager:

A

Hold the +m 3 seconds

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8
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Ladder belts should be inspected :

A

Annually

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9
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Biological waste and aerosol cans are likely to be present in:

A

Trash container fires

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10
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Building design incorporates a _____ safety factor

A

2:1

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11
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What May a ff find in void spaces

A

Electrical wiring

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12
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Alert and oriented X 4:

A

Place person time event

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13
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Effective span of control:

A

3-7 ideally 5

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14
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The part of the knot turned by crossing side of the bight ove the standing part

A

Loop

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15
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Excess steam produced by applying water on fire causes

A

Disruption of the thermal layer

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16
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Careful and exact placement of salvage covers is accomplished by using the

A

Counter payoff method

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17
Q

Tool that is not in the crash kit

A

Duct tape

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18
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To safety lift the ladder:

A

Lift on command of FF who can see entire team

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19
Q

What would not be a conductor

A

Plastic

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20
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How long should a FF look for an unidentified problem before calling a mayday?

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30 seconds

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21
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What should happen to a Key FOB during an extrication=

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Should be removed to a safe area and not returned to action circle for duration of extrication

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22
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Objective of gross decon

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Get as much debris off as possible and products of combustion off quickly

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23
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Pacemakers are usually found

A

Beneath skin of upper chest

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24
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If fire is encountered in a room during S&R rescuers should=

A

Close the door and report conditions

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25
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An example of a hose appliance would be:

A

Hose reducer

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26
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Fresh air from ventilation introduced into a fire room would be called=

A

Flashover

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27
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Transfer of heat through solids is called l:

A

Conduction

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28
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T of F temperature is an accurate measurement of heat transfer

A

False

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29
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What is piloted ignition?

A
  1. Occurs when fuel + O2 encounter an external heat source with sufficient energy to start combustion. ( match starting paper on fire) OR
  2. when a mix of fuel and oxygen encounter an external heat source with sufficient heat to start combustion
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30
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What is auto ignition temperature?

A

Minimum temperature at which a fuel in the air must be heated to in order to start self combustion. Lowest temp at which a combustible material ignites in air without spark or flame.

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31
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What are the 5 gasses the Dräger identifies simultaneously?

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CO (Carbon monoxide), PENT (Pentane), CH4 (Methane), O2 (oxygen levels), and H2S (Hydrogen sulfide).

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32
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What happens if your Dräger Xam 2500 goes into A2 alarm?

A

Life threatening levels of gasses are detected and you must leave danger zone

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33
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What are the 4 sensors the Dräger monitors?

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CO, LEL, O2, H2S

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34
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Fires that develop BEYOND the incipient stage are (mostly):

A

Vent limited

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35
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What are the 4 stages of fire growth

A

Incipient, growth, fully developed, decay

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36
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First priority of VEIS

A

Isolate the compartment by closing the door

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37
Q

If fire extinguisher is discharged but fire is not extinguished;

A

Withdraw and reassess the situation

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38
Q

A harness is a better option than a ladder belt when:

A

If there is a vertical free fall risk

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39
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You should exit an IDLH environment before the low pressure warning activated when=

A

Remaining air is insufficient to exit from deep inside the structure

40
Q

Best option when rapid fire development is about to occur:

A

Escape to a safe haven

41
Q

T of F, all threads on CFD couplings adhere to the Canadian mutual aid (CMA)

A

False. Couplings arw made from AMA (Alberta mutual Aid)

42
Q

Hose couplings are most commonly made out of:

A

Pyrolite

43
Q

Total length of cross lays(pre connects)

A

4x15 lengths = 60m / 200ft
3 crosslays in total= 180m
MINIMUM length of engines needs to be 120m (IFSTA)

44
Q

Type of material often applied on top of roof decking:

A

Asphalt shingles

45
Q

When disconnecting a car battery:

A

Disconnect the negative on black first

46
Q

What is a construction req. of new homes?

A

Gypsum board instead of wood panelling as interior finish

47
Q

Blitzfire has a coaxial tip capable of producing a solid / fog stream T of F

A

False - coaxial means it can produce a STRAIGHT and fog stream not solid

48
Q

In reference to building code, the Authority having jurisdiction can:

A

Amend local building codes to meet local needs

49
Q

What are patches of unburned fuel called:

A

Islands

50
Q

What occurs when the chain at upper sections of nose is suddenly stopped, driving the bar nose towards the operator:

A

Rotational kickback

51
Q

Flaming combustion

A

Occurs when a gaseous fuel mixes with oxygen in the correct ratio and heats to ignition temperature

52
Q

Why should a FF exit IDLH structure before low pressure alarm activates

A

Remaining air is insufficient and doesn’t take into account air emergencies that may be encountered

53
Q

What about using a fire exting in the incipient stage is true ?

A
  1. Operating close to a fire can penetrate and scatter solid fuel and liquid
  2. Move further away to disperse the foam-WRONG
54
Q

Which item is not contained in the high rise bag?

A

Double male adaptor

55
Q

Where is the red fire pass located?

A

On the dash/IC Command board

56
Q

Acute conditions vs chronic:

A

Acute is short term, sudden in onset.
Chronic is long term, develops over time

57
Q

Duplex channels are which letters

A

B and C. “A-BC=D”

58
Q

Simplex channels are which letters;

A

E and F. “SEF”

59
Q

In an emergency scene, the area between the apparatus and then incident scene is called the:

A

Buffer zone

60
Q

T or f, to avoid heat fatigue, you can take off your helmet, gloves, hood and coat to climb up a high rise ?

A

True

61
Q

What is the knot used to hoist and Lowe a ladder?

A

Figure eight on a bight

62
Q

Multiple crews responding in the same area is called a:

A

Battalion

63
Q

What is the Tangent length in snowy conditions:

A

2m per 1km/h

64
Q

How does a class K extinguisher work?

A

Saponification (forms an oxygen excluding soapy foam surface)

65
Q

How do Co2 extinguishers work?

A

Displaces O2 and saponification

66
Q

For the radio channels, which letters are female and male voices?

A

Female: A,B,C,D
Male: E & F

67
Q

If hydrostatic test dat is older than ______ do not fill and place OOS

A

5 years

68
Q

When hoisting a ladder near a power line how close can you get to it?

A

7 metres

69
Q

How close can you get to a downed power line

A

10m

70
Q

Monitors reach of stream is most effective at ____ degrees

A

35 Degrees

71
Q

Placing the blitzfire on a tilted surface of what degrees will shut the monitor off?

A

Anything greater than 10 degrees

72
Q

On what side of your Facepiece does it show the air management lights ?

A

Right side

73
Q

What pressure does the pressure reducer lower the cylinder air to?

A

102-113 psi

74
Q

When do you not fill cylinders at the training academy?

A

When wind is blowing E is to SE and greater than 15 knots

75
Q

What is a warning sign that a substance has escaped from its container ?

A

An unexpected odour

76
Q

Captain insignia has ____ bugles, ___ epaulet stripes and a black forage cap

A

2 UPRIGHT bugles, 2 12.7mm epaulet stripes and a black forage cap

77
Q

When a crew member is operating at a scene and feels fatigued, what should you do?

A

Whole team should go to rehab

78
Q

What rescue tool can spread a door frame far enough?
1. Air chisel
2. Hydraulic ram
3. San Francisco tool
4. Cutters

A

Hydraulic ram

79
Q

What is the the first step In gross decon following overhaul ?

A

Use a soft bristle brush and damp towel to remove large debris from PPE

80
Q

How many stripes does a district chief have ? How many does a battalion chief have?

A

District chief - (2) 12.7mm and (1) 6mm
Battalion chief - (3) 12.7mm stripes

81
Q

What colour helmet and how many stripes does a fire Marshall have ?

A

White helmet and (3) 12.7mm stripes

82
Q

What was James “cappy” smarts biggest change to the CFD?

A

Moving away from horse drawn apparatus to motorized apparatus

83
Q

How can a FF reduce the likelihood of sustaining f a job related injury drying fire ground ops?

A

Utilize rehab facilities at emergency incidents

84
Q

What would be an example of a hose appliance? List as many as possible

A

Wyes/Siamese
Hose reducer
Hose clamp
Hose spanner
Hose rollers
Double male/female

85
Q

What is it meant by “surfing the line?”

A

Term used to describe deploying the 125mm hose line. FF to grab snuf line and fold the hose back onto itself. Grab excess hose and brace with foot

86
Q

What heat will a hose line + face piece fail at?

A

260 C ( 500F)

87
Q

What pressure is the low pressure high volume hose rated to?

A

1400kpa NO MORE HIGH PRESSURE LDH

88
Q

Hose couplings are confirmed to NFPA ____.
What are the three thread types used in Alberta?

A

Nfpa 1963.
Alberta mutual aid (AMA) British Columbia Alberta threads (BAT)
BAF (British Columbia forestry)

89
Q

Valve devices: what do Wyes and Siamese appliances do?

A

Wyes: divide single hose lines into 2 or more lines
Siamese: combine multiple lines into one line

90
Q

How long should the grab loops be for the shoulder load?

A

4-6 inches out. Female end is sticking out for shoulder load

91
Q

The term adaptor is used for:

A

A device for adapting equipment for uses not originally intended

92
Q

In regards to air monitoring: once at an incident the FF who is responsible for air monitoring should perform a ____________

A

Fresh air calibration
Ifsta pg 446

93
Q

What tool is this?

A

Slipjoint

94
Q

What is a generalized problem with Co2 extinguishers ?

A

Since the Carbon dioxide is made up of a gas, the reach of product is very low. You will have to get close to extinguish and wind will likely play a part in dispersement making it less effective.

Only used for smothering-taking the oxygen away. NOT cooling

95
Q

Review of streams for each nozzle:
Akron saberjet:
Deck gun sabermaster:
Blitzfire w/ stacked tips:
Blitzfire w/ fog nozzle:
TFT nozzle (on high rise & bumper line):
Cellar nozzle:

A

Akron saberjet: Coaxial. Solid and fog streams
Deck gun sabermaster: coaxial. solid and fog streams
Blitzfire w/ stacked tips: solid stream
Blitzfire w/ fog nozzle: straight/ fog streams
TFT nozzle (on high rise & bumper line): solid streams
Cellar nozzle: broken streams

96
Q

When arriving on scene of a high rise structure and the alarm panel is showing 2 or more devices as “activated” what is there a high chance of?

A

High chance of working incident when 2 or more devices are going off at the alarm panel.

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