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1
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Law of conservation

A

Matter is neither created or destroyed it just changes shape or form from one type to another

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In terms of fire

Radiant energy
Electrical
Mechanical
Chemical

A

Radiant- caused by fire
Electrical- sparking
Mechanical- friction
Chemical- changes substance

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Four ways one might protect them selves from flashover

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Be mindful of surroundings 
listen to senior firefighters 
always carry a hose
Know exit
 fog fog straight straight
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4
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How are Air purifying respirators classified

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Three categories according to their to gradation N, R & P

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5
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What year is SCBA nfpa certified

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1852

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What is a free radical

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An atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electrons in the outer shell

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7
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Special PPE that can serve as dual purposes

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Technical rescue

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Two methods for breaching a wall

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Swim

Slide

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9
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How does hydrogen cyanide target the brain heart and lungs

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Hydrogen cyanide is a systematic chemical interferes with normal use of oxygen

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What are five limitations when using SCBA

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Person using it 
confined space mask 
bottle of air 
weight
lack of agility 
Unigue face features
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11
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What is IDLH

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Immediate dangerous to life and health

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12
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Explain in detail how the fire fighter would catch a hydrant

A

Grab gear

Unwrap hose as pump drives down the street

Remove caps and attatch hydrant key

Flush hydrant

Attach gate

Attach hose to steamer port

Flow water(17 turns slowly)

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What is a strainer

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Filters water being drafted from a stream or another source besides a hydrant

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Describe the police officers roll at a car crash

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Traffic
report
keep people away

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What does it mean to have grounds and evidence

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Base of an argument

Proof a crime has been committed

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What are indicators of a terrorist attack

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Two or more medical responses in a public place

17
Q

Four key components of fitness for search and rescue

A

Preparation
energy
water
food

18
Q

Five ways the body can lose heat

A 
Conduction 
respiration 
evaporation
convection 
radiation
19
Q

Nfpa what is the safety standard

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1500

20
Q

How many firefighters can use a ladder without overloading it

A

One fire fighter every 10 feet

21
Q

Best placement for a ladder intended to be used for rescue

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Ladder tip raised to just below the windowsill

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