TCFP Exam Questions Flashcards
(126 cards)
1
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OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as…
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Health and safety
2
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NFPA 1001
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Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
3
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Primary function of truck/ladder company is…
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Forcible entry to fire scene buildings
4
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Under ICS, who is responsible for all incident activities (to include development and implementation) of strategic decisions?
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Command
5
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What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?
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Evaporation of perspiration
6
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A [blank] peppermints firefighters to gain access during an emergency.
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Lock box/key box
7
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In kern mantle rope, the kern (or core) of the rope accounts for approximately [blank] of its strength.
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75%
8
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What are the combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole?
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A clove hitch and half hitches
9
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The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes…
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Chain of command
10
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The street/address side of a structure is termed…
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Division A
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What is the ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared to the mass of an equal volume of water at the same temperature?
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Specific gravity
12
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Life safety rope should be stored in…
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Coils inside a rope bag
13
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What are toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat called?
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Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environments
14
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Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission?
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Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
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What is the tele-communicator’s first responsibility?
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To obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location
16
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Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a firefighter should…
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Listen to be sure the channel is not being used
17
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When is the bypass valve on an SCBA used?
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In emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
18
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What are the first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency?
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Increased respiratory rate and impaired muscle coordination
19
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What are the four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters will likely encounter at a fire?
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- Super-heated air
- Toxic gases
- Oxygen deficiency
- Smoke
20
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What is hypoxia?
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Deficiency of oxygen
21
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What can inhaled toxic gases directly cause?
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Disease of the lung tissue
22
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What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use?
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The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
23
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What is the purpose of the PASS device?
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Personal Alert Safety System to sound an alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set period of time (over 30 seconds is standard)
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How full should a FF’s SCBA be at beginning of shift?
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90%
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Once overhead doors (garage doors, etc.) they should be [BLANK]...
Wedged/blocked open
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Which of the following is a pulling tool?
a. Crowbar
b. Flathead ax
c. Pike pole
d. Halligan
C. Pike pole
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What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
Rabbit tool
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When should overhaul operations begin?
Once fire investigation concerns have been addressed
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Ideally, when should fire investigators begin their work scene?
Before overhaul begins
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If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking floor drains, FF may [BLANK] to remove the water quickly
Remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain
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What is soft sleeve intake hose used for?
Transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus
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Where is the valve located on a dry barrel hydrant located?
At the base of the hydrant
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What extinguishing agents are safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment?
Carbon dioxide and dry chemical
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What color and shape identifies Class A fire extinguishers?
Blue circle
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What color and shape identifies Class D fire extinguishers?
Yellow star
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How often should still and aluminum air pack cylinders be hydrostatically tested?
Every 4 years
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What type of hose lay serves to change the direction of the hose and can also change the location of a coupling for ideal hose laying?
A dutchman
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Which is not a common load for pre-connected attack lines?
a. Flat
b. Triple layer
c. Straight
d. Minuteman
c. Straight lay
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An acceptable use for the [BLANK] is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hoseline
Clove hitch
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What is incorrect about natural fiber ropes?
They work best as life safety lines
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Is the use of foam limited to combustible liquids?
No
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How should the coupling on the high pressure hose that is attached to the SCBA cylinder be?
Hand tight
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Which of the following is true regarding SCBA's?
All SCBA face pieces must be fit tested
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What is the least desirable point for forcible entry?
A revolving door
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What does a personnel accountability system track?
1. Which firefighter's are assigned to each vehicle
| 2. Each crew's assignment
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What is a hose roller?
A curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof or windowsill
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What is the designed nozzle pressure for solid stream landlines?
50 psi
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Which of the following statements regarding the accordion load is incorrect?
It is the preferred way to load large diameter hose (WRONG)
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What is the safest and best way to advance a hose line up a ladder?
Charged hose
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What is the recommended practice to prevent mechanical fire hose damage?
Open and close nozzles, valves, and hydrants SLOWLY
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What is the usual cause of collapse of open web steel joist?
The amount of heat generated by the fire in a structure (high BTU)
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What is a simple way to detect hidden fires?
Feeling with the back of your hand
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What feature is required on a FDC (fire dept connection) that allows a firefighter to charge the first hose line prior to connecting the second?
Clapper valve
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What type of fires would a fire extinguisher with a blue circle and letter be used on?
Class C??????
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What type of metals are dry powder extinguishers rated for?
Class D metals
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What types of fires are Halon fire extinguishers primarily designed for?
Class B and C
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What are pump tank extinguishers used to apply?
Water
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When drying synthetic rope...
Keep it out of sunlight
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What should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping?
linseed or flaxseed oil
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What is the main advantage of donut roll?
Both ends are available on the outside of the roll
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What type of lay is it when the hose is unloaded at the scene of a fire and the apparatus proceeds to the water source
Forward lay
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About how much of a kern mantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle?
25 to 30%
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What is NOT a limitation of a firefighter's ability to use SCBA
Oxygen cylinder size
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How do you fill an SCBA cylinder?
In a fragmentation containment or other shielded device
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What is the flame temperature of a cutting torch?
5000 degrees Farenheit
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During which of the following operations are personnel allowed to be outside the cab while an apparatus is in motion?
Hose loading
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What is an informal discussion with incident responders after an incident known as?
Defusing
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What is the minimum noise level in decibels, which firefighters are required to wear hearing protection?
90 decibels
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The instantaneous explosion of superheated gases that occurs when oxygen is introduced into an oxygen-depleted confined space is known as...
Backdraft
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Which of the following best represents non flaming or smoldering combustion...
Fire Triangle
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Which of the following best represents flaming combustion...
Fire Tetrahedron
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What is the most common product of combustion encountered in structure fires?
Carbon Monoxide
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Controlling fire by interrupting the combustion reaction is known ass...
Chemical flame inhibition
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Which of the following is a type of expelling agent used in a portable fire extinguisher?
Stored pressure
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What is the difference between dry chemical and dry powder extinguishing agents?
Dry powder is suitable for combustible metal fires
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What type of extinguishing system is frequently installed in range hoods and places where grease may accumulate?
Wet chemical system
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What is a commonly used dry chemical in portable fire extinguishers?
Monoammonium phosphate
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How many gallons of water is required for a fire extinguisher to have a 2-A rating?
2.5 gallons
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What are the three factors that determine the value of a fire extinguisher?
1. Its serviceability
2. Its accessibility
3. Its simplicity of operation
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What is the only type of rope construction that is approved for use as a life safety application?
Block creel construction
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What is a characteristic of synthetic fiber rope?
It's resistant to mildew
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What type of rope is used for most rope rescue incidents?
Static rope
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What is the minimum allowed diameter for rope that is rated as general use life safety rope?
7/16 inch
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What is the minimum breaking strength required for general use life safety ropes?
9,000 lbs
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What kind of rope is constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together?
Laid rope
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How often should unused ropes be inspected?
Annually
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What is the minimum number of firefighters for a search team?
2
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What type of carabiner is best for use in rescue operations?
Positive locking type
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What are the top priorities for searching in a multi-story building fire?
1. Fire floor
2. Floor immediately above fire floor
3. Top-most floor
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If needed, which of the following tools could be used to remove a laminated windshield in a vehicle?
Air chisel
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What is the proper and safe position for an acetylene cylinder that is part of a cutting torch kit?
Upright and secure
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What is the most common use of a chainsaw during fireground operation?
Ventilation
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Why should the use of a cheater on a prying tool be avoided?
The tool can break and injure the firefighter
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What is the best method for sharpening the cutting edge of an axe?
By hand
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What is the best lubricant for unprotected metal surfaces?
Light machine oil
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What is the device used to prevent a patio sliding door from being forced open?
A burglar block
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What type of overhead door is generally easiest to force unless it is motor driven?
Sectional
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What are the devices attached to the inside of the beams on fly sections used to hold the fly section in place? (extension ladder)
Paws
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What type of ladder is used to gain access to attics and can be carried in narrow hallways?
Folding ladder
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What position is an extension ladder with the fly sections fully retracted in?
Bedded position
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Where should the ladder tip be placed when using a ladder to perform a rescue from a window opening?
Tip of ladder just below the windowsill
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What type of carry is typically used for a 35ft extension ladder?
Three firefighter flat shoulder carry
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What is the minimum distance of separation required between a ladder and energized electrical equipment?
10 feet
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What is the proper location of the fly section of a ladder when the fly sections are extended?
Fly out
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What is the tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperature known as?
Thermal layering
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How does ventilation control fire spread during a structural fire?
The release of heat and smoke reduces the rate at which fire spreads
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What is a sign of a potential backdraft?
Smoke stained windows
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What is the typical construction used for flat roofs on commercial buildings?
Joists covered with decking
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What type of ventilation is used to stop the spread of a fire in a long, narrow structure?
Trench ventilation
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Which type of valve used as a control valve for a sprinkler system indicates whether the valve is open or closed by the position of the center screw?
OS&Y
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What is the difference between soft sleeve and hard suction hose?
Soft sleeve suction hose must be used with pressurized water sources
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What is the best method for preventing mechanical damage to the fire hose when the hose vibrates near the pumper?
Chafing blocks
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What is used to make the connections between male and female ends of a fire hose watertight?
Swivel gaskets
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What type of valve is used in pumper discharges and gated wyes?
Ball valve
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What type of valve incorporates a flat baffle that turns 90 degrees?
Butterfly valve
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What is "the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance at the point at which it changes from a liquid to a vapor" known as?
The latent heat of vaporization
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How many times its approximate original volume will water expand when heated to 212F (100C)?
1700 times original volume
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Most master stream solid-stream devices are operated at what psi?
80 psi
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What is the designed operating pressure for most combination nozzles?
100 psi
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To be most effective in suppressing fuel vapors from an un-ignited fuel spill, a Class B foam blanket should be at least how thick?
At least 4 inches thick
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What foam application method is described as directing the foam onto a nearby object and allowing the foam to run down and onto the fuel's surface?
The bank down method
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What is the smaller handling that should be used for interior firefighting?
1.5 inch
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What degree fog pattern should firefighters use to cool hot gas layer overhead by applying short bursts of water fog onto it?
40 to 60 degree fog pattern
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How many 2.5 inch hose lines would be required for setup of a master stream device to be practical?
2 hoselines
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What are the most common types of aerial devices?
1. Quents
2. Aerial ladders
3. Aerial platforms
4. Water towers
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What is the most common method used to control flammable liquid fires?
Application of foam
