Truck Questions 121.16

Question 1

When shutting gas off by a curb gate valve where is it located and how do you shut it off?

Answer 1

Located between the curb and property line. Turn clockwise until resist (6-20 turns)

Question 2

In ordinary construction, exterior walls are made of _______________

Answer 2

Non combustible or limited combustible materials

Question 3

Gas meters can be turn off? If so explain the process

Answer 3

Turn stopcock so that operating lug is crosswise to the pipe. 1/4 turn

Question 4

When forming a catch all what and where are the folds made?

Answer 4

Ends are 24 inches and and sides are 18 inches. Corners are folded in, but not patted down.

Question 5

The first portable light should be set up?

Answer 5

At the entry point into the structure

Question 6

The lighting and power equipment used on an emergency scene generally operates at?

Answer 6

110 volts ac

Question 7

What is the term for operations undertaken to limit or reduce property losses?

Answer 7

Salvage

Question 8

What is the term for plastic that will melt under fire conditions?

Answer 8

Thermoplastic

Question 9

Fire retardant wood is treated with?

Answer 9

Mineral salt

Question 10

What is the term for operations undertaken to find and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire?

Answer 10

Overhaul

Question 11

Which sort of air movement is likely on a hot day in a air conditioned tall building?

Answer 11

Downdraft

Question 12

What is a term for an open space within a wall where wires and pipes tun

Answer 12

Chase

Question 13

What is a commonly used structural material in a type 1 building?

Answer 13

Protected steel

Question 14

It is permissible to remove scba during salvage operations after?

Answer 14

Atmosphere has been tested and found safe

Question 15

Within a room or space, where are the hottest gases found?

Answer 15

At the highest levels

Question 16

Which structural component is composed of relatively smalll and lightweight components arranged in a series of triangles?

Answer 16

Tress

Question 17

What are smoke,heat,gases collectively called?

Answer 17

Products of combustion

Question 18

What is the maximum wattage that an apparatus-mounted generator can produce?

Answer 18

Between 10,000 and 15,000 Watts

Question 19

What indications could you use to determine that you are over a main body of fire?

Answer 19

Bubbling tar, dry spots,melting snow,fire showing from top floor

Question 20

Describe a salvage cover

Answer 20

12 x 18 heavy plastic cover, with 24 groomettes on the sides and ends

Question 21

How does a member check for roof stability

Answer 21

Sound with a tool

Question 22

What is type V construction?

Answer 22

Wood frame

Question 23

Which hazards is of particular concern in a basement fire?

Answer 23

Smoke and heat venting up the stairs towards firefighters

Question 24

When using two salvage covers to form a cover how is the seam made?

Answer 24

First cover fold back onto itself 8”. Next cover married on top , 2 folds of 4” inches each are made then patted down

Question 25

What is term for the transfer of heat through a circulating medium of liquid or gas?

Answer 25

Convection

Question 26

What is a “kerf” cut?

Answer 26

A small triangular cut used as a observation hole

Question 27

Which device interrupts the current when there is a problem with an electrical ground?

Answer 27

G.F.I.

Question 28

The output range for portable lights is generally ____________ watts?

Answer 28

300-1500 watts

Question 29

Which type of construction is called ordinary construction?

Answer 29

Type 3

Question 30

In which construction type are there uninterrupted channels in the walls from foundation to attic?

Answer 30

Balloon frame

Question 31

What is the term for chemical change that occurs to wood when it is heated?

Answer 31

Pyrolysis

Question 32

Which type of construction is navy timber?

Answer 32

Type 4

Question 33

How would you warn members below that you are about to break a skylight?

Answer 33

Break small amount of glass

Use a portable radio

Question 34

When throwing a coverall what should you do to expel air

Answer 34

Pull down sharply

Question 35

If a fire valve cannot be open at first what may you do to assist yourself in gaining access?

Answer 35

Tap edges while applying press in a counterclockwise direction

Question 36

The structural components of a type _________________ building will not burn?

Answer 36

Type 2