Wk 9: Quiz Flashcards
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate?
The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
SCBA can help protect from _______, which can be caused by inhaling heated gases.
asphyxiation
The SCBA backplate and harness assembly:
is used to hold the breathing air cylinder.
How can a firefighter overcome psychological limitations such as fear and claustrophobia while wearing SCBA?
Repeated training with the SCBA
A dry-barrel hydrant only has water in it when:
the stem nut is operated to open the control valve.
Hydrants must be opened and closed slowly in order to prevent:
water hammer
In a forward lay, the hose is deployed:
from the water source to the incident scene.
The shape of a hose stream is determined by the:
type of nozzle
What is the minimum number of firefighters required to operate an attack line for interior structural operations?
2
