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| How often shold personnel operating at a collapse rescue be rotated for rehabilitation? |
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| Once every half hour or less |
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| When should the general debris removal phase of a collapse rescue begin? |
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| Only after the incident commander is certain there are no more survivors |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the art of putting essential units in the right place and keepin unnecessary units out of the way to allow continued access for later arriving equipment? |
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| What should the first two ambulances at a collapse rescue do upon arrival? |
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| They should establish medical command and initiate triage |
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| Which of the following best describes the zone established for several blocks around a major incident where non-emergency vehicles are not permitted to move? |
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| Which of the following tools should be used in the surveillance and monitoring of a suspected area of building movement? |
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| During a selected debris removal phase of a collapse rescue, what kind of role should the company officer assume? |
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| The officer should assume a strictly supervisory role, monitoring progress and condition of the members |
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| Which class of building construction are the following tools most suited for in a collapse rescue during the selected debris removal phase? (jackhammers, circular saws and torches) |
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| During the selected debris removal and tunneling phase of a collapse rescue, use of the following type of equipment should be forbidden? |
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| Power demolition equipment |
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| You and your crew can perform a selected debris removal and are coming close to the victim. Which of the following best describes the tools that should be chosen at this point? |
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| Which of the following statements best describes how a fire compnay should contend with department jacks and other support equipment utilized at a collapse rescue? |
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| Removing them may cause additional unnecessary injuries |
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| This type of collapse is so named because the floors of the structure fall in layers. Location of victims is simplified in this type of collapse since floors maintain their physical aspects. Which of the following best describes this situation? |
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| This type of collapse results when a floor fails in the midle, usually due to overloading or being burned away under load. IN this case the walls and floors above remain intact, although any floors below may collapse because of the impact from floors abo |
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| This type of void may be found in any type of collapse. The result from spaces formed by a series of strong objects that prevent collapse into a particular section. Their presence is more difficult to locate, since they occur at random, depending upon l |
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| This type of void results from the failure of the support from one end of a floor or roof. If one bearing wall blows out while the other reamins intact, the floor will drop at that end. Which of the following best describes this void that is created? |
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| Which of the following items should a team searchign for missing or trapped firefighters bring with them? |
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| Spare SCBA for each victim, A search rope, Each team equipped with a portable radio and masks, Set of forcible entry tools, Handlights |
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| Place in order the following five stages of collapse rescue plan |
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| Reconnaissance, Accounting and removal of the surface victims, Searching voids, Removal of selected debris and tunneling, Removal of the general debris |
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| In which pase of the collapse plan is intelligence gathering conducted? |
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| In collapses there are __ common types of voids? |
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| Which of the following is usually a method of sounding an emergency evacuation signal at a fire ground operation? |
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| Have all apparatus on the fireground turn on all audible warning devices (sirens, air horns, electric sirens) until they are ordered to be turned off by the incident commander |
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| You are assigned to establish a collapse zone of a sixty foot tall structure. How far from the base of the building should your collapse zone be? |
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60 feet
Although Norman reports the collapse zone must be equal to the size of the structure, IFSTA recommends that the collapse zone be equal to 1 1/2 times the size of the structure |
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| What is the average weight range of a masonry wall per cubic foot? |
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| 80 to 130 pounds per cubic foot |
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| In which of the following types of construction, should the collapse zone be increased to two and half times the facing wall? |
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| bow string truss construction |
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| You are assigned to a truck company that has been tasked with breeching a hole through a floor. You and the crew notice that there seems to be some structural weakness when operating in the area. Which of the following would be the tool of choice for th |
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| In which of the following instances should a firefighter remove a structural component of a building? |
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| Never, this action could precipitate a collapse |
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| Which of the following occupancies tend to have truss construction? |
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| car dealerships and supermarkets, bowling alleys, churches |
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| When in command of a structure fire, the incident commander should be aware of potential indicators of collapse. One rule of thumb is, if heavy fire is buring for more than___, you should consider withdrawing your forces |
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| Which of the following best describes the situation in which large flows of water are entering a structure, but minimal amounts of water are running off and out of the structure? |
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| There is the potential for collapse since the water must be collecting somewhere |
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| Which of the following metals has been used for structural supportin construction, and is also known to be brittle? |
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| As little as __ psi exerted laterally on a brick wall can cause the wall to collapse |
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| You are the incident commander of a fire within a multistory warehouse. Crews report storage of bailed cotton on several of the floors. In comparison to the original weight of the vail how much water can these bails absorb? |
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| Their full weight (double the original weight) |
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| In addition to the increase in weight, what is another hazard associated with stored rolls of paper, baled rags or bailed cotton? |
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| When the absorb water they can swell up, therefore pushing out walls and knocking columns out of a plumb |
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| A fire department master stream appliance flowing at 1000 gpm can add approximately __ pounds to a building every minute |
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| Which of the following terms best describes structures that are built so that most of the weight rests on bearing walls? |
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| Failure of which of the following structural members is usually more serious? |
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| Column, vertical member, wall |
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| Exposed wooden structural features can be consumed by a fire. Which of the following indicate the generally accepted rate at which this occurs? |
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| About one inch for every forty five minutes of open-burning time |
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| How much time can lightweight steel-bar joists be exposed to fire before losing their strength? |
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| as little as 5-10 minutes |
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| Cast iron has great__strength but almost no __strength |
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| You are the safety officer of a large mill building fire. Part of your duties are to establish a collapse zone. Which of the following best describes the collapse zone you should establish? |
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| An area that encompasses the height of the building and the full length of the building |
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| A steel beam has been heated to a temperature in which it has twisted, sagged and elongated. What is the danger in cooling this steel with a hoseline? |
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| the steel will shrink back to its previously heated length and potentially collapse |
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| If a 100 foot long steel I beam is heated uniformly to 1000 degrees F, how long lengthwise will this beam expand? |
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| At what temperature will a steel beam lose its strength and sag or twist? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the type of construction in which most of the weight is carried by a steel or concrete supporting system? |
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| Which of the following methods should not be employed when attempting to extinguishing a fire contained in a chimney for a wood burning stove? |
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| A standard handline hose nozzle discharged down the chimney |
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| Buildings that show the greatest resistance to collapse are those of Class __ construction |
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| Class I: Fireproof construction |
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| When is a Class I constructed bulding at most risk for collapse? |
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| A fire that is consuming form work of just recently poured floors in newly constructed buildings |
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| Which of the following types of buildings offer the greatest resistance to collapse? |
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| Generally, what are the dimensions of wooden columns in a Class IV construction? |
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| Which of the following is not a property of carbon monoxide gas? |
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| Which of the following are immediate signs of carbon monoxide exposure? |
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| Headache, fatigue, nausea, Dizziness |
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| how long does it take for the gel sensors in a battery operated CO detector to reset? |
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| 24-48 hours and in some cases of high level exposures they will not reset |
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| What is an acceptable level of CO inside of residence, in which you would allow the occupant to return inside? |
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| Below __ ppm is an acceptable level of CO inside of commercial occupancy , where no one sleeps, in which you would allow the occupants to return inside. |
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| which of the following terms best describes the situation when smoke settles or is hanging in low spots? |
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| You are the incident commander of a reported fire in a multiple dwelling fire. Your companies report smoke on all floors with obvious fire. You notice smoke issuing from the chimney and realize that it is the middle of July. Where might you send compani |
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| You're a lieutenant of an engine company assigned to investigate a light smoke odor in a department store. On arrival you find a dim flourescent light fixture. If this ia defective light ballast what should you expect to feel whe you touch the ballast? |
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| A light filf of oil leaking from the ballast |
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| Which of the following extinguishing agents is preferred for electrical equipment fires? |
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| Which of the following statements regarding trash chutes in buildings is most correct? |
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| Incinerator shafts are designed to be fire resistive while compactor shafts are not |
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| What color smoke suggest the presence of burning of Class A materials? |
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| What color smoke suggest the presence of incomplete combustion of Class A material? |
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| What color smoke suggest the presence of burning of oxides of nitrogen? |
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| You are the first arriving company officer to a reported building fire and find heavy rolling clouds of smoke violently twisting skyward, several blocks from the incident location. What should this indicate to you? |
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| An intense fire deep within a building |
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| What stage of fire does light colored wispy smoke usually indicate? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the situation when heat is called for by a thermostat, oil and air are discharged into the firebox but ignition does not occur. Oil vapors fill the chamber and smoke pipe and then the control begins to recycle |
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| Which of the following tactics should be employed when a fire is found burning inside of firebox on a fuel oil burner? |
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| do nothing, the firebox is designed to have fire in it |
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| Which of the following terms best describes an infrequent, but the most dangerous oil burner malfunction response? It is characterized by a cloud of vaporized oil and air heated above its flash point and out of its container, looking for a source of igni |
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| What color smoke suggest the presence of burning of petroleum-based products? |
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| In large installation applications, what pressure does the pump that supplies oil to the nozle operate in fuel oil burners? |
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| The safety circuit in a fuel oil burner will shut down the pump and fan if the igniter malfunctions or fails to light after- |
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| When an emergency develops in a fuel il burner, the fire department should close th e fuel valve and disable the unit by which of the following means? |
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| by use of the remote control or emergency switch |
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| How many feet of cubic air must each gallon of No. 2 fuel oil be mixed with to burn efficiently? |
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| What grade of fuel is most commonly used in midsize applications like apartment buildings and factories, and it has a flash point of 130 degrees F? |
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| What is the minimum flash point of no. 6 fuel oil? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the breaking up of the oil stream into small particles so that the oil burns cleaner and more efficiently? |
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| In residential applications, what pressure does the pump that supplies oil to the nozzle operate in a fuel oil burner? |
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| You're an engine company officer responding to a LP barbeque fire behind a private dwelling. The first engine should ensure a continuous supply of water, preferably from a hydrant capable of supply- |
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| three to four- 1 3/4 inch diameter hoselines |
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| Why must hoselines reamin in palce even if the fire on a LP cylinder has been extinguished? |
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| to control and disperse leaking vapor from the cylinder |
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| How many grades of fuel oil are there? |
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| What grade of fuel is most common for one and two family homes and has a flash point of 100 degrees F? |
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| What grade of fuel is similar to kerosene and has a flash piont of 100 degrees F? |
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| What is most often the cause of a BLEVE in a propane cyliner during a fire situation? |
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| the metal wall of the cylinder is weakened by the heat of the fire causing failure |
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| the presure relief valve of a propane cylinder is designed to keep pressure inside of the cylinder at- |
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| When the temperature of liquid propane is increased from 70 degrees F to 100 degrees F, what happens to the pressure exerted against the walls of the cylinder? |
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| To prevent a BLEVE of a venting propane cylindr, where should water streams be directed? |
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| At the top portion containing vapor |
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| What is a safe evacuation distance for a standard barbecue LP cylinder that has direct flame impingement and you think it might BLEVE? |
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| which of the following is not a property of propane? |
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| Which of the following is the explosive range for propane? |
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| At what temperature does propane turn from liquid to a gas? |
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| If one gallon of propane was allowed to completely vaporize, how many gallons of vapor would be formed? |
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| which of the following terms best describes the situation that occurs when a liquid that is above its boiling point is suddenly released from its container and the superheated liquid expands rapidly to becom e a vapor? This results in an energy release t |
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| Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion |
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| Assuming there is no immediate life hazard or threats to exposed occupancies. Which of the following would be the best course of action for gas leaks that involve a fire? |
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| Let the fire burn until the supply of gas is shut off |
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| During the winter time, especially in prolonged cold spells, the demand for gas may be higher than the available supply through pipelines. Utility companies may mix other gases in a process called "peak shaving". What might you expect the vapor density |
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| What is the vapor density of butane? |
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| Which of the following is not commonly found in liquefied petroleum gas? |
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| What makes underground gas leaks near structures more difficult to detect? |
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| the odorant added to natural gas is filtered out in the soil making the gas harder to be noticed in the structures |
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| You're the incident commander of an exterior gas leak. Which of the following best describes the course of action you and the companies that you direct should take? |
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| Notify the utility, have units approach from upewind with monitoring equipment, remove sources of ignition, and wait for the utility. |
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| When should fire service personnel attempt to stop a leak in plastic pipe? |
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| Plastic gas pipes should never be touched by fire department personnel. |
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| A leak in plastic pipes is more dangerous than steel pipes. Which of the following is the best explanation for this increased hazard? |
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| Plastic pipe is not grounded and static electricity can cause an explosion |
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| All of the following extinguishing agents should be used on a small fire at a gas leak, in a trench, except- |
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| What is the explosive range of natural gas? |
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| The odorant added to natural gas lets human smell the gas in s little as 1% in the air. this __ % of the lower explosive limit for natural gas? |
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| Which of the following shouldl not be a potential source of ignition for an explosive gas/air mixture? |
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| Alerting of a fire department pager |
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| You are a lieutenant assigned to an engine company. Your engine is called to handle a natural gas leak inside of a structure. The utility has been notified, the service to the premises has been shut down and search of the building is complete. Your comp |
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| Ventilate the upper areas of the building, including the attic or cockloft |
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| In which of the following cases might an incident commander choose not to immediately ventilate a structure? |
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| When the level of natural gas in teh structure is well above the upper explosive limit |
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| Which of the following actions should the incident commander of gas emergency involving a district regulator take? |
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| Call for additional resources, prepare units for fire fighting and structural collapse, shut down gas service to every building within the area, search every building for overcome occupants |
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| What is the priority on the report of a gas leak for the fire department? |
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| If a leak is found in a gas hot water heater, what would be the preferred point of contol for this leak? |
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| You are the captain of the first arriving engine at a gas leak in multiple unit apartment dwelling. Upon arrival you find a heavy odor with readings on the combustible gas meter. You cannot determine the unit of origin. Which of the following control p |
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| Which of the following statements about natural gas regulators is most correct? |
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| Regulator failure allows for an increase of prssure to 2-4 psi which can intensify urner flames or blow out pilots and allo for the buildup of unignited gases |
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| Which of the following actions should be taken by the fire department when called to a gas emergency and a gas odor is present with a hissing sound being emitted from the vent on the regulator? |
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| Notify the utility, and shut off the gas, search the involved premises for fire extension, a buildup of gas an overcome victims, vent the area as needed |
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| What product was contained in manufactured gas that allowed people to commit suicide by turning on oven jets with the pilot blown out? |
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| Which of the following fire department problems occurs when a district regulator fails in the open position and over pressurizes the gas service in the area? |
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| A deluge of gas-related fires, leaks and explosions |
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| Which of the following would not be a usual cause of a long drain time when a leak has been isolated in a transmission line? |
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| When city gate stations receive natural gas from the transmission pipeline, what does the gate station drop the gas pressure down to for distribution? |
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| What pressure is found in gas mains of a low-pressure natural gas distributed system? |
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| What pressures are found in gas mains of ahigh-pressure natural gas distribution system? |
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| In a high-pressure gas distribution system, what pressure doesn the regulator at premises drop the gas to? |
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| When an odorant is added to natural gas, __ of odorant can treat up to one million cubic feet of natural gas |
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| Which of the following are some inherent problems with the odorant added to natural gas? |
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| a leak of mercaptan at the odorant area is a flammable liquid spill, the odorant can wash out when gas travels through soil |
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| What is the vapor density of natural gas? |
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| Which of the following gas emergencies presents the greatest danger? |
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| What pressure is gas shipped across the United States in transcontinental pipelines? |
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| pressures between 350-850 psi |
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| Which of the following gases makes up more than 90% of natural gas? |
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| What gas can ben sampled for by fire departments or utilities to pinpoint the sources of persisitent gas odors with no apparent source? |
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| which of the following is not a property of natural gas? |
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it is toxic...
Natural gas is explosive and an asphyxiant of high volumes are present to displace oxygen. Mere contact with natural gas is not toxic |
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| Since natural gas is odorless, which of the following is added as an odorant to give natural gas the recognizable gas odor smell? |
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| Mercaptan compounded with sulfides is added to natural gas. When it is added at its normal concentration, leaks of natural gas as little as __% can be detected in the air. |
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| When is a poured in place structure most vulnerable to collapse? |
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| during the first 48 hours after the concrete is poured |
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| How long must concrete cure to reach its greates load carry-capacity? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the separation of concrete chunks with explosive force, caused by steam expansion of the water trapped insided concrete? |
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| Which of the following methods should be used to safeguard occupants of buildings where they occupy spaces above unfinished spaces? |
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| Don't allow the occupany to occur, Require temporary sprinklers in the unfinished spaces |
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| Which of the following terms best descrives a wall with no load? |
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| Which of the following walls should be considered the most stable? |
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| What is the biggest danger of relying upon membrane fire protection systems in buildings under construction? |
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| Since it usually consists of hung ceilings, it is one of the last items to be installed during the construction process |
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| At what temperature does unprotected steel lose its strength? |
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| How long must concrete cure before it can ever support its own weight? |
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| Which of the following best describes the biggest hazard associated with wrapping a building under construction with canvas tarps or plastic sheeting in cold weather to retain heat for the curing of concrete? |
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| Flammable gases can build up from leaking LP cylinders, making an explosive atmosphere |
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| It is often an overlooked item, but most construction codes require the standpipe system to keep pace with construction. At an absolute minimum, where should the nearest completed standpipe level be in relation to the highest level of construction? |
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| Within two floors of the highest level of construction |
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| which of the following will most likely be found during stand pipe operations at a building under construction? |
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| a closed sectional valve due to testing, an uncapped riser |
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| Which of the following terms best describes a wall that carry's a load? |
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| Which of the following statements best describes the use of an elevated platform at a fire wehre the structure is under construction? |
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| Personnel should be clear of the opposite side of the building since debris mght be propelled out of the building |
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| which of the following statements is most accurate concerning open vertical shafts in buildings under construction? |
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| Because the guarding can be made of wood or rope, they may have been consumed by the fire, allowing a member to fall into the shaft |
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| You are company officer assigned to investigate the report of a fire on the fifth floor of a building under construction. How should you and your crew ascend to that location? |
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| it us uslaly quicker and safer to make access off fire department ladders, either aerial or portable |
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| You and your company need to ascend a building under construction to a floor above the reach of fire department ladders. How can you tell if you are getting the proper hoist meant for personnel? |
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| the personnel hoist will have controls in the car |
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| Which of the following are unique challenges, posed to firefighters, by buildings under construction? |
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| fire load, fire control operations, structural problems dut to state |
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| Which of the following are factors in fast spreading fires at construction sites? |
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| Large quantities of combustible materials, ample sources of ignition, fire protection features may not yet be present |
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| You're on an in-service tour of a building uder construction. A representative from the steel fabricating company approaches you and ask; "How long should I post a fire watch in the areas of cutting or welding operations, after the operation is complete? |
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| Which of the following would be the stream of choice for a fire in a building under construction? |
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| An elevated platform with a 2 inch solid tip |
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| How many floors below the fire floor should the staging area be established? |
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| You're assigned to organize stairwell support at a high-rise fire that is on the 30th floor. How many personnel should you request from staging for this purpose? |
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| How many firefighters should be kept in staging as a ready reserve force during a high-rise fire situation? |
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| Where is the search and evacuation post located? |
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| in a reasonably safe area above the fire |
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| Which of the following posts has direct control over all companies operating two floors above the fire and higher, in a high-rise fire? |
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| What is one of the most crucial factors when preparing for high-rise fires? |
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| the training of all levels of firefighters in high-rise fire operations |
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| Where is the command post established in a high-rise fire? |
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| What does the operations officer have control over? |
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Definition
| the fire floor and the floor above |
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| The __ post develops strategies, while the __ post implements tactics. |
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| what are the most important reasons for assigning two members to the operations post? |
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| the operations officer may need to leave the post to monitor conditions on the fire floor |
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| Which of the following are last ditch methods of applying a stream to an upper floor high-rise, where fire conditions on the fire floor are untenable? |
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| Lorenzo ladder, bent tip applicator |
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| In central core construction, what must attack teams be aware of when attacking the fire from a stair well? |
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| the possibility that they might push the fire back around on themselve |
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| When attacking a fire in a high-rise of a core construction with scissor stairs, where must the standpipe connection be made? |
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| The floor below on the opposite side of the building from the fire |
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| Which of the following terms best describes an open stairway connecting two or more floors in a single tenant's occupancy? |
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| What is the preferred diameter hoseline and nozzle for standpipe operations in a high-rise structure? |
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| 2 1/2 inch diameter, with a 1 1/4 inch solid tip nozzle. |
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| Acccording to NFPA 14, pre 1993 high rise-bulding fire pumps are required to discharge their capacity at ___ psi at the highest hose outlet? |
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| According to the NFPA 14, pre-1993 high-rise buildings are limited to __psi pressure with in a standpipe zone. |
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| you are the incident commander of a 150' by 200' 27th floor fire in a high-rise. Companies are reporting full involvement of the fire floor. Which of the following options should you choose to contain this fire? |
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| Ger companies above the fire to cut off extension and let the fire consume the majority of the combustibles on the fire floor |
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| You are company officer assigned to investigate the smoke condition reported on several levels of a high-rise structure. if you use an elevator to ascend in the building, where should you and crew exit the elevator? |
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| two floors below any floor that reported smoke |
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| When a fire is within ___ floors of the elevator lobby or sky lobby, firefighters should walk up. |
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| When ascending an elevator during firefighting operations, precautionary stops should be made every ____ floors. |
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| Which of the following terms best describes practice of grouping all of the nonrentable spaces, i.e.: stairs, elevators, lobbies, electrical, and air shafts, in a centralized space, leaving more desirable perimeter as open floor space? |
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| You and your crew have just arrived at the designated floor in an elevator. What shoul you and your crew do with the elevator after ensuring that you are in the right location and that stair access is available? |
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| Send the car back to the lobby with a crew member |
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| Which of the following terms best describes , the total amount of time elapsed from the receipt of the alarm until an effective stream is flowing on the fire? |
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| Which of the following are valid reasons in choosing the use of elevators during a high-rise fire? |
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| to reduce firefighter fatigue, to alleviate logistical problems of moving personnel and equipment, to reduce reflex time |
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| Which two of the following building features make the use of elevators for high-rise firefighting safer? |
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| Blind shaft elevators, sky lobbies |
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| You are a company officer assigned to serach and ventilate the upper floors at a fire in a high-rise bulding that is currently on the 8th floor. you have decided to use a blindshaft elevator that services floors twelve and above. Why would you choose t |
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| The elevator will not stop at the fire floor and the doors cannot open there |
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| When establishing a perimeter or fire line at a serious high-rise fire, how far should this be done from the structure? |
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| At least one block away in all directions |
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| Which of the following affects the decision of the incident commander to utilize horizontal ventilation in a high-rise structure? |
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| the effect of the wind, if there is a perimeter to keep civilians and personnel away from falling glass, temperature conditions and stack effect which can draw fire into the building instead of letting smoke out |
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| What is the greatest danger of using an elevator during a fire? |
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| the elevator car will stop at the fire floor and open its doors |
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| When does use of an elevator become a necessity in a high-rise structure? |
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| when the building is over twenty stories |
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| You're the company officer of a unit assigned to provide topside ventilation at a 25 story high-rise building. how should you and your company get to the roof? |
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| Take the elevator to two floors below the fire and walk |
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| Which of the following factors are reasons not to use an elevator shaft for ventilation of a high-rise structure during fire conditions? |
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| the hoistway door on the fire floor must be forced open, the opening created by the hoistway door is a hazard to members crawling around in zero visibility conditions, Hoistway doors on upper floors will allow the heat and smoke out |
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| Which of the following terms best describes, a sistuation in a sealed building when the temperature of the smoke generated by a fire is not sufficient enough to cause the smoke to rise to the top of the building? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the situation that occurs in an air-conditioned high-rise building in hot weather, when the temperature inside the building is cooler than the air outside and this dense air tends to sink to the bottom of shafts |
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| Which of the following must the incident commander know before using the HVAC system for smoke removal? |
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| the exact location of th efire, manufacturer of the HVAC system, the floor layout and location of the stairs, the lcoation of firefighters and civilians, the fire conditions, whether the system wil endanger firefighters or civilians by drawing fire toward them |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the natural movement of air within a building that gets stronger as the building gets taller? This situation is caused by the rising of warm air through vertical shafts inside the building. |
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| Which of the following terms best defines the situation when smoke from the original fire area rises upstairs to the upper floors, then spreads throughout the structure? |
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| You are the incident commander at a high-rise fire. How would you direct operations to prevent mushrooming on upper floors of the structure? |
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| Assign a company to provde ventilation at the top of vertical shafts |
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| For fire department response, what is a major disadvantage of newer style high-rises? |
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Definition
| use of lightweight building materials |
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| Which of the following best describes, why HVACs in newer constructed high-rises present problems during fire situations? |
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| Smoke and heat from even small fires can be trasported through out the building, and if horizontal ventilation is needed windows will need to be broken |
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| What is the best method of preventing smoke travel through the HVAC system? |
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| automatic shut down of the HVAC system initiated by intake duct smoke detectors |
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| Which of the following make using HVAC for smoke removal a complex operation? |
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| improperly used it could intensify fire conditions, it can draw the fire problem to safe areas |
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| Which of the following building systems does not need to be under direct control of the fire department initially? |
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| What major high loss of life fire in 1911 spawned many of the fire safety features in the pre World War II high rise buildings? |
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| According to Chief Michael Cronin of the FDNY, how many alarms were called when the Empire State Building was directly hit by a B-25 bomber? |
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| Which of the follwoing is not a prewar high-rise construction feature that aids in fire safety? |
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| hung ceilings and wide open floor plans |
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| Which of the following should the occupants of a high-rise building be able to perform in the event of fire in the structure? |
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| know how to transmit an alarm, know how to alert occupants, know how to prevent smoke from entering their rooms by sealing cracks and closing vents, know how to obtain fresh air if they become trapped in a room |
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| How many stories mus ta buildling be to be considered high-rise? |
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| none of the above, any fire resistive vuilding beyond the reach of available ladders is considered a high-rise |
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| What occupants of Class I constructed building are most at risk in a fire situation. |
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| Occupants on the fire floor and the floor directly above the fire area |
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| What is the minimum number of firefighters that should be assigned to search floors above the fire in a high-rise building when the fire is only a small area fire? |
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| What is the approximate distance a 100 foot section of steel beam will expand when heated 1,000 degrees F? |
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| When a serious fire is involved in the cockloft of a taxpayer structure, what should the collapse zone include? |
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| The entire sidewalk on all frontages of the taxpayer |
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| You are the incident commander of a fire that has extended into the cockloft space of a taxpayer. How many firefighters and how many saws should initially be committed to the roof? |
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| Six firefighters and two saws |
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| Why is one 300 gpm handline better than two 150 gpm handlines at a taxpayer fire? |
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Definition
| The hose stream provides better reach and penetration |
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| Which of the following is the weakest link in the chain of fire safety? |
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| Which of the following tactics should be utulized whenopearting at afire in a store of a taxpayer, with heavy involvement? |
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| position handlines several stores down, pull ceilings with a ten foot hook, position a telescopic platform in front of the fire building |
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| Which of the following causes the fastest extension of fire in a taxpayer structure? |
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| Extension of the fire into the cockloft |
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| Which of the following factors compound the problem of a rapid fire spread in the cockloft of taxpayer? |
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Definition
| multiple suspended ceilings, potential backdraft of confined ceiling spaces, potential for collapse of ceiling, difficulty finding the seat of the fire, potential for parapet collapse |
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| You are the company officer opeartion inside of a taxpayer store fire. You experience a heavy smoke condition at the ceiling with little or no visible fire. Which of the following techniques would assist you in this operation? |
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| Ensure company memebesr are strking through all ceiling levels with hooks until roof is reached, make small inspection holes to see if the fire is over your head, When a hooks is retrieved from a cockloft space examine it for signs of fire presence |
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| How much would a six inch thick concrete floor, that measured ten feet by twenty feet weigh? |
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| You are a company officer assigned to serach the floor above the fire floor. In part of your assessment of the fire conditions, you wish to find out what the flooring you are operating on is constructed of. How can this be done in a low visibility con |
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| A forcible strike to the floor with a heavy metal tool. If the tool bounces it is most likely wood, if the tool thuds it is most likely concrete |
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| In fire resistive construction concrete floors are reinforced and can be considered safe to operate on. Buildings over what height would usually indicate the presence of fire resistive construction? |
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| What diameter hose line should be utilized in the attack of a medium size fire in a taxpayer store? |
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| 2 1/2 inch diameter line followed by 1 3/4 inch diameter line to wash down areas missed by the first line |
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| In which of the following occupancies might a firefighter find tons of concrete poured on top of wooden floor joists? |
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| What types of loads are concrete floors strong against? |
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| What can be added to concrete to make slabs more resistive to tensile loads? |
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| Steel cables, rods or beams can be stretched in the concrete form before the concrete is poured |
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| Which of the following is not a reason why concrete, terrazzo, or mud tile floors are poured on top of a wooden floor joist? |
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| To strengthen the load carring capacity of the floor |
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| How many pounds per cubic foot does concrete, terrazzo, or tile floors weigh? |
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| When should a hoseline be charged for attacking a cellar fire in a taxpayer structure? |
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| Before descending the stairs into the cellar |
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| Where, should the ventilation holes be cut in a taxpayer structure that has a fire in the cellar? |
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| the floor above the fire near a show window but not in the ingress and egress pathways |
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| What is the minimum dimensions of a ventilation hole for a cellar fire in a taxpayer? |
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| According to Norman, if you don't darken a cellar fire in a taxpayer down after __ minutes you should change strategy |
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| How many minutes should cellar pipes be operated before tryin gto reintroduce handlines to the cellar fire in a taxpayer? |
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| Before venting a store's front window, the officer must check for signs of backdraft. Which of the following would indicate an impending backdraft? |
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| Heavy smoke with no visible fire, highly heated windows, and smoke puffing in and out of the building |
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| Place the following steps in order for handling a potential backdraft in a taxpayer structure... |
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| have the roof team vent a hole and ensure that fire is venting from it, place a 2 1/2 inch diameter hoseline out of the potential blast area, vent the storefront window with a hook, direct hose stream onto the fire and slowly advance |
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| What type of tactics should be employed when it is identified that a structure has been fortified with 1/8 inch steel plating to increase security measures? |
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| Indirect attack should be employed by cutting a triangular opening in the steel gate and directing a 2 1/2 inch diameter hose line with a fog stream aimed up toward the ceiling to generate the maximum amount of steam |
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| How much hose should be stretched for a fire in the cellar in a taxpayer structure? |
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| Twice the depth of the store plus one length |
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| Which of the following are advantages of using a 2 1/2 diameter handline over a smaller diameter hoseline at a taxpayer structure? |
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| the volume and reach of the stream is greater, personnel are used more efficiently, the stream has more power for penetration into the cock loft |
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| You are assigned as the company officer of a ladder company. Upon arrival at a fire in a taxpayer structure, you are assigned by command to forcible entry functions in the rear of the structure. Which of the following tactics may be the least damaging |
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| You and your company are assigned to forcible entry and encounter bolts penetrating through the door. what type of locking mechanism does this indicate? |
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| A fox lock or drop-in bars |
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| Why are hydraulic forcible entry tools of limited use in commercial structures? |
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| Almost all doors open outward |
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| You are captain assigned to an engine copmany. Your company arrives first at a taxpayer structure and roof construction appears to be steel bar-joist. What size and type nozzle will you choose for intial handline into the fire store? |
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| 2 1/2 inch diameter hoseline with a solid bore nozzle |
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| Where should ventiliation occur in taxpayer structures with a steel bar-joist roof? |
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| horizontal ventilation as well as roof ventilation 20-30 feet from the area with saggin bar joists. |
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| What are the typical dimensions of a store in a taxpayer structure? |
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| Twenty feet wide by seventy five to one hundred feet deep |
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| What type of hose should be used to make the hydrant connection when establishing a water supply in a taxpayer structure fire? |
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| Soft suction or large diameter supply line from the hydrant to the engine |
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| Assuming an elevated platform is not available, where should the initial attack engine company spot their apparatus on arrival? |
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Definition
| The engine should be in line with and across the street from the store allowing the use of the deck gun if necessary |
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| Which of the following would be signs of an impending roof failure with steel bar joist roofs? |
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| What is the general spacing of joists in steel bar joist roofs? |
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| What is the typical spacing of wooden bowstring trusses? |
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| What is the span of the gap created by a collapse of a single bowstring truss? |
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| What is a key factor that allows for firefighters to operate within a strip mall with a bar-joist roof? |
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| steel can be protected from failure by applying hose streams |
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| If a trench cut were employed in a 75 foot deep section fo a taxpayer, how many feet of cutting would be needed? |
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| What type of construction as the first floor poured directly over the earth? |
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| In newer taxpayers (strip malls) where does the majority of the fire load come from? |
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| Materials stored within the structure |
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| Lieutenant Jones says fires in newer constructed strip malls (class 2 construction), do not have the hazard of a common cock loft. Lieutenant Jameson says that newer class 2 construction strip malls have the same hazard of a common cock loft as older tha |
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| How fast can metal bar joist and corrugated metal deck roofs fail when exposed to fire conditions? |
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| Newer taxpayers, more commonly referred to as strip malls, are generally what NFPA classification of construction? |
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| For the purpose of fire attack: Captain Richmond says, fires in strip malls are very different than that of fires in taxpayers. They should be fought using different tactics and strategies. Captain Newport says, fires in strip malls and taxpayers can be |
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| Captain Newport is correct |
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| Which of the following are types of roofs commonly found on taxpayers? |
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| bowstring truss, standard flat roof, inverted roof, metal deck on bar joists |
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| You are in command of a fire in a commercial multi-tenant building. Companies are reporting fire in the roof structure area of the building with a bowstring truss roof. Which of the following would be the best method to employ? |
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| Evacuate the entire bulding and establish suitable collapse zones around the perimeter of the building |
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| Which of the following term best describes this definition? A fire behavior effect that is found in fires in apartment in Class 1 constructed building, that are venting to the ouside, with the door to the hall open and a stiff wind blowing into the apart |
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| If a building has units with living spaces on three floors with open staircases that extend floor to floor inside the unit, what would these units be called? |
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| In a blast furnace hallway fire situation which of the following is not a viable attack option? |
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Definition
| Continue operating in the hallway with intermediate hose streams |
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| A __ is a row of stores housed within a single building. |
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| Generally what NFPA class of construction are taxpayers? |
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| Which class of buildling construction does not usually have cockloft vents or fire escapes? |
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| Because scissor stairs are often placed back to back in Class 1 building construction, how many standpipes are there in this situation? |
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| You are company officer faced with an apartment fire on the fifth floor of a Class 1 multiple dwelling building with scissor stairs. You need to get oriented to the fire floor and apartment location. What floor should you go to? |
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| In a Class 1 building, what do most codes require for a rating on fire separation between the apartment and hallway and apartment to apartment? |
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| In Class 1 construction how does fire usually extend to the apartment above the apartment of origin? |
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| Place the following areas of danger to occupants in order from greatest danger to lesser danger. |
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Definition
| the fire floor, the floor above the fire, the top floor |
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| If the fire is on the top floor of a multiple dwelling, what action should the roof team take in their search? |
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| They should not search, instead they should vent the top floor windows and consider performing roof ventilation |
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| what does renovating do to multiple dwelling buildings from a firefighting prospective? |
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Definition
| renovation usually creates cockloft voids on all floors with a drop ceiling, making firefighting more difficult |
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| Which of the following choices are factors in the collapse potential of multiple dwelling buildings? |
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Definition
| vacancy and poor maintenance, the presence of cornices, lightweight truss construction |
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| What are the advantages of employing an elevated platform aerial in the presence of a well involved cockloft fire? |
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Definition
| accurate operation of a master stream, can easily gain access to openings in a cockloft, allows for close observation of a stream. |
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| What are the most likely hottest places in a building other than the fire apartment? |
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Definition
| the bulkhead of the staircase |
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| Why must two members immediately proceed to the roof of all multiple dwelling fires? |
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Definition
| to check the bulkhead for overcome victims |
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| What is the first choice, if available, for the immediate roof team to reach the roof in a multiple dwelling fire? |
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Definition
| use the stairwell in an adjoining building |
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| What should the second task of the immediate roof team be in a multiple dwelling fire? |
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Definition
| to vent the skylight in the bulkhead , to prevent mushrooming on the top floor. |
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| Two firefighters are discussing tactics at the kichen table. Firefigther Rob says if it is difficult to stretch up a hose inside of a multistory building without a standpipe. An aerial with a prepiped water way can be used as a standpipe. Firefighter B |
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| You are standing at the command post with the incident commander. He wants your company to begin overhaul operations in the far left wing of the building. What should this location be designated? |
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| When setting up and elevated platform for a defensive operation in a winged buildling with a cockloft fire, where should the turn table be spotted? |
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Definition
| At the throat between the wings to make a defensive stance. |
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| In addition to spotting an elevated platform for a defensive operation in a winged building with a cockloft fire, what other tactics should be employed to cut this fire off? |
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Definition
| make a trench cut in the throat of the building and hold a defensive position there with hose streams |
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| Which of the following actions is preferable when attempting to locate the proper staircase to stretch the attack line up in a building with multiple staircases? |
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Definition
| Have a firefighter climb to the second floor and locate the proper apartment line |
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| You are an engine company officer, you have made your way to the fire floor and the door to the apartment has been left open filling the hallway with smoke and heat. Which of the following would be the preferred course of action to find the reported fire |
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| Drop down a floor and locate the apartment line |
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| After the first hose line is stretched in a multiple dwelling fire, the second hose line could be stretched to all the following areas except? |
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Definition
| To the fire floor by means of the opposite transverse stairwell |
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| What is the maximum nunmber of hose lines that should be stretched up a stairwell? |
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| These staircases are located in each wing and have no connection to the other wing of a building |
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| What are transverse stairs? |
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| theses staircases are located at remots points from each other, but a person can go from one stairway to another via a public hallway in all floors of the building. These are an asset to firefighting operations. |
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| What are isolation stairs? |
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| These staircases have individual entracens, and floor landings are limited. There is no connection to other wings |
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| These staircases maintain the same relationship to the floor and apartmen ton all floors. they often have windows at half-landings |
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| When searching the floor above the fire which of the following is the best practice to follow? |
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Definition
| Make sure you have forced entry into an apartmen tnot directly over the fire that can be used as an area refuge. |
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| You are an engine company officer arriving to afive story apartment building of Class 3 construction. you have fire in what appears to be at least two apartments on the fourth floor. what is the minimum size your initial attack line should be? |
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| You are an engine company officer arriving to a six story apartment building of Class 3 construction. You have fire that appears to be confied to one apartment on the thrif floor. What is a sufficient size attack line for this fire? |
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| These staircases have a change in location of the landing at each floor. They are usually found in Class 1 buildings |
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| Because of the high life hazards that are in multiple dwellings, in order to protect the greatest number of people, which of the following actions should be taken first? |
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Definition
| Getting the initial hoseline deployed to protect the interior stairs |
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| You are the first arriving company officer at a multiple dwelling fire. You have a large number of occupants still inside the building. which of the following best descrbies the approach you should take handling this situation? |
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Definition
| remove those in greatest danger first while protecting the greatest number of people in place. |
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| When you maintain control of a set of stairs in a multiple dwelling fire, you are ready to attack the fire, but you have occupants still egressing through the attack staircase. Which of the following actions should you take to extinguish the fire? |
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Definition
| Firefighters should wait until the occupants have egressed down the stiars and then begin their attack of the fire. |
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| Which one of the following forcible entry methods is preferred at multiple dwelling fires? |
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Definition
| One member with a hydraulic forcible entry tool that works all the doors on a floor and othe teams search |
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| You're assigned to oversee overhaul opeartions at a multiple dwelling fire that occurred in the kitchen of an apartment on the 5th floor. Where might you send crews to conduct a proper overhaul? |
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Definition
| Firefighters should be sent to top floor in the apartment that would be above the unit to check for extention in the pipe chase and to the aparmten directly avove (6th) floor to check the pipe chse for extension to properly overhaul this particular type of fire |
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| You are a roof ventilation team member and notice that a soil pipe is hot to touch. Which of the following is your best course of action? |
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Definition
| Cut and pull a hole around the waste pipe so the fire will be drawn out vertically, slowly extension into the cockloft |
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| Which of the following is harder to find? |
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| In Class 3 construction, generally steel beams are used if the building is more than __ feet wide. |
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| What would be the primary reason why members would be sent to the basement when a fire has extended into a vertical shaft? |
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| To check for falling embers that could start a secondary fire at the bottom of the shaft |
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| Which of the following does not promote a rapid fire spread in multiple dwellings? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes, a furred-out space around a vertical steel I-beam? |
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| What poses the greatest threat to a structure of a multiple dwelling during fire conditions? |
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| The presence of channel rails and pipe chases |
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| It is common for elevators to be built with at least a __ hour fire resistance rating? |
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| Why are kitchens and bathrooms usually aligned above each other from floor to floor? |
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| When responding to a fire in a dwelling, what would be agood indication that the building is a multiple dwelling on arrival? |
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| Presence of four electrical meters on the side of the building |
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| How many people per unit are single room occupancies limited to? |
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| families can be renting these units |
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| You are conducting a search of a multiple dwelling. What might tip you off that you are in an SRO? |
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| Presence of padlocks on unit doors |
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| When conducting a serach of an SRO- |
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| Even if a room is padlocked, search it. Often times young children are left unattended locked inside these occupancies |
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| When does the hydrant firefighter charge the supply line? |
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Definition
| When she receives the order to charge the line |
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| How many well trained firefighters are needed to handle a normal private dwelling fire? |
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| What is the minimum number of families that a building must house to be considered a multiple dwelling? |
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| What time of the day does a multiple dwelling present high life hazards? |
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| They present a high life hazard regardless of the time of day |
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| When should roof ventilation be conducted in a private dwelling fie? |
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| attic fire, fire that extends out a window into the eves, basement fire in a balloon fram structure |
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| You are an engine company officer. You have been dispatched to a fire in a private dwelling. On arrival you notice that fire is threatening a near by exposure that has asphalt shingle siding. Where might you r first hose stream be deployed? |
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| to the exterior of the exposure to prevent rapid fire spread |
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| you are an engine company officer. You have been dispatched to a fire in a private dwelling. On arrival you have a report of trapped occupants on the second floor. Wher emight your first hose stream be deployed? |
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| Inside the fire structure to protect the egress and cut off extension in the process |
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| What should the primary functions of the truck company be at a private dwelling fire? |
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| Search and removal of all occupants |
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| Using an in-line supply, what is the proper position for the first due engine? |
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| Stopped just beyond the house so that the ladder can pull in behind the engine and spot in front of the house |
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Which of the following describes a common construction method found in the East and Midwest in the late 1800's and early 1900
s, that used one piece 2x4 studs rising from the foundation up to the attic without any build-in fire stops? |
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| You are an engine company chauffeur. How long do you have to secure a water supply if the hose team is using a 1 3/4 inch in diameter hose line and your truck has a 500 gallon booster tank? |
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| which of the following is initially the primary concern when establishing a water supply in a private dwelling fire? |
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| You are operating at a basement fire in a balloon frame structure. Your crew has been assigned to open the first floor walls and check for extension. You find heat in one of the stud bays. What should your next action be? |
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| Place a hose stream in the stud bay facing upward |
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| What is a unique design feature of aprivate dwelling that is the second most serious defect in promoting the rapid spread of fire? |
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| Lack of code requirements for interior finishes |
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| What is a unique design feature or private dwellings that is favorable in preventing the rapid spread of fire? |
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| How many midsize handlines (1 1/2 inch to 2 inch in diameter) should an incident commander be prepared to deploy in a private dwelling fire? |
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| What should be the expected water flow for three interior attack lines at a private dwelling fire? |
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| If a nearby exposure is a wooden exposure, how many additional gallons per minute should be added to the expected fire flow? |
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| Private dwellings account for more than ___ of civilian fire deaths annually |
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| Where are the majority of victims found inside of private dwelling fires? |
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| What is recommended sequence of fire activities at private dwelling fires? |
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| Secure the water supply, strectch a charged hoseline into position to protect the bedrooms, perform VES of all areas, extinguish the fire |
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| What is unique design feature of private dwellings that is the most serious defect in promoting the rapid spread of fire? |
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Definition
| lack of an enclosed stairway |
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| When rescuing a large downed firefighter with only two rescuers in a narrow set of stairs, what kknow can be used to affix a line to control the descent of the downed firefighter on the stairs? |
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| Which of the following devices would be most useful in teh removal of a downed firefighter up a flight of stairs from a cellar fire? |
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| Which one of the following is most often the direct route to reach a firefighter that has fallen through a vertical opening? |
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| Through the same opening that the victim fell |
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| Which of the following knots could be used as a last-ditch method of removing a downed firefighter vertically up through an opening when only a rescue rope is available? |
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| In the United States, more than ___ homes burn every year |
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| Firefighter Pete says, that positive fans should not be used when firefighters are trapped because it may worsen fire conditions in remote areas of the building. firefighter Mary says, that positive pressure ventilation should be used because it may inje |
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| What is the most preferable method of draggin an overcome firefighter wearing PPE and an SCBA by one member? |
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| grab the downed firefighter by the turnout coat collar and drag her out head first |
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| how should a downed firefighter be dragged down a set of stairs? |
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| The downed firefighter should be taken down the stairs head first, with the head and neck supported by the rescuer |
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| What percentage of work will the rescuer at the head of the downed firefighter be doing when the two person tea is removing the downed firefighter? |
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| Which of the following are extra size-up considerations that should be taken by the company officer in charge of a RIT company? |
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| Monitoring tactical and coman channels for urgent or Mayday messages, know the locations of units and members and their routes of escape, monitor progress of the operations, request a siz-up of the building by radio while still enroute, determining the size of the building as well as its construction, occupancy, and fire location |
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| Which of the following actions should not be taken by an incident commander when it is identified that a firefighter is missing or trapped? |
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Definition
| Abandoning assigned tasks to assists in the search and recovery of the missing members |
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| The following are actions that should be taken when a firefighter is down... |
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Definition
| An ALS ambulance should be called, additional firefighting personnel must be special-called, a protective hoseline, a spare mask, and resuscitator should be brought to the vicinity |
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| You are the Chief of the Department, at a staff meeting discussing an update to the RIT policy. Deputy Chief White says that engine companies should be utilized for the RIT company, since the department has more engine companies to assign to that task. |
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| When should an RIT be dispatched to a fire scene? |
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Definition
| Upon receipt of an alarm for a working fire |
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| Which of the following items is not necessary for each member of an RIT company to have with them at all times? |
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Definition
| Spare SCBA cylinder and mask |
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| Which of the following should an RIT company officer attempt to locate upon arrival at a fire scene? |
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Definition
| copy of the command chart, a hoseline that can be committed to RIT use, floor plans fof the building |
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| Which of the following should occur immediately after: a PASS alarm activation, a sudden fire extension, a structural collapse, or the issuance of a withdrawal order? |
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| Which of the following NFPA standards requires an RIT team during the initial stages of incidents at larger buildings? |
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| According to NFPA standards, what is the minimum number of personnel required for an RIT team? |
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| According to the Author, John Norman, what should the minimum number of personnel be on an RIT team? |
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| You are an aerial ladder chauffeur, and you are placing your ladder to the roof of a 4 story flat roof building. How far out from the building should the ladder be? |
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Definition
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| When conducting roof operations, why should a ladder be placed as square as possible to the fire building? |
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Definition
| if one beam comes in contact with the roof before the other it could cause a ladder failure |
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| When encountering an obstruction around a fire building, what type of aerial apparatus may be the most useful? |
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| When spotting aerial ladders or telescoping platforms, what is required between the turntable and the objective? |
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| What is a disadvantage of using an articulating platform over types of aerial apparatus? |
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Definition
| The boom elbow can project over the opposite side of the apparatus and strike obstacles |
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| Which of the following aerial appartus has an articulating boom with a platform and is equipped with a prepiped waterway, and no escape ladder? |
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| Which of the following aerial has a telescoping boom with a platform and is equipped with a prepiped waterway, a sideless escape ladder? |
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| Which of the following aerial appartus has an aerial ladder with a platform and is equipped with a prepiped waterway? |
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| Which of the following aerial apparatus has an aerial ladder with no platform and may or may not be equipped with a prepiped waterway? |
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| You are an aerial ladder chauffeur, and you are placing your ladder to the roof of a 4 story flat roof building. How far above the roof should your ladder be extended? |
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Definition
| At least 5 rungs above the roof line |
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| Because ladders were crapmed for rescuing victims, newer fire service ladders were made wider. Fire service ladders manufactured since 1984 are at least __ wide at their narrowest point. |
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| Because ladders were cramped for rescuing victims, newer fire service ladders were made wider. Fire service ladders manufactuered since 1984 are at least___ wide at their narrowest point. |
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| When training on ladders, what attire should crews wear? |
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Definition
| Full protective clothing including toools and equipment. This provides realistic training |
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| Why do a large proportion of ladder failures occur during training evolutions? |
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Definition
| Unusual activities are undertaken to illustrate lessons, overloading can occur during training evolutions, often older ladders are removed from service and are placed into training status |
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| When raising a ladder, what do you do with the halyard when the ladder is at the appropriate height? |
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Definition
| Tie the halyard to the bed section of the ladder to prevent retraction of the ladder |
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| What should you do before stepping off any ladder? |
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Definition
| Probe the surface with a tool for strength and stability |
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Term
| Which of the following ladder materials is completely insulated against electrical conductivity? |
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Definition
| None of the above because all ladders could conduct electricity espeically if coated with water |
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Term
| How could you tell if any part of an aluminum ladder has been exposed to compromising heat levels? |
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Definition
| The aluminum componenets may be showing a slight bluing color |
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| What is the number of the NFPA standard for Use, Maintenance and Service Testing for Fire Department Ground Ladders? |
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| In the NFPA standard for Use, Maintenance and Service Testing for Fire Department Ground Ladders, the NFPA requires the use of heat incidicating labels on each section of new fiberglass and aluminum ladders. At what temperature will these labels change co |
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| In the NFPA standard for Use, Maintenance and Service Testing for Fire Department Ground Ladders, the standard addresses the designe7d load for fire department ladders. What is the designed load for most commonly used fire department ladders? |
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| You're the member of the RIT teamat a fire in a garden style apartment building. Part of the functions of the team is to ensure a secondary means of egress from the fire area. You are in charge of placing a portable ladder to the second floor window. wh |
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Definition
| Proper placement of the ladder would be having the tips rest at or just below the windowsill |
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| You are assigned to place an egress lader for companies ooperating inside of a building. How should you ensure that the interior firefighters wil be aware that the window you have laddered is the egress window? |
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Definition
| When venting the window, completely clear out thw indow of glass and the sash, ensuring easy egress out the window to the ladder |
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| What is the majority of the fire service ladders today constructed of? |
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Definition
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| What is the drawback of using aluminum ladders for fire service use? |
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Definition
| They are more electrically conductive than wooden ladders |
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| When attempting to determine the approximate location as to where the butt of the lader should be placed away from a building, a company officer should take the working height of the ladder and divide it by what number? this will give her the approximate |
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| You are senior firefighter assigned to lead a crew to place a 35 foot ground ladder to a third floor window. The ladder is placed to the objective. How would you know the ladder was palced at the proper climbing angle? |
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Definition
| Stand at the bottom rung and reach out for the rungs at chest height. You should be able to reach the rungs without leaning |
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| You are a ladder company chauffeur assigned with a partner to ventilate the rear third floor windows of a three decker. There is no access for the aerial unit at this location. Which of the following best describes the proper placement of the portable l |
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Definition
| Proper placement of the ladder would be having the tips rest at the level of the top of the window on the upwind side of the window |
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| What is the average height from floor to floor in commercial buildings? |
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Definition
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| According to Norman, what is the average windowsill height and window height? |
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Definition
| Windowsill 3 feet, window 4 feet |
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| When placing portable ladders on the fireground, what is the proper climbing angle? |
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Definition
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| What is the minimum length of a ladder needed to reach a second floor window and maintain the proper climbing angle? |
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Definition
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| In trying to maintain a proper climbing angle, what percentage of a ladder's length is lost? |
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Definition
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| How can a volunteer or on call department assign tools and responsibilities for company members? |
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Definition
| Assign them by riding position in the apparatus and prioritize them in how they get filled |
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Term
| Which of the following factors affect the selection and placement of portable ladders? |
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Definition
| reach, weight, nested length, material of construction, number of personnel required to place it in action. |
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| What is the NFPA's requirement, in feet, for ground ladders on an aerial unit? |
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| What is the major advantage of an extension ladder over a straight ladder? |
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Definition
| They have the ability to be adjusted to the required working height |
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| What is the average height from floor to floor in residential buildings? |
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Definition
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| ___are the predominant fire problem nationwide? |
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| What is the primary duty of the interior truck company team? |
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Definition
| To search the immediate fire area for life hazard and the means of egress |
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| You're a ladder company officer and have been assigned the task of seraching a private dwelling fire at 14:00 hours. Where would your crew most likely find an overcome victim? |
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Definition
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| Which member of the initial arriving ladder company should be assigned roof ventilation in the early phase of a private dwelling fire? |
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Definition
| It is a lower priority activity than a search and can be performed by the second due ladder company |
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| Which of the following answers contain three basic commonly used tools, necessary at most structure fires? |
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Definition
| Flathead axe, forcible entry bar, and hook or pole |
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| Which of the following factors will most likely be the key factor in ensuring success of an operation plan? |
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Definition
| Make the plan realistic for the known elements |
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| You're a ladder company officer that has 3 members including yourself. One of your members needs to be left outside for exterior ventilation. Which of the following considerations should you make when deciding which members works on the exterior of the |
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Definition
| The member working outside should be teamed with someone in the general area for accountability purposes |
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| What type of company should be locating the seat of fire, if companies arrive simultaneously? |
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| When in the development of an action plan, what is the first factor that needs to be determined? |
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Definition
| The number of personnel that will be part of the plan |
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| What is a good starting discharge pressure in standpipe operations using a fog stream nozzle and a 2 1/2 inch attack line? |
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Definition
| 150 psi. plus 5 psi for each story above grade |
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Term
| Is a ladder truck, telescoping platform,tower ladder, or snorkel required for truck company duties? |
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Definition
| No, these duties are typically performed by personnel assigned to aerial devices, but can be carried out by any properly trained firefighter |
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Term
| What are the benefits for a fire department having operational plans? |
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Definition
| It should be put in writing and distributed amongst the members, because all of these are benefits to an operational plan |
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Term
| Which of the elements must be included in an operational plan? |
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Definition
| Number of people to be committed initially to each responsibility area, the general scope of duties, necessary tools and equipment provided to each area |
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Term
| Fires below this level should only be reached by walking up the stair tower, while fires above this level you could consider using the elevator to reach the area. What floor determines this? |
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Definition
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| As a guideline from Norman, how many pumpers should supply a standpipe? |
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Definition
| One pumper per fire department connection |
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Term
| What is the maximum diameter hose that can be used to supply 2 1/2 inch diameter siamese? |
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Definition
| the largest diameter hose that the department fitting will adapt to fit the siamese |
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Term
| You are a motor pump operator assigned to feeing a standpipe connection. How can you tell if an insufficient amount of water is actually being flowed in the the standpipe? |
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Definition
| Your supply line is beginning to heat up from churning of the pump with little water movement, you don't observe any change in the intake pressure |
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Term
| What is a good starting discharge pressure in standpipe operations using a solid stream nozzle and a 2 1/2 inch attack line? |
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Definition
| 100 psi. plus 5 psi for each story above grade |
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Term
| In multiriser buildings, the standpipe systems are laid out so that each point on the floor is no more than a certain distance from the nearest standpipe. Which of the following is described by NFPA? |
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Definition
| Within reach of a 30 foot water stream from the nozzle of a 100 foot hoseline |
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Term
| You are an engine company officer making an interior attack of apartment 6E. your company makes up the standpipe lines as you attempt to locate the source of the fire. When you open the smoke door from the stair tower you are met by thick black smoke, w |
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Definition
| Go to the floor below, since construction features are typically similar floor to floor in multistory buildings |
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Term
| The effect occurs when heat, smoke and possibly fire are drawn towards an open stairway door in a multistory building fire. This can hindr firefighting operations once the fire door is opened. What is this effect called? |
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Definition
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| You are an engine company officer assigned to establish a line for a fire on the ninth floor of a multistory building with a standpipe. How should you and your crew proceed to the fire area? |
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Definition
| ride the elevator to the 7th or 8th floor establish standpipe connects in the most tenable location then proceed to the fire area |
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Term
| What is the maximum pressure that standpipe systems should exert upon un untrained user, while employing a 1 1/2 inch hoseline, before the 1993 NFPA standard revision? |
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Definition
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| Many Class III standpipes have pressure restricting devices to allow occupants to use hoselines. What is the relationship between static pressure and flow pressure when using one of these devices? |
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Definition
| Static pressure will be higher than flow pressure with a pressure restricting device |
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| Which of the following terms best describes the time it takes to respond to a building fire, proceed to the area of the fire, and set up for operations? |
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| On which floors of a standpipe equipped, multiple level building, is it usually faster to use deploy preconnected handlines? |
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| This class of standpipe is designed for occupants of a building to control a minor fire until the arrival of the fire department. This system is usually designed at maximum flow of 100 gpm. What class of standpipe is this? |
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| This class of standpipe is designed to e used mainly by fire department personnel and other personnel trained in handling heavy hose streams. The hose outlets are designed for 2 1/2 inch hoselines and are not typically equipped for occupant use. what cl |
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Definition
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| Thic class of standpipe is designed to allow occupants of a building to use the house hose line for minor fires, but also capable of sufficient pressures and gallonage for fire department personnel to utilize 2 1/2 inch hoselines on arrival. What class o |
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| What is the maximum pressure that standpipe systems should exert upon untrained use, while employing a 1 1/2 inch hoseline, after the 1993 NFPA standard revision? |
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Term
| Why are automatic dry standpipe systems not desirable for fire department use/ |
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Definition
| There is a need to bleed ou pressurized air out through the nozzle |
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Term
| When a standpipe uses a gravity fed source (water tank on the roof), how many pounds per square inch does the top floor outlet pressure rise when the tank is raised 10 feet? |
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Definition
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| Firefighters are operating with one 2 1/2 inch hose line supplied by a pressurized 5000 gallon tank. How much time do they have before the system must be augmented at the fire department connection by a pumper before the water supply is exhausted |
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| When operating at a fire using a standpipe, a failure occurs at the exterior fire department connection. The system has a riser control valve which can be closed. Under which of the following options should you choose to continue attacking this fire? |
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Definition
| Close the riser control valve and place a siamese on the 1st floor outlet and resupply the standpipe |
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| Which of the following is a manual wet standpipe system? |
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Definition
| this sytem has a small water supply. It is a wet vertical pipe but the supply is inadequate to provide adequate firefighting streams. This system needs to be augmented at the fire department connection before a hoseline is placed into operation |
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| Which of the following is a semiautomatic dry standpipe system? |
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Definition
| This system has a source water supply under pressure. It is used in areas where freezing may be an issue. It has a deluge style valve connected to manual pull stations at each hose outlet. When the station is activated it trips the alarm and trips the valve |
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| Which of the following is a automatic wet standpipe system? |
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Definition
| this system has a source water supply uder pressure. it is the preferred type of standpipe. It provides water under pressure right up to each hose outlet |
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| Which of the following standpiep systems are described in NFPA 14? |
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Definition
| automatic wet, automatic dry, semi-automatic dry, manual wet, manual dry |
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| Which one of the following catastrophic fires institued a revision in the NFPA's standard that covers Standpipes and Hose Systems? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following diameter hose, and nozzle type was the NFPA standard on Standpipes and Hose Systems designed upon? |
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Definition
| 2 1/2 inch, with solid tip |
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Term
| Which of the following is a manual dry standpipe system? |
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Definition
| This is the most basic standpipe system. It is a dry vertical pipe with valved outlets at each floor for hose connections. the only time there is water in the system is when the fire department pumps it in |
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| You are a ladder company officer assigned to shut down a sprinkler system after the extinguishmetn of a fire. YOu and your company have shut down the OS&Y valve. Water continues to come out of the sprinkler system. Which valve should you now open? |
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| It is 23:30 hours on Christmas Even and a small fire has activated one head of an automatic wet pipe sprinkler system. The fire extinguished and salvage operations are complete. You are the commanding officer of the incident and your request for a buil |
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Definition
| Eventually, even an incorrect head will activate and apply water to the fire |
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Term
| Which of the following is not an initial water supply source for automatic sprinkler systems? |
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Definition
| Siamese or fire department connection |
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| What NFPA standard covers Standpipes and Hose Systems? |
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| As a company officer, what type of sprinkler system control valve will you most commonly encounter? |
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Definition
| outside stem and yoke valve (OS&Y) |
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| You are the company officer arriving on the scene of a fire in a sprinklered building. You see an OS&Y valve for the sprinkler system. How would you know if the valve was in the open position? |
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Definition
| The center screw stem rises and sticks out beyond the valve |
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| You are a firefighter that has been ordered to shut down a sprinkler system after extinguishment of a fire in a sprinklered building. You find a spoke handled wheel valve. When you turn the wheel valve you do not see any movement of a center screw. How |
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Definition
| The indication plate in the window of the valve says "shut". |
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| When an OS&Y valve is in the open position, you see a 6 inch brass stem protruding from the valve. What is the diameter of the pipe that the valve is controlling? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following best describes a preaction sprinkler system? |
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Definition
| This system consists of an automatic detection coupled to an automatic dry peipe system. This allows the peipes to be filled with water when the detection system is activated. This saves time getting water to the fire. |
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Term
| How does a preaction sprinkler system differ from a deluge system? |
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Definition
| It uses closed sprinklers, so water discharges only over the fire area |
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| You are the first-due engine company officer. You have been dispatched to a multi-story apartment building for a room and contents of fire. What is the most reliable means of determining if the building has a sprinkler system? |
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| You're the officer in charge of a response for a sprinkler system activation at 03:00 hours. On arrival you notice a small puddle of water dripping from a pipe near the water motor gong which is not longer sounding. To gain access, you must force entry |
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Definition
| to prevent property damage from the accidental discharge of water, to detect a fire in the case that the water motor gong has been tampered with, and the drain has been clogged with debris, an arsonist may have started the fire and shut down the O, S, and Y vale afer realizing the system activated. |
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| Which of the following best describes a deluge sprinkler system? |
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| A system consisting of a piping system connected to a water source with sprinkler heads that are merely nozzles. When the detection system is activated water is dispersed out of all the heads in the area |
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| In which of the following occupancies would you not expect to find a deluge sprinkler system? |
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| A large in-patient hospital |
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| What must fire companies be prepared to do, when responding to buildings protected by a deluge system? |
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| Augment the system with large volumes of water |
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| What must fire companies be prepared to do, when responding to buildings protected by a deluge system? |
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| Augment the system with large volumes of water |
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| You are a company officer given the assignmen of shutting down a deluge sprinkler system after a extinguishment of the fire in an occupancy. How should this operation be conducted? |
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| Turn the control valves off slowly to prevent a water hammer |
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| In a dry-pipe system alarm valve, there is a lock to keep th eclapper open when the air pressure is reduced, due to activation of the system. How many sprinkler heads must be activated or flowing for the clapper to be locked open, and an alarm to be sent |
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| What is the most common reason for a false alarm in a dry-pipe sprinkler system? |
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| This type of system consists of piping with small holes drilled into the pipe with no distinct sprinkler heads. The system has a siamese fire department connect for water source but no other water supply is available. What is this system called? |
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| What is the terminology used to describe sprinklers systems that require the fire department to supply a fire department connect in order for water to be flowed through the system (no other source of water is made available to the system)? |
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| For most alarm valves in dry-pipe systems, how many pounds per square inch are required to hold back 100 psi of water on the supply side of the clapper? |
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| Which type of system has a larger top surface on the clapper in the alarm valve? |
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| Who can reset a dry pipe sprinkler system once the alarm valve has been activated? |
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| Qualified sprinkler contractor |
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| What is the condition called, when small amounts of water keep building up on the top of the clapper valve in dry-pipe sprinkler system due to water surges? This will eventually prevent the claper from opening, even though all of the air in the system ha |
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| What causes false alarms with an alarm valve in an automatic wet pipe sprinkler system? |
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| A large pressure fluctuation occurs on the water supply side of the system, overcoming the pressure on top of the clapper, and allows for a temporary water flow |
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| Where is the main drain valve normally located on an automatic wet pipe sprinkler system? |
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Definition
| Just above the clapper in the alarm valve |
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| Which of the following best describes an automatic dry-pipe sprinkler system? |
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| This system is usually found in unheated areas, where freezing poses a threat to water filled sprinkler pipes. It requires a pressurized air source to hold the water back into a heated area until a sprinkler head is activated. |
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| Which type of sprinkler system has a locking clapper valve that must be manually reset? |
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| In large buildings with limited openings, or many small rooms, what might be the only efficient way of removing cold smoke produced during a sprinkler system's extinguishment of a fire? |
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| Using the building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system |
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| Which of the following sprinkler systems is the most common and simplest sprinkler system? |
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| Which of the following best describes an automatic wet pipe sprinkler system? |
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| this system is comprised of a pipe system connected to a srouce of supply that has water in its piping at all times, right up to each sprinkler head |
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| What is the primary function of the alarm valve in an automatic wet pipe sprinkler system? |
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Definition
| To act as a check valve, preventing water from flowing back out of the sprinkler piping, but allowing water into the system to flow through activated heads |
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| Which of the following are reasons why firefighters should maintain the use of SCBA when operating at a fire in an occupancy where the sprinkler system is still operating? |
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Definition
| Sprinklers will produce cold smoke, causing smoke to bank down to the floor with carbon monoxide and fire gases |
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| Which of the following would best describe the danger of a sprinkler system activation occurring after firefighters have entered the area of the fire and begin their attack? |
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Definition
| The delayed activation of the system could push steam and hot water on to companies operating in the area of the fire |
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| What causes the unusual circumstance of sprinkler activation being delayed until after the fire department arrives and has begun interior operations? |
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Definition
| Buildings that are only partially sprinklered and the fire began in an unsprinklered area |
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| Which of the following statements is tru regarding sprinkler heads in skylight openings? |
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Definition
| The flow of the sprinkler heads forces the heat and smoke back down, negating the value of opening these natural vent locations |
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| If supplying a sprinklers system with a 2 1/2 inch supply line what is the maximum number of sprinkler heads that could be supplied if they were delivering the reduced flow of 20 gpm? |
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| Which is the most preferred engine company to supply the fire department connection of a sprinkler system at a working fire? |
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Definition
| An engine with large diameter hose tha tis not supplying other hoselines |
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| You are a company officer assigned to an engine company that has been given the sole fireground function of establishing a water supply and feeding the fire department connection for the sprinkler system. You have a new motor pump operator that asks you, |
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| How many pounds per square inch should newly installed sprinkler system piping be hydrostatically tested to? |
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| If fire companies were to connect to the same water main that was operating a sprinkler system, and drop the water pressure in the sprinkler system to 10 psi, how many gallons per minute would a normal sprinkler head be flowing? |
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| A sprinkler system should be augmented by lines at the siamese or the fire department connection (FDC). When this is accomplished, a standard sprinkler head flowing 100 psi will deliver how many gallons per minute? |
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| What is the minimum number of hoselines and the diameter size of those hoselines that should be supplied to the fire department connection of a sprinkler system? |
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Definition
| two- 2 1/2 inch hose lines |
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| Identify which of the following reasons why a sprinkler system should continue to be operated until the fire has been extinguished? 1. It aids in smoke removal from the structure. 2. The system could be holding the fire in check along with handlines. 3. |
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| Of the following means of fire protection, which is the most effective for life and property preservation? |
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Definition
| Properly designed and installed automatic sprinklers |
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| In cases of reported sprinkler system failures to control a fire, which of the following factors is most likely the cause? |
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Definition
| Human error, including that of the fire department |
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Term
| Which of the following is a valid reason for shutting down a sprinklers system during fire department operations? |
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Definition
| In rare instances, when an explosino demolishes a system or when a rapidly expanding fire overtakes an insufficient sprinkler system |
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| Approximately how many gallons per minute will a normal sprinkler head flow at 50 psi? |
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Definition
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| To put sprinkler effectiveness into perspective, sprinkler heads flow at 40 gpm at 50 psi. This would be the equivalent to the following fire control operation? |
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Definition
| One firefighter stationed every ten feet with a booster line ready to operate |
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Term
| Which of the following is true regarding LDH (large diameter hose)? |
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Definition
| LDH is best suited to deliver volume |
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| Which of the following is an advantage of a telescoping platform over an aerial ladder when using an elevated master stream? |
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Definition
| They have a greater range of motion for the aerial master stream |
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| Which of the following should be taken into consideration when applying water with an elevated master stream? |
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Definition
| The basic purpose of a roof is to keep water out, water does not reach the source fuels of the fire, heat flames and smoke will driven back under the roof |
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| According to NFPA statistics, in more than 100,000 operations, sprinklers were able to control or extinguish the fire __ percentage of the time? |
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Definition
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| According to NFPA statistics, in more than 90 percent of the 100,000 reported sprinkler activations due to fire conditions, how many heads were activated? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is not a true statement, when an in-line pumping lay is used? |
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Definition
| Maximum flows are available for firefighting operations |
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Term
| How many pounds per square inch do Class A pumpers discharge at their maximum flow? |
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Definition
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| Centrifugal pumps spin water off its impellers, imparting its energy to the water flow. Which of the following can the impellers do? 1. Give a little bit of water a strong push. 2. Give a lot of water a strong push. 3. Give a little bit of water little |
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| How much does the fire load of a building increase with a large amount of plastics over the same building containing only ordinary combustibles? |
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| You and your company are trapped by fire. you find a window with a ground ladder at the sill. When the window is broken for forcible escape fire is rolling out the top of the window. Which of the following best describes the method of descent tha tsho |
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Definition
| Members should exit the window on to the ladder head first, they should remain in this position the entire descent to expedite the process so other company members may exit |
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| When on a supplied water source, not drafting, what is the minimum amoutn of residual prssure a motor pump operator should ensure her pump is receiving on the compound gauge? |
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Definition
| Positive 10 psi on the compound gauge |
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| When there is not enough water entering a pump to supply the demand, this can cause serious damage or failure of the pump. What is this condition called? |
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| Firefighter Jones says that the personal bail out rope techniques should not be attempted with out a class 2 personal harness. Firefighter Russell says that while a class 2 personal harness may be perferred, firefighters can use an emergency body wrap to |
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Definition
| Firefighters Russell is correct. |
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| When the motor pump operator identifies a dangerous drop in residual pressure which of the following actions should he take to correct this? 1. Increase pump speed (rpms) 2. Increase water supply (possibly another source) 3. Use a larger diameter attack |
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| What type of occupancy fire is in-line pumping or hydrant to fire lay preferred over reverse hose lay (fire to hydrant)? |
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| Which of the following terms best describes, a small sheet of paper listing the names of each on duty memeber and their assigned duty? |
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Which of the following factors affect the ability to move and supply water?
1. The capacity of the water supply 2. The number of personnel on scene. 3. The capacity of the hose. 4. The capacity of the pump. |
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| Once it is discovered that a firefighter is missing, which of the following pieces of equipment is most important to help in the location of the missing firefighter? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following factors regarding water supply could not be known by fire department members, from the firefighter to the chief, before an incident starts? |
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Definition
| The actual state of the water supply |
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Term
| Why is it important for firefightesr, company officers, chief officers to have a working knowledge of their response district's water supply system? |
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Definition
| To understand the available volume capacity of the system and mains that the source pumps are connected |
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Term
| which of the following SCBA maneuvers should be considered when fighting fires in: holds of ships, tunnels, subcellars, and windowless buildings? |
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Definition
| Changing cylinders in smoke-filled atmosphere. |
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Term
| For firefighting purposes, what does static pressure indicate to the company officer? |
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Definition
| Static pressure is no indicator of the volume of water available from a hydrant |
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Term
| When low flow pressures are encountered, where should pumpers be located? |
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Definition
| they should be at the hyndrant with the exception of the initial arriving company |
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Term
| On what scale is the vacuum side of a compound gauge measured on fire apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which physical fact of water, allows us to test multiple sections of fire hose connected together at the same time? |
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Definition
| the pressure on a confined fluid is transmitted equally throughout that fluid |
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Term
| At low flows, water moves smoothly through hose with almost no turbulence. What is this called? |
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Definition
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Term
| Turbulence with a hose line and related appliances causes pressures to be reduced at the discharge. What is this loss of pressure called? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following steps should you take, if you find yourself cut off from escape by fire? |
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Definition
Begin seeking another esacpe route or area of refuge.
Find an area of refuge even if its is only temporary.
Call for help via radio, PASS device, and or voice alone.
Begin seeking another esacpe route or area of refuge. |
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| If a company officer were looking to deliver water further away from his pump, how could he do so utilizing the same amount of energy? |
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Definition
| Increase the diameter of the hose utilized |
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Term
| How many pounds per square inch does water exert for every 1 foot it rises? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following should e considered the last ditch effort for contacting help when trapped in a building fire? |
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Definition
| Throwing your helmet out of a window. |
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Term
| Water pressure increases 1 psi for every __ of depth |
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Definition
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| One atmosphere is the weight of the air column above us at sea level. What is the average weight in pounds per square inch of one atmosphere? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following is most common method of forcible escape? |
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Definition
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| The weight of the air above us is equivalent to the pressure exerted by __ of water. |
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Definition
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| When drafting, a priming group removes the air from the pump therefore taking the atmospheric pressure away inside of the pump and thus allowing water to flowinto th epump. Understanding this principle, which of the following heights would establish the m |
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Definition
| If the pump was 34 feet above the surface of the water supply. |
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Term
| Which of the following is not one of Norman's three rules of survival? |
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Definition
| Always ensure that your SCBA bottle is full prior to use. |
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Term
| What happens to water when it is pressurized? |
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Definition
| Nothing, water is a fluid that cannot be compressed by applying pressure |
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Term
| Approximately how many gallons are in one cubic foot of water? |
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Definition
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| One physical fact of water is that fluid pressure is perpendicular to the surface it acts upon. If one were to place a pressure gauge and take a measurement at teh floor of a tank and also place a prssure gauge in the very bottom corner of the tank on th |
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Definition
| These pressures should read essentially the same pressure |
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Term
| The pressure in a confined body of water at rest reamins the same at all points. Whe this no flow condition occurs in water supply systems, it is referred to as? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following emergency procedures should be taught to a firegither after they are trained in the use of an SCBA? |
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Definition
Reduced-profile manuever.
Emergency escape manuever.
Mask sharing. |
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| Which of the following statements best describes the reason for ensuring an opening in a remot location from where high expansion foam is being applied? |
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Definition
| A remote opening allows for the products of combustion to ventilate out areas that are being filled with high-ex. |
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Term
| Your'e searching the interior of a building during a structural firefighting operation. you find yourself tangled in wires. Which of the following would be the best procedure to try first to disentangle you? |
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Definition
| Back up and get down lower and proceed |
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Term
| Why is a bent tip applicator useful in combating a gasoline tank truck fire? |
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Definition
| The applicator is able to develop a stream with enough aeration to apply aqueous film-forming foam. |
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Term
| What agent will continue to be the primary extinguishing agent for structural fires? |
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Definition
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According to Norman, firefighters need a better understanding of which of the following in order to extinguish fires?
1. Hydraulics 2. Water Supply 3. Friction Loss |
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Definition
| Water supply only, because it is the amount of water that is applied toa fire is what extinguishes the fire |
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| Which of the following emergency SCBA manuever allows the wearer to squeeze through a 14-inch space between two wall studs to escape to another room? |
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Definition
| Reduced-profile manuever. |
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| Which of the following is safety concern when operating a cellar pipe at a basement fire incident? |
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Definition
| The company may be working directly above the area involved by fire, when cutting the holes to place the appliance, fire could emanate from them, strutural members of the floor could be weakened by the fire |
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Term
| What is the effective reach of a Baker pipe? |
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Definition
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| What is the effective radius reach of a Bresnan distributor? |
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Definition
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| How does high expansion foam extinguish a fire? |
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Definition
| It pushes out the products of combustion and repalces them with a water solution, which will cool th source of the fire |
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Term
| Which of the following is not a favorable factor of successfully utilizing high expansion foam? |
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Definition
| High-ex is a last resort and should be utilized after withdrawing companies from the building |
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Term
| Which of the following is not a favorable property of low-pressure fog nozzles? |
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Definition
| They have maximum reach and penetration |
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| Firefighter Tom says that fires in cellars and attics pose very diffrent challenges to firefighters, Firefighter Marty says that fires in cellars and attic pose similar difficulties such as linited access, escape, and ventilation. Firefighter ben says tha |
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Definition
| Firefighters Marty and Ben. |
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Term
| Which of the following nozzles would be described as: A nozzle that uses a spring to regulate the size of the discharge opening? |
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Definition
| Automatic nozzles/Constant-pressure nozzles |
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Term
| You are a nozzle firefighter and suspect that there is decreased flow in your handline. You have the officer call the motor pump operator to confirm that she supplyin genough pressure at the pump. Of the following choices, what is most likely the problem |
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Definition
| A kink or kinks in the line |
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Term
| What type of nozzle should be considered when attempting to extinguish a basement fire and interior handlines have become ineffective? |
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Definition
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| As a general guideline, the most effective discharge opening diameter of a nozzle should not exceed what fraction of the diameter of the hose? |
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Definition
| One half of the diameter of the hose |
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Term
| Assistant Chief Green wants to write an SOP that all firefighter will enter the fire building through the same point on entry for accountablity purposes. Battalion Chief Brown disagrees and states there may be reasons for safty and speed that firegithers |
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| Where would it be dangerous to use straight or solid streams? |
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Definition
| On a high-voltage electrical equipment fire |
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Term
| What is the most versatile style nozzle? |
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Definition
| the variable-pattern, peripheral fog nozzle |
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Term
| What happens to most firefighters before geting trapped? |
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Definition
| They become lost or disoriented. |
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Term
| Which of the following is not an advantage of using a solid stream tip? |
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Definition
| They are more suited for combating flammable liquid spill fires |
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| In older versions of the constant-gallonage nozzle, the nozzle firefighter could rotate the outer stream-shaper barrel to pen or close the center baffle. This created a major change in the rated flow of the nozzle. What is the percent change in the rate |
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Definition
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| While understanding where and how to enter a building is importand to the Firefighters Survival Survey, which of the following question is more impotrant than gaining access to the building? |
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Definition
| How do we get out when things go wrong? |
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Term
| What is the most severe threat to a brick or masonry constructed building which is in close proximity ofa structure fire and thus has an exposure problem? |
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Definition
| the size of window openings and their proximity to the fire building |
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Term
| What is asphalt siding commonly known as? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is not a resaon why firefighters deaths continue to occur? |
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Definition
| Increase in the number of structure fires. |
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Term
| What is the order of structural firefighting priorities? |
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Definition
| Rescue, confine, extinguish |
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Term
| In consideration of exposure protection, which of the following is not immediately thought of as a means of exposure to protect against? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following is not a primary function of a nozzle? |
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Definition
| to decrease the velocity of the water flowing through the hose |
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Term
| Which of the following is not one of th three steps that can be taken to help reduce that rates of firefighters injury and mortality? |
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Definition
| Rely upon upgraded state-of-the-art protective eqiupment. |
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Term
| You are an engine company officer assigned to stretch an attack line to the 8th floow of an apartment building with no standpipe in the building. Which of the following tactics would not be preferable means of placing the hoseline, if it could be execute |
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Definition
| Use the prepiped water way of the aerial unit on the scen |
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Term
| What is the highest priority for hoseline positioning? |
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Definition
| being able to place the hoseline between the fire and the victimes |
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| Firefighter Jim says that more ppeople die in store fires ever year than in car fires. Firefighter Andy disagrees and says that more people die in car fires than die in store fire every year. you are their company officer and need to determine who is most |
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| You are the company officer of a first due engine company. On arrival you are confronted with a light smoke condition issuing from the stair well leading to floors below you. Your company streates a dry hoseline. When should you request that the line b |
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Definition
| Before descending the stairs with the hoseline |
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Term
| What is the greatest protection from radiant heat exposure to neighboring buildings during a structure fire? |
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Definition
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| Of the six qeustions in the Firefighter Survival Survey, what is the first question that firefighters should make apart of their owm size-up? |
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Definition
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| Why must doors be chocked, especially when advancing dry hoselines? |
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Definition
| When charged, the hoseline may act as a wedge under the door, effectively locking the door behind the firefighters |
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Term
| Where does the greatest fire-related loss of civilian life occur each year? |
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Definition
| Fires in one and two family dwellings. |
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Term
| When engine company crews are stretching hoselines up flights of stairs, with a narrow space between the flights of stairs or between the flight of stairs and a landing, how much hose should they estimate per flight? |
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Definition
| One length per flight, running the hose along the banister to keep the hose length reasonably short |
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Term
| What hose tool should be used when stretching hose vertically through an open stairwell? This device is used to prevent the hose from pulling out the coupling and prevent the hoseline from being pulled back down by the weight of the water. |
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Definition
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Term
| what is decibel level of full alarm activated PASS device? |
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Definition
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| When encountering buildings with open stairwells, how many floors can a company officer reasonably expect to go with one length of hose up the middle of the stairwell when estimating the amount of hose needed? |
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Definition
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| What is the biggest problem with the use of PASS devices of the fire ground? |
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Definition
| Firefighters do not arm the device when wroking inside the structure. |
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| You are the first due engine company officer to arrive at a warehouse fire. You estimate the building to be 200 feet wide by 150 feet deep. Your engine has been spotted 50 feet from the entrance where you and your company will enter the building. How mu |
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Definition
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| How much hose should be stretched for a medium size commercial building measuring, 250 feet wide by 250 feet deep, and the pumper is 100 feet from the building? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the approximate range of feedback effort, when employing feedback assisted rescue, using two prtable radios? |
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Definition
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| What is one of the undesirable outcomes of overstretching hose? |
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Definition
| Unnecessarily high engine pressure, increases the chances of kinks in the hose when flaked out in confined areas, clutter around the fire area |
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Term
| As a company officer, if you estimated correctly, how much hose should you have when you arrive at the fire area? |
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Definition
| The nozzle team should arrive at the fire area with one or two lengths to spare |
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Term
| How does a thermal imaging camera produce an image on the screen? |
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Definition
| It reads temperature diffrentials and produces a picture on the display. |
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Term
| Which o the following is not an advantage of a larger diameter attack line over a smaller diameter attack line? |
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Definition
| they are more maneuverable through compartmented areas |
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Term
| What are the draw backs to helmet mouted thermal imaging units? |
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Definition
they are heavy on the firefighter's neck.
They can be difficult to operate if the firefighter has diffrent visual ablities in his eyes.
Expenses.
They can give the firefighter using the unti a false sense of sercurity.
Sanitary arise when the untie is used by multiple personnel. |
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Term
| What type of equipment should the rescue team be equipped with? |
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Definition
spares SCBAs.
Strokes litter.
Rescue rope and hardware. |
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Term
| When making a change in direction with a team search rope, the rope should be secured to a sizeable object. Why? |
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Definition
| So the team exit and reentry is on the same path avioding hazards already indentified through the search. |
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Term
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Definition
| Feedback-Assisted Rescue. |
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Term
| How is feed back assisted rescue used to locate an unconsious firefighter? |
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Definition
| Have all units switch to a dirffrent operating frequency and hold two radios several inches from each other and listen for the feedback from the missing firefighter( This only works if they have a radio and it is on). |
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Term
| Which of the following factors should the engine company officer use to determine the length of hose that is required to be stretched to the fire area? |
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Definition
| The building's heigh, area, and setback from the street |
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Term
| What is the control person's primary responsiblity? |
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Definition
| To keep accoutablity of how many firefighters enter and their air working time. |
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Term
| Which of the following is a reason or are reasons why overly long preconnected hoselines should be avoided? |
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Definition
| Friction loss reduces flows available at the nozzle, engine pressures must be maintained at dangerously |
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Term
| The following are rules of thumb for maximum lengths of preconnected hoselines. Which rule of thumb listed here is incorrect? (lengths indicate 50 feet) |
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Definition
| Six lengths of 1 and 1/2 inch diameter hose at 145 GPM |
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| Which of the following is not an advantage of a larger diameter attack line over a smaller diameter attack line? |
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Definition
| They are more maneuverable through compartmented areas |
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| What is the submergence time that should be assigned to firefighters conducting a team search utilizing long duration SCBA cylinder( one hour bottles)? |
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Definition
| MAximum wroking time of twenty mintues, with twenty minute of exit time. |
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| Which of the following factors should the engine company officer use to determine the length of hose that is required to be stretched to the fire area? |
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Definition
| The building's heigh, area, and setback from the street |
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| How many firefighter should be assigned to search inside an area when a team search method is deployed? |
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Definition
| A minimum of two memeber and maximum of four members. |
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| Which of the followingis a reason or are reasons why overly long preconnected hoselines should be avoided? |
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| friction loss reduces flows available at the nozzle, engine pressures must be maintained at dangerously |
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| How many members should remain outside as the rescue team at minimum? |
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Definition
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| The following are rules of thumb for maximum lengths of preconnected hoselines. Which rule of thumb listed here is incorrect? (lengths incidate 50 feet) |
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Definition
| Six lengths of 1 and 1/2 inch diameter hose at 145 GPM |
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| Which of the following types of buildings should a guide rope search be deployed? |
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Definition
Schools.
Hospitals.
Large area office building. |
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| When conducting a guide rope search, is it necessary for each member to attach to the rope? |
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Definition
| No, one member should maintain contact while other members maintain contact with him. |
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| Since residential fires are so deadly, why would a fire officer choose a smaller diameter attack line in a single family house fire? (1 1/2"-1 3/4") |
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| With lower fire loads, larger volumes of water are not as critical, speed and maneuverability through a variety of obstacles and partitions that are commonly found in residences, a minimum number of firefighters are required to deploy smaller diameter lines |
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| What is the minimum number of trained personnel required to contact a team search? |
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| Which of the following types of occupancies mimic residential occupancies, with increased compartmentalization and lighter fire loads? |
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| school class rooms and hospital patient care areas |
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| Where is the control person located? |
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Definition
| Outside where the rope is secured to a substantial object. |
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| When faced with any sizable body of fire in an industrial or commercial property, what size hoseline should be deployed? |
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Definition
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| What strategy can a company officer employ when he finds that his crew must go deeper inside the buildilng than the reach of their 2 1/2 " diameter hose? |
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Definition
| Quickly apply a remote master stream. |
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| How might the control person communicate with the search team in structure with poor radio reception? |
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Definition
| By using a series of prearranged tugs on the rope. |
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| Why do firefighters often times stretch inappropriate handlines? |
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Definition
| They state; "That's what we always stretch". |
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| Of the listed factors, which two factors will determine whether the hoseline selected will successfully extinguish the fire? |
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Definition
| Reach of stream, Volume of the stream |
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| When extinguishing Class A fires, what must the water do in order to be effective? |
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Definition
| Cool the fuel to a point where it stops giving of flammable vapors |
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| Which of the following should not be factor when producing specifications fo new pumping apparatus? |
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Definition
| For ease of training recruit firefighters, all new trucks should have similar hose loads and compartmentation regardless of the district they serve |
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| If available, who shuold conduct the sencondary search? |
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Definition
| a diffrent unit thaat has not searched the area previously, with a freh perspective. |
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| More than seventy five percent of all fire deaths occur in this type of occupancy? |
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Definition
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| If an elevated platform unit s giving the proper positioning at the scene of a fire, how many fieet of frontage can its scrub area cover? |
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Definition
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| Unless a specific problem is noted or the area is below grade, how many floor below a fire is it safe to not conduct to a froceible entry into locked areas? |
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Definition
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| What three interrelated factors affect putting water on to fires? |
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Definition
| Proper size and length of hose, quick and efficient hose movement, ensuring that the hose is stretched to the proper position |
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Term
| which of the following type of companies is most responsible for placing the appropriate size hoseline, with most efficient use of personnel, in the least amount of time? |
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Definition
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| why should firefighter wear SCBAs when conducting a secondary search in below grades areas, especially in the presence smoldering fire? |
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Definition
| Carbon monoxide could settle into below grade area, making the atmosphere oxygen depleted. |
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| What is the gernal flow range of interior attack handlines? |
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Definition
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| What four size-up factors affect the decision for the siE and length of hoseline? |
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Definition
| Occupancy, construction, height and area, location and extend of fire |
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Term
| If larger flows are desired due to a stalled attack, what size should the second hose line be and where should it go? |
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Definition
| At least the same diameter as the first hose line, if not larger. It should be stretched to the same position as the first one |
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Term
| If an effective offensive attack has not succeeded within __ minutes, prepare for defensive positions. |
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Definition
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| What is good rules of thumb for the number of personnel assigned to a search team? |
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Definition
2 firefighters per apartment in the area to be searched.
2 firefighters for each mordearate size section open floor area such as store or an office. |
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Term
| In an average apartment or house fire with a 1 3/4 inch diameter hose line and coordinated ventilation you should expect to see the fire darken down in ten minutes. If this is not happened, the incident commander should be expecting? |
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Definition
| Full involvement of the structure and potential collapse |
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| What types of structure might the historical 20 minutes before anticipating collapse be too long to operate in before the real potential of collapse? |
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Definition
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| When the human life is at stake, a __ attack is mandatory. |
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Definition
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| You are assigned to lead a search of a large floor area in medium smoke conditon. there is little danger of the fire overrunning you at this time. Which of the following pieces of equipment would protect your crew from becoming disoriented, if used proper |
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Definition
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| You are the company officer on an engine dispatched to a third floor apartment fire in a garden style apartment building. Your company consists fo 5 members including yourself. On arrival fire is showing from a middle unit on the third floor. It wil r |
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Definition
| The team with exceptino of the motor pump operator should deploy the first line into position and ensure it is operating before performing other tasks |
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Term
| According to Norman, "Being stationary is as-" |
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Definition
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| With modern day equipment what are the only two things that shouldprevent forward advancement of a hoseline? |
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| Firefighting Janes says ventilation of windows should be done when searching as long as it will not cause the fire to light up. Lieutenant Jill says firefighter should leave window glass intact and let the outside went team take care of the ventilation jo |
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Definition
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| What mode of operations is usually dictated by a massive body of fire that is beyond the control of responding units? |
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Definition
| Defensive attack operations |
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Term
| How is exposure protection best accomplished? |
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Definition
| By applying water directly to the surface of the exposure so tha theat is absorbed through conduction and the exposure is protected from direct-flame impingement |
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Term
| Why should firefighter not retreat to bathrooms if an alternative is avialable? |
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Definition
| The windows is usually too small for escape. |
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Term
| What methods of fire spread are most often responsible for igniting exposures? |
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Definition
| radiation and direct-flame exposure |
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Term
| What phase of fire control opertation is secondary search normally combined with? |
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Definition
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| It is midnight, you company is the first due company, of a first alarm assignment, dispatched to a warhouse fire on Depot Street. On arrival you find well involved fire on a warehouse which is owned by the Ace pesticides company. The warehouse is a well |
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Definition
| No attack, being concerned about the toxic run off and dangers of partially combusted chemcials after extinguishment |
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| To reduce the danger of backdraft, a coordinated attack should be used. At what stage of the attack should the nozzle team apply water to a structure? |
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Definition
| The nozzle team should only apply water after topside ventilation has been performed. |
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Term
| Which of the following areas should be included in secondary search? |
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Definition
The perimeter of the building.
Roof top or set backs to which someone could have jumped.
Areas beneath windows.
Shrubbery around the building.
All interior portion of the building. |
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Term
| A __ is a roof structre built above an existing leaking roof. |
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Definition
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| In the following situations, which would indirect attack be indicated? |
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Definition
| A high heat fire in a ship's hold, A fire in a rail box car |
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Term
| Which of the following is not one of the strategy options to fight a fire? |
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Definition
| Exterior defensive attack with interior offensive attack acting simultaneously |
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Term
| What mode of attack can be used for third stage or smoldering phase fires? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who pioneered the use of indirect attack? |
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Definition
| Lloyd Layman of the United States Coast Guard |
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Term
| Which of the following manuevers should be employed by firefighters if they should become entangled in wires or other obstructions? |
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Definition
| Ouick release or emergency escape manuever. |
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Term
| Which of the following would not be considered a prerequisite condition to exist in order to use the indirect attack on a fire? |
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Definition
| the presence of viable victims |
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Term
| According to the Norman text, one gallon of water expands to __ gallons, when coverted to steam? |
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Definition
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| What is the best way to conduct a primary search? |
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Definition
| Try to start the search as close to the fire area as safty possible and work back to the entry door. |
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Term
| During a freeburning stage fire, firefighters are usually subjected to temperatures in a range from __ dgrees F to __ degrees F at the floor while ceiling temperatures may range from ___ degress F to ___ degrees F. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the definition of a smoldering stage fire? |
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Definition
| The stage in which th efire is no longer burning freely. There has been a serious fire within the premises that has used up most the available oxygen, and the fire is now limited in size |
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Term
| how sohuld the primary search above the fire be conducted? |
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Definition
| Search as soon as you ener the floor area and pogress in toward the fire. |
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| During a smoldering phase fire, the fire can gain an overabundance of heat, reaching over 1000 degrees F. The building can fill to capacity with flammable gases and yet the fire can remain non visible from the exterior. What dangerous condition exists? |
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Definition
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| What type of building methods makes backdrafts more common? |
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Definition
| modern airtight, energy conservation minded methods |
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Term
| Which of the following areas should be focused upon during primary searches of residential structures? |
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Definition
Stairways.
Near windows and doors.
Bedrooms. |
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Term
| What is the preferred method of attack on a freeburning stage fire? |
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Definition
| Combination attack using a straight stream applied across the ceiling and then swept into the body of th efire in a side to side, or clockwise circular motion |
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Term
| In a combustion attack during the free-burning stage of a fire, striking the ceiling with the hose stream accomplishes the following except- |
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Definition
| It directly attacks the seat of the fire allowing for quick extinguishment |
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Term
| How should a firefighter mark location of rooms tha they have already searched? |
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Definition
| By using issued latched straps |
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Term
| During the freeburing stage of a fire, the __ can cause a rollover effect. Thhis can cause the fire to be pushed along the ceiling and then come down, behind, and on top of the nozzle team, which would endanger the team. |
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Definition
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| What errors are fairly common with the combination attack? |
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Definition
| the attack is made by using a wide fog pattern directly on the seat of the fire |
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Term
| In most homes and partments, how much is sufficient to cover the fire area? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following tools should search team memeber have with them? |
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Definition
Pike pole or hook.
Forcible entry tools.
Portable light.
Portable radio. |
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Term
| Your company arrives at a three story ordinary construction building, with smoke issuing from the third floor. What would be a safe area to advance the dry hoseline dry before charging it? |
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Definition
| the stairway hall or landing |
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Term
| What is the average width of the side profile of firefighter wearing an SCBA? |
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Definition
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| Your company arrives at a 2 1/2 story wood fram construction residence with smoke showing from the basement, first floor windows and the chimney. Where is the fire most likely to be, and where can the nozzle team advnce their dry handline to? |
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Definition
| Basement-top of the enclosed cellar stairway |
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Term
| What is the common distance between studs on center in partition wall? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is it appropriate for the officer accompanying the nozzle team to lok around the fire room for possible victims, the locations of the fire, and layout of the fire room? |
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Definition
| While waiting for water, look in the clear area under the smoke using the glow of the fire to assist you |
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Term
| What is the preferred method of attack on an incipient stage fire? |
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Definition
| Direct method using either a straight stream or a very narrow fog pattern aimed directly into the burning materials |
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Term
| When confronted with a situation to tight space, you must do one of the following procedures. Tihs procedure is described as removing your right arm frim the SCBA harness by fully extending the ight shoulder strap, while keeping your face piece in place: |
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Definition
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| What is the definition of a free-burning stage fire? |
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Definition
| The stage in which the fire has significantly increased in intensity, the rooms are at or near flashover. The fire is receving enough oxygen to sustain combustion |
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Term
| Which of the following best describe a qucik search for lives vitcims before the fire is broguht under control: searching in areas where vitcims will mist likly be found? |
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Definition
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| Before attacking the fire the nozzle team must locate the occupant. The team will account for them and obtain vital information from them. What type of information can be obtained from the occupants? |
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Definition
| What is actually burning, the best method of accessing the fire area, the possibility of missing people |
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Term
| In multistory building, (especially:apartment houses, hotels, hospitals and some offices). What is the quickest way for the company officer to determine the floor plan of the fire floor on teh fire ground? |
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Definition
| Go to the floor below the fire and quickly examine the layout of the floor and room numbering |
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Term
| Which of the following best describe a searcg that is performed after the fire is under control? this search is extremely thorough, ensuring that there is no pssiblility of a fire vitcim remaining in the structure. The essence of speed is diminish in this |
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Definition
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Term
| According to Norman, what is considered the primary function of the engine company? |
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Definition
| The primary function of the engine company is to get sufficient water on the fire area to extinguish the fire |
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Term
| When should a primary search be conducted? |
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Definition
| Immedaitely upon entry, possibly in conjunction with the advancement of the hoseline. |
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Term
| In addition to direct fire extinguishment, what is another acceptable use of hose streams by firefighters? |
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Definition
| Exposure protection, absorbing toxic fumes, ventilate products of combustion |
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Term
| Who should be assigned to priamry search team? |
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Definition
| Experience members that are mentally and physically capable of the job. |
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Term
| Fire progresses through stages. In order, what are the three stages of fire progression? |
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Definition
| The incipient stage, the freeburning stage, and the smoldering stage |
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Term
| What is the definition of an incipient stage fire? |
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Definition
| The stage in which the fire is still small with light heat and smoke conditions, and the fire confied closely to its area of origin |
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Term
| All of the following are condtino encountered when operating in cold weather, except- |
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Definition
| Many people come out into the streets to watch |
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| Captain Bill says thermonpane windows keep more heat insdie of the fire building. Captain tony says it is easy to break thermopane windows with a hose line. Captain brain says it is very diffucult to remove the sash of a thermopane window. You are the Bat |
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Definition
| Captian Brain and Captain Bill. |
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| At 13:30 hours your station is dispatched to a working fire at #123 Side Street, cross streets are Main street to a dead end. Responding from your station is an engine company, a ladder company, an amubulance, and shift commander in a command vehicle. O |
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Definition
| the ladder company should proceed in since they may be able to position close enough to reach over the trench |
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Term
| The presence of these types of hazardous materials may halt firefighting operations all together when identified. |
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Definition
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| Captain Bill says thermonpane windows keep more heat insdie of the fire building. Captain tony says it is easy to break thermopane windows with a hose line. Captain brain says it is very diffucult to remove the sash of a thermopane window. You are the Bat |
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Definition
| Captian Brain and Captain Bill. |
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Term
| What have the use of breathing appartus, protective clothing, and improvements in ventilation techniques done for the fire service? |
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Definition
| These items have greatly improved firefighters' abilities to get inside a structure and extinguish a fire before it destroys the structure and kills the remaining occupants |
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Term
| When cold smoke is present why should fire fighters continue utilizing SCBAs? |
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Definition
| Presence of high amounts of carbon monoxide |
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Term
| What is possibly the greatest danger to fire fighters operating on the roof during ventilation operation? |
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Definition
| Thier fellow firefighter, particularly the saw operator |
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Term
| Utilizing the text's exposure identifications system, if the building in the rear of the structure of origin, were to ocatch on fire, how would you identify that structure to command? |
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Definition
| Exposure 3 has caught on fire |
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Term
| When residual flows from a municipal water supply system are not sufficient for the anticipated hazard, all of the following should be considered alternate water sources except? |
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Definition
| Dead end hydrant further down the street |
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Term
| According to tests conducted by the NFPA and Factory Mutual, a flow of 10 gallons per minute for each 100 square feet of fire area is sufficient to control fires in - |
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Definition
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| When operating a saw on a roof, for the safty of your fellow firefighters, a spinning blade or chain should never be more than__inches above the roof deck? |
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Definition
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| According to tests conducted by the NFPA and Factory Mutual, a flow of 30-50 gallons per minute for each 100 square feet of fore area is sufficient to control fires in- |
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Definition
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| Your company arrives on scene at a reported building fire. You observe heavy, dirty smoke coming from a chimney and all floors are pushing heavy smoke with no visible fire. Where do you think this fire might be located? |
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Definition
| In the cellar or basement |
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Term
| What might a roof ventilation team expect to encounter when they are performing operations at high value occupany, like a jewelry store in hight crime neighborhood? |
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Definition
| Steel plating added to the roof or ceiling above the occupancy. |
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Term
| What types of smoke conditions would be an indication of an oil burner malfunction? |
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Definition
| Light to moderate amounts of black smoke found in the basement |
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Term
| What color smoke usually indicates insufficient oxygen for combusino and therefore is a sign of a potential backdraft? |
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Definition
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| Fire involvement of roofing materials usually gives off what color smoke? |
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Definition
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| What would be considered a sufficent distance from the ventilation hole to make a trench cut? |
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Definition
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| Upon arrival at a reported fire, you see wispy light colored smoke. What stage of fire involvement should this indicate? |
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Definition
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| When arriving at the front side of a structure, height aids in size-up, by letting the firefighters know all of the following, except? |
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Definition
| What level they would be operating at when they reach the rear of the building |
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Term
| When conducting a trench cut operation, observation holes should be made. What is the purpose of these holes? |
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Definition
| to know if the fire has passed the loctaion of the trench cut and when to pull the section of the cut open. |
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Term
| A fire company that is familiar with its district would be knowledgeable of many size-up factors prior to their arrival at a fire. What size-up factor cannot be determined until companies arrive on the scene? |
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Definition
| The location and extent of fire |
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Term
| In a situation where building wraps around another, what is the preferred method of determining the area of the building? |
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Definition
| Party walls visible from the roof |
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Term
| What are the dimensions of a trench cut? |
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Definition
| There should be two parallel cuts from one outer walll of the building to the oppostie outer wall of the building 3 feet apart |
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Term
| Why are fires below grade more complex than those above? |
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Definition
| Entry must be made in stairways that also act as chimneys for the products of combustion |
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Term
| Why might arriving firefighters get reports of smoke in remote locations of a building? |
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Definition
| HVAC systems and objects moving in shafts may force smoke in ways it does not normally go |
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Term
| Which of the following best describes the use of hose streams in conjunction with a trench cut? |
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Definition
| Hose streams can be used from the roof if inerior companies have been removed. |
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Term
| Class IV: Heavy Timver buildings present extremely heavy fire loads, but they are still excellent in terms of fire resistance. Which of the following factors does not aid these buildings in fire resistance? |
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Definition
| Changes in the primary use of these structures, which divides the large open areas that were once needed for manufacturing equipment |
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Term
| When should an interior firefighter break a window for ventilation instead of opening it? |
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Definition
| When she cannot stand-up to open the window and the hose line is charged. |
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Term
| In order for a building of masonry construction to be considered Class IV: Heavy Timber, the interior columngs, beams, and girders must be a minimum size of - |
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Definition
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| Which team has the best chance to prevent firefighters exposure to a collapse of metal roof? |
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Definition
| the hose team, if they used a solid nozzle and sweep the ceilingarea as they advance, cooling the roof. |
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Term
| This type of construction is how the majority of brick buildings are made. It consists of masonry walls of a two-hour fire resistance rating and its floors, roofs, and interior partitions are constructed of wood (not heavy timber). What class of constru |
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Definition
| Class III: Ordinary Construction |
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Term
| Which of the following reduces the frying pan effect that casues metal roof deck fires? |
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Definition
| have interior hose team sweep teh ceiling to cool the metal deck. |
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Term
| This type of construction poses less of a collapse hazard than the noncombustible class does, but it is more prone to extension than a noncombustible construction. Its walls, floors, roofs, and interior partitions are constructed of wood or some other co |
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Definition
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| Which of the following terms best describe the type of hold in teh roof, fire fighters make from wall to wall in order to stop the advance of fire into another portion of the building? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following does not in itself produce a sever life hazard? |
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Definition
| Mere presence of a large numbe of occupants |
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Term
| What is the area of an "H" type building that is narrow connecting section between two larger areas called? |
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Definition
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| According to Norman's 4 implications of building construction, which of the following is the most important to firefighters? |
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Definition
| The ability of the building to resist collapse when threatened by fire |
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Term
| You are the company officer assigned to oversee a trench vut opertaion. In order to prevent the spread of fire into an adjacent wing of the building, which the building, which of the following should be done first, assuming you have a team with two saws? |
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Definition
| Cut examination holes to locate the fire in the cockloft. |
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Term
| Of the five classes of building construction, identified in the NFPA's Handbook of Fire Protection, which of the following is the least stable in terms of collapse when exposed to fire? |
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Definition
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| Some codes refer to this class of building construction as fireproof, Class I; Fire Resistive, even though they are called fireproof, fires do occur in these structures. What conditions place the occupants and firefighters at risk during fire conditions |
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Definition
| Products of combustion from interior finishings and furnishings |
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Term
| what major risk of vertical ventilation operation above a flat parallel chord truss roof? |
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Definition
| the saw oepration may cut throguh the top chord of the truss precipitating a collapse. |
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Term
| Which statement most accurate regarding a truss roof's ability to resist collapse during a fire situation? |
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Definition
| Under ten minutes before collapse without warning. |
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Term
| while not a ture truss, the plywood i beam is another from of lightweight consturction. HOw thick is the web plywood portion of the beam commonly used? |
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Definition
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| What are the sighs of impending collapse with plywood I beams? |
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Definition
| the danger of falling into teh ventilation hole while cutting it. |
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Term
| Approximating how deep do guest plates penetrate the wood memeber of a truss? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following roof construction types should be considered the most deadly per incident? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following size-up considerations combine to endanger victims? |
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Definition
| Time of day, Occupancy, Location and Extent of fire |
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Term
| How should the presence of brownstring truss roof be identified? |
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Definition
| By oberving the classic hump shape upon seeing serveal sides of building on arrival. |
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Term
| You are the officer in charge of a ladder company. At 2:00 A.M. your company is dispatched, as a party of the initial alarm assignment, to a working fire at a mixed occupancy dwelling. Where would you expect to find the majority of the occupants of the |
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Definition
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| Which of the following occupancies have high life hazards around the clock? |
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Definition
| Hospitals and Apartment Buildings |
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Term
| Which of the following types of occupancies contain large amounts of materials that produce a heavy fire load? |
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Definition
| Factories, warehouses, and retail stores |
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| Which of the following occupancies would you not expect to find hazardous materials? |
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| Browstring truss roofs have beem know to collapse supporting exterior walls when they fail. What should the distance of the collapse zone from building be? |
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| The collapse zone should be twice the hieght of the supporting wall. |
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| When Should size-up begin? |
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| From the moment the alarm is received. |
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| Who performs size-up at an alarm? |
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| All firefighters responding to the alarm |
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| If a building of ordinary construction or standard wood frame construction (not light weight) has been exposed to heavy fire conditions for more than __, it has a high hazard potential for collapse |
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| In fire condition what is the biggest drawback a lgihtwieght truss? |
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| They lack mass to resist fire. |
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| What is the best method of reducing life hazard long before a fire incident? |
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Definition
| Install a complete wet-pipe automatic sprinkler system |
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| All of the following are considered life hazards except - |
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| Lack of Automatic Detection Systems |
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| What is the most likely portion of a standerd roof construction to fail first during fire condition? |
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| Lieutenant Smith says that vacant buildings should be treated with caution and defensive operations should be under taken. Lieutenant Flanagan says when there are savable lives at stake; firefighters must take extraordinary risks to save thos lives. You |
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| What isthe maximum length that can be spanned using a standard wood beam? |
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| Arrange the following actions, to be taken at structure fires in order. |
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Definition
| Locate, confine, extinguish |
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| Which of the following is Norman's last rule of firefighting? |
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Definition
| Let circumstances dictate procedures |
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| There are __ possible directions for fire to spread |
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| Recruit Jenson says that a person in a room filled with fire is not savable. Veteran Firefighter Jameson disagrees and says that the person is a viable save. You are their Lieutenant and need to mediate this tailboard disagreement. Who is correct? |
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| Which one of the following statement about trussed is not true? |
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Definition
| Thier structual member contain more mass than standard construction. |
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| Which of the following make up the element of truss? |
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Definition
Web memeber.
Top chord.
bottom chord. |
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| When discussing the rescue and removal of occupants, firefighters must know which occupants of a building are in greatest danger. Arrange from greatest danger to least danger. |
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Definition
| Persons in the immediate vicinity of the fire, persons on the flor above the fire, directly above the fire, persons on the top floor, persons on the fire floor remote from the location of the fire, persons two floors below the fire |
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| What geometrical shape gives a truss its integrity? |
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| When should someone that is emotionally agitated and threatening to jump be rescued, even if they are not in any apparent danger? |
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| When sufficient personnel are available to carry out coordinated fire attack, which of the following actions will reduce or eliminate life hazards? |
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Definition
| complete extinguishment of the fire, venting to draw fire away from victims, confinement of the fire, removing all victims |
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| In the absence of being able to conduct a preplan of the building, how could the ventilation team determine if they are on an inverted roof? |
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Definition
| When they cut an examination hole, they observe nail 2 x 4 construction on top of lower larger supporting josits. |
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| Which of the following is one the most basic principles of a firefighter's responsibilities? |
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Definition
| Protect life and property |
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| Which of the following is themost basic principle of firefighting? |
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Definition
| Human life takes precedence over all other concerns |
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| Which of the following best describes a roof constructed above an esisting roof that is so porous that it is no longer weather proof? |
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| Several Captains are discussing insufficient staffing at a fire scene. Captain Taylor says, if sufficient personnel are not available, to effect both rescue and extinguish at the same time, extinguishment must be given priority. Captain Jones says, that |
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| Victims are likely to suffer brain damage after __ minutes without oxygen. |
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| According to Norman's Concept #2, when you do not have sufficient personnel to perform all of the needed tasks, first perform those that- |
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Definition
| Protect the greatest number of human lives |
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| Firefighter Ellen says rain roofs were not apart of the enigineered load of the roof when the buildig was constructed. This may overload the roof and lead to a collapse. Firefighter John says the presence of two cocklofts may give the incident commander |
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| What is most dangerous type of roof for firegither to operate on or below at fire scene? |
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| how many linear feet of cutting are required to make an eight foot by eight foot ventilation hole? |
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| you are a company officer in charge of a ventilation operation of a large area flat roof. You have an eight foot by eight foot ventilation hole in place that is as close to the fire located as possible. You are advised by the interior operating sector mor |
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Definition
| Expanded the intial ventilation hole to provide the necessary increase ventilation. |
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| Which of the following best describes the use of a hoseline to asist in ventilation procedure? |
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Definition
| The use of hoseline in any ventillation opening should be strictly forbidden. |
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| Why were many flat rooofs constructed between the 1920's and 1960s built using an inverted roof technique? |
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Definition
| it was easier to build a ptich into the roof for proper dranage using this techniques |
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| You are goin to conduct roof vent operation on an inverted roof. When you step on the roof: you notice that it has a springy feel to it. What does that mean? |
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Definition
| This is normal and should not be taken as signs of impending failure. |
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| After determining the location of the ventilation hold, which of the following should the company officer in charge of roof opertaion consider before actually cutting the hole? |
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Definition
Ensure the cut hole is not between firefighter and thier means of escape.
Ensure tehre has been a second means of egress secured.
MAke sure all firefigher in thw area are aware of teh saw operations |
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| you are conducting roof ventilation on a large area flat roof on a windy day. Which of the following is not a concern when factoring wind into ventilation location decisions? |
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Definition
| Ensure that the wind will not require you to make a larger than mecessary ventilation hole |
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Term
| when sounding a roof to locate a joist. What should happen when you strike the blunt end of a tool against the roof sureface? |
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Definition
| It will strike solidly with little or no bounce |
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| When making an eight foot by eight foot ventilation hole on a large area flat roof, which of the follwoing describe the preferred method of making this opening, if only one saw is avaible? |
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Definition
The ventilation hole should be quartered
(4'x4') and the first section should be opend and the other left until teh entire hole is complete. |
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Term
| how should firefightwer reach the roof when assigned to vent a large area flat roof? |
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Definition
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| when performing ventilation on a large area flat roof, which of the following task should be perfromed first? |
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Definition
| Vent the top floor indow and any vertical shafts found |
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| what would be considered a textbook size, vertical ventilation hole, in a large area flat roof? |
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Definition
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| You are a member of a ventilation team trying to determine the location of a fire in a cockloft. Which of the following examination cuts offers the better visbility during daylight hours? |
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Definition
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| which of the following terms best describe this definition? An examination hole made by pluging a saw through teh roof and then pulling it out |
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Definition
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| Which of the following terms best describes, a roof constructed with teh roof boards nailed to a framework of 2 x 4's raised several feet above the main roof joists? |
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Definition
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| What is the standard spacing of roof joists in an old style flat roof construction? |
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Definition
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| What is the avergae life span of roof coverings over standard flat roof that is comprised of several layers of tar pater, mopped with hot tar to seal it? |
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| This is concealed void space created between teh ceiling and roof borads, usually placed for aesthetics, and an insulator between teh winter's cold and heat of the summer. What is this space usually called? |
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Definition
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| You are a ladder company officer assigned to vent a top floop fire of a large area flat roof building. Which of the following should be consideration before deploying the ventilation team? |
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Definition
If you are experienced in flat roof ventilation, you should go with the ventilation team.
Then team should be equpped with two power saws, two 6'-8' hooks, a halligan tool, portable radio and an axe.
teh team should be made up of at least four firefighers. |
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| What is the advantage of the quick cut ventilation hole over teh standard cut ventilation hole? |
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Definition
| it spans only one josit, allowing it to hinge on the joist when pushed down on one side |
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| How many square feet of ventilation does the quick cut allow for? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the advantage of the basket cut ventilation hole over the standerd cut ventilation hole? |
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Definition
| it allows for the firefighter performing the ventilation to never have to set foot on the roof. |
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Term
| Accroding to Norman, what is the first rule of roof ventilation? |
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Definition
| Ensure the stabilty of the area before enetering |
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Term
| Which of the following terms best describe aroof constructed with main roof joist loacted right at the roof level and roof boards nailed directly to teh joists? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is best located on a peak roof ventilation? |
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Definition
| Downwind side of the peak as close to the peak as possible, directly over tehre fire |
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Term
| Which of teh following are good indications of hot spots on a roof when sizing it up? |
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Definition
bubbling tar.
Steam on a rainy night.
Fire showing from an opening |
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Term
| What are the approximate sizes of sides of standard roof ventilation hole? |
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Definition
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| What are the approximate size of the sides of a quick cut roof ventilation hole? |
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Definition
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| What are the approximate sizes of the side of a basket cut roof ventilation hole? |
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Definition
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| What types of roofing materials present sharp heavy debris that endangers firefighters below when the materail is being removed for vetilation? |
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Definition
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| you are the senior ventilation team member assigned to vent a peaked roof. According to SOP you can only use a power saw on a low pitch roof, unless working from the basket of an areail apparatus. At this particular fire you cannot get the arial unit clos |
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Definition
| Roofs With a pitch 15 to 20 degrees. |
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Term
| What type of an axe should be broguht to the roof for ventilation purpose? |
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Definition
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Term
| When conducting roof operations,the team should check soil for heat. IF they are hot to the touch, what does that indicate? |
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Definition
| there is porbably going to be a fire in attic or cockloft |
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Term
| What is the commom minimum size of dimensional lumber used to construct roof joists? |
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Definition
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Term
| which of the following common peaked roof sheathing materials is the most difficult to open during teh ventilation process. |
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Definition
| 5/8 inch thickness plywood sheets |
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Term
| which of the following shingle materials poses the greatest danger to fire spread? |
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Definition
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Term
| when ventilating a skylight over a staircase, how should the interior firefighters be alerted that this is going to occur? |
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Definition
| yellout, and then break a samll pane of gass and wait several moments. the falling glass will signal members in the stairway to protect thenselvees. |
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Term
| WHen assigned to the roof ventilation team, you find a staircase that leads to a roof bulkhead. Why should u open this door? |
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Definition
To search for occupants that may have fled to teh roof.
to gain acess to teh roof for saw operations. |
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Definition
| A hand operated mini-eleveator |
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Term
| What is most common vertical artery in a multistory structure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the second most common vertical artery in a multistory structure? |
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Definition
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Term
| which of the following situation: should positive pressure ventilation be considered? |
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Definition
To remove flammable vapors.
Fires partially extinguished by sprinkler systems.
Fires in stuffed furniture or mattress. |
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| You are the first Battlion Chief at a fire in a multistory dwelling. Which of the following factors must you include in your decision to employ positive pressure ventilation? |
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Definition
Life hazard.
Location and extended of fire.
Availability of hoselines
Debris that might be drawn into the fan.
Degree of confinement.
Type of fan and available power supply. |
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| Which of the following best describes, the conditon cuased when heated gases are restrained from rising and spread out horizontally inside of a strucure? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of te following best describes the ventaltion process of sucking smoke from a building and exhausting it to the outside atmosphere? |
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Definition
| Negative pressure ventailation |
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Term
| Positive pressure ventilation was originally introduced as a mean to ruduce which of the following? |
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Definition
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Term
| When placing fans outside a structure, about how far away from the door should thefans be to get almost complete coverage over the doorway? |
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Definition
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| A fan, used correctly for positive pressure, could move______volume of smoke, than it could in a negative pressure operation. |
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Definition
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| When using positive pressure ventilation, which of the following statements best describes how and where windows should be opened, for its most effective use? |
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Definition
| Keep all windows closed except for the room to be cleared of smoke GO room by room |
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Term
| Whats is the general range in degrees of the fog pattern used for hydraulic ventilation? |
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Definition
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| In order to be able to set a favorable fog pattern to cover a door or window and cause a venturi effect when performing a hydraulic ventilation, how far from the opening should u be? |
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Definition
| you should be six to eight feet from the opening. |
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Term
| What is the major disavantage of mechanical ventilation? |
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Definition
| There is always a danger of fanning life back into a smoldering fire. |
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Term
| Which of the following is not a factor, when considering not to deploy hydrraulic ventilation? |
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Definition
| The hoseline is already in place at the site where ventilation is needed |
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Term
| When attempting to use negative pressure ventilation, some fresh air from outside the building will mis with teh smoke around the fan and be blown back out, there by reducing the effiency of the fan. waht is this phenomena called? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following types of fires would be greatly aided by vertical ventilation? |
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Definition
| Fires in cocklofts, attics and the top floors of building. |
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Term
| This type of ventilation occurs based upon the action of heated gases, which allows for smoke to vetilate throguh opened doors and windows. Which of the following best describe this type of ventilation? |
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Definition
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| you are the ladder company officer. In which of the following condition would you consider the use of mechanical ventilation? |
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Definition
A low heat fire in a basement with no windows.
Smoldering mattress fire in remote bedroom of an apratment.
a sprinkler system knocked down a dire creating large volumes of smoke. |
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Term
| All ofthe following are forms of mechanical ventilation except for- |
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Definition
| the used oh rotary saw to cut a ventilation hole in the roof. |
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Term
| Your ventilation team is delayed in getting to the appropriate ventilation location. What could happen as a result of delayed ventilation? |
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Definition
| Intrior firefighter could be subject to unneccesary punsihment from the heat |
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Term
| if energy efficient windows are encountered, the ventilation team should undertake windows ventilation as soon as possible to prevent which of the following? |
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Definition
| Interior firefighter being subject to a backdraft |
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Term
| Which of the following factor is not usually included in the descision of whether to ventilate horizontally or vertically? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is not ture of vertical ventilation? |
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Definition
| It is far cheaper to replaced roofing materials than it is to replace glass |
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| When confronted with a peaked roof in private dwelling fire, what would be the easiest way to perform ventilation? |
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Definition
| Break glass in the gable end or dormer windows. |
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Term
| _______, is described as ventilation that is delayed until a hoseline is in place and ready to operate. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most efficient combination of manual forcible entry tools? |
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Definition
| Flathead axe with a halligan tool |
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Term
| How many different means does a halligan tool have of getting a bite on the work? |
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Definition
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| When venting for fire, which of the following best describe where ventilation should ideally occur? |
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Definition
| On the opposite side of the building from teh fire, so the fire can push out the window. |
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Term
| Which of the following combinations of tools are referred to as a "set of irons"? |
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Definition
| Flat-head axe with a halligan tool |
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Term
| You are assigned to a forcible entry team. You are confronted with a single lock inward opening door. Where should you and your partner first place the fork end of the halligan tool in order to make entry? |
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Definition
| Six inches above or below the locking mechanism |
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Term
| You are assigned a forcible entry team. You are confronted with a multiple lock inward opening door. Where should you and your partner first place the fork end of the halligan tool in order to make entry? |
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Definition
| Midway between the two locks |
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Term
| Which of the following terms best describe the definition? Ventilation that is perfromed on the opposite side of the building from the fire, away from the hoseline, so the fire can be pushed out the window speeding the advance of the hoseline. |
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Definition
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Term
| With the presence of bolt heads coming through a door, it often indicates which of the following locking devices? |
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Definition
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Term
| When horizontal ventilation is used to vent for life, it must be couple with what? |
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Definition
| Immedaite entry for an ALS ambulance |
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Term
| Before forcing a door, a firefighter should check the door for heat in order to detect if fire is directly behind the door. How should this be done? |
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Definition
| Using the bare back of a wrist and touching it on the door knob |
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Term
| Most lock cylinders are ___ inches or less from the door jamb |
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Definition
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| What does the location of a lock cylinder more than 3 inches from the door jamb indicate? |
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Definition
| The occupant has made serious attempts at security |
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Term
| If a member of your ventilation team breaks glasss too ealry what could happen? |
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Definition
| the fire could extend unnecessarily |
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Term
| Which method of forcible entry relies upon manually applying brute-force either to bend or snap part of the door or lock assembly? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following factors should be included in forcible entry size-up? |
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Definition
| how many locks and their location, location of fire, presence and location of victims, construction of door and frame, time of day |
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Term
| What door is usually used if forcible entry is required? |
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Definition
| The front door, since that is usually how occupants enter and exit the building |
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Term
| You and your team are operating in a smoke charged hallway seraching a fifth floor of an apartment building and find a door that opens outward. What should you expect to find behind this door? |
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Definition
| An elevator shaft or janitor's closet |
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Term
| Which of the follwing terms best describe this definition? the process of removing toxic products of combustion and replaceing them with fresh air. |
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Definition
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Term
| When sizing-up a doorway for forcible entry, what should indicate to you that the door opens outward to your location? |
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Definition
| Presence of hinges that are visible |
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Term
| Which of the following factors are the two that firefighter primarily vent for? |
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Definition
Vent for fire.
Vent for life. |
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Term
| Which of the following most accurately describes time of day considerations for mercantile businesses during forcible entry size-up? |
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Definition
| Closed businesses present greater forcible entry challenges due to security systems that are employed during the hours when the business is closed |
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Term
| What is the percentage of residential doors that open inward? |
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Definition
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| Which of following terms best describesventilation, when performed as soon as life hazard is recongnized, and done in a manner to draw the fire away from life hazard? |
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Definition
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| Firefighter Bob and Sue are discussing forcible entry techniques. Firefighter Bob says most commercial establishments and places of assemblies have doors that open in. Firefighter Sue says that most commercial establishment and places of assemblies have |
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Definition
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Term
| When does forcible entry size-up begin? |
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Definition
| When the alarm is received |
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Term
| What is rule number one of forcible entry? |
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Definition
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Term
| When wold it be necessary to cut a serurity gate? |
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Definition
Ventilation is immediately necessary.
heavy fire is present.
the manual overide to eletrical control is located insdie the structure. |
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Term
| What is rule number three of forcible entry? |
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Definition
| If possible, use the door the occupants normally use |
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Term
| What is rule number two of forcible entry? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is rule number four of forcible entry? |
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Definition
| Maintain the integrity of the door |
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Term
| Why is maintaining integrity of the door important during forcible entry operations? |
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Definition
| So the door can be shut to reduce oxygen supply to the fire andprevent spread if necessary |
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Term
| Which of the following are reason why the inverted V is limited to usefulness? |
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Definition
Opening too small for emergency escape.
ventilation is limited.
Samll opening makes advancing a line difficult.
a locked door maybe present behind the opening.
presence of wind tabs |
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Term
| Your company has just extinguished and overhauled a seventh floor apartment fire. firefighter Stacey says there is minimal water in a hose line and no need to worry about causing further water damage. Firefighter Beth says breaking the couplings in a si |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following describes how many members should be assigned to control utilities during fire ground operations? |
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Definition
| Two members equipped with a portable radio should be assigned this task |
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Term
| If removing the lock, and forible entry is not pratical, which of the following is prefferred method for cutting an opening in a roll up security gate intended for firefighters to enter and egress from? |
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Definition
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| In what decade did Americans become more security conscious? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following factors need to be considered when deciding the best means of forcible entry to use? |
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Definition
| type of lock and assembly, tools available, personnel available, degree of damage that the method employed will cause, need for speed |
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Term
| What is the most effective method of opening a tin ceiling during overhaul? |
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Definition
| Begin at a seam between the sheets or other openings and then pull back along the length of each street. |
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Term
| your rescue compnay commonly has to cut throguh thick steel items such as large I beams, train rail and steel plates thicker thank 1/2 of an inch. The captian has just purchased an exothermic torch for the rescue. Whatt tempertaure does the exothermic tor |
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Definition
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| Captain Jones says all buildings should be overhauled after the fire is extinguished. Battalion Chief Jacobs says some buildings are compromised so severely, that it would pose an undue risk to allow firefighters to overhaul the structure. Which officer |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following best describes appropriate use of hydraulic overhaul? |
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Definition
| Use hydraulic overhaul where fire has charred abutting structural members and removal is impractical |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What is the best method to employ cutting a high serity padlock at below shoulder hieght? |
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Definition
| Rotary saw with an aluminimum oxide blade |
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Term
| You are seraching for a fire in a partition wall between two apartments. In the caller's apartment the wall is covered by new kitchen cabinets. In the neighboring apartment there is a bare wall in a hallway. Where should you start the search by openi |
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Definition
| In the neighboring apartment, since the wall will be easier to repair. |
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Term
| When using a rotary saw to cut metal, which of the following describes the best throttle postion for entering into metal to be cut? |
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Definition
| Idle positive. Saw will need to be started. |
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Term
| Which statement best describes the need for SCBA use during a postcontrol overhaul? |
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Definition
| SCBAs are necessary during overhaul due to the presence of toxic gases and the possibility of a rekindle |
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Term
| In what stage of a fire is the most carbon monoxide produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following means will be unsuccessful against an American 2000 paddle lock? |
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Definition
| A 36 inch set bolt cutters. |
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Term
| What types of furnishings should be removed to the outside of the building for overhauling? |
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Definition
| Stuffed couches and mattresses |
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Term
| Why is second rotary saw necessary at the fire scene on the first arrinving unti? |
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Definition
| to perform roof ventilation prior to or concurrent with a forcible entry. |
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Term
| In what manner should a mattress on the second floor be removed to the outdoors for overhaul? |
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Definition
| hand carried downstairs, firefighters wearing SCBAs and PPE, Mattress doused with water thoroughly, rolled to reduce surface area, passed out a window |
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Term
| What is the best position for a firefighter to be standing when the begins to pull a ceiling? |
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Definition
| In the doorway of the room, in case the entire ceiling falls |
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Term
| Which of the following describe a low security padlock? |
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Definition
| they have a small bow and theyy are not case hardened |
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Term
| At what temperature does human skin begin to develop burns? |
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Definition
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Term
| At what temperature do common combustibles begin to ignite? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum length of bolt vutter necessary to attempt cutting case hardened padlock? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following best describes the "15 second - 2 minute rule"? |
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Definition
| A firefighter will palce an ungloved hand on a surface for fifteen seconds, if there is no warm discomfort he will move it. Two minutes later that same firefighter will check the area again. If the area feels the same or has gotten warmer it needs to open up. |
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| Which of the following is the least used sense in overhaul? |
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Definition
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| Which of the folowing tools should not be relied upon to open a case hardened padlock? |
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| a 24 inch set of bolts cutters |
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| Which of the following senses are utilized in overhaul after the fire is extinguished? |
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| sight, hearing, touch, smell |
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| Which of the following are signs of hidden fire to look for during overhaul? |
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| blistered paint, smoke, color of an object |
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| Which of the following are the fastest means of foricing mulitple padlocks? |
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Oxyacetylene torches.
MAPP gas torches.
Rotary saw with an aliuminum oxide blade |
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| What color ash, from normal Class A combustibles, is still hot enough on the surface to reignite? |
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| What color does ash from normal Class A combustibles turn to, when doused with water? |
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| Which of the following utilities offer a greater hidden pathway for fire spread? |
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| Which of the following are types of security gates? |
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| In what type or types of void spaces does fire spread more rapidly? |
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| Which of the following is most common security gate? |
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| Which of the following best describes the common location for horizontal void spaces? |
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| Lightweight construction and energy conservation measures can place horizontal voids at any level of a building |
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| In wood frame buildings, what type of construction technique allows for easy veritcal fire spread from the basement to the attic? |
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| Which of the terms describes the phase of overhaul that is conducted after the fire is extinguished? |
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| you are a forcible entry team member tasked with forcing entry into a store from with multiple manual security gaes. Which of the following factors will you use to determine how to open the security gates? |
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| the type and location of locking device |
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| Lieutenant Dan says purpose of overhaul is to preent rekindling of fire after the fire department has left the scene. Firefighter Bob says the purpose of overhaul is to prevent unnecessary water damage to the property. Who is correct? |
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| Your Captain tells you, rekindles are often more serious than the orginal fire. Which of the following factors make the statement true? |
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| Each of the above factors combined to affect the seriousness of a rekindle |
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| which of the following describes a high security padlock? |
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Definition
| they have a large bow and they are case hardened |
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| what is the diameter of a large bow in inches? |
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| Which of the following terms describes the phase of overhaul that is being conducted while the fire is still being aggressively attacked? You might be pulling ceilings to find a hidden void space fire. |
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| It is essential to examine and overhaul above __, if they were heavily involved in fire. |
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| With exception of vault doors, which of the following door and lock mechanisms presents the most difficult forcible entry situation? |
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| Why must a safe distance from power lines be maintained during aerial operations? |
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Definition
| High voltages can are considerable distances across open air |
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Term
| When is it appropriate to retract an aerial ladder, ladder tower, or tower ladder when a firefighter is climbing on it? |
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Definition
| Never, if firefighters are climbing on rungs of the unit |
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| Which of the following would bethe preferred forcible entry method for a door with a multi-lock? |
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Definition
| Find key or breech a hold in thewall next door. |
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| If firefighters are in the rungs of a aerial device and need to be moved to safety, what should the operator at the turntable do? |
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Definition
| rotate the turntable of the ladder, raise the ladder, lower the ladder |
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| What is the fire service terminology for the actions taken to expose hidden fire and ensure extinguishment? |
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| You are the chauffeur for a rear aerial ladder. You are ordered to spot the apparatus for the best access to ventilate numerous windows on side "A" of the building. Which of the following best describes the spotting position for the unit? |
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| Back the unit into the area so the unit is perpendicular to the building, this will give you better reach |
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| In absence of any diretion of where to spot an aerial unit on arrival, where should you spot the truck? |
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Definition
| Just past the corner of the building that you approached first |
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| When sizing-up a door with a multi-lock, how can the forcible entry team establish whether or not multi-lock is engaged? |
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Definition
| Slip an knife blade under the door and feel for presence of the steel rod extending troughthe jamb. |
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| You are the chauffeur for an aerial ladder. You are ordered to spot the apparatus for the best access over the fire area. Which of the following best describes proper position for the unit? |
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Definition
| Spot the truck upwind of the fire so that heat, smoke and flame will be carried away from anyone operating above. |
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| When is a good time of day and day of the week to survey your district for the presence of security gates? |
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| Sunday morning, when its is light and most businesses are closed. |
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| How many feet apart should an aerial device be from overhead powerlines? |
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| How far is teh spread of the jaws of a hydraulic foricble entry tool(HFT)? |
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| You are the chauffeur for an aerial ladder. You arrive on scene to find a victim hanging out a 5th floor window. Which of the following best describes the spotting position for the unit? |
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| As close to the building as possible, with the turntable in line with the window. Place the tip of the aerial just below the windowsill |
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| How much does a hydraulic forcible entry tool(HFT) wieght in pounds? |
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| The amount of surface area that can be physically contacted by an aerial device is called? |
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| How can window ventilation be preformed by one firefighter using an aerial ladder? |
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Definition
| By oeprating the aerial from the turntable, placing the tip through the upper pane of glass and then lowering the ladder through the sash |
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| Which of the following would be the prefferd method of forcible entry in limited visibility situations? |
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Definition
| hydraulic forcible entry tool |
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| You're the chauffeur for amidship mounted aerial ladder. You are ordered to spot the apparatus for the best scrub area on side "A" of the building. Which of the following best describes the spotting positino for the unit? |
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Definition
| Spot the unit with a 15-20 degree angle away from the building, so the cab does not interfere with aerial operations |
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| In which of the following instances should the use of the hydraulic forcible entry not be employed? |
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Definition
When damage is concern.
Speed is not a concern |
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| You are the chauffeur of a tower ladder. When operating the unit from the platform, where should you place the basket when a roof has no parapet wall? |
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Definition
| Place the basket over the building, so that it is just resting on the roof |
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| Which of the following types of doors does the hydrualic forcible entry tool not work well upon? |
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| You are the chauffeur of a tower ladder. When operating the unit from the platform, where should you place the basket when a roof as a parapet wall of moderate height (3 to 6 feet)? |
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Definition
| Place the basket so that the top rail is just slightly above the parapet |
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| wut clock position should you begin with the key tool when manipulating a mortise lock? |
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| You are the chauffeur of a tower ladder. when operating the unit from the platform, where should you place the basket when aroof has high parapet wall (above 6 feet)? |
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| Relocate the unit or use an attic ladder secured to the top section of the boom to access the roof. |
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| What type of lock mechanism is usually founed in a narrow stile door? |
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| A pivoting dead is waht type of lock? |
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| You are the chauffeur for a tower ladder. You arrive on scene to find a victim hanging out a 4th floor window. Which of the following best describes the spotting position for the unit? |
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Definition
| As close to the building s possible, with the basket in line with the window. Place the basket so that the top rail is level with the windowsill |
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Term
| how long is the throw of pivoting dead bolt into the jamb? |
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Definition
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| If your do not readily have the tools to conduct a "through-the-lock" forcible entry, what is the next preferred alternative method of forcing a narrow stile aluminum and glass door? |
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Definition
| Force the door starting with the top hinge using a halligan tool. |
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| Which of the following locks is the simplest to force entry through, when using the "through-the-lock" techniques? |
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| When making entry through a door with a rim lock, you remove the lock cylinder and a spring loaded plated drops down when the lock cylinder is removed. this blocks access for the key tool. What entry method should you employ next? |
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Definition
| Simply place the hook end of the halligan in the cylinder hole and drive off the lock. |
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| When making entry through a door, you remove the lock cylindr and notice a square shaft. this indicates the presence of a police lock. What entry method should you employ next? |
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Definition
| Simply place the hook end of the halligan in the cylinder hole and drive off the lock. |
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Term
| Where are mortise locks located? |
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Definition
| Recessed into the door itself. |
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| Which type of lock cylinder indicates a mortise lock? |
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| When the halligan tool is placed into the stirrup of the K tool, In which direction should force be applied when the tool is being tapped? |
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Definition
| The force should be in the same direction of the striking. |
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Term
| After being able to remove the lock cylinder, what will indicate to you as to how to proceed with "through-the-lock forcible entry?" |
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Definition
| The style of the inner side of the lock cylinder. |
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Term
| For forcible entry purposes, which of the following would not be considered one of the three types of key cylinders? |
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| You have just pulled the lock cylinder of an apartment door. When you look at the cylinder you notice a square shaft at the end of the lock cylinder. What type of lock does that indicate? |
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| On what types of doors are police locks found? |
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Definition
| Inward opening residential doors. |
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Term
| When attempting to force outward facing doors, on the locking mechanism side, which portion of the halligan tool is recommended for use? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following FDNY members pioneered the "through-the-lock forcible entry" technique? |
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In which of the following circumstances would "through-the-lock forcible entry be preferred?
(1) Heavy fire conditions. (2) When fox locks are present. (3) Known occupants are trapped. (4) Narrow stile doors. (5) Police lock is present. (6) Drop-in bar |
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| Which of the following tools is the most efficient at removing a lock cylinder? |
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| In what direction must a K tool be placed for best results? |
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Definition
| Orientation of the tool is not critical. |
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| When the fork ends of the halligan have been driven in, one to two inches beyond the end of the door, which direction should force be applied to the tool? |
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Definition
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| What rule of forcible entry does attacking the hinge side of the door violate? |
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Definition
Rule 4.
Maintain the integrity of the door. |
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Term
| When attacking the hinge side of the door, which hinge should be attacked first? |
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Definition
| Six inches below the top hinge. |
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Term
| Why do the majority of commercial doors open outward? |
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Definition
| Exit codes require doors to open in the direction of travel. |
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Term
| When attempting to force outward facing doors, on the locking mechanism side, which portion of the halligan tool should not be used? |
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Definition
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| Firefighter Tracy says when forcing an inward facing door, the fork ends of the halligan tool with the pronounced bevel should be facing so the outer curve faces the door. Firefighter Ron says when forcing an inward facing door, the fork ends of the hall |
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Definition
| Firefighter Tracy and Firefighter Mark. |
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Term
| Which of the following best describes the use of a sledge hammer in conventional forcible entry? |
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Definition
| Use a sledge hammer to drive a halligan tool between the door and jamb. |
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Term
| When forcing an inward-opening door with a halligan tool, the tool is placed parallel to the door with about a ____ to ____ degree angle from the door? |
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Definition
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| When forcing an inward-opening door, which portion of the halligan tool is primarily inserted between the door and jamb? |
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