What is the mission of the fire service? - ANSWER-To save lives and protect property
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for
... [Show More] Firefighter I and Firefighter II - ANSWER-1001
A ____ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. - ANSWER-Code
Which of the following BEST describes the action first taken after an alert to the station? - ANSWER-Dispatching of emergency services responders
What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report? - ANSWER-Periodic time transmissions
Which of the following must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone? - ANSWER-Type of building construction and safest location for personel
Which of the following best describes when SARS are used? - ANSWER-Confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents
Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25 percent of cylinder capacity? - ANSWER-End of service time indicators
When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be - ANSWER-Fully extended
Which types of SCBA are tested every five years? - ANSWER-Steel and aluminum
Which of the following types of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log? - ANSWER-Life safety rope
Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? - ANSWER-Working
Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's hands or feet to drag the victim to safety? - ANSWER-Handcuff
Once a search is complete, a firefighter should - ANSWER-Report promptly to the supervisor
What are the two objectives for a structural search? - ANSWER-Search for life; assess fire conditions
In the acronym LUNAR, the A stands for - ANSWER-Assignment
Which of the following best describes the result of running a generator for a long period of time without a load? - ANSWER-Will overheat and damage the generator.
Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps? - ANSWER-Hydraulic
What stabilizing tool uses a system of at least three wedged posts between the ground and a vehicle resting on its side or top? - ANSWER-Buttress tension system
Hybrid vehicles that use color coded wiring use ____ to mark high voltage wiring. - ANSWER-Orange
When using a strut and buttress tension system, firefighters must ensure all parts have a safety margin that is: - ANSWER-In excess of the weight being secured
What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side? - ANSWER-Buttress tension system
What initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the scene? - ANSWER-Stabilize the victim
What type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival? - ANSWER-A-frame
In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents - ANSWER-Advance
Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? - ANSWER-Pike pole
Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: - ANSWER-Chips, cracks, or spurs
When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: - ANSWER-Remove burrs from a cutting edge
NFPA 1931 requires that single, roof combination and extension ladders must support a maximum load of - ANSWER-750 lbs
Ground ladders should be service tested before being placed in service, ____ while in service, and after use that exposes the ladder to high heat or rough treatment. - ANSWER-Once each year
Which of the following describes the best placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window? - ANSWER-Ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip
Which of the following is a reason that modern construction may tend to contain fires for longer periods of time? - ANSWER-Energy efficient designs
What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness? - ANSWER-Sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe.
What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-Hard suction hose
What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure? - ANSWER-Organic damage
Which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing? - ANSWER-Nozzles with shutoff valves
The test site for service testing should be: - ANSWER-On a slight grade
Which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose? - ANSWER-Stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
Which action of fire fighting foam creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire? - ANSWER-Separating
Foam lowers surface tension of water, allowing it to ____ fires in class A materials - ANSWER-Penetrate
Class A foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition by - ANSWER-Allowing water to penetrate fuels
When applied to solid fuels, Class A foam blankets the fuel, controls flames, then - ANSWER-Breaks down, releasing water to cool the fuel
Class B foams are especially effective on - ANSWER-Hydrocarbon fuels and polar solvents
The degree of foam expansion depends on the type of foam concentrate, accurate proportioning, quality of the foam concentrate and - ANSWER-Method of aeration
Which of the following statements about Class A foam concentrates is most accurate? - ANSWER-Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel. [Show Less]