2 - proportioner that draws concentrate from container into moving stream of water
3 - proportioner that adds concentrate to water stream under pressure.
an adjustable fog nozzle is often used to apply AFFF and Class A foam.
a. true
b. false
a. true
FF find it easy to navigate in basement fires.
a. true
b. false
b. false - difficult t keep sense of orientation.
Which area of a car fire should be put out first?
B. passenger
When responding to an incident the two important ascects of a building are:
C. Building layout & Access
What is a "Target hazard" property?
a property that poses an increases risk to FF.
e.g. Lumberyard, hospital, high rises, schools etc.
the four functions associated with gaining access & disentangling a victim are:
1. Stabilize.
2. Bend, distort, displace.
3. cut or sever.
4. disassemble.
does a fire fighter need to constantly assess and reassess the TRI scene?
Yes. you might see something the company officer does not.
4 objectives for HazMat Ops level are:
1. Analyze magnitude of incident.
2. plan initial response.
3. implement response.
4. evaluate progress.
Which of the statements is true concerning technical rescue incidents?
D) Most firefighting gear does not work well in these incidents.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors to consider when approaching a rescue scene
safely?
D) Call for needed assistance.
Which of the following is the NFPA Standard on operations and training for technical search-and-rescue incidents?
A. 1670
Which piece of equipment is recommended for wilderness operations, but not normally required on
other technical rescue operations?
C) Flares
There are basic steps that all rescuers take to perform special rescues in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
1. Preparation
2. Response
3. Arrival and size-up
4. Stabilization
5. Access
6. Disentanglement
7. Removal
8. Transport
9. Security of the scene and preparation for the next call
10. Postincident analysis
What color police or fire tape can be used for:
hot, warm and cold zones
RED, ORANGE and YELLOW
On a residential fire safety survey, kitchen fire extinguishers should be checked for proper charge and:
B) visibility.
Do fire codes apply to the interior of a private dwelling?
C) In many cases, no
In the urban–wildland interface zone, there should not be any dead vegetation within ______ feet of a
house.
C) 30
What is a typical activation temperature for a heat detector in a light-hazard occupancy such as an office building?
A) 135°F
Where are pressure-reducing valves located on standpipe systems?
C) At each outlet
Which type of extinguishing system is installed in most new commercial kitchens and is easy to clean
up?
A) Wet chemical
Which sub-type of electrical fire cause would using a light-duty extension cord to connect a heavy-duty appliance to a wall outlet fall under?
C) Defective installation
not acceptable under fire codes or printed instructions.
Before moving an object that is evidence to protect it from damage, fire fighters should be sure that a location sketch is drawn, that a photograph is taken, and:
B) witnesses are present.
According to NFPA 921, the six motives of arsonists are vandalism, excitement, revenge, crime concealment, profit, and:
B) extremism.
Removing and inspecting the layers of debris from a re enables inspectors to determine the sequence in
which items burned, whether an item burned from the top down or the bottom up, and:
C) how long it burned
How, if at all, do fire chiefs of large departments usually carry out their duty of fire cause determination?