For what application might it be preferable to use long rolls of construction-grade polyethylene film instead of salvage covers?
C. A long retail display counter
What should fire fighters take with them if sent to shut off a main sprinkler control valve without the necessary key?
A. Bolt cutters
Operating a PIV handle is similar to operating a ________.
C. hydrant wrench
What is one limitation of backpack water vacuums?
A. They cannot pull water up from the floor.
B. They cannot be worn with SCBA.
C. They can only be used once.
D. They are illegal in many places.
B. They cannot be worn with SCBA.
Relative to the overhaul process, when should fire investigators ideally begin their work at a fire scene? A. After overhaul is complete
B. Before overhaul starts
C. Any time other than when overhaul operations are occurring
D. Concurrently with overhaul
B. Before overhaul starts
When thrusting a pike pole tip up through a ceiling to pull it, which way should the hook on the tip face?
B. Away from the fire fighter
What is the term for the type of light that projects a diffuse light over a wide area?
Flood
What is one limitation of inverters?
A. They cannot provide enough power to run high-draw appliances, such as ventilation fans.
How many watts can an apparatus-mounted generator produce?
B. 20,000 or more
Portable fire-ground lights can range from 300 watts upward. What is the upper range, in watts?
A. 1500
The lighting and power equipment used on an emergency scene generally operate at ________.
A. 110-volt AC
Salvage operations include tasks such as expelling smoke, controlling water runoff, and ________.
D. covering ventilation openings
Where are outside stems and yokes normally located? A. Outside the building
B. On water mains
C. On a standpipe system
D. Inside a mechanical room
