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Basic Firefighter Written Exam When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. - >>>>maximum is an example of a common prying tool. - >>>>halligan ... An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - >>>>outward is an example of a pulling tool. - >>>>sheetrock rake The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - >>>>halligan Flat head axe When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - >>>>up-wind blunt/flat corner When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - >>>>start turn off A is an example of a striking tool. - >>>>sledge hammer A is an example of a cutting tool. - >>>>reciprocating saw (Sawzall) When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - >>>>link/chain What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - >>>>1. protect exposures 2. cut off fire spread 3. attack seat of the fire When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . - >>>>accessible A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - >>>>45 If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . - >>>>crawl and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - >>>>2 1/2 1 3/4 Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate large amount of steam is an attack. - >>>>indirect At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. - >>>>exposures A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - >>>>direct When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . - >>>>downwind You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - >>>>ceiling The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . - >>>>water shuttle hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - >>>>dry barrel The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . - >>>>drafting Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - >>>>water In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is . - >>>>tenders What equipment is needed for drafting: - >>>>1. hard suction 2. barrel strainer 3. low level strainer 4. float-a-dock 5. rubber mallet All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - >>>>vacuum/suction The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - >>>>under List 3 alternative water supplies? - >>>>1. lakes 2. rivers 3. underground tanks Where would you find a dry hydrant? - >>>>lake sides Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - >>>>opening nozzle What are 3 disadvantages of water? - >>>>1. heaviness 2. creates ice 3. good conductor of el [Show More]

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