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Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover? A. Nuclear B. Radiation C. Conduction D. Convection - ANSWER-D. Convection Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by w ... hich water tenders unload? A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water - ANSWER-B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate Slab doors are constructed in two configurations: A. ledge and framed B. slab and panel C. raised and flat D. solid core and hollow core - ANSWER-D. solid core and hollow core When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except __________ ventilation. A. manual B. forced C. horizontal D. vertical - ANSWER-A. manual The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is: A. the caller's telephone number B. from where s(he) is calling C. the nature of the emergency D. the location of the emergency - ANSWER-D. the location of the emergency Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is: A. in a closet B. in the attic C. near a door D. in the middle of a room - ANSWER-C. near a door One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose: A. jacket B. wrench C. clamp D. strap - ANSWER-D. strap The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is: A. Grade 6 B. Grade 2 C. Grade D D. Grade A - ANSWER-C. Grade D What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces? A. Baker pole B. Porta power C. K tool D. Closet hook - ANSWER-D. Closet hook Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control? A. Ventilation B. Size-up C. Salvage D. Forcible entry - ANSWER-B. Size-up Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1/2 inch hose. A. 460-550 gpm B. 125-350 gpm C. 550-1000 gpm D. 360-460 gpm - ANSWER-B. 125-350 gpm During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________ to determine the proper placement distance from the building. A. incident commander B. driver/operator C. firefighter at the butt (heeler) D. company office - ANSWER-C. firefighter at the butt (heeler) What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others? A. Polar solvents B. Volatile fuels C. Three-dimensional liquids D. Flammable surfactants - ANSWER-A. Polar solvents The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the: A. dutchman B. double donut C. straight/storage D. single donut - ANSWER-D. single donut During _________, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly. A. growth B. rollover C. fully-developed D. flashover - ANSWER-D. flashover The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n): A. claw tool B. French curve C. J tool D. opening strip - ANSWER-C. J tool Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside? A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator C. Under any circumstances D. Under no circumstances - ANSWER-D. Under no circumstances Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because: A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in. B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers - ANSWER-C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it: A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA B. requires no equipment to carry out C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer - ANSWER-D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of: A. radiation B. conduction C. direct-flame contact D. convection - ANSWER-B. conduction What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? A. Rung raise and beam raise B. East raise and West raise C. Manual raise and mechanical raise D. One-person raise and two-person raise - ANSWER-D. One-person raise and two-person raise With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move? A. It swings toward the forcible entry team B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out C. It can go either toward or away from the team. D. It swings away from the forcible entry team - ANSWER-A. It swings toward the forcible entry team An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n) _________attack. A. blitz B. direct C. indirect D. combination - ANSWER-D. combination Steel performs well under: A. corrosive conditions B. direct flame impingement C. exposure to high heat D. compression - ANSWER-B. direct flame impingement What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident? A. A personnel accountability system B. A grid search system C. A scalar organizational system D. A self-modulating personnel system - ANSWER-A. A personnel accountability system Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire? A. Fire Chief B. Fire Investigator C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander - ANSWER-D. Incident Commander Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is: A. attenuation B. mitigation C. trepidation D. extension - ANSWER-D. extension What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911? A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced - ANSWER-B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase: A. volume B. cavitation C. back pressure D. critical velocity - ANSWER-A. volume Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew? A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation - ANSWER-B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire The chain of command: A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation D. allows for supervision of five people by one person - ANSWER-A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the: A. geographical area B. occupancy type C. time of day D. construction type - ANSWER-B. occupancy type Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed blades for fine, precise cuts Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades. A. All three statements are true. B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. - ANSWER-B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage? A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature. B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in use, especially if not used for extended periods of time D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying - ANSWER-B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient. A. two-person B. firefighter's C. leg D. seat - ANSWER-D. seat Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage? A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the apparatus within the last year. B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way D. Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage of replacement hose. - ANSWER-B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach _________ floor(s). A. one B. four C. two D. three - ANSWER-C. two Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line? A. More adapters than necessary B. Crushed couplings C. Number of jackets D. Rough lining - ANSWER-C. Number of jackets CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher? A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area - ANSWER-C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts [Show More]

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