Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations notes

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Which type of foam proportioner can compromise firefighter safety by slowing firefighters down since it requires the concentrate to be available where the nozzle is being operated? Select one: a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) b. Apparatus-mounted proportioner c. Foam nozzle eductor d. In-line eductor - Answer Foam nozzle eductor The premixing method of foam proportioning is typically used with: Select one: a. fog nozzles attached to a large hoseline. b. a fixed fire protection s...

A "MAYDAY" is called when: Select one: a. unconscious victims are located. b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. c. there is a partial roof collapse. d. hazardous materials are found in a structure. - Answer b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. A tracking device set to search mode: Select one: a. makes noise to alert rescuers to the downed firefighter's location. b. is only activated when a PASS device fails. c. displays the distance and direction toward another receiver....

IFSTA FF 1 final review A department type is determined by how: A.an organization is staffed. B.an organization is funded. C.firefighters can raise money. D.lawmakers can raise money. - CORRECT ANSWER B. an organization is funded p.23 What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface? A.Truck company B.Brush company C.Engine company D.Special rescue company - CORRECT ANSWER B. Brush Company...

What NFPA establishes the criteria for fire apparatus - Answer NFPA 1901 Six things needed on fire apparatus - Answer ground ladder scba force entry tools water tank salvage tools medical equipment Biggest difference between Type 3 and Type 1 pumpers - Answer Type three have the ability to pump and roll. Powered by the PTOs NFPA for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting apparatus - Answer NFPA 414 How should aerial apparatuses always be placed - Answer with consideration fo...

When would a fire hose be tagged for repair? Select one: a. When any damage is found, whether it can be corrected or not b. When it has been in service more than three years c. When it has been in service more than one year d. When defects are found that can be corrected - Answer When defects are found that can be corrected When maintaining portable lighting equipment, it is safest to: Select one: a. replace bulbs immediately after shutting off the power. b. connect each light to th...

Why is motivating personnel essential? - Answer It limits injuries, assures accountability, and attains operational goals. p55 How many different levels of Fire Officer training are recognized by the IAFC? - Answer FO 1-4 p56 What is FO 1? - Answer For supervising fire officers. p56 What is FO 2? - Answer For Managing fire officers (battalions and district). p56 What is FO 3? - Answer For Administrative fire officers. p56 What is FO 4? - Answer For executive fire offic...

Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? (541) - Answer Attack hose A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - Answer Size of its inside diameter Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source, such as a hydrant? (542) - Answer Large diameter soft sleeve hose Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings? (544) - A...