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[Show more]Which of the following BEST describes hazards specific to ice rescue operations? 
Select one: 
a. 
Rescue must happen in rugged, inaccessible terrain 
b. 
Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face 
c. 
Oxygen deficiency due to inadequate ventilation 
d. 
Victims unlikely to help with ow...
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Add to cartWhich of the following BEST describes hazards specific to ice rescue operations? 
Select one: 
a. 
Rescue must happen in rugged, inaccessible terrain 
b. 
Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face 
c. 
Oxygen deficiency due to inadequate ventilation 
d. 
Victims unlikely to help with ow...
Portable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the: 
A.heat of the fire. 
B.type of fuel that is burning. 
C.amount of agent required to extinguish the fire. 
D.distance required between the extinguisher and the fire. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Type of Fuel 
 
What classification of portable fire ex...
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Add to cartPortable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the: 
A.heat of the fire. 
B.type of fuel that is burning. 
C.amount of agent required to extinguish the fire. 
D.distance required between the extinguisher and the fire. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Type of Fuel 
 
What classification of portable fire ex...
When assisting with trench rescue: 
Select one: 
a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. 
b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. 
c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. 
d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. - CORRECT ANSWER-eliminate sou...
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Add to cartWhen assisting with trench rescue: 
Select one: 
a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. 
b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. 
c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. 
d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. - CORRECT ANSWER-eliminate sou...
Which type of electrical heating occurs when the current flowing through a conductor exceeds its design limits? 
Select one: 
a. Friction heating 
b. Arcing 
c. Overcurrent or overload 
d. Sparking - CORRECT ANSWER-Overcurrent or overload 
 
What is the most effective means of establishing awareness...
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Add to cartWhich type of electrical heating occurs when the current flowing through a conductor exceeds its design limits? 
Select one: 
a. Friction heating 
b. Arcing 
c. Overcurrent or overload 
d. Sparking - CORRECT ANSWER-Overcurrent or overload 
 
What is the most effective means of establishing awareness...
What type of reaction releases energy in the form of heat and sometimes light? 
A.Kinetic 
B.Potential 
C.Exothermic 
D.Endothermic - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. Exothermic 
 
The process of ignition causes pyrolysis in solid fuels and ___ in liquid fuels. 
A.melting 
B.freezing 
C.vaporization 
D.kinetic re...
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Add to cartWhat type of reaction releases energy in the form of heat and sometimes light? 
A.Kinetic 
B.Potential 
C.Exothermic 
D.Endothermic - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. Exothermic 
 
The process of ignition causes pyrolysis in solid fuels and ___ in liquid fuels. 
A.melting 
B.freezing 
C.vaporization 
D.kinetic re...
Minimum number of FF to deploy a master stream device - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 Firefighters 
 
Break over is when - ACCURATE ANSWER-The stream loses it's velocity and falls into a shower of spray. 
 
What are the three classes of Hazards per THIRA (threat and hazard identification, and the risk assessme...
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Add to cartMinimum number of FF to deploy a master stream device - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 Firefighters 
 
Break over is when - ACCURATE ANSWER-The stream loses it's velocity and falls into a shower of spray. 
 
What are the three classes of Hazards per THIRA (threat and hazard identification, and the risk assessme...
contamination - ACCURATE ANSWER-Transfer of hazardous materials to persons, equipment, and the environent 
 
exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER-Hazardous Materials have entered the body 
 
Awareness-level responders - ACCURATE ANSWER-Limited defensive actions, evacuating / securing the scene 
 
Operations l...
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Add to cartcontamination - ACCURATE ANSWER-Transfer of hazardous materials to persons, equipment, and the environent 
 
exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER-Hazardous Materials have entered the body 
 
Awareness-level responders - ACCURATE ANSWER-Limited defensive actions, evacuating / securing the scene 
 
Operations l...
When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? 
A.1608 
B.1631 
C.1653 
D.1735 - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. 1653 
p. 11 
 
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? 
A.Surveyors of Buildings 
B.Jamestown Fire Association...
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Add to cartWhen was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? 
A.1608 
B.1631 
C.1653 
D.1735 - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. 1653 
p. 11 
 
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? 
A.Surveyors of Buildings 
B.Jamestown Fire Association...
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Add to cartNFPA 1001 - CORRECT ANSWER-Standard for fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Minimum standard. Local jurisdictions may desire to exceed the minumim. 
 
Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the principle that a person can report to only one supervisor 
 
Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWER-is the n...
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Add to cartNFPA 1001 - CORRECT ANSWER-Standard for fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Minimum standard. Local jurisdictions may desire to exceed the minumim. 
 
Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the principle that a person can report to only one supervisor 
 
Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWER-is the n...
For pumps larger than 750 gpm, standard pump capacities are found in increments of ___ gpm - CORRECT ANSWER-250 
 
What NFPA number is the standard for automotive fire apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER-1901 
 
What are class A fires? Class B? - CORRECT ANSWER-A- ordinary comustibles 
B- flammable and comb...
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Add to cartFor pumps larger than 750 gpm, standard pump capacities are found in increments of ___ gpm - CORRECT ANSWER-250 
 
What NFPA number is the standard for automotive fire apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER-1901 
 
What are class A fires? Class B? - CORRECT ANSWER-A- ordinary comustibles 
B- flammable and comb...
Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp or severe ; having a rapid onset and short duration 
 
All - Hazard Concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated ap proach to a wide variety of incidents ; all responders use a similar , coordinated approach with a common set of authorities , protections , and resourc...
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Add to cartAcute - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp or severe ; having a rapid onset and short duration 
 
All - Hazard Concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated ap proach to a wide variety of incidents ; all responders use a similar , coordinated approach with a common set of authorities , protections , and resourc...
Rolled salvage covers: 
Select one: 
re more than one person to spread. 
 become damaged more easily than folded covers. 
 easily be spread by one person. 
 much more difficult to spread than folded covers. - CORRECT ANSWER- easily be spread by one person. 
 
Whose responsibility is it to protect fi...
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Add to cartRolled salvage covers: 
Select one: 
re more than one person to spread. 
 become damaged more easily than folded covers. 
 easily be spread by one person. 
 much more difficult to spread than folded covers. - CORRECT ANSWER- easily be spread by one person. 
 
Whose responsibility is it to protect fi...
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - CORRECT ANSWER-D. NFPA 
 
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Truck company 
 
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothin...
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Add to cartWhat organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - CORRECT ANSWER-D. NFPA 
 
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Truck company 
 
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothin...
Tactical ventilation is performed during fire attack to: - ACCURATE ANSWER-Help control the fire 
 
What is the goal of positive-pressure ventilation? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure, NOT higher than the fire can produce 
 
When performing wind assist...
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Add to cartTactical ventilation is performed during fire attack to: - ACCURATE ANSWER-Help control the fire 
 
What is the goal of positive-pressure ventilation? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure, NOT higher than the fire can produce 
 
When performing wind assist...
Emergency Medical Services - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency medical service (EMS) organizations provide on-site medical aid and/or transportation to a medical facility. 
- May be an agency of the AHJ 
- Could be a privately owned and operated company 
- May provide complete medical services or supplement ...
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Add to cartEmergency Medical Services - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency medical service (EMS) organizations provide on-site medical aid and/or transportation to a medical facility. 
- May be an agency of the AHJ 
- Could be a privately owned and operated company 
- May provide complete medical services or supplement ...
Portable fire extinguishers are classified according to? - CORRECT ANSWER-type of fire they are designed to extinguish. 
 
Classes of Portable Fire Extinguishers: - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A, B, C, D & K 
 
The three most common combinations of fire extinguishers - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A-B-C, Class A-B...
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Add to cartPortable fire extinguishers are classified according to? - CORRECT ANSWER-type of fire they are designed to extinguish. 
 
Classes of Portable Fire Extinguishers: - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A, B, C, D & K 
 
The three most common combinations of fire extinguishers - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A-B-C, Class A-B...
The primary hazard for rescuers at a _____ incident is that they are working in the same environment as victims without a safety net. - CORRECT ANSWER-rope rescue 
 
Which tools are air-pressurized devices that give rescuers the ability to lift or displace objects that cannot be lifted with other re...
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Add to cartThe primary hazard for rescuers at a _____ incident is that they are working in the same environment as victims without a safety net. - CORRECT ANSWER-rope rescue 
 
Which tools are air-pressurized devices that give rescuers the ability to lift or displace objects that cannot be lifted with other re...
Firefighter I + II - CORRECT ANSWER-trained in suppression, extrication, search + rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul; also EMS 
 
All-Hazard Concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a commo...
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Add to cartFirefighter I + II - CORRECT ANSWER-trained in suppression, extrication, search + rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul; also EMS 
 
All-Hazard Concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a commo...
Who is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan at a hazardous materials incident? 
a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) 
b. Apparatus-mounted proportioner 
c. Incident Commander 
d. In-line eductor - ACCURATE ANSWER-Incident Commander 
 
What is a likely result of following predetermined...
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Add to cartWho is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan at a hazardous materials incident? 
a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) 
b. Apparatus-mounted proportioner 
c. Incident Commander 
d. In-line eductor - ACCURATE ANSWER-Incident Commander 
 
What is a likely result of following predetermined...
The structural integrity of a building is most affected by the intensity of the fire and: - ACCURATE ANSWER-the amount of water used for extinguishment. 
 
Unusual glass or metal fragments at a fire scene may indicate: - ACCURATE ANSWER-the presence of an incendiary device. 
 
Salvage covers are des...
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Add to cartThe structural integrity of a building is most affected by the intensity of the fire and: - ACCURATE ANSWER-the amount of water used for extinguishment. 
 
Unusual glass or metal fragments at a fire scene may indicate: - ACCURATE ANSWER-the presence of an incendiary device. 
 
Salvage covers are des...
Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp or severe, having a rapid onset and a short duration 
 
Baffle - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermediate partial bulkhead that reduces the surge effect in a partially loaded liquid tank. 
 
Chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-lasting and reoccurring 
 
Collapse Zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Area ...
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Add to cartAcute - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp or severe, having a rapid onset and a short duration 
 
Baffle - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermediate partial bulkhead that reduces the surge effect in a partially loaded liquid tank. 
 
Chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-lasting and reoccurring 
 
Collapse Zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Area ...
Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization. 
 
Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-Each employee reports directly to just one supervisor, moving up the chain of command. 
 
Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWERS-The maximum num...
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Add to cartChain of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization. 
 
Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-Each employee reports directly to just one supervisor, moving up the chain of command. 
 
Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWERS-The maximum num...
Most building codes rate construction types according to: - ACCURATE ANSWER-How long each construction type maintains its structural integrity over a certain period of time. 
 
Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Fat load 
 
In the fire environment, convection...
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Add to cartMost building codes rate construction types according to: - ACCURATE ANSWER-How long each construction type maintains its structural integrity over a certain period of time. 
 
Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Fat load 
 
In the fire environment, convection...
Non-Pressurized Horizontal Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank 
Flat Sided Circular Tank 
Liquids 
 
Pressurized Horizontal Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Capacity - 500 to 40,000 gal. 
Liquids 
 
Cone Roof Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank 
Conical Roof 
Liquids 
 
Floating R...
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Add to cartNon-Pressurized Horizontal Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank 
Flat Sided Circular Tank 
Liquids 
 
Pressurized Horizontal Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Capacity - 500 to 40,000 gal. 
Liquids 
 
Cone Roof Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank 
Conical Roof 
Liquids 
 
Floating R...
This term describes the protected side, the direction opposite from which the wind in blowing. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Leeward 
 
This side or direction from which the wind is blowing. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Windward 
 
PPV for a normal single wide door, the distance between the door and fan should be ________...
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Add to cartThis term describes the protected side, the direction opposite from which the wind in blowing. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Leeward 
 
This side or direction from which the wind is blowing. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Windward 
 
PPV for a normal single wide door, the distance between the door and fan should be ________...
c. Low oxygen concentrations alone can result in hypoxia or death. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Which statement about the dangers of products of combustion is accurate? 
a. Toxic products of combustion are released only during the combustion reaction. 
b. The toxic effects of smoke inhalation are the result of...
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Add to cartc. Low oxygen concentrations alone can result in hypoxia or death. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Which statement about the dangers of products of combustion is accurate? 
a. Toxic products of combustion are released only during the combustion reaction. 
b. The toxic effects of smoke inhalation are the result of...
Coefficient 3/4" booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-1,100 
 
Coefficient 1" Booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-150 
 
Coefficient 1 1/4" Booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-80 
 
Coefficient 1 1/2" - ACCURATE ANSWER-24 
 
Coefficient of 1 3/4" w/ 1 1/2" couplings - ACCURATE ANSWER-15.5 
 
Coefficient 2" - ACCURATE ANSWE...
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Add to cartCoefficient 3/4" booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-1,100 
 
Coefficient 1" Booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-150 
 
Coefficient 1 1/4" Booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-80 
 
Coefficient 1 1/2" - ACCURATE ANSWER-24 
 
Coefficient of 1 3/4" w/ 1 1/2" couplings - ACCURATE ANSWER-15.5 
 
Coefficient 2" - ACCURATE ANSWE...
Which of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies 
 
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Truck company 
 
Why was the ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies 
 
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Truck company 
 
Why was the ...
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and COPD because of repeated exposure to: 
Select one: 
a. atypically stressful situations. 
b. chronic infectious diseases. 
c. high temperatures. 
d. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-smoke, dan...
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Add to cartFirefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and COPD because of repeated exposure to: 
Select one: 
a. atypically stressful situations. 
b. chronic infectious diseases. 
c. high temperatures. 
d. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-smoke, dan...
What is a function of station and work uniforms? 
a. Provide respiratory protection 
b. Protect wearer from hazardous materials 
c. Provide protection against advanced fire behavior 
d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department - CORRET ANSWERS-d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire dep...
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Add to cartWhat is a function of station and work uniforms? 
a. Provide respiratory protection 
b. Protect wearer from hazardous materials 
c. Provide protection against advanced fire behavior 
d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department - CORRET ANSWERS-d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire dep...
Which type of operational strategy involves keeping personnel outside of the IDLH environment? 
Select one: 
a. Defensive 
b. Offensive 
c. Direct 
d. Indirect - ACCURATE ANSWER-Defensive 
 
The most important variable when choosing the correct hoseline to use is: 
Select one: 
a. nozzle reaction. 
...
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Add to cartWhich type of operational strategy involves keeping personnel outside of the IDLH environment? 
Select one: 
a. Defensive 
b. Offensive 
c. Direct 
d. Indirect - ACCURATE ANSWER-Defensive 
 
The most important variable when choosing the correct hoseline to use is: 
Select one: 
a. nozzle reaction. 
...
Which NIMS-ICS term describes the organizational level between Section and Division that has functions geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations 
a. Branch 
b. Flame detectors 
c. Riser 
d. Flush - ACCURATE ANSWER-a. Branch 
 
To help avoid confusion at an incident, respond...
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a. Branch 
b. Flame detectors 
c. Riser 
d. Flush - ACCURATE ANSWER-a. Branch 
 
To help avoid confusion at an incident, respond...
What is the overall mission of the fire service? - ACCURATE ANSWER-To save lives and protect property and the environment. 
 
How are fire departments organized? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Scalar organizational structure based on rank. 
 
What specialized jobs and divisions exist within the fire service? - A...
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Add to cartWhat is the overall mission of the fire service? - ACCURATE ANSWER-To save lives and protect property and the environment. 
 
How are fire departments organized? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Scalar organizational structure based on rank. 
 
What specialized jobs and divisions exist within the fire service? - A...
Finger-jointed timber - ACCURATE ANSWER-is composite building material composed of small pieces of wood merged to form boards using various types of glue. 
 
Medium density fiberboard - ACCURATE ANSWER-is composite building material that is a type of laminated wood closely resembling hardwood and is...
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Add to cartFinger-jointed timber - ACCURATE ANSWER-is composite building material composed of small pieces of wood merged to form boards using various types of glue. 
 
Medium density fiberboard - ACCURATE ANSWER-is composite building material that is a type of laminated wood closely resembling hardwood and is...
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