Firefighter1 Exam Questions And Answers

Firefighter1 What are the types of wildland fires? - ANSWER-ground fires, surface fires, crown fires What fire extinguisher class has a red square? - ANSWER-Class B What does 60-B extinguisher mean? - ANSWER-60 square feet Why are dry chemicals used for class C? - ANSWER-Because extinguishing agents will not conduct electricity What is a long, narrow section of a wildland fire, originating from the head? - ANSWER-finger PPE for wildland fires? - ANSWER-Gloves, goggles, jackets, trousers, one piece jumpsuit, long sleeves Forcing overhead doors? - ANSWER-use rotary saw to cut a square or rectangle opening 6 ft high and width Heavy wood on metal doors should be forced with what tool? - ANSWER-Ax and halligan bar What prying tool would be used on MV fires? - ANSWER-halligan What is a short pike pole called? - ANSWER-Closet hook Before overhaul IC should? - ANSWER-Make sure scene is safe to protect evidence Hydrants are located how many feet apart in a high value area? - ANSWER-no more than 300 feet What lines are hydrants on? - ANSWER-along all portions of the waster distribution system How do you repair a hole in a salvage cover? - ANSWER-mastic tape When cleaning rope do not? - ANSWER-put in sun Double insulated tools have? - ANSWER-ground connection Two types of scene lighting? - ANSWER-fixed and portable