IICRC FSRT EXAM STUDY GUIDE
3 basic components of a fire - Answers -Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - Answers -Demolition
and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - Answers -Utilize appropriate
engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - Answers -.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - Answers -Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - Answers -Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________ available -
Answers -Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - Answers -Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - Answers -Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - Answers -Loss mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: -
Answers -Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - Answers -Plastic or rubber
residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - Answers -protein residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - Answers -protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
Answers -Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? - Answers -
puff-back
, What is always a concern on all jobs? - Answers -Safety
Employers are required to - Answers -Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - Answers -insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - Answers -use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - Answers -clear, concise, simple in communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - Answers -Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
What is a high valued item - Answers -anything important to customer
When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - Answers -document and inspect
condition
What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - Answers -work
authorization
Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially
carcinogenic: - Answers -Lead
Asbestos
When inspecting the degree of damage to contents consider its relationship to the
_____ line. - Answers -Heat
What three values justify the amount of time, effort that should be spent on an item? -
Answers -Monetary value
Appreciated value
Sentimental value
food in boxes/cans should be __________ before disposal - Answers -documented
What bath fixture is easily stained by smoke residue? - Answers -fiberglass fixtures
Areas that are difficult to access and often have unfinished porous surfaces are -
Answers -attics
basements
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