Cal Fire Exam questions and correct
answers
SF(A)CT(S) - ANSWERS S- SURVIVAL
F- Fire Environment
A- ACCESS
C- Construction/Clearance
T- Time constraint
S- Stay or go
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. -
ANSWERS 90%
What is another po...
SF(A)CT(S) - ANSWERS S- SURVIVAL
F- Fire Environment
A- ACCESS
C- Construction/Clearance
T- Time constraint
S- Stay or go
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. -
ANSWERS 90%
What is another point for Fire point? - ANSWERS Ignition point compartment
Component of fire triangle - ANSWERS Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - ANSWERS
750lb
How often should ladder testing be performed? - ANSWERS Annually
Adult fire victims are often found - ANSWERS near the door
,When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - ANSWERS
Victims clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - ANSWERS booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - ANSWERS Sattel
What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - ANSWERS
Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - ANSWERS 2
inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - ANSWERS 40-50
lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - ANSWERS Initial attack
Never work directly.. - ANSWERS Downhill from a dozer
What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? -
ANSWERS BLEVE
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - ANSWERS
They should be removed and placed with the furniture
, From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied? - ANSWERS From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - ANSWERS Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - ANSWERS 45 degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - ANSWERS Handle and
fire guard
Hazards of a thunderstorm include - ANSWERS (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? -
ANSWERS 1 1/2
Which is a common indicator of back draft condition? - ANSWERS Turbulent
pressurized smoke
Which term refers to how a building is used? - ANSWERS occupancy
What are buttspurs on a ladder? - ANSWERS Spine of the base that keeps the
ladder from slipping
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller norajuma13. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
