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BEFO QUIZ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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Most fire departments are organized in several levels, with the intermediatelevels consisting of personnel designated by rank and duty.
Why is division of work required in the fire service? - ANSWER to avoid
duplication of effort
Wildland firefighting professionals are trained specifically to suppress flames in
outside vegetation.
Utility company - ANSWER Which institution or entity supports the fire
department by turning off natural gas, electricity, and public water mains?
A procedure for assessing firefighter abilities and knowledge - ANSWER What
does NFPA 1500 demand as part of fire department training programs?
The device must be built with seat belts for all occupants. What is an apparatus
required in NFPA 1500?
Annual medical exams to ensure continued fitness - ANSWER What are the
medical or physical requirements outlined in NFPA 1500?
Vehicles - Answer When setting up scene control zones at an emergency scene,
should firefighters avoid tying rope or caution tape to?
Text message - ANSWER: Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now
include_______ and smartphone apps.
Send personal messages. - ANSWER: Fire department radio channels should
not be used.
clear text - ANSWER The use of plain English in radio communications
transmissions and the avoidance of 10-codes is known as:
, Raise the antenna straight up. To overcome physical hurdles to radio
communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees.
Units or persons must identify themselves in each broadcast. - ANSWER
Everyone on an emergency situation should follow two basic communication
principles. The first is?
If you can't be heard through your SCBA facepiece, place the microphone
against your throat. - ANSWER To boost your capacity to be heard during an
emergency situation:
An AHJ can modify model building codes to accommodate local requirements.
- ANSWER Firefighters should be informed of the following local building
codes:
one - ANSWER Type_____ construction is predicted to remain structurally
stable longer than other types during a fire.
may function as a flow conduit for fire and smoke. - ANSWER Unprotected
stairs are not encased in fire-rated structure, hence they:
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings - answer In addition to structural
members, what other factors can have a substantial impact on fire spread and
fatalities in fires?
In buildings with high ceilings, a substantial volume of hot smoke and fire
gasses can accumulate at the ceiling level, while conditions at the floor level
stay largely unaltered. Which statement best characterizes a fire in a huge
compartment versus one with a high ceiling?
Buildings under destruction - ANSWER Where are firefighters most likely to
find inoperative standpipes and sprinkler systems?
Clothing constructed of non-fire-resistant synthetic materials - ANSWER When
on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing
ANSWER: Must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat. When
correctly worn, firefighting gloves.........
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