The usual pressure on a water distribution system during periods of ordinary consumption demand is
known as ______ pressure - correct answer ✔✔normal operating
Prior to conducting a fire hose service test, you find a damaged coupling. You must: - correct answer
✔✔remove hose from service
Clues that help determine where a fire started include the area: - correct answer ✔✔of heaviest fire
damage
Every sprinkler system should have a primary water supply of adequate reliability, volume and : - correct
answer ✔✔pressure
One cubic foot of liquid propane will convert into ____ cubic feet of gas when it is releases into the
atmosphere. - correct answer ✔✔270
Which extinguishing agent is generally used in total flooding or specialized systems? - correct answer
✔✔Carbon dioxide
Which is a lifting/pulling tool? - correct answer ✔✔Come-a-long
A ____ system is used to protect large commercial and industrial buildings and i staffed and supervised
on the property - correct answer ✔✔proprietary
successful fire attack on structures should be: - correct answer ✔✔coordinated with other activities,
such as ventilation
, structure members that are of noncombustible materials but may not have fire resistive protection and
identified as - correct answer ✔✔type II
Friction Loss - correct answer ✔✔that part of total pressure that is lost while water moves through a
hose line
at 212*F water expands to ____ times its original volume when it converts to stream - correct answer
✔✔1700
which is a hydrocarbon? - correct answer ✔✔kerosene
all records and reports generated by the fire department are - correct answer ✔✔legal documents and
must be completed thoroughly
As more companies arrive at an escalating incident, one reason the command structure must expand is
to - correct answer ✔✔maintain span of control
Which links initiation devices to the notification devices? - correct answer ✔✔fire alarm system control
panel
which statement regarding the hose provided with a class II standpipe system is correct? - correct
answer ✔✔hose provided should not be used
before placing a foam line in service using an in-line proportioner - correct answer ✔✔select the proper
foam concentrate for the burning fuel involved
which statement regarding fire reports is correct - correct answer ✔✔fire reports may be viewed by the
public
which of the construction materials listed below ignites at fairly low temperatures and is gradually
consumed by the fire, weakening and eventually collapsing the structure? - correct answer ✔✔wood
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