Fire And Emergency Services Orientation & Terminology notes

Fire Origin and Cause Determination Chapter 20 Who has legal responsibility for determining origin and cause of a fire? - ANSWER fire chief what is a firefighters responsibility regarding fire investigations? - ANSWER make a mental note of vehicles and people present in the area firefighters should make statements about the incident to: - ANSWER the fire in...

IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or: Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact. c. absorption. d. ingestion - ANSWER Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact.* c. absorption. d. ingestion After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: Select one: a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for facep...

IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 With regards to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: - ANSWER An AHJ Can amend model building codes to meet local needs Type __ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types during a fire. - ANSWER ...

IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 10 A "MAYDAY" is called when: Select one: a. unconscious victims are located. b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. c. there is a partial roof collapse. d. hazardous materials are found in a structure. - ANSWER b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. A tracking device set to search mode: Select one: a. makes noise to alert rescuer...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 3 | Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2023 with regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: - ANSWER an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs type ____ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types during firie - ANSWER I when responding to a fire ...

IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 7 According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make a life safety rope? - ANSWER Block creel construction In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: - ANSWER Exposed to heat or direct flame Light safety rope must be removed from servic...

IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 2 Communications study guide. Which is a guideline to follow when answering non emergency calls? - ANSWER Identify yourself and your department, station, or unit. If you cannot answer a caller's question when handling a non emergency call, you should: - ANSWER Refer them to someone who can answer the question. ...

IFSTA 7th ch.14 When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: - ANSWER Reduce the radient heat flux from the upper layer What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applying water on the fire? - ANSWER Disruption of thermal layering In which situation would f...

IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 7 According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make a life safety rope? - ANSWER Block creel construction In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: - ANSWER Exposed to heat or direct flame Light safety rope must be removed from servic...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible - ANSWER False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion Physical science is the study of what two things? - ANSWER Matter and energy Oxidation - ANSWER ...

Fire Origin and Cause Determination Chapter 20 Who has legal responsibility for determining origin and cause of a fire? - ANSWER fire chief what is a firefighters responsibility regarding fire investigations? - ANSWER make a mental note of vehicles and people present in the area firefighters should make statements about the incident to: - ANSWER the fire in...

IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 7 According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make a life safety rope? - ANSWER Block creel construction In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: - ANSWER Exposed to heat or direct flame Light safety rope must be removed from servic...

IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or: Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact. c. absorption. d. ingestion - ANSWER Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact.* c. absorption. d. ingestion After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: Select one: a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for facep...

IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or: Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact. c. absorption. d. ingestion - ANSWER Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact.* c. absorption. d. ingestion After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: Select one: a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for facep...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 3 | Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2023 with regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: - ANSWER an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs type ____ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types during firie - ANSWER I when responding to a fire ...

IFSTA Final Exam 2023/2024 What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - ANSWER D. NFPA What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - ANSWER A. Truck company Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing ...

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 9: Forcible entry The technique used in structural forcible entry: - ANSWER should do minimal damage and provide quick access Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry? - ANSWER how forcible entry will affect ventilation Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a fi...

IFSTA 7th ch.14 When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: - ANSWER Reduce the radient heat flux from the upper layer What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applying water on the fire? - ANSWER Disruption of thermal layering In which situation would f...

IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 10 A "MAYDAY" is called when: Select one: a. unconscious victims are located. b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. c. there is a partial roof collapse. d. hazardous materials are found in a structure. - ANSWER b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. A tracking device set to search mode: Select one: a. makes noise to alert rescuer...