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State Test Fire FighterElectrical cords are equipped with twist locks to? - ANSProvide safe and secure connection
Most common type of SCBA in fire service - ANSOpen Circuit
Exhalation is vented into the atmosphere
When rescuing a down Fire Fighter with properly functioning respiratory protection. - ANSDo not
dislodge face piece
When cutting a hole for vertical ventilation. - ANSavoid cutting main structural support
Cut one large hole rather than multiple smaller holes
Who decided if utilities should be secured? - ANSIncident Commander and Incident Safety
Officer
To clean hose coupling and swivel? - ANSSoapy water and work coupling back and forth
Proper way to rescue out of a window? - ANSTwo in the structure, one on the ladder, and one
on the ground
Water shuttling is recommended for distances greater than - ANSa half mile
Exposure to heat will cause - ANSthermal damage
When oxygen concentrations fall below 18 percent. - ANSthe body speeds up the rate of
respirations
If you have to take off your SCBA. - ANSAlways drag it behind you and do not remove the face
piece.
When applying a hose clamp. - ANSplace 20 feet behind the apparatus
or
5 feet behind a coupling
When operating in low visibility and giving in to excitement. - ANSReduces your ability to think
and react quickly
, Protect papers in a furnace - ANSImmediately close the damper
Signs a roof is unsafe.. - ANSMelting asphalt
Spongy roof
Smoke coming from roof
flame coming from roof
Hydrocarbon fuels such as crude oil, fuel oil, gasoline, benzene, naphtha, jet fuel and kerosene
are all - ANSPetroleum based and float on water
Besides cutting what can a flat-headed axe be used for? - ANSStriking
Why should fires involving flammable gases not be extinguished before the source is shut off? -
ANSUnburned vapors are heavier than air and form pools of gas in lower areas and may ignite
To open a plaster ceiling.. - ANSBreak the plaster and pull the lath
When is a indirect method used in a wildland fire? - ANSWhen its too hot for a direct attack
Rapid deceleration of water? - ANSwater hammer
Which foam gives lower extinguishment times on structural and wildland fires - ANSClass A
foam
Which sprinkler system valve is located in a remote part of the system? - ANSInspector test
valve
What are the indicators for possible building collapse? - ANSCracks or separations in walls or
floors, presence or rods or stars holding building together, loose bricks, blocks, or stones
deteriorated mortar, leaning walls, hidden fires, prolonged fire, excessive weight
Which may be extinguished by a carbon dioxide extinguisher? - ANSClass B and C fires
Ladder placement - ANS-Ventilation: Along side the window, tips should be even with the top of
the window, upwind or the windward side
-Rescue / Entry: Tips just below the window sill
What is the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) - ANSInternet database for
recording incident information nationwide
Reason for using water as an extinguishing agent? - ANS-Availability
-Low cost
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