Which pneumatic tools are often used for delicate cutting operations and can cut case hardened
locks and steel? - ANSWhizzer saws
Which proportioning method uses an external pump or head pressure to force foam concentrate
into the fire stream at the correct ratio for the water flow? - ANSPremixing method
What is the term used to describe forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening while water
is flowing? - ANSFlow pressure
Which of the following is NOT a question that would be asked concerning appliances during a
residential fire safety survey?
Are surge protectors being used?
Are appliances name brand?
Are electrical cords in good condition?
Are the units operating properly? - ANSare appliances name brand?
Which type of pressure can be measured with a pitot tube and gauge? - ANSFlow pressure
Proportioning methods: When would batch mixing not be effective? - ANSOn large incidents
because attack lines must be shut down when refilling an empty tank.
Water applied to ordinary combustibles usually _______. - ANSReduce flame spread
Which type of valves are used to control the flow from the hydrant? - ANSGate valves
The _____ the wood, the easier to ignite and the faster it loses structural integrity. - ANSSmaller
The threads on pump male discharge outlets are protected by fittings called _____ _____. -
ANSHose caps
Who should begin stabilization of a patient trapped inside a vehicle? - ANSA rescuer with EMT
training
Name one element of patient removal: - ANSCovering sharp edges
Fixed-temperature heat detectors rated at _____(*f)(*c) are common for living spaces. - ANS165
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Cribbing is most commonly used to _________. - ANSstabilize objects
, Which type of test should be preformed by private contractors or fire department personnel? -
ANSStandard testing
Which proportioning method is used with portable extinguishers, wheeled, extinguishers,
skid-mounted twin-agent units, and vehicle mounted tank systems? - ANSPremixing method
One of the most important practices to address to building occupants about fire safety is
_______. - ANSmaking sure to maintain clear and unobstructed exit pathways
Normal pressure exiting a system before water is released from a hydrant is called ______. -
ANSStatic presssure
Energy created by moving parts on machines, such as belts and bearings - ANSMechanical
heat energy
Water received from treatment facilities is delivered to ________ storage tanks before being
distributed throughout the area served. - ANSelevated
State 3 facts about service testing: - ANS1. The test area should be smooth and free from rock
and debris
2. Hose should be tested in a paved area with room to lay out the hose
3. A water source sufficient for filling the hose is necessary
Describe Completed Foam: - ANScompleted product after air is introduced into the foam
solution
What can hide fire hazards and impede paths of egress? - ANSpoor housekeeping
With the bank-down foam application method, the foam stream is directed: - ANSonto an object,
allowing the foam to run down / onto the surface of the fuel.
Winches should be positioned: - ANSas close to the object being pulled as possible
Which hydraulic tools may spread as much as 32 inches (800mm) apart? - ANSspreaders
Which pneumatic tool can be used to vacuum loose soil from around victims buried in a trench
collapse? - ANSair vacuum
Which method of moving water uses a primary water source located at a higher elevation than
the distribution system and delivers water to the system without the use of pumps? - ANSgravity
system
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