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BEFO TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSMost fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels
made up of personnel assigned by: - answer- rank and duty
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - answer- to prevent the
duplication of effort
Wildland firefighter - answer- which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to
extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation
utility company - answer- Which organization or agency assists the fire department by
shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?
a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge - answer- What does NFPA
1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
the apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants - answer- Which
is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - answer- What is a medical or
physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
Vehicles - answer- When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene,
firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to?
Text messaging - answer- Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include_______ and
smartphone apps?
to 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
avoidance of 10-codes is known as using:
raise the antenna up straight - answer- to overcome physical barriers to radio
communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or:
units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission - answer- Everyone
at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules, the first of which
is?
place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through your
SCBA facepiece - answer- To improve your ability to be heard at an emergency
incident:
, an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs - answer- With regard to
local building codes, firefighters should be aware that:
one - answer- Type_____ construction can be expected to remain structurally stable
longer than other types during a fire
may serve as a flow path for fire and smoke - answer- Because unprotected stairs are
not enclosed with fire-rated construction, they:
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings - answer- In addition to structural
members, what can be a significant factor influencing fire spread and loss of lives in
fires?
In structures in high ceilings, a large volume of hot smoke and fire gases can
accumulate at the ceiling level, while conditions at floor level remain relatively
unchanged - answer- Which statement best describes a fire in large compartment or a
compartment with a high ceiling?
Buildings under demolition - answer- Where might firefighters be MOST likely to
encounter inoperative standpipes and sprinkler systems?
Clothing made from non-fire-resistant synthetic materials - answer- While on duty,
firefighters should avoid wearing
Must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat - answer- When properly worn,
fire fighting gloves............
can ignite when exposed to fire - answer- PPE must be properly cleaned because
chemicals, oils, and petroleum products on the outer shell:
vehicle exhaust emissions - answer- Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous
atmospheres, because exposure to particulate contaminants such as ______________
can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease
Keep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area - answer- In order to stay as
safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to:
Class A - answer- How would a fire containing plastics be classified?
include application instructions on faceplate - answer- When an extinguishing agent is
determined to be safe and effective for use on combustible metals it will......
Class C - answer- On which type of fires are store-pressure water mist extinguishers
safe and effective to use?
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