A fire fighter with specialized knowledge and training for high angle rescue, structural
collapse, trench rescue, confined-space, and similar operations is a _______.
a. technical rescue technician
b. special operations technician
c. search and rescue technician
d. Fire Fighter II - Answer -a. technical rescue technician
A fire fighter with specialized training for aircraft and airport-related incidents is a(n)
______.
a. technical rescue technician
b. aircraft rescue fire fighter
c. hazardous material technician
d. aviation operations specialist - Answer -b. aircraft rescue fire fighter
A long section of protective material used to protect flooring or carpet is a _______.
a. carpet cover
b. salvage mat
c. floor roll
d. floor runner - Answer -d. floor runner
Which rank is directly above a lieutenant in the fire service?
a. Captain
b. Division Chief
c. Division/group supervisor
d. Battalion Chief - Answer -a. Captain
In the fire service, the bugle has become a symbol of ______.
a. service
b. fraternity
c. authority
d. courage - Answer -c. authority
It is permissible to remove SCBA during salvage operations after _______.
a. all remaining fire has been extinguished
b. the area is clear of smoke
c. the atmosphere has been tested and found safe
, d. the fire is extinguished - Answer -c. the atmosphere has been tested and found safe
A fire fighter who is trained and certified in chemical identification, leak control, and
decontamination is a(n) ______.
a. materials technical specialist
b. hazardous materials technician
c. Fire Fighter II
d. spill management technician - Answer -b. hazardous materials technician
Ideally, when should overhaul operations begin?
a. after fire investigators have examined the scene
b. anytime after extinguishment
c. as soon as resources are available
d. concurrently with salvage - Answer -a. after fire investigators have examined the
scene
Three out of four career fire fighters work in jurisdictions with a population of _______ or
more.
a. 50,000
b. 25,000
c. 100,000
d. 75,000 - Answer -b. 25,000
Approximately ____ percent of fire fighters in the United States are volunteers.
a. 55
b. 73
c. 46
d. 34 - Answer -b. 73
A threaded stem indicates the valve position on which sprinkler control valve?
a. post indicator
b. butterfly
c. gate
d. outside stem and yoke - Answer -d. outside stem and yoke
If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of
water?
a. close the sprinkler control valve
b. close the water service valve at the water meter
c. Open the fire department connection outside
d. open the system drain valve - Answer -a. close the sprinkler control valve
Specific information on the actions to be taken to accomplish a certain task is provided
by _____.
a. policies
b. rules and regulations
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