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What is the term for the area that immediately surrounds the hazard? - Correct Answer-
Hot zone
When should emergency medical care be started for trapped victims in a technical
rescue incident? - Correct Answer- As soon as they are safely accessible
What should fire fighters trained to the awareness level of technical rescue know about
specialized rescue tools? - Correct Answer- The names and purposes of the tools
What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire? -
Correct Answer- Direct visual observation
When working in or around vehicle traffic, when is it acceptable to omit the wearing of a
high-visibility vest? - Correct Answer- You may be exposed to fire conditions
What happens if a windshield is struck with a spring-loaded center punch? - Correct
Answer- A small chip or crack will appear
What is the primary advantage of a preauction sprinkler system? - Correct Answer-
Prevention of accidental water discharges
The required frequency of code enforcement inspections is usually determined by: -
Correct Answer- the fire code
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,Which term refers to the weight of a gas compared to air? - Correct Answer- Vapor
density
Which NFPA standard contains a complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators? -
Correct Answer- 1061
Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for wildland
firefighting? - Correct Answer- 1977
Which type of breathing apparatus offers protection only for specific, known air
contaminants? - Correct Answer- Air-purifying respirator
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? - Correct Answer- Utilize
available technology whenever is can produce higher levels of health and safety?
Which wood-frame construction system uses studs that run continuously from the
basement to the roof? - Correct Answer- Balloon frame
Which attack is typically performed from a hallway or doorway? - Correct Answer-
Combination
Where should the posts be cut when removing the roof of a vehicle? - Correct Answer-
As low as possible
Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE? - Correct Answer- At the area
where the tank is being heated
When is command terminated? - Correct Answer- When the last company leaves the
scene
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, What is the purpose of an outside stem and yoke valve? - Correct Answer- Control the
water supply to the sprinkler system
What does fast-moving smoke indicate? - Correct Answer- Very hot fire
You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed
below should you take first? - Correct Answer- Declare a "mayday" over your radio
Which is term for a combined, offensive, exterior, and interior operation? - Correct
Answer- Transitional
What are the two main structural components that run the entire length of a ladder? -
Correct Answer- Beams
What is the correct procedure for a burst hose line? - Correct Answer- Use two lengths
of hose to replace a single burst length.
Approximately how much does water weigh? - Correct Answer- 8.34 lb. per gallon (4 kg)
Which type of nozzle is used to fight fires in inaccessible places such as attics and
basements? - Correct Answer- Cellar
Which is one of the tree types types of attack line hose evolutions?- Correct Answer-
Transitional
The pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for distribution are: - Correct
Answer- Mains.
Which term describes the top or bottom component of a trussed beam on a ladder? -
Correct Answer- Rail
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