Make yourself visible
Work in locations that are protected.
ANSWER: Practice situational awareness What safety precautions should be
taken when responding to a highway or roadway incident?
Immediate Risk to Health and Life - ANSWER What is the acronym for IDLH?
The exterior shell's oils, chemicals, and petroleum products have the potential to
catch fire. Why should firemen look for stains on their personal protective
equipment?
True—ANSWER True or False: When handling smoke and fumes, firefighters
must wear personal protective equipment (SCBA).
False—ANSWER Is it true that cleaning the SCBA facepiece after every use is
not necessary?
ANSWER Type 1 Fire Construction is predicted to be structurally stable for a
longer period of time than any other building type during a fire.
ANSWER Type 2 Fire Construction will not aid in the formation or spread of
fires.
Wood: The load-bearing walls of Type 5 construction are made completely
of................?
Home-mobile-ANSWER The factory dwelling that is most frequently
constructed is a...........?
5-10 Minutes - ANSWER Trussed Support Systems for Lightweight
Construction are quite risky and last roughly..................?
, Convection: The transfer of heat through fire gasses and hot smoke is
Properties of fuel
There is available ventilation.
ANSWER: Heat conservation Which three elements have a role in the
formation of fire?
Early stages
Stage of growth
stage of full development
Stage of decay: ANSWER Which four phases of fire development are there?
The quick change from the growing stage to the fully formed stage is known as
"flashover."
Flowpath-ANSWER The term "flowpath" refers to the products of combustion
that are moving toward a low pressure outlet.
ANSWER: Fuel load ("Fire load") The weight of combustibles per square foot
is a popular way to indicate the anticipated maximum amount of combustible
material, including both structural elements and contents, in a specific area of a
structure.
Prior to being put into service
Every year while serving
ANSWER Ladders need to be service tested following any damage or heat
exposure.
ANSWER: face the structure The FLY needs to be positioned when using
wooden ladders.
out of the building - ANSWER The fly needs to be positioned while using metal
ladders.
in a rope bag— ANSWER: The best way to keep rope in storage is.
Answer: The end of the rope where the knot is tied is the working end.
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