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CALFIRE Firefighter Test Study Guide Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the difference between flash point and flame point? Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough vapor to momentarily ignite when exposed to an ignition source, while the flame point is the slightly higher temperature at which the vapor will continue to burn after the ignition source is removed What is a passport board? Small magnetic board that shows PAR Per the newest NFPA standard ...

The organizational principle which refers to hierarchy and order in decision making and responsibility. Chain of Command It is acceptable to let an inmate/ward use your cell phone false Which rank is directly above a engineer in the fire service captain Which term can be defined as the set of guidelines that the department establishes for its firefighters?

Disadvantage of an indirect attack Fuel between you and the main fire driving on a road What do you look for when inspecting fire shelters? Damage, tears, plastic liners What should you bring into fire shelters? Water, radio Should you take gloves off when in fire shelter? Never What's the best thing to do if a tanker drops in area? Get out of the way

What is the minimum diameter hose size for wildland, WUI, and vehicle fires? 1 1/2 inch What is the minimum diameter hose size for structure fires? 1 3/4 inch What does the first S in S-FACTS stand for? Survival What does the F in S-FACTS stand for? Fire environment

Forms STD 637 Probationary Report What are the 4 Elements of Fire Prevention 1. Public Education 2. Planning 3. V.I.P (Volunteers in Prevention) 4. Law Enforcement What are the 7 Structure Protection Tactical Actions 1. Check & Go 2. Prep & Go 3. Prep & Defend 4. Bump & Run 5. Anchor & Hold 6. Fire Front Following 7. Tactical Patrol

Which OSHA regulatory exposure limit is the maximum allowable concentration over a 40 hour work week? permissible exposure limit What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door? Cut the door with a torch or saw.

SF(A)CT(S) S- SURVIVAL F- Fire Environment A- ACCESS C- Construction/Clearance T- Time constraint S- Stay or go When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. 90% What is another point for Fire point? Ignition point compartment Component of fire triangle Oxygen, heat and fuel

What is the best way to stop LP gas in a structure? The quarter-turn valve is usually located in the storage tank. Can a clove hitch maintain the same amount of tension on both ends? Yes, provided that tension is used. In comparison to ordinary glass, how much stronger is tempered glass? 4 times What is the most effective method for breaking through the security roll-up door? Use a saw or torch to cut the door. In a building, how many firefighters should move forward and manage a 2 1/2-i...

When the system reaches 20–25 percent of the cylinder capacity, which of the following SCBA components sounds an alarm? indicators for the end of service time All of the straps on the face piece and harness assembly should be fully extended when wearing a SCBA. Which SCBA models undergo testing every five years? Aluminum and steel In order to have a rope log, which kind of rope is the only one needed? A life safety rope What portion of the rope is used for hitching or tying knots? Work...