Fire hazards - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - D. NFPA What is the mission of the fire service? - C. To save lives and protect property The all-hazards approach means the fire service: - D. provides a variety of services in the community A department type is determined by how: - B. an organization is funded Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay? - C. Volunteer What part of ...

Clean Agent ANS: - Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation. High-Pressure Cylinder ANS: - containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F (21°C). Low-Pressure Cylinder ANS: - containing fire- extinguishing agent (medium), nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed gases at a service pressure of 500 psi (3447 kPa) or lower at 70°...

The basic methodology of the fire investigation should rely on the use of a ______________________ and attention to all relevant details. a. systematic approach b. approximation approach c. methodology approach d. general approach - a. systematic approach With few exceptions, the proper methodolgy for a fire or explosion investigation is to first _____________________ then investigate the cause, circumstances, conditions, or agencies that brought the ignition source, fuel, and oxidant t...

NFPA 10 Exam 71 Questions with Verified Answers When should wheeled fire extinguishers be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER • High hazard areas are present. • Limited available personnel are present. Requiring: High agent flow rate, Increased agent stream range, increased agent capacity NON-DOT low pressure fire extinguisher cylinders that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the following recorded on a label: - CORRECT ANSWER • Month and year test was performed (perforated) • Test pre...

G-60 - Use of oxygen and flammable gasses, or LPG or CNG for any hot work COF exception - Torch operations for jewelry FDNY permit - Storing using or handling oxygen and flammable gas in excess of 400scf (LPG, CNG or scetylene) oxidizing gass in excess of 504scf Portable LPG must not be stored when the capacity of the container is greater than? - 16.4 oz Portable CNG containers must not be stored then the capacity is greater than? - 8.7 SCF Single standard portable LPG c...

Property and Casualty License in ArkansasWhat is Insurance? - correct answer Transfers the risk of loss from individual to insurance co. What is Risk? - correct answer Chance of loss occurring What are 3 types of Hazards? - correct answer Physical, Moral, Morale What is a Peril? - correct answer Causes of loss insured against What does Indemnify mean? - correct answer Right for Reimbursement but only to the extent of the loss. Cannot gain from loss. Define Subrogation - correct an...

fire department connection correct answers normally on exterior of building... FDNY can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies. system control valve correct answers valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. fire command center correct answers Designated room or area in a structure where the status of the fire detection, alarm, and protection systems is ...

Incident Safety Officer (TCFP) Exam Questions And Answers 2023/2024 (Graded 100%). Which NFPA standard lists the ISO requirements, duties, and responsibilities? A) NFPA 1500 B) NFPA 1026 C) NFPA 1521 D) NFPA 1561 D) NFPA 1561 Whose role is it to focus on scene-specific operations? A) The incident commander B) The incident safety officer (ISO) C) Both the ISO and HSO D) The health and safety officer (HSO) B) The incident safety officer (ISO) Which NFPA standard currently sets the ISO ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Block 1 Test Review, Questions & Answers (All Chapters)-What is the mission of the fire service? a. Completely eliminate the occurrence of fires in residential structures b. Protect personal and public property from fire and disrepair c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations d. Employ the all-hazard approach to providing community protection - c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and othe...

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the MNO2603 Assignment 3 (QUALITY ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024. For assistance whats-app us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4... In Focus: What the Charlotte Maxeke fire tells us about health and safety in Gauteng hospitals Just weeks before a fire tore through parts of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg on 16 April, a fire safety audit at the hospital was signed off and in March a hospital fire and safety team met, according to the Gaut...