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IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 14 When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: (670) [4.3.10] increase the potential for flashover. increase the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. push fire into adjacent rooms. - ANSWER reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applyi...

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 ...

Fire Investigator - Master For TCFP Test Questions and Answers (Test Bank) Complete Solution 100% Verified Is NFPA 921 a guide or a standard? It is the Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations What are the six steps of the scientific method? Recognize the need Define the problem Collect the data Analyze the data Develop a hypothesis Test the hypothesis What step of the scientific method is inductive reasoning? Analyze the data What step of the scientific method is deductive reason...

Combustible Liquid - Correct answer-A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F 12.5 - Correct answer-If the current flowing out from an electrical panel is 12.5 amps, and it then flows through an electrical load of 1500 watts, what is the amperage of the remaining current flow of the return circuit? 1000 - Correct answer-If a hair dryer draws 8.3amps (in a home with 120-volt service), what is the wattage? *Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V) Watts = amps x volts 1987 - Correct answer-The y...

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Fire Inspector 1 Study Questions with Complete Solutions What is the minimum acceptable residual pressure in a water supply system that must be available for firefighting? 20 psi What type of sprinkler system is a type of dry system that, when activated, flows water from all heads at the same time because all of the heads are open? deluge What is the starting point used to measure travel distance to an exit? the most remote point subject to occupancy How many sleeping accommodations are requ...

Combustible Liquid - A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F 12.5 - If the current flowing out from an electrical panel is 12.5 amps, and it then flows through an electrical load of 1500 watts, what is the amperage of the remaining current flow of the return circuit? 1000 - If a hair dryer draws 8.3amps (in a home with 120-volt service), what is the wattage? *Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V) Watts = amps x volts 1987 - The year of the first edition of NFPA 1033 1.5 times - ...

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 11: Tactical ventilationTactical ventilation is performed during fire attack to: (493) - correct answer Help control the fire Why is ventilation used during overhaul and loss control? (493) - correct answer Evacuate smoke from structures after a fire has been extinguished When performing tactical ventilation, what action has the most impact on successful ventilation? (494) - correct answer Controlling oxygen availability Which action may improve visibility in...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 11 - Tactical Ventilation Exam Questions And Answers 100% Solved Which type of ventilation is accomplished by using fans, blowers, or smoke ejectors to create negative or positive pressure? Select one: a.Mechanical ventilation b.Hydraulic ventilation c.Natural horizontal ventilation d.Primary horizontal ventilation - answera. Mechanical ventilation Which type of ventilation consists of opening doors and windows to allow air currents and pressure differences to remove ...

Fire Investigator - Master for TCFP Full Test Bank/20223 TCFP Possible Questions and Answers Is NFPA 921 a guide or a standard? -Correct Answer It is the Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations What are the six steps of the scientific method? -Correct Answer Recognize the need Define the problem Collect the data Analyze the data Develop a hypothesis Test the hypothesis What step of the scientific method is inductive reasoning? -Correct Answer Analyze the data What step of the ...

Classes of Fire Extinguishers: A- B- C- D- K- - ANSWER-A- Ordinary Solid Combustible (Wood/paper, etc.) B- Flammable or combustible liquid C- Electrical D- Metals K- Cooking Oil and Fats in Kitchen Class K extinguishers are used in __________ fires. - ANSWER-Kitchen The minimum temperature which a fuel will ignite in air and continue to burn. - ANSWER-Auto-ignition temperature Smoke consists mainly of unburned forms of _____________ - ANSWER-Hydrocarbon fuels Type of fire t...