Ifsta fire chapter one - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Chapter Test 1 (IFSTA 7th Edition) Questions With 100%Verified AnswersA+GRADED What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public D. Save lives and protect property and the environment - correct answer...D. Save lives and protect property and the environment A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinat...

IFSTA Chapter 16 & 17 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: How can HVAC systems affect tactical ventilation? Select one: a. Cool the air in the fire room to weaken the fire's intensity b. Help extinguish the fire by changing the pressure in the structure c. Provide fresh air to ventilation crews d. Move products of combustion to unaffected areas Answer: Move products of combustion to unaffected areas Q: Why are buildings under construction more susceptible...

Chapter Test 4 (IFSTA 7th Edition) Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11] A. a catalyst. B. an oxidizer. C. free radicals. D. a reducing agent. - ANSWER B. an oxidizer When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) [4.3.11] A. dissolutio...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 20 - Fire Origin and Cause Determination Which would be a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II at a structural fire? Select one: a.Determine the origin of a fire b.Take note of unusual fire behavior c.Brief the media about the cause of a fire d.Conduct a detailed analysis and investigation - ANSWER b. Take note of unusual fire behavior

IFSTA Chapter 20, 21 & 22 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Which duty would a firefighter perform if he or she were acting as crew leader? Select one: a. Coordinating resources with other resources at the scene b. Investigating the cause of the fire c. Acting as the point of communication between the IC and the dispatch center d. Determining whether the incident is approached with a defensive or offensive strategy Answer: Coordinating resources with other reso...

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 ...

IFSTA Chapter 22 - Community Risk Reduction QuizWhen conducting private-dwelling fire safety surveys, firefighters should: Select one: a. not discuss the results of the survey with the occupant. b. focus on preventing fires and eliminating hazards. c. focus on collecting fines for unsafe conditions within the home. d. not go behind closed doors or into basement spaces. - correct answer b. focus on preventing fires and eliminating hazards. Which type of standpipe system is designed to hav...

IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectIFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectIFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectIFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or: Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact. c. absorption. d. ingesti...

IFSTA Chapter 21 QuizWhich duty would be performed by a qualified technician instead of a Fire Fighter II? Select one: a. Checking equipment oil and fuel levels b. Inspecting spark plugs for damage c. General inspection of portable generators d. Detailed maintenance of lighting equipment - correct answer d. Detailed maintenance of lighting equipment Which pieces of equipment are necessary to service test a fire hose? Select one: a. Pneumatic or hydraulic testing machine and hose drying...