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Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and COPD because of repeated exposure to: Select one: a. atypically stressful situations. b. chronic infectious diseases. c. high temperatures. d. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? Select one: a. Establishing Incident Command b. Extricating a victim at a vehicle incident c. Conducting se...

Which of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Truck company Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established? - ACCURATE ANSWER-To determine how to reduce fire loss What is the main duty of a Firefighter I? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Perform assigned t...

Coefficient 3/4" booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-1,100 Coefficient 1" Booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-150 Coefficient 1 1/4" Booster - ACCURATE ANSWER-80 Coefficient 1 1/2" - ACCURATE ANSWER-24 Coefficient of 1 3/4" w/ 1 1/2" couplings - ACCURATE ANSWER-15.5 Coefficient 2" - ACCURATE ANSWER-8 Coefficient 2 1/2" - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 Coefficient 3" w/ 2 1/2" couplings - ACCURATE ANSWER-0.8 Coefficient 3" w/ 3" couplings - ACCURATE ANSWER-0.677 Coefficient 3 1/2" - ACCURA...

c. Low oxygen concentrations alone can result in hypoxia or death. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Which statement about the dangers of products of combustion is accurate? a. Toxic products of combustion are released only during the combustion reaction. b. The toxic effects of smoke inhalation are the result of the interaction between carbon monoxide and heat. c. Low oxygen concentrations alone can result in hypoxia or death. d. Visible smoke presents the greatest inhalation danger. b. Smoke explosion ...

This term describes the protected side, the direction opposite from which the wind in blowing. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Leeward This side or direction from which the wind is blowing. - ACCURATE ANSWER-Windward PPV for a normal single wide door, the distance between the door and fan should be ________ feet. - ACCURATE ANSWER-4 to 6 Hydraulic ventilation - The nozzle tip should be at least ______ feet back from opening. - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 A single cut, the width of the saw blade made in the ...

Non-Pressurized Horizontal Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank Flat Sided Circular Tank Liquids Pressurized Horizontal Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Capacity - 500 to 40,000 gal. Liquids Cone Roof Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank Conical Roof Liquids Floating Roof Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Non-Pressure Facility Tank Flat top with mobile roof. Capacity up to 1,000,000+ gal Dome Roof Tank - ACCURATE ANSWER-Pressure Tank, holds flammable or combustible, held...

Most building codes rate construction types according to: - ACCURATE ANSWER-How long each construction type maintains its structural integrity over a certain period of time. Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Fat load In the fire environment, convection usually involves the transfer of heat through: - ACCURATE ANSWER-The movement of hot smoke and fire gases. When hose is rolled in a single section straight roll, the: - ACCURATE ANSWER-Male coupli...

Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization. Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-Each employee reports directly to just one supervisor, moving up the chain of command. Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWERS-The maximum number of subordinates or functions that any one supervisor can control. - Typically 3-7 - 5 is optimum Discipline - CORRECT ANSWERS-An organization's responsibility to provide leadership, and an i...

Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp or severe, having a rapid onset and a short duration Baffle - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermediate partial bulkhead that reduces the surge effect in a partially loaded liquid tank. Chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-lasting and reoccurring Collapse Zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Area beneath a wall in which the wall is likely to land if it loses structural integrity. Crowd Control - CORRECT ANSWER-Limiting the access of nonemergency personnel to the emergency scene. Employee...

The structural integrity of a building is most affected by the intensity of the fire and: - ACCURATE ANSWER-the amount of water used for extinguishment. Unusual glass or metal fragments at a fire scene may indicate: - ACCURATE ANSWER-the presence of an incendiary device. Salvage covers are designed to protect: - ACCURATE ANSWER-unaffected furniture and areas of the building. Rolled salvage covers: - ACCURATE ANSWER-can easily be spread by one person. During salvage operations, a dewa...