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Who is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan at a hazardous materials incident? a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) b. Apparatus-mounted proportioner c. Incident Commander d. In-line eductor - ACCURATE ANSWER-Incident Commander What is a likely result of following predetermined procedures at emergency incidents? a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) b. Apparatus-mounted proportioner c. Incident Commander d. Effective command and control - ACCURATE ANSWER-Effective comman...

Firefighter I + II - CORRECT ANSWER-trained in suppression, extrication, search + rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul; also EMS All-Hazard Concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. Battalion - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire department organizational subdivision consisting of several fire service companies in a designated geographic area....

The primary hazard for rescuers at a _____ incident is that they are working in the same environment as victims without a safety net. - CORRECT ANSWER-rope rescue Which tools are air-pressurized devices that give rescuers the ability to lift or displace objects that cannot be lifted with other rescue equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pneumatic lifting devices Removing the doors and roof from a unibody construction vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER-can seriously compromise its structural integrity. Fo...

Portable fire extinguishers are classified according to? - CORRECT ANSWER-type of fire they are designed to extinguish. Classes of Portable Fire Extinguishers: - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A, B, C, D & K The three most common combinations of fire extinguishers - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A-B-C, Class A-B & Class B-C Class A fires involve - CORRECT ANSWER-ordinary combustible materials like paper, Wood, rubber The class a rating of extinguishers is primary based on - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the amount...

Emergency Medical Services - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency medical service (EMS) organizations provide on-site medical aid and/or transportation to a medical facility. - May be an agency of the AHJ - Could be a privately owned and operated company - May provide complete medical services or supplement the level of service provided by the fire department - May provide standby units for fire department training Hospitals - CORRECT ANSWER-- May be owned and supported by the AHJ, or privately by me...

Tactical ventilation is performed during fire attack to: - ACCURATE ANSWER-Help control the fire What is the goal of positive-pressure ventilation? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure, NOT higher than the fire can produce When performing wind assisted natural horizontal ventilation, windows and doors: - ACCURATE ANSWER-on the downward side should be opened first The primary mode of heat transfer from one compartment to another in a structure ...

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - CORRECT ANSWER-D. NFPA What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Truck company Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA 1500? - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Protective equipment must meet current NFPA design standard. According to NFPA 1500 emergency operations are limited to - CORRECT AN...

Rolled salvage covers: Select one: re more than one person to spread. become damaged more easily than folded covers. easily be spread by one person. much more difficult to spread than folded covers. - CORRECT ANSWER- easily be spread by one person. Whose responsibility is it to protect fire cause evidence? Select one: a.All fire department personnel on scene b.Fire Fighter I c.Specialized law enforcement personnel d.Fire Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER-a.All fire department personnel ...

Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp or severe ; having a rapid onset and short duration All - Hazard Concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated ap proach to a wide variety of incidents ; all responders use a similar , coordinated approach with a common set of authorities , protections , and resources . Atypically Stressful Event - CORRECT ANSWER-Term used in National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) standards to de- scribe incidents that have a likelihood of causing critical incident str...

For pumps larger than 750 gpm, standard pump capacities are found in increments of ___ gpm - CORRECT ANSWER-250 What NFPA number is the standard for automotive fire apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER-1901 What are class A fires? Class B? - CORRECT ANSWER-A- ordinary comustibles B- flammable and combustible liquids