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NFPA 1001 - CORRECT ANSWER-Standard for fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Minimum standard. Local jurisdictions may desire to exceed the minumim. Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the principle that a person can report to only one supervisor Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWER-is the number of personnel one individual can effectively mannage 3-7, 5 is the optimum Division of labor - CORRECT ANSWER-Dividing large jobs into small jobs. Discipline - CORRECT ANSWER-Organizations ...

The following questions are from the sta aerialand pumping apparatus books. Water adds weight to the structure at the rate of —-per minute for every ——contribute to the collapse of a structure - ACCURATE ANSWER-Ton 250 gpm For ladder pipe use, elevate the ladder to——degrees, and use—-percent extended length. - ACCURATE ANSWER-75 80 When using an elevating platform for ventilation, the bottom of the platform should be positioned——or extened ——over the edge. - ACCURATE...

When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? A.1608 B.1631 C.1653 D.1735 - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. 1653 p. 11 What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? A.Surveyors of Buildings B.Jamestown Fire Association C.Union Volunteer Fire Company D.National Fire Protection Association¨ - ACCURATE ANSWER-D. NFPA p.12 Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903)? A.Mandat...

contamination - ACCURATE ANSWER-Transfer of hazardous materials to persons, equipment, and the environent exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER-Hazardous Materials have entered the body Awareness-level responders - ACCURATE ANSWER-Limited defensive actions, evacuating / securing the scene Operations level responders - ACCURATE ANSWER-Protect / secure scene - allowed to perform some defensive actions. Not expected to come in contact the hazardous materials Mission Specific level responders - ACC...

Minimum number of FF to deploy a master stream device - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 Firefighters Break over is when - ACCURATE ANSWER-The stream loses it's velocity and falls into a shower of spray. What are the three classes of Hazards per THIRA (threat and hazard identification, and the risk assessment)? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Natural, technological, human caused. Where is the largest capacity pump placed in a relay? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Located at the water source/hydrant Per specifications for a ...

What type of reaction releases energy in the form of heat and sometimes light? A.Kinetic B.Potential C.Exothermic D.Endothermic - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. Exothermic The process of ignition causes pyrolysis in solid fuels and ___ in liquid fuels. A.melting B.freezing C.vaporization D.kinetic reaction - ACCURATE ANSWER-C. Vaporization What are the elements necessary to create fire in the model represented by the fire triangle? A.Fuel, oxygen, heat B.Heat, fuel, ignition C.Passive agent...

Which type of electrical heating occurs when the current flowing through a conductor exceeds its design limits? Select one: a. Friction heating b. Arcing c. Overcurrent or overload d. Sparking - CORRECT ANSWER-Overcurrent or overload What is the most effective means of establishing awareness of hazards in commercial, industrial, and storage facilities with large fuel loads? Select one: a. Accessing code enforcement databases b. Studying plat maps and building plans c. Performing and ...

When assisting with trench rescue: Select one: a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. - CORRECT ANSWER-eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. If the ignition is not accessible in nonelectric vehicles, shut down the electrical system by disconnecting the negative cables to the vehic...

Portable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the: A.heat of the fire. B.type of fuel that is burning. C.amount of agent required to extinguish the fire. D.distance required between the extinguisher and the fire. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Type of Fuel What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible liquids and gases? A.Class A B.Class B C.Class D D.Class K - CORRECT ANSWER-B....Class B What classification of portable fire extinguisher ...

Which of the following BEST describes hazards specific to ice rescue operations? Select one: a. Rescue must happen in rugged, inaccessible terrain b. Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face c. Oxygen deficiency due to inadequate ventilation d. Victims unlikely to help with own rescue - ACCURATE ANSWER-Victims unlikely to help with own rescue Which of the following statements about cutting posts made from exotic metals is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Reciprocating s...