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NFPA® 10 requires inspection of portable fire extinguishers at least: (357) A. after every use. B. every three months. C. once every six months. D. once a year. - once a year. When contents of a structure have been stored outside after a fire incident during loss control, who should be made aware of the location of the contents? (1108) A. Local media sources B. Owners or occupants C. Fire personnel on site D. Ventilation and suppression crews - Owners or occupants Which of the follow...

An oxygen deficient atmosphere is defined as containing less than what percent of oxygen? - 19.5 What should be done in order to ensure that ropes remain in good condition? - Keep all ropes away from rust. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prohibits using rope to hoist? - pressurized SCBA cylinders. Which type of rope construction is used for life safety ropes? - Kernmantle Which would be the best knot to use to join together two ropes of different diameters? - Becke...

Rehabilitation - Allowing firefighters to rest, rehydrate, and recover during incident. Hazard - Condition, substance, or device that can directly cause injury or loss; the source of a risk. Who suffers physical pain and emotional stress? - Individual Firefighter Crowd Control - limiting the access of nonemergency personnel to the emergency scene. Training Evolution - Operation of fire and emergency services training covering one or several aspects of firefighting. Mitigate - To make less ...

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) - Rule for how personnel should perform routine functions or emergency operations. Procedures are usually written in a handbook, so that all firefighters can become familiar. Policy - GUIDE TO DECISION MAKING IN AN ORGANIZATION. Policies set boundaries and establish standards of conduct that an organization expects from its members. Authority Having Jurisdiction - Term used in codes and standards to identify the legal entity,such as a building or fire off...

Fire Academy Final Exam Questions And Answers

A ___ extinguisher should be used in areas with highly sensitive computer equipment because it will cause less damage to the equipment than other extinguishers. - Clean extinguishers A compartment is any: - open space with no complete fire barrier dividing it. A container making noises from expansion or contraction may indicate that the container has been exposed to ___ energy. - thermal A crew leader is responsible for: - selecting the tools the crew needs to perform their duties. A fire ...

How often should an SCBA mask be fit tested? - Every 12 months What type of fire is dry chemical used for? - Class K Where are adult fire victims most often found? - In doorways What is the left side of the building referred to as? - B or "bravo" How many firefighters are killed annually? - 100 What is a direct fire attack? - Spraying the base of the fire How long should a hose be tested for? - 5 minutes What is a bar joist? - An open-web steel truss What is an oxygen deficient atmosph...

FIRE ACADEMY TEST 1 NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TRIAL SOLUTION

What percentage of high-risk incidents do patrol officers handle before special services arrive? ANSWER 90% Patrol officers have _____ interaction with the community than any other law enforcement unit. ANSWER More What are the 5 primary objectives to patrol procedures? ANSWER 1. Protect and Serve 2. Crime Prevention 3. Preserve the Peace 4. Enforce all Laws 5. Arrest What do our priorities include, when under the objective of 'Protect and Serve'? ANSWER -Ourselves and ...

What is the result of prolonged exposure to cortisol? ANSWER B) Increases the risk of heart disease What is the goal of the Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative? ANSWER B) Promote fitness, improve quality of life, and prolong a quality career for all fire fighters What percentage of Line of Duty Deaths (LODD) are attributed to cardiovascular disease? ANSWER C) 53% Which of the following is NOT a LODD contributing factor? ANSWER D) Age Which of the following is t...