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Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 3 Building Construction Final Exam Type I construction building are considered to be: A. More collapse resistant than other building types B. More likely to suffer structural damage due to the effects of fire C. The most common type of residential construction encountered by firefighters D. Hazardous due to the adhesives and industrial glues used during the construction process - CORRECT ANSWER-A. More collapse resistant than other build...

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/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 Questions and Answers (Graded A+) With regards to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: - ANSWER-An AHJ Can amend model building codes to meet lo...

What is the overall mission of the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER Save lives and protect property and the environment An ______ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources - CORRECT ANSWER All Hazard A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as: - CORRECT AN...

IFSTA Final Exam 7th Edition (Essential of Fire Fighting Updates) 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. ...

All of the following statements about items you must make sure of prior to perming the turret ground pattern test are TRUE EXCEPT: A) The water tank must be at least 1/2 full B) For premixed systems, the tank must be full with the premixed solution in the correct proportion for normal fire fighting operations. C) The proportioner must be set for normal fire fighting operations D) The foam concentrate tank must be full with the type of foam concentrate that is used during actual emergencie...

Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary ____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape d. escape

Essentials of Fire Fighting - Chapter 24 Mistakes made in the initial response to the incident - ANSWER What can mean the difference between solving the problem and becoming part of it?

Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications - correct answer -NFPA 1003 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports - correct answer -NFPA 403 In 1973, the Federal Aviation Administration created what? - correct answer -Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 139, Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving CAB- Certified Air Carriers P. 14 What are the three mission priorities of ARFF personnel? - correct answer -Life Safety, Property Conser...