During a fire - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 15: Overhaul, property conservation, and scene preservation Overhaul operation include: - ANSWER searching for hidden fires Which tools are used to open walls and floors during overhaul? - ANSWER axes During overhaul, prying tools can be used to: - ANSWER remove baseboards and window frames Which hazard are firefighters lik...

IFSTA 7TH Edition Chapter 10 Which condition specific to search and rescue operations should be communicated to crew members and/or your supervisor? A. Wind direction and speed B. Names of victims or occupants C. Building's construction classification D. Known locations of victims or occupants - ANSWER D. Known locations of victims or occupants 2. Which basic firefighting skill serves as an essential survival ski...

G-60 - Use of oxygen and flammable gasses, or LPG or CNG for any hot work COF exception - Torch operations for jewelry FDNY permit - Storing using or handling oxygen and flammable gas in excess of 400scf (LPG, CNG or scetylene) oxidizing gass in excess of 504scf Portable LPG must not be stored when the capacity of the container is greater than? - 16.4 oz Portable CNG containers must not be stored then the capacity is greater than? - 8.7 SCF Single standard portable LPG c...

A building had been vacant for 60 days, and the insurer didn't know about it, when it sustained 100K, 5K, and 1K losses due to windstorm, theft, and sprinkler leakage, respectively. What amount is covered under CPP? - 85K, 0, and 0. If a building is vacant for 60 or more consecutive days before the loss, they won't pay for any loss caused by vandalism, sprinkler leakage, building glass breakage, water damage, theft, or attempted theft... otherwise you'll only get 85% Various building de...

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

Chapter Test 4 (IFSTA 7th Edition) Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11] A. a catalyst. B. an oxidizer. C. free radicals. D. a reducing agent. - ANSWER B. an oxidizer When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) [4.3.11] A. dissolutio...

NFPA 10 Exam 71 Questions with Verified Answers When should wheeled fire extinguishers be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER • High hazard areas are present. • Limited available personnel are present. Requiring: High agent flow rate, Increased agent stream range, increased agent capacity NON-DOT low pressure fire extinguisher cylinders that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the following recorded on a label: - CORRECT ANSWER • Month and year test was performed (perforated) • Test pre...

Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography 10th Edition by Ehrlich d. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate. ANS: D REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 13. The acronym RACE is a helpful way to remember: a. the basic principles of body mechanics. b. the steps for using a fire extinguisher. c. the steps to follow in the event of a fire. d. the steps involved in cleaning up a hazardous spill. ANS: C REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 14. What type(s) of musculoskeletal disorder(s) is/are more likely to occu...

CPCU 551 Exam Questions Compilation A building had been vacant for 60 days, and the insurer didn't know about it, when it sustained 100K, 5K, and 1K losses due to windstorm, theft, and sprinkler leakage, respectively. What amount is covered under CPP? - 85K, 0, and 0. If a building is vacant for 60 or more consecutive days before the loss, they won't pay for any loss caused by vandalism, sprinkler leakage, building glass breakage, water damage, theft, or attempted theft... otherwise you...