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IFSTA ARFF 6th Edition exam 2023 with 100% correct answers Activities performed before, during, and after fire has been extinguished to minimize losses to property? - ANS-Loss Control (P. 739) General area where the fire began - ANS-Area of Origin (P. 756) Perimeters for explosions should ...

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Activities performed before, during, and after fire has been
extinguished to minimize losses to property? - ANS-Loss Control (P.
739)

General area where the fire began - ANS-Area of Origin (P. 756)

Perimeters for explosions should be established at ____ times the
distance from the farthest piece of debris found. - ANS-1.5 times (P.
759)

Combustible material used to spread fire from one area to another -
ANS-Trailer(s) (P. 761)

Two types of iron used in construction? - ANS-Cast iron & Wrought
Iron (P. 785)

At what temperature does steel begin to lose its strength? - ANS-
570˚F (P. 787)

Unprotected steel will expand and twist at temperatures _______
and above - ANS-1000˚F (P. 795)

How do you establish a collapse zone for a structure? - ANS-Height
of the building times 1.5 (P. 798)

,What three actions shall be taken when collapse of a building is
imminent? - ANS-1. Exit structure & communicate to
command/other crews of the situation
2. Establish and clear the collapse zone as soon as possible
3. PAR should be conducted
(P. 799)


The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication
within an organization - ANS-chain of command (P. 14)

When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. - ANS-
Unity of Command (P. 14)

Span of Control - ANS-3 to 7. Optimal 5 (P. 14)

Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public. - ANS-Line
Personnel (P. 16)

Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support for line
personnel. - ANS-Staff Personnel (P. 16)

Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets boundaries
and establish standards of conduct. - ANS-Policy (P. 21)

Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a
recurring problem/situation. - ANS-Procedure (P. 21)

SOP vs SOG? - ANS-SOP - Standard Operating Procedure : Hard and
Fast Rules
SOG - Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters some
leeway in particular situations
(P. 21)

,Incident Priorities? (3) - ANS-Life safety, incident stabilization,
property conservation (P. 23)

How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA) - ANS-Twice annually
and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29)

Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses? - ANS-Acute Illnesses
(colds/viruses) last only a few days
Chronic illnesses (cancer/diabetes) are long-lasting and can even
be fatal
(P. 31)

How should apparatus be mounted/dismounted? - ANS-- 3 points of
contact
- Facing Apparatus
- Using handholds
(P. 38)

Personnel who are directly involved in disposing of the problem are
allowed to enter this zone. - ANS-Hot Zone (P. 40)

Personnel who are directly supporting personnel. Personnel in this
zone are also in full protective clothing. - ANS-Warm Zone (P. 40-41)

This zone may include incident command posts, rapid intervention
crews, PIO, rehabilitation and staging (crews and equipment). -
ANS-Cold Zone (P. 41)

How should scene lighting be positioned on roadways? - ANS-
Directed toward the scene, not into the eyes of approaching drivers.
(P. 42)

, Electrical wires in contact with the ground, causing current to flow
outward in all directions. - ANS-Ground Gradient (P. 45) (Definition:
P.48)

How far away should you be from a downed power line? - ANS-
Approximately 2 poles away (P. 45)

Central location that takes all emergency calls and routes the call to
the fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatcher. - ANS-
Public Safety Answering Point (P. 58) Ex. : JMTC

Use of plain English in radio communications transmissions. No 10-
codes or agency specific codes are used. - ANS-Clear Text (P. 71)

Different Types of Radio Systems? (3 Types) - ANS-Base Station
Radios (telecommunications centers, training centers, admin
offices)
Mobile Radios (Apparatus)
Portable Radios (Handheld)
(P. 63-64)

Communications that allow the same radio channel to be used by
other groups that are located at a greater distance from the first
group. - ANS-Direct Communication (P. 66)

Communications used to strengthen signals between radios,
increase distance of transmission, or increase the capacity on the
system. - ANS-Repeated communications (P. 66)

Radio Limitations? (5) - ANS-Distance
Physical Barriers
Dead zones
Interference

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