If a door is opened, a structure's _____ will change, which may cause the fire to grow. - ANSWERS-
ventilation profile
If you must enter through a jalousie window, it may be faster and more efficient to: - ANSWERS-cut
through the wall around the entire window assembly and remove it.
Which forcible entry technique changes the ventilation profile of the building because it cannot be
undone once completed? - ANSWERS-Breaking the glass in the door
When tempered plate glass doors are encountered,: - ANSWERS-the glass should only be broken as a
last resort.
Plaster or gypsum wall covering on interior walls: - ANSWERS-is designed to provide fire resistance and
limit fire spread within the structure.
When outside a structure, a pike pole should be carried with the tool head: - ANSWERS-down and
positioned ahead of the body.
Double-swinging doors: - ANSWERS-can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan.
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with limited space? - ANSWERS-
Handsaw
Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform? - ANSWERS-Remove shingles and
other roof coverings
,When performing forcible entry, it is important to: - ANSWERS-be sure that other personnel are out of
the immediate area.
A J-tool is made of rigid, heavy gauge wire and is designed to: - ANSWERS-open a double-swinging door
that is equipped with panic hardware.
Padlocks and surface bolts are examples of: - ANSWERS-locking devices.
When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to: - ANSWERS-strike and make
cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first.
Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to: - ANSWERS-strike another tool to force it through
a doorjamb.
Unprotected metal surfaces on tools should not be painted because: - ANSWERS-paint hides defects.
If the blade of an axe is too thick, regardless of its sharpness,: - ANSWERS-it will be difficult to drive the
axe head through ordinary objects.
If a building has security bars on the windows,: - ANSWERS-all bars should be removed to allow
emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available.
Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated? - ANSWERS-Breaking a door or window
introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire.
An electromagnetic lock is an example of a: - ANSWERS-high security lock.
,Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by: - ANSWERS-using a lock box, if available.
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening doors and windows or
moving heavy objects? - ANSWERS-Prying tools
If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum pressure applied,: -
ANSWERS-it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually.
Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by: - ANSWERS-washing with a mild detergent.
Glass shards that result from firefighters breaking windows during forcible entry: - ANSWERS-can create
a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines.
Which tool would be practical to use to make an opening that is large enough for a firefighter to pass
through in a brick or concrete block wall? - ANSWERS-Jack-hammer
What is the safest option if there is imminent threat of structural collapse? - ANSWERS-Escape to a safe
haven outside the hazard area
Shelter-in-place is used as an alternative to evacuation when: - ANSWERS-victims are so injured that
they cannot be moved.
While in a structure searching for a downed firefighter, the RIC should: - ANSWERS-stop frequently and
briefly remain silent.
Which type of search is intended to quickly find victims before or during suppression operations? -
ANSWERS-Primary search
, If a fire is encountered in a room during search and rescue operations, rescuers should: - ANSWERS-
close the door and report the conditions.
A search of the fire floor generally: - ANSWERS-starts as close to the fire as possible and works back
toward the entrance.
Which method is designed to enable a rescuer to move a victim up or down a stairway? - ANSWERS-
Incline drag
Why is breaching interior walls not a preferred method of escape? - ANSWERS-It requires strength,
depletes air supply, and creates an additional flow path.
Which acronym describes the mandatory tools carried by a rapid intervention crew? - ANSWERS-AWARE
- Air, Water, A Radio, Extrication
An atmosphere is considered oxygen-deficient when oxygen levels are: - ANSWERS-below 19.5%.
In which situation would it be appropriate to call a MAYDAY? - ANSWERS-A firefighter is trapped
After locating a downed firefighter in an IDLH atmosphere, what is the RIC's priority? - ANSWERS-Exiting
the IDLH atmosphere
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of
authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWERS-all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWERS-Forcing entry into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? -
ANSWERS-A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.
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