IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% Verified(SCORED A)
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IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% Verified(SCORED A)
IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% Verified(SCORED A)
IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% Ve...
IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 Questions and Answers 100% Verified(SCORED A)
Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or:
Select one:
a. adsorption.
b. direct contact.
c. absorption.
d. contact ingestion - ANSWER-Select one:
a. adsorption.
b. direct.*
c. absorption.
d. ingestion
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be:
Select one:
a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for
facepieces.
b. washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.
c. cleaned, dried, and placed out of service.
d. sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade
cleaning. - ANSWER-Select one:
a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for
facepieces.
b. washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.*
c. cleaned, dried, and placed out of service.
d. sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade
cleaning.
Fire fighting boots must be:
Select one:
a. high enough to protect the lower leg.
b. made completely of high-grade rubber.
c. made completely of reinforced leather.
d. low enough to expose the ankles. - ANSWER-Select one:
a. high enough to protect the lower leg.*
b. made completely of high-grade rubber.
c. made completely of reinforced leather.
d. low enough to expose the ankles. Factors that firefighters have the most control over that affect
the success of SCBA use include physical condition, agility,
and:
Select one:
a. tasks assigned.
b. lung capacity.
c. cylinder size.
d. experience in similar situations. - ANSWER-Select one:
a. tasks assigned.
b. lung capacity.*
c. cylinder size.
d. experience in similar situations.
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres,
because exposure to particulate contaminants such as _____
can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease.
Select one:
a. oil or fuel residue
b. vehicle exhaust emissions
c. ammonium chloride
d. carbon dioxide - ANSWER-Select one:
a. oil or fuel residue
b. vehicle exhaust emissions*
c. ammonium chloride
d. carbon dioxide
How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected
by limitations caused by equipment that is in poor condition?
Select one:
a. Frequent inspections and maintenance
b. Physical fitness and endurance training
c. Proper facepiece fit testing
d. Repeated training with the SCBA unit - ANSWER-Select one:
a. Frequent inspections and maintenance*
b. Physical fitness and endurance training
c. Proper facepiece fit testing
d. Repeated training with the SCBA unit
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters?
Select one:
a. Allows firefighters to increase breathing rate if injury
or panic occurs
b. Provides a buffer so that evacuation is not necessary
immediately after the low air alarm sounds
c. Reduces incident time and cost because SCBA cylinders do not need to be refilled
d. Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to
deplete air in the SCBA cylinder - ANSWER-Select one:
a. Allows firefighters to increase breathing rate if injury
or panic occurs
b. Provides a buffer so that evacuation is not necessary
immediately after the low air alarm sounds
c. Reduces incident time and cost because SCBA
cylinders do not need to be refilled
d. Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to
deplete air in the SCBA cylinder*
How do firefighter breathing air replenishment systems make
fire fighting operations in high-rise buildings more efficient?
Select one:
a. Eliminate the need to use SCBA within the building
b. Require less time to refill air cylinders than other
systems
c. Provide an endless supply of breathing air to any
floor within the structure
d. Enable firefighters to work for a longer duration while
on SCBA - ANSWER-Select one:
a. Eliminate the need to use SCBA within the building
b. Require less time to refill air cylinders than other
systems
c. Provide an endless supply of breathing air to any
floor within the structure*
d. Enable firefighters to work for a longer duration while
on SCBA
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to:
Select one:
a. bring a backup SCBA in case the first does not
function properly.
b. arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without
removing your seat belt.
c. open the cylinder and bypass valves before placing
the SCBA in the mount.
d. tighten the SCBA harness straps so that they are
ready for donning. - ANSWER-Select one:
a. bring a backup SCBA in case the first does not
function properly.
b. arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without
removing your seat belt.*
c. open the cylinder and bypass valves before placing
the SCBA in the mount.
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