Level ___ PPE should only be used when the atmosphere contains no known hazards and when
there is no potential for splashes, immersion, or inhalation of hazardous levels of chemicals. -
answer✔D
How would a fuel/air mixture in which there is too much fuel be described? - answer✔Too rich
Master streams flow a minimum of - answer✔350 gpm
When hoisting a ladder, a ___ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to help
control it as it is hoisted - answer✔tag
Signs that chemical protective clothing is undergoing the process of __- INCLUDE discoloration,
charring, swelling, shrinking - answer✔degredation
Which of the following is a significant drawback to using the senses to detect the presence of
hazardous materials? - answer✔Their use involves potential exposure to the hazard
What does the "R" stand for in the
"RIC"? - answer✔Rapid
Which tool is commonly used in interior search and rescue? - answer✔Thermal imaging device
Which tool is classified as a rotating tool? - answer✔Screwdriver
Fire fighters getting close enough to apply extinguishing agent directly on the fire is the
objective of which type of operation? - answer✔Offensive
Which statement about structural steel is correct? - answer✔Structural steel is the strongest
building material in terms of both tension and compression.
A fire department communication center functions most like a(n): - answer✔human brain
What is the function of the PTT button on a two-way radio - answer✔Cause the radio to
transmit
When should fire fighters begin to think about which tools they might need for a given call? -
answer✔During the response
Which item is necessary to include in a life safety rope's documentation? - answer✔History of
use
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than _____ percent oxygen. - answer✔19.5
What is the term for the movement of heat and smoke from an area of higher pressure to
lower pressure? - answer✔Flow path
Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE? - answer✔At the area where the tank is
being heated
Which is a commonly used method of extinguishing Class B fires? - answer✔Excluding the
oxygen
Which type of adaptor is used to connect two female couplings to each other? -
answer✔Double male
Which term is a measure of whether a material will burn? - answer✔Combustibility
When is it permissible for fire fighters to wear partial PPE during salvage operations in the fire
area? - answer✔Never
In which case should a downed fire fighter's face piece be replaced with the emergency face
piece from the rapid intervention pack? - answer✔The victim's face piece is damaged
Which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly when loaded? - answer✔Dynamic
To qualify as a light hazard for the purpose of extinguisher selection and placement, the
majority of materials in the area must - answer✔be low combustibility
What is another term for fire point? - answer✔Flash point
Common symptoms of smoke inhilation include: - answer✔Headache and nausea
Where on a pumper is the trash line most commonly found? - answer✔Front bumper
Which of the following statements best describes how hazardous materials regulations are
created? - answer✔They are issued by governmental bodies such as OSHA.
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