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Firefighter Exam Prep. FF1/FF2/Hazmat IFSTA 6th. Edition. When utilizing the skip-breathing technique, how long should each breath take? A. 10 seconds B. 8 seconds C. 5 seconds D. 12 seconds C. 5 seconds While inside the immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere, the technique of buddy breathing is: A. considered unreliable by the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Institute on Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) B. acceptable and should be im...

Which tool combines an axe, a pick, and a claw? a. halligan bar b. pick-head axe c. ram bar d. clemens - a. halligan bar Which kind of steel has been specially treated to resist cutting by normal means? a. case hardening b. alloy c. ductile d. tempered - a. case hardening What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building? a. utilities must be controlled b. an "all clear" must be declared c. the fire attack team must be ready d. ventilation must be established ...

When should you clean your Bunker Gear? - Immediately following an Incident What is Hypoxia - Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues (Lack of Oxygen) NFPA and OSHA consider an Oxygen-Deficient Atmosphere as what level of Oxygen? - 19.5% Oxygen or less Inhaling heated gases can cause what? - A Pulmonary Edema which can cause Asphyxiation Open-Circuit SCBA's use...? - Compressed Air Closed-Circuit SCBA's use...? - Compressed Oxygen Person responsible for all Operations wi...

WX 201 - Exam 2 Chapter 6-10 Questions and Answers The elevation where clouds form is called ____ level. condensation If the environmental lapse rate is 5 ° C per 1,000 m and the temperature at Earth's surface is 25 ° C, then the air temperature at 2,000 m above the ground is 15°C. What transfers heat upward into the atmosphere? thermals Just above cumulus clouds, you would expect to find a stable layer. If an air parcel is given a small push upward and it falls back...

Firefighter Exam Prep. FF1/FF2/Hazmat IFSTA 6th. edition When utilizing the skip-breathing technique, how long should each breath take? A. 10 seconds B. 8 seconds C. 5 seconds D. 12 seconds - Answer ️️ -C. 5 seconds While inside the immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere, the technique of buddy breathing is: A. considered unreliable by the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Institute on Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) B. acceptable a...

What are the four atmospheric lifting mechanisms? - -convergent lifting -convectional lifting -orographic lifting -frontal lifting Convergent Lifting (diagram) - Convectional Lifting (diagram) - What type of lifting causes cloud formation over Florida? - Convectional lifting What type of lifting only occurs in hilly or mountainous regions? - Left: windward, DAR then MAR Right: leeward, DAR What is an adiabatic process? - A change in temperature without the addition or removal of hea...

In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - ANSWER windward side What does Heaving-to require? - ANSWER a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - ANSWER heading up

What is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mass? - ANSWER halyard In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - ANSWER windward side What does Heaving-to require? - ANSWER a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - ANSWER heading up

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 11: Tactical Ventilation | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What is an example of mechanical horizontal ventilation? A. Creating openings on the windward and leeward side B. Using a fan to create positive pressure inside a structure C. Making long trench cuts on the roof for defensive operations D. Using power tools to make as many exhaust openings as possible - Answer -B. Using a fan to create positive pressure i...

Lee Helm - ANSWER A boat's tendency to turn leeward caused by too little force in the mainsail and too much force in the jib. Weather Helm - ANSWER The boat turns windward caused by the force on the mainsail overpowering the jib. Center of Effort - ANSWER The location of the collective force both exerted by the mainsail and