Fire fighting operations Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 5 Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA facepiece? (183) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3] A. Fusee B. Neck shroud C. Protective hood D. Helmet faceshield - ANSWER D. Helmet faceshield What is a function of station and work uniforms? (184) [4.1.1, 4.3.2] A. Provide respiratory protection B. Protect wearer from hazardous materials C. Provide...

Which load and carry works best when advancing hoseline up and down a stairway? - Answer-Minute man Which of the following will cause the upper layer of hot smoke and fire gases to contract toward the ceiling? - Answer-Steam formed in the upper layer of hot fire gases A short fold or reverse bend made in hose during the loading process is called a: - Answer-Dutchman How should a single firefighter heel the ladder when performing a one-firefighter extension ladder raise? - Answer-Against th...

All of the following statements about items you must make sure of prior to perming the turret ground pattern test are TRUE EXCEPT: A) The water tank must be at least 1/2 full B) For premixed systems, the tank must be full with the premixed solution in the correct proportion for normal fire fighting operations. C) The proportioner must be set for normal fire fighting operations D) The foam concentrate tank must be full with the type of foam concentrate that is used during actual emergencie...

Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary ____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape d. escape

Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container - Answer c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary ____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape - Answer d. escape How many ICS bulldozer types or classifications are there? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 - Answer c. 3 Do not get off the...

Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications - correct answer -NFPA 1003 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports - correct answer -NFPA 403 In 1973, the Federal Aviation Administration created what? - correct answer -Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 139, Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving CAB- Certified Air Carriers P. 14 What are the three mission priorities of ARFF personnel? - correct answer -Life Safety, Property Conser...

What is the overall mission of the fire service? Save lives and protect property and the environment An ______ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources All Hazard A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as: Scalar Most fire departments are o...

NFPA ____ is the Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualification correct answer NFPA 1006 NFPA _____ is the Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents correct answer NFPA 1670 NFPA _____, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services defines testing requirements, labeling directions, and certification procedures for rope rescue requirements correct answer NFPA 1983 Breaking strength is known as ______ strength correct answ...

IFSTA Chapter 17 2023 Test Questions with All Correct Answers During salvage, what is considered primary damage - ANSWER damage caused by the fire These consist of those operations involved in searching for and extinguishing hidden fires - ANSWER overhaul These are the methods and operating procedures associated with fire fighting. Attempt to prevent further damage from water, smoke, heat and exposure during or immediately after a fire by removing property or covering it - AN...

Corporal's Course Test 2 (4A/4B) questions and answers |graded A+ List 3 occasions when a Marine in the rank of private through corporal is required to receive command input marks. - Promotion - Transfer - Change of primary duty station - To TAD - From TAD in excess of 30 days - Annual - Semi annual - Completion of annual training - Discharge - Reduction - Declared deserter - Active Duty Operational Support TRUE or FALSE: How well a Marine translates skills into actions that...