NYS BEFO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

NYS BEFO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, was developed to provide a consensus standard for an occupational safety and health program for the fire service. NFPA 1500 This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for career and volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature. NFPA 1001 At what temperature does steel melt? Around 1000 Degrees At what temperature does wood off gas Around 500 degrees A rapid transition from the growth stage to the fully developed stage flashover The first stage of the burning process in a confined space in which the substance being oxidized is producing some heat, but has not spread to other substances, is known as? Incipient stage The total quantity of combustible contents of a building, space or fire area, including interior finishes Fuel load Step-by-step written plan that is closely related to a policy. Procedures help an organization to ensure that is consistently approaches a task in the correct way, in order to accomplish a specific objective and comply with a policy. Procedure Rule on how personnel should perform routine functions or emergency operations Standard Operating procedure (SOP) A set of principles, protocols or procedures that explain how to do something or provide a set of minimum standards to be followed. Standard Guide to decision making in an organization policy A window with two or more slashes in which one moves horizontally within the window frame. Horizontal Sliding A window that has one or more top hinged, outward-swinging sashes. The arrangement permits the window to be open during rain. Hopper windows are similar to this window except that they are hinged at the bottom. Awning A window that includes a large number of narrow over lapping glass sections swinging outward Jalousie A window that swings outward at the top or bottom and slides upward or downward in grooves. This window usually is operated by a push bar that is notched to hold the window in place. Projecting A window that has two sashes that can move past each other in a vertical plane. Pivoting Horizontal structural members used to support a ceiling or floor Joists Structural supports constructed of 2 x 3 inch or 2 x 4 inch members connected by gusset plates Lightweight wood truss Metal or wooden plates used to connect and strengthen the intersections of metal or wooden truss components roof or floor components into a load-bearing unit. Gusset Plate Inclined beam that supports a roof, runs parallel to the slope of the roof, and to which the roof decking is attached Rafter Wall, usually interior, that supports only its own weight. Non-Load bearing wall straight ladder with folding hooks at the top end. Roof Ladder Single-section, collapsible ladder that is easy to maneuver in restricted places such as access openings for attics and lofts. Folding ladder Variable-length ladder of two or more sections that can be extended to a desired height Extension ladder Ladder that can be used as a single, extension, or A-frame ladder. Combination ladder Cross members that provide the foothold for climbing Rungs two lengthwise members of a truss ladder beam that are separated by truss or separation block rails Rope or cable used to hoist Fly section. Halyard Devices attached to the inside of the beams on fly sections used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended pawls/dogs Common Combustibles Class A Flammable liquids and gasses Class B Live electrical equipment Class C Combustible metals Class D Cooking oils and fats Class K fire resistant Type I fire Non-combustible construction Type II Ordinary Construction Type III Heavy Timber Construction Type IV wood construction Type V NFPA 1931 Standard for Manufacturer Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders NFPA 1932 Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 10 Standard for life safety rope NFPA 1983 Standard for couplings and adapters for fire hose NFPA 1963 NFPA standard for fire hose NFPA 1961 NFPA standard for PPE NFPA 1971 Damage caused by fire and smoke is referred to as primary damage. Special loss-control-related concerns are identified and addressed: A.during preincident planning. B.during postincident planning. C.after salvage operations begin. D.after overhaul operations begin. A. During Pre-Incident planning Depending on the size and organization of a fire department, salvage operations are generally assigned to? Ladder companies What material are salvage covers typically made of? Waterproof canvas or vinyl When does splicing covers with watertight joints becomes necessary? When objects or groupings are too large to be covered with a single cover Which of the following factors affect the rate and direction of the spread of exterior fires Wind Direction