Essential of Fire Fighting Academy Final Exam 7th Edition

The AHJ should establish action levels that describe how firefighters should respond to high- or low-level alarms while performing: - CORRECT ANSWER-air monitoring Equipping responders with the critical information that is needed to make good decisions, while not overwhelming them with nice-to-know info is the key to: - CORRECT ANSWER-risk-based response using direct pressure to stop bleeding requires: - CORRECT ANSWER-gloves Where should PPE be donned? - CORRECT ANSWER-In a preselected area in the cold zone, as close to the entry point as possible What is likely to cause poor quality fire fighting foam to be produced? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mixing different types of foam concentrates in the same tank Which statement describes inspection of salvage covers? - CORRECT ANSWERSalvage covers should be inspected for damage after they are dry When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look: - CORRECT ANSWERforward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs. What is a responsibility of the fire dept at a response involving a suspected propane leak? - CORRECT ANSWER-Notify the propane company What are CAMEO and WISER? - CORRECT ANSWER-Electronic technical resources design to help in hazmat incidents What is a unit loading device? - CORRECT ANSWER-Containers and aircraft pallets used to consolidate air cargo into a single transportable unit Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by: - CORRECT ANSWER-washing with a mild detergent To overcome physical barriers to radio communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or: - CORRECT ANSWER-Raise the antenna up straight What type of sprinkler mechanism activates the sprinkler after the solder inside melts and releases the valve cap? - COR