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An oxygen deficient atmosphere is defined as containing less than what percent of oxygen? - 19.5 What should be done in order to ensure that ropes remain in good condition? - Keep all ropes away from rust. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prohibits using rope to hoist? - pressurized SCBA cylinders. Which type of rope construction is used for life safety ropes? - Kernmantle Which would be the best knot to use to join together two ropes of different diameters? - Becket bend Which type of webbing is commonly used for rescue applications? - Tubular webbing Braid-on-braid rope is usually used: - as a utility rope. What should be used to clean synthetic fiber ropes? - Lukewarm water and mild detergent What is involved in dressing a knot? - Tightening the knot and removing slack Which is the preferred knot for jointing to pieces of webbing together? - Water knot What should life safety rope be used for at a rescue incident? - Lifting victims and rescuers What NFPA standard sets the requirements for life safety rope and associated equipment? - NFPA 1983An overhand safety knot: - can be used to keep the running end of the rope from slipping through the first knot that it tied. Life safety rope should be used to: - Rescue victims What should be done if an inspection reveals that a rope has shards of glass or other foreign objects imbedded in it? - Remove the rope from service and have it destroyed. Helmets equipped with faceshields or goggle provide adequate protection from flying particles or splashes - False NFPA 1971 requires what three components for structural firefighting personal protective coats? - Outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier "DRD" is an acronym for what structural firefighting personal protective equipment clothing? - Drag rescue device The three PASS devices settings are: - Off, alarm, and sensing Off, alarm, and sensing - Brushing off loose debris with a broom or soft bristle brush. Common respiratory hazards are: - All of these are respiratory hazards Which type of SCBA are more common for structural firefighting? - Open-Circuit Reflective trim on structural PPE provides enough visibility to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for emergency operations along roadways. - False Natural fiber ropes are: - permitted to be used for utility applicationsRespiratory protection equipment limitations include: - Limited visibility An SCBA air cylinder is considered full at what percent of cylinder capacity per NFPA 1852? - 90% SCBA facepiece straps are tightened in what order? - Bottom to top Qualified SCBA repair technicians must inspect SCBA units when? - Annually A SCBA fill system that utilizes a system of air cylinders is a: - Air cascade fill system When using respiratory protection equipment, which nonemergency exit techniques must you be trained in? All of these are correct Entry/egress paths Controlled breathing The buddy-system - All of these are correct What is the NFPA standard on Health-related fitness programs for fire department members? - NFPA 1583 In order what are the three most common injuries to firefighters - Back, Shoulders, Knees A 10% to 15% fluid loss is considered_________ dehydration? - Severe The average human body is made up what percentage of water? - 50% to 70% What is Rhabdomyolysis also commonly called Rhabdo? - Break down of muscle fibers and muscle fiber contents into the blood_____ % of LODD (Line of Duty Deaths) are caused by heart attacks? - 35.3% What does (HIIT) training stand for? - What does (HIIT) training stand for? Name three common signs of dehydration? - Noticeable thirst, muscle cramps, weakness What are the 4 Pillars of Health? - Physical fitness, recovery & rest, hydration, nutrition & lifestyle The size of a fire hose refers to its inside diameter (541) True False - True Which type of hose transports water from the hydrant or static water source to the pumping apparatus? (541) - Supply hose What is the function of hose couplings? (542) - Connect sections of hose together to form a continuous hoseline. The Higbee cut and indicators allow for: (544) - Aligning the threads and avoiding cross-threading. What can be done to help prevent thermal damage to hose? (553) Store hose with a small amount of water in it so the inner lining doesn't dry out. Avoid laying hose on hot pavement to dry. Use steam generating device to prevent hose linings from drying out. Use a mechanical hose dryer instead of allowing hose to air dry. - Avoid laying hose on hot pavement to dry.Which hose roll leaves only the female coupling exposed? (556) - Straight roll Which hose roll creates a compact roll that can easily be transported for special situations, such as at a high-rise incident? (557) - Twin donut roll When loading hose into the hose bed on an apparatus, hose should: (559) - Loaded loose enough to fit a gloved hand between the folds. Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose? (560) - Flat load Preconnected attack hose must be: (564) - Fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line A spanner wrench is designed to: (590) - Tighten or loosen coupling connections. Which type of valve device is used to divide one hose line into two or more hose lines? (600) - Wye appliance In which operation would the pumper apparatus start at the fire scene and lay a supply line back to the water source? (603) - Reverse lay When advancing a hose line into a structure, firefighters should: (608) - First open the nozzle fully and check for adequate water flow. When performing a forward lay: (601) - The engine lays supply line from the water source to the fire. As water is vaporized into steam, it expands approximately _______ its original volume. (614) - 1,700 times Which fire stream pattern is produced by a fixed orifice, smooth bore nozzle? (622) - Solid streamThe primary advantage of a solid stream is: (622) Versatility. Superior heat-absorbing capacity in enclosed atmospheres. Increased surface area of a stream. Can reach areas other streams might not. - Can reach areas other streams might not. Which of the following BEST describes a fog-stream? (623) A semi-solid stream A compact stream with little shower or spray A fine spray composed of tiny droplets A stream broken into coarsely divided droplets - A fine spray composed of tiny droplets Which of the following statements about fog streams is MOST accurate? (623) A solid stream has a greater surface area to absorb heat. A broken stream has a smaller surface area. Water broken into small droplets absorbs heat more rapidly. Water in a solid stream absorbs heat rapidly. - Water broken into small droplets absorbs heat more rapidly. Friction loss causes: (627) - Reduced water flow and pressure at the nozzle. A short fold or reverse bend in hose in order to change its direciton in the hose bed is called a: (559) - Dutchman When operating a handline, a firefighter should open the control valve slowly. - To better control nozzle reaction.A hose clamp should be applied approximately 5 feet (1.5m) from the coupling on the supply side. True False - True Dry-barrel hydrants are designed to have water inside them at all times. True False - False What are the two main structural members of a ladder which run parallel to one another and support the rungs? (315) - Beams The _________ is the rope or cable used to raise the upper sections of an extension ladder. (316) [4.3.6] guide line pawl pully halyard - halyard Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is positioned? (315) [4.3.6] - Butt