Basic Firefighter Written Exam Study Guide

Basic Firefighter Written Exam Study Guide When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. - Answer-maximum is an example of a common prying tool. - Answer-halligan An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - Answer-outward is an example of a pulling tool. - Answer-sheetrock rake The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - Answer-halligan Flat head axe When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - Answer- up-wind blunt/flat corner When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - Answer-start turn off A is an example of a striking tool. - Answer-sledge hammer A is an example of a cutting tool. - Answer-reciprocating saw (Sawzall) EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 2/13 When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - Answer- link/chain What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - Answer-1. protect exposures 2. cut off fire spread 3. attack seat of the fire When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . - Answer-accessible A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - Answer-45 If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . - Answer-crawl and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - Answer-2 1/2 1 3/4 Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate large amount of steam is an attack. - Answer-indirect At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. - Answer-exposures A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - Answer-direct EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 3/13 When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . - Answer- downwind You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - Answer- ceiling The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . - Answer- water shuttle hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - Answer-dry barrel The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . - Answer-drafting Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - Answer-water In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is . - Answer-tenders What equipment is needed for drafting: - Answer-1. hard suction 2. barrel strainer 3. low level strainer 4. float-a-dock 5. rubber mallet EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 4/13 All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - Answer-vacuum/suction The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - Answer-under List 3 alternative water supplies? - Answer-1. lakes 2. rivers 3. underground tanks Where would you find a dry hydrant? - Answer-lake sides Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - Answer-opening nozzle What are 3 disadvantages of water? - Answer-1. heaviness 2. creates ice 3. good conductor of electricity The is a wild-land nozzle that has a twin-tip combination. - Answer-forestry/forester A disadvantage of the stream is the inability to have an adjustable pat