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Petroleum based fuels are _______ and float on water - ANSWERHydrocarbons
The _____ process allows firefighters to become familiar with community structures -
ANSWERPre-incident survey
Straight streams can be effectively used for foam application with: -
ANSWERCompressed Air Foam Systems
When removing evidence from the scene, it should be: - ANSWERProperly sealed,
labeled and preserved
The preferred method for transfer of command is: - ANSWERFace to face
Most check valves are marked by a(n) _________ indicating the direction of
unrestricted flow. - ANSWERArrow on the casting
When using a spring-loaded center punch to open a window, the firefighter should
press the center punch at the: - ANSWERLower corner of the window
Which should be found in the risk/benefit philosophy? - ANSWERSignificant risk to
the life of a firefighter shall be limited to those situations where the firefighter can
potentially save endangered lives.
United States fire loss statistics show that most structure fires occur in ____
occupancies. - ANSWERResidential
The most common method of preventing horizontal movement is to: -
ANSWERChock/crib the vehicle's wheels
After the proper test pressure for fire hose has been reached, the pressure should be
maintained for a period of: - ANSWER3-5 minutes
A benefit of effective home safety inspection plan is: - ANSWERReduction of fire
hazards
The _____ is responsible for implementing the tactical assignments to meet the
strategic goals. - ANSWEROperations Chief
Who is ultimately responsible for managing an incident? - ANSWERThe Incident
Commander
, The reserve energy supply can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy an air bag for up
to __________ minutes after the battery has been disconnected. - ANSWER60
When investigating a fire, there are 3 types of evidence, including: -
ANSWERCircumstantial evidence
Vehicles on their wheels are best stabilized by using: - ANSWERCribbing or chocks
in front and back of wheels
If the airbag is deployed during the crash: - ANSWERIt presents a hazard for both
the vehicle occupant and rescue personnel
Which should be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system? -
ANSWERPost Indicator Valve
Which is the preferred location for evidence storage? - ANSWERSecured evidence
locker
Which is a lifting/pulling tool? - ANSWERCome a long
One task the firefighter will be called upon to perform at specialized incidents is to: -
ANSWEREstablish barriers
Fire departments should educate____ to recognize potential hazards. -
ANSWERCitizens of all ages
A record should be kept on each section of fire hose; information consisting of _____
should be recorded. - ANSWERThe date and results of the annual test
What type of smoke detector is activated by small invisible products of combustion? -
ANSWERIonization
A high priority during a flammable liquid fire involving a rolled over tanker is: -
ANSWERIdentifying the product that is on fire to determine the correct foam to use
Clues that help determine where a fire started include the area: - ANSWEROf
heaviest fire damage
In
On what class of fire are compressed air foam systems most effective? -
ANSWERClass A
To maintain safety while lifting a vehicle using air bags, the rescuers should: -
ANSWERPlan/assess the lifting operation before you begin
The acronym BLEVE stands for Boiling Liquid - ANSWERExpanding Vapor
Explosion