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2025 Questions and Answers
What is the difference between flash point and flame point? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Flash point is the lowest temperature for ignition
Flame point is the
What is a passport board? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Small magnetic board that
shows PAR
Per the newest NFPA standard EOSTI (end of service time indicator) alarms when
the cylinder pressure drop at 35 +-2 - --CORRECT ANSWER--25%
What are characteristic of a sledge hammer? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Long
heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands
What are the characteristics of a mallet? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Short handled
hammer with a round head
What does RECEO stand for? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
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Overhaul
What windows would you open first during an natural horizontal ventilation?
Upward or downward? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Any exterior windows and
downward
What are the ways to mix foam? Which one is less effective? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Premixing and batch mixing. Premixing is what is found in fire
extinguishers and batch mixing is when you pour the solution to the engine. Batch
mixing is less effective because it can clog the tanks and turn into a rubbery
substance.
When is the term "emergency traffic" used? - --CORRECT ANSWER--It is used
for urgent message that takes priority over all other communications
How do you use a sprinkler wedge? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Inserting two
wedges on opposite sides, pushing them together
What is the best way to stop LP gas into a structure? - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Quarter turn valve usually located at the storage tank
Will a clove hitch hold tension equally on both ends? - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Yes if tension is applied
How much stronger is tempered glass compared to regular glass? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--4 times
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2025 Questions and Answers
What is the difference between flash point and flame point? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Flash point is the lowest temperature for ignition
Flame point is the
What is a passport board? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Small magnetic board that
shows PAR
Per the newest NFPA standard EOSTI (end of service time indicator) alarms when
the cylinder pressure drop at 35 +-2 - --CORRECT ANSWER--25%
What are characteristic of a sledge hammer? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Long
heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands
What are the characteristics of a mallet? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Short handled
hammer with a round head
What does RECEO stand for? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1
, Extinguishment
Overhaul
What windows would you open first during an natural horizontal ventilation?
Upward or downward? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Any exterior windows and
downward
What are the ways to mix foam? Which one is less effective? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Premixing and batch mixing. Premixing is what is found in fire
extinguishers and batch mixing is when you pour the solution to the engine. Batch
mixing is less effective because it can clog the tanks and turn into a rubbery
substance.
When is the term "emergency traffic" used? - --CORRECT ANSWER--It is used
for urgent message that takes priority over all other communications
How do you use a sprinkler wedge? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Inserting two
wedges on opposite sides, pushing them together
What is the best way to stop LP gas into a structure? - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Quarter turn valve usually located at the storage tank
Will a clove hitch hold tension equally on both ends? - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Yes if tension is applied
How much stronger is tempered glass compared to regular glass? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--4 times
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