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Carbon Dioxide and Halon are _________, which mean that they displace oxygen. correct
answers asphyxiants
The three primary firefighting agents used in portable fire extinguishers on flight lines are
correct answers Carbon Dioxide CO2, Dry Chemical, and Halon
Portable fire extinguishers are used by engine fire guards are intended primarily for use on
_______? correct answers Class B and Class C fires
Class B fire extinguishers are identified with correct answers white letter B in a red box
Class C fire extinguishers are identified with a correct answers white letter C in a blue circle
Dry chemical fire extinguishers come in several different sizes generally ____ and ____
pound hand extinguishers correct answers 20 and 30
Dry chemical fire extinguishers come in several different sizes generally 20 and 30 pound
hand extinguishers and a ______ pound wheeled unit. correct answers 150
Two types of dry chemical extinguishers are available : correct answers pressurized and
cartage operated
Dry Chemicals can be _________ to jet engines and electrical components correct answers
hazardous
Halon 1211 is ____ as effective as CO 2 on Class B fires and leaves no residue. correct
answers twice
Method of application correct answers Start application close to fire, direct discharge at base
of flames, sweep agent stream back and fort across leading edge of fire, overshoot fire on
both sides, continue to push leading edge of fire back until fire is extinguished.
The hand signal given for a fire is correct answers tracing a large figure eight with one hand
to indicate a fire the other hand to point to the location of the fire.
The items that are important to check on a fire extinguisher are correct answers Safety pin,
hose, nozzle, and parts.
Fire Protection Systems(FPS) correct answers Sprinkler, standpipe/hose, fire pump, fire
mains special extinguishing systems
Impairment Coordinator correct answers The person designated by the owner & are
responsible for ensuring that proper notification & safety precautions are taken when an FPS
is OS
Out Of Service correct answers Not in working condition
, Fire Watch correct answers A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous & systematic
surveillance of a building by qualified individuals for identifying & controlling FHs,
detecting early signs , raising alarms, & notifying authorities
Group A (assembly) correct answers For gathering of people, fixed seating.
Theaters, concerts, cafeterias, courtrooms,
stadiums, museums
Group B (business) correct answers Office, professional, public/civic services
Banks, Colleges, Radio/Television stations
Group E (education) correct answers Children through the 12th grade
Schools & daycare
Group F (factory) correct answers Assembling, processing packaging
Fire Guard correct answers A person holding a certificate of fitness for such purposes , whois
trained in and responsible for maintaining a fire watch and performed fire safety duties
IN THE ABSENCE OF AN IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR, THE _______________
SHALL ACT AS THE IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR. correct answers BUILDING
OWNER
FOR THE INITIAL __________ HOURS OF AN OUT OF SERVICE CONDITION, THE
IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR MAY ACT AS FIRE WATCH. correct answers 4
THE IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR MAY ACT AS FIRE WATCH AS LONG THE
AFFECTED AREA DOES NOT EXCEED _____________. correct answers 50,000
SQUARE FEET
VALID FIRE GUARD COF'S ARE AS FOLLOWS: correct answers F-01, F-32, F-36, AND
F-91
THE COF HOLDER MUST KEEP HIS CERTIFICATE ______________ FOR
INSPECTION BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FDNY. correct answers READILY
AVAILABLE
THE FIRE GUARD FOR IMPAIRMENT MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE TYPES OF
___________ PLANS FOR THE BUILDINGS WHERE THEY PROVIDE FIRE WATCH.
correct answers FIRE SAFETY EVACUATION
FIRE GUARDS MUST HAVE A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF ________________ AND
_____________. correct answers PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, ALARM PULL
STATIONS.
INDIVIDUALS AND PREMISES CANNOT DEPEND ON ___________ FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS TO PROTECT THEM. correct answers IMPAIRED