QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER-Standard for Firefighter Professional
Qualifications pg.27
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER-
performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings, search and rescue,
ventilation, salvage and overhaul pg 26
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
- ANSWER-health and safety regulations, which becomes the standard of care
pg 61
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including
the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER-
Command (Chief officer) pg 1064
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER-
Evaporation of perspiration (entrapment of heat) pg 263
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? -
ANSWER-walking up many flights of stairs in PPE/Equipment
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER-
key box/lock box systems pg. 597
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately
_____ of its strength - ANSWER-75 percent pg.374
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes -
ANSWER-a clove hitch and half hitches pg. 393
The order of rank and authority in the fire service, and is the formal line of
authority describes - ANSWER-chain of command pg. 33
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ANSWER-Division A /
Alpha
The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of
an equal volume of water at the same temperature is - ANSWER-Specific
Gravity pg. 226
, Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER-Coils in nylon or canvas rope
bags in a dry, out of sunlight area pg. 381
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke, heat and gases are called - ANSWER-
immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) pg. 1307
What has the highest priority for radio transmission? - ANSWER-Emergency
traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue / Mayday (LUNAR) pg. 120
The telecommunicator's (dispatchers) first responsibility is to - ANSWER-
obtain the correct information quickly, that is required to dispatch the
appropriate units to the correct location of emergency pg. 97
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire
fighter should - ANSWER-listen to be sure the channel is not being used the
key the microphone pg. 113
When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and
the firefighter's face is - ANSWER-dangerous, because it is depleting the air
supply more rapidly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ANSWER-in emergency situations
involving a malfunctioning regulator pg. 291
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ANSWER-increased
respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination, leading to hypoxia pg.
282
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire
are - ANSWER-super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
pg. 281
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ANSWER-control
their breathing and do not panic pg. 449
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ANSWER-for use if
the regulator fails pg. 291
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under
normal conditions is - ANSWER-fully closed pg. 291
Hypoxia is - ANSWER-Caused by a deficiency of oxygen, that can be
potentially fatal pg. 282
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ANSWER-damage of the lung tissue
and respiratory injury or death pg. 283