Basic Firefighter Written Exam WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS

Basic Firefighter Written Exam WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS. When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. - ANSWERS-maximum is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWERS-halligan An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWERS-outward is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWERS-sheetrock rake The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWERS-halligan Flat head axe When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-start turn off A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWERS-sledge hammer A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWERS-reciprocating saw (Sawzall) When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - ANSWERS-link/chain What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWERS-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 . - ANSWERS-accessible A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWERS-45 If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . - ANSWERS-crawl and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-indirect At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. - ANSWERS-exposures A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWERSdirect When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . - ANSWERS-downwind You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - ANSWERS-ceiling The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . - ANSWERS-water shuttle hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - ANSWERS-dry barrel The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . - ANSWERS-drafting Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - ANSWERS-water In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is . - ANSWERS-tenders What equipment is needed for drafting: - ANSWERS-1. hard suction 2. barrel strainer 3. low level strainer 4. float-a-dock 5. rubber mallet All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - ANSWERS-vacuum/suction The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - ANSWERS-under List 3 alternative water supplies? - ANSWERS-1. lakes 2. rivers 3. underground tanks Where would you find a dry hydrant? - ANSWERS-lake sides Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - ANSWERSopening nozzle What are 3 disadvantages of water? - ANSWERS-1. heaviness 2. creates ice 3. good conductor of electricity The is a wild-land nozzle that has a twin-tip combination. - ANSWERS-forestry/forester A disadvantage of the stream is the inability to have an adjustable pattern. - ANSWERS-solid A fine spray composed of tiny water droplets is a stream. - ANSWERS-fog What does CAFS stand for? - ANSWERS-compressed air foam system What are 3 advantages of CAFS? - ANSWERS-1. uses less water 2. lowers surface tension 3. creates more surface area The part of total pressure that is lost while forcing water through hose, appliances and adapters is called . - ANSWERS-friction loss The type of nozzle that allows the water to have the most surface area to absorb heat is the nozzle. - ANSWERS-fog A stream discharges more than 350 gpm and is fed by 3-inch or larger hose-lines. - ANSWERS-master Fire hose needs to be tested . - ANSWERS-annually hose is used to draft water from a static water source. - ANSWERS-hard suction To fully open a hydrant, you must turn the top nut till the hydrant is fully open. - ANSWERS-counter clockwise Pre-connect hose loads can be found in what 3 places? - ANSWERS-1. officer sidecross lay 2. rear-hose be