Basic Firefighter Written Exam Guide Top-Rated 2024

When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. - maximum is an example of a common prying tool. - halligan An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - outward is an example of a pulling tool. - sheetrock rake The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - halligan Flat head axe When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - 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. - start turn off A is an example of a striking tool. - sledge hammer A is an example of a cutting tool. - reciprocating saw (Sawzall) When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - link/chain What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - 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 . - accessible A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - 45 If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . - crawl and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - 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. - indirect At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. - exposures A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - direct When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . - downwind You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - ceiling The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . - water shuttle hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - dry barrel The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . - drafting Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - water In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is . - tenders What equipment is needed for drafting: - 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. - vacuum/suction The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - under List 3 alternative water supplies? - 1. lakes 2. rivers 3. underground tanks Where would you find a dry hydrant? - lake sides Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - opening nozzle What are 3 disadvantages of water? - 1. heaviness