firefighter test study guide CALFIRE Exam questions with 100% correct answers

firefighter test study guide CALFIRE Exam questions with 100% correct answers What is the difference between flash point and flame point? ANS-Flash point is the lowest temperature for ignition Flame point is the What is a passport board? ANS-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 ANS-25% What are characteristic of a sledge hammer? ANS-Long heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands What are the characteristics of a mallet? ANS-Short handled hammer with a round head What does RECEO stand for? ANS-Rescue Exposure Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul What windows would you open first during an natural horizontal ventilation? Upward or downward? ANS-Any exterior windows and downward What are the ways to mix foam? Which one is less effective? ANS-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? ANS-It is used for urgent message that takes priority over all other communications How do you use a sprinkler wedge? ANS-Inserting two wedges on opposite sides, pushing them together What is the best way to stop LP gas into a structure? ANS-Quarter turn valve usually located at the storage tank Will a clove hitch hold tension equally on both ends? ANS-Yes if tension is applied How much stronger is tempered glass compared to regular glass? ANS-4 times What is the best way to force entry into the the security roll up door? ANS-Cut the door with a torch or saw