ft102q2,3,4 A+ Exam Questions & Answers

Why should firefighters never wear any type of synthetic materials at a fire? - ANSWER-These types of materials will melt when heated and stick to the firefighter's skin, causing burn injuries. Which of the following have been proven to be the most expensive single type of accident in regard to workers compensation? - ANSWER-Back injuries Which of the following measures that should be taken prior to responding to an emergency? - ANSWER-All of the answers are correct. When should the equipment that is used for fire service training be inspected? - ANSWER-Before each drill in order to ensure reliability The "Firefighter Life Safety Summit", held in 2004, was convened to initiate measures to reduce the number of firefighter Line of Duty Deaths. 16 initiatives were proposed to ensure that Everyone Goes Home after every call. What was the specific goal of this group? - ANSWER-Both B and C are correct. Which of the following organizations was funded by Congress in 1998 to conduct independent investigations of fire fighter line-of-duty deaths. - ANSWER-The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Which of the following identifies and keeps an on-scene record of all personnel working at the scene of an incident? This should be standardized, simple and used at every incident. - ANSWER-Personnel accountability system When firefighters must enter into any potentially toxic atmosphere (hazardous materials incident, below grade rescue or interior fire attack), which of the following should the firefighter be required to wear? - ANSWER-Self contained breathing apparatus Hearing protection should be worn in all of the following situations EXCEPT ONE. CHOOSE THE EXCEPTION. - ANSWER-During interior structural fire fighting.