And CORRECT Answers
parts of a ladder - CORRECT ANSWER - chucks, rungs, beams, halyard, fly, bed, tip, feet
gusset plates
combo nozzel- describe stream and parts - CORRECT ANSWER - a straight stream< right
to fight left to fog hold it out in front, pistol grip (never use) bale always open slowly to
maintained stable water pressure creating an water shock is no good
TYPE 1: FIRE RESISTIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides highest level of protection
from fire development and spread as well as collapse. Reinforced concrete, precast, concrete, and
protected steel frame construction meet the criteria for
Type 2 (Non-Combustible or Limited Combustible) - CORRECT ANSWER - Newer
buildings with tilt-slab or reinforced masonry walls and a metal roof -stripmalls-
5 major constuction classification - CORRECT ANSWER - type 1- fire resisted
metal,concrete walls steel.
type 2- non-combustible constructed by materials that will not contribute to fire development or
spreed. made up of missonarry slab walls and metal roofs and cement aka stip malls.
type 3- ordinary construction interior walls columns,beams,floors,and roofs, are completely or
partially constructed by wood
type 4- heavy timber large dimensional lumber or laminated wood
type 5- wood frame the exterior load bearing walls are composed of entirely wood
types of roofs main ones at least - CORRECT ANSWER - flat, pitched and arched
life safety rope should be used to - CORRECT ANSWER - rescue victims
, natural fiber ropes are..... - CORRECT ANSWER - only permitted use for utility
applications.
bonus- made from plant fibers, prone to mildew and mold. deteriorates when exposed to
chemicals and burns when in contact with embers or open flame
Which type of rope construction is used for life safety ropes - CORRECT ANSWER -
kernmantle
What should be done if an inspection reveals that a rope has shards of glass or other foreign
objects imbedded in it? (282) - CORRECT ANSWER - Remove the rope from service and
have it destroyed
What should be done in order to ensure that ropes remain in good condition - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep all ropes away from rust
Which type of webbing is commonly used for rescue applications? - CORRECT
ANSWER - tubular webbing
Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot? - CORRECT ANSWER - the working end
is a bend in the knot that is created by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides
parallel. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Which knot is used to provide an extra level of protection when tying other types of knots? -
CORRECT ANSWER - over hand safety knot
Overhand safety knot,knot is primarily used to attach a rope to an object such
as a pike pole or hoseline. - CORRECT ANSWER - figure eight bend