Firefighter Test Study Guide
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What is the difference between a flash point and a flame point?
Flash point is the lowest temperature for ignition
The flame point is the
What is a passport board?
The small magnetic board that shows the PAR
Per the newest NFPA standard EOSTI (end of service time indicator) alarms when the cylinder
pressure drops to 35 +-2
25%
What are the characteristics of a sledgehammer?
Long heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands
What features does a mallet have?
Round-headed hammer with a short handle
, What is meant by RECEO?
Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
When there is natural horizontal ventilation, which windows would you open first? Going up or
down?
Any exterior windows and downward
What methods are there for mixing foam? Which is less successful?
batch mixing and premixing. Fire extinguishers use premixing, and pouring the solution into the
engine is known as batch mixing. Because it can clog the tanks and turn into a rubbery
substance, batch mixing is less effective.
When is the term "emergency traffic" used?
It is used for an urgent message that takes priority over all other communications.
How is a sprinkler wedge used?
Pushing two wedges together after inserting them on opposing sides.
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Focus On Your Success
What is the difference between a flash point and a flame point?
Flash point is the lowest temperature for ignition
The flame point is the
What is a passport board?
The small magnetic board that shows the PAR
Per the newest NFPA standard EOSTI (end of service time indicator) alarms when the cylinder
pressure drops to 35 +-2
25%
What are the characteristics of a sledgehammer?
Long heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands
What features does a mallet have?
Round-headed hammer with a short handle
, What is meant by RECEO?
Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
When there is natural horizontal ventilation, which windows would you open first? Going up or
down?
Any exterior windows and downward
What methods are there for mixing foam? Which is less successful?
batch mixing and premixing. Fire extinguishers use premixing, and pouring the solution into the
engine is known as batch mixing. Because it can clog the tanks and turn into a rubbery
substance, batch mixing is less effective.
When is the term "emergency traffic" used?
It is used for an urgent message that takes priority over all other communications.
How is a sprinkler wedge used?
Pushing two wedges together after inserting them on opposing sides.
