FPSI Candidate Test Preparation Manual 11th Edition (Study) Exam Questions With Correct Detailed Answers.

In national forests and parks,__________ and __________ spot fires from watchtowers and report their findings to headquarters by telephone or radio. - correct answer forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists In 2002 paid career firefighters held how many jobs? First line supervisors/managers? Fire inspectors? - correct answer Paid career firefighters 282,000 First line supervisors/managers 63,000 Fire inspectors 14,000 Some local and regional fire departments are being consolidated into countywide establishments .... - correct answer 1. In order to reduce administrative staff 2. Cut costs 3. Establish consistent training standards and Work procedures. In May of 2012, the hourly earnings for firefighters: Median hourly? Local government? Federal Government? State Government? Lowest 10%? Highest 10%? - correct answer Median hourly: $21.75 Local government: $23.34 Federal Government: $23.06 State Government: $22.73 Lowest 10% earned: $10.59 Highest 10% earned: + $38.05 States with the highest employment level in 2012? - correct answer California (26,550) *27 Texas (24,880) *25 Florida (23,780) *24 Ohio (18,410) *18 Illinois (16,700) *17 Top paying states for 2012? - correct answer California ($72,540) New Jersey ($71,860) New York ($70,150) Washington ($62,730) Connecticut ($57,730) Flash Point & Fire Point of Gasoline - correct answer -45, -43 Flash Point & Fire Point of Acetone - correct answer 0, 2 Flash Point & Fire Point of Kerosene - correct answer 100, 102 Flash Point and Fire Point of Ethanol - correct answer 55, 77 Ignition Temp of Gasoline? - correct answer 850 F Ignition Temp of Acetone? - correct answer 1000 F Ignition Temp of Kerosene? - correct answer 400 F Ignition Temp of Ethanol? - correct answer 800 F Explosive Range of Gasoline? - correct answer 1.4% - 7.6% Explosive Range of Acetone? - correct answer 2.6% - 12.8% Explosive Range of Kerosene? - correct answer 0.7% - 5% Explosive Range of Ethanol? - correct answer 4.3% - 19% Vapor Density of Gasoline? - correct answer 3.00 Vapor Density of Acetone? - correct answer 2.00 Vapor Density of Kerosene? - correct answer 2.80 Vapor Density of Ethanol? - correct answer 1.59 (Lowest) Specific Gravity of Gasoline? - correct answer .75 (Lowest) Specific Gravity of Acetone? - correct answer .79 Specific Gravity of Kerosene? - correct answer .98 (Highest) Specific Gravity of Ethanol? - correct answer .79 Gasoline Flash Point: Fire Point: Ignition Temp: Explosive Range: Vapor Density: Specific Gravity: - correct answer Gasoline Flash Point: -45 F Fire Point: -43 F Ignition Temp: 850 F Explosive Range: 1.4%-7.6% Vapor Density: 3.00 Specific Gravity: .75 Acetone Flash Point: Fire Point: Ignition Temp: Explosive Range: Vapor Density: Specific Gravity: - correct answer Acetone Flash Point: 0 F Fire Point: 2 F Ignition Temp: 1000 F Explosive Range: 2.6% -12.8% Vapor Density: 2.00 Specific Gravity: .79 Kerosene Flash Point: Fire Point: Ignition Temp: Explosive Range: Vapor Density: Specific Gravity: - correct answer Kerosene Flash Point: 100 F Fire Point: 102 F Ignition Temp: 400 Explosive Range: 0.7%-5% (Lowest Ex Range) Vapor Density: 2.80 Specific Gravity: .98 Ethanol Flash Point: Fire Point: Ignition Temp: Explosive Range: Vapor Density: Specific Gravity: - correct answer Ethanol Flash Point: 55 F Fire Point: 77 F Ignition Temp: 800 F Explosive Range: 4.3%- 19% Vapor Density: 1.59 Specific Gravity: .79 Ignition Temp for Magnesium Metals? - correct answer 1200 F Ignition Temp for Carbon Disulfide? - correct answer 212 F Most calls to which firefighters respond involve medical emergencies, and about ______ of all fire departments provide ambulance service for victims. - correct answer Half According to the United States Fire Administration, nearly _______ percent of fire companies are staffed by volunteer firefighters? - correct answer 70% Firefighters generally covered by pension plans, often provide retirement at half pay after how many years of service? - correct answer 25 years The worst shift structures for regular sleep patterns physiologically, are.... - correct answer ...those that confuse the body's natural rhythms and cycles by rotating too frequently. The goal of stress awareness is for each individual to know 3 things: - correct answer 1. What things cause me to feel distressed? 2. What individualized signs and symptoms of distress occur in me? 3. Which self-care tactics work for me? Physical signs and symptoms of stress: - correct answer -general muscular tension -headache and neck stiffness -pain between the shoulder blades or in the low back -mild but chronic respiratory illness -nonspecific gastrointestinal upset, with chronic consumption of antacids -feeling "like a coiled spring" -clenching the jaw or fists 4 nearly universal signs of stres - correct answer 1.Persistent/fatigue 2.Negativity 3.Cynicism