Ifsta 7th edition chapter Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NFPA 1001 uses what term to refer to a stream of water produced from a hose? - Fire Stream In general, what are fire hydrant bonnets, barrels, and foot pieces made of? - Cast iron The internal working parts of a hydrant are made of what? - Bronze The valve facings of hydrants are made of what? - Rubber, leather, or composite materials The primary types of hydrants used in North America are what? - Dry barrel and Wet barrel Hydrants are considered standard if they contain what two components...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 18: Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires How does firefighting foam work? - ANSWER By forming a blanket of foam on the surface of burning fuels - both liquid and solid What are the 4 methods that firefighting foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition of fire? - ANSWER Separating Cooling Smotheri...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 14 When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: (670) [4.3.10] increase the potential for flashover. increase the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. push fire into adjacent rooms. - ANSWER reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applyi...

IFSTA 7TH Edition Chapter 10 Which condition specific to search and rescue operations should be communicated to crew members and/or your supervisor? A. Wind direction and speed B. Names of victims or occupants C. Building's construction classification D. Known locations of victims or occupants - ANSWER D. Known locations of victims or occupants 2. Which basic firefighting skill serves as an essential survival ski...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 16 Test – Questions With Solutions

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics Questions and Verified AnswersIFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics Questions and Verified Answers True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible - ANSWER-False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion Physical science is the study of what two things? - ANSWER-Matter and energy Oxidation - ANSWER-A chemical reaction involving the combination of an oxidizer, such as oxygen in the air, with o...

Chapter Test 13 (IFSTA 7th Edition) & Chapter Test 14 (IFSTA 7th Edition)

Chapter Test 4 (IFSTA 7th Edition) Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11] A. a catalyst. B. an oxidizer. C. free radicals. D. a reducing agent. - ANSWER B. an oxidizer When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) [4.3.11] A. dissolutio...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 5 Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA facepiece? (183) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3] A. Fusee B. Neck shroud C. Protective hood D. Helmet faceshield - ANSWER D. Helmet faceshield What is a function of station and work uniforms? (184) [4.1.1, 4.3.2] A. Provide respiratory protection B. Protect wearer from hazardous materials C. Provide...