BASIC FIREFIGHTER EXAM WITH
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
When extinguishing a fire, you a fire by excluding oxygen from the burning
process.
smother
The parts of the are oxygen, fuel, heat, and a self-sustaining chemical
reaction.
fire triangle/tetrahedron
method of heat transfer occurs when a material is heated as a result of direct
contact with a heat source.
conduction
occurs when the temperature in a compartment results in the simultaneous
ignition of all the combustible contents in the space.
flashover
Carbon is a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of organic materials and
is the most common product of combustion in structure fires.
monoxide
,Normal air contains oxygen.
21%
Solid or liquid fuels need to be converted to the phase or vaporized in order
for flaming combustion to occur.
gas
method of heat transfer usually involves transfer of heat through movement
of hot smoke and fire gases.
convection
The BTU potential of materials is 2.5-to-6 times greater than carbon
materials/products.
hydro carbon
The heat of the sun is an example of method of heat transfer.
radiation
is an exothermic chemical reaction called combustion that releases energy in
the form of heat and light.
fire
, Helmet Face shields provide eye protection.
secondary
Leather lace-up forestry boots must have a minimum height of .
8in
Turnouts must be washed when?
contaminated with toxic gases, hazardous materials, bodily fluids or blood
When washing turnouts, and should be washed separately.
liners shells
IDLH stands for?
immediately dangerous to life and health
SCBA does not provide protection from heat over degrees.
1500
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
When extinguishing a fire, you a fire by excluding oxygen from the burning
process.
smother
The parts of the are oxygen, fuel, heat, and a self-sustaining chemical
reaction.
fire triangle/tetrahedron
method of heat transfer occurs when a material is heated as a result of direct
contact with a heat source.
conduction
occurs when the temperature in a compartment results in the simultaneous
ignition of all the combustible contents in the space.
flashover
Carbon is a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of organic materials and
is the most common product of combustion in structure fires.
monoxide
,Normal air contains oxygen.
21%
Solid or liquid fuels need to be converted to the phase or vaporized in order
for flaming combustion to occur.
gas
method of heat transfer usually involves transfer of heat through movement
of hot smoke and fire gases.
convection
The BTU potential of materials is 2.5-to-6 times greater than carbon
materials/products.
hydro carbon
The heat of the sun is an example of method of heat transfer.
radiation
is an exothermic chemical reaction called combustion that releases energy in
the form of heat and light.
fire
, Helmet Face shields provide eye protection.
secondary
Leather lace-up forestry boots must have a minimum height of .
8in
Turnouts must be washed when?
contaminated with toxic gases, hazardous materials, bodily fluids or blood
When washing turnouts, and should be washed separately.
liners shells
IDLH stands for?
immediately dangerous to life and health
SCBA does not provide protection from heat over degrees.
1500
