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When assisting with trench rescue: Select one: a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. - Answer eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. If the ignition is not accessible in nonelectric vehicles, shut down the electrical system by disconnecting the negative cables to the vehicle's...

How does heat affect masonry? Select one: a. Bricks may experience spalling when they are heated. b. Bricks will crumble after minimal exposure to heat and flame. c. Stones and concrete will crumble after exposure to direct flame. d. Stones and concrete may experience spalling when they are heated. - Answer Stones and concrete may experience spalling when they are heated. When establishing collapse zones,: Select one: a. the IC should wait to cordon the zones off until an offensive s...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition, Exam Prep: Chapter 1

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground Ladders How should a large victim be assisted down a ladder? A. Larger victims must be lowered in a stokes basket B. Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side C. The victim must be brought down a ladder cradled across the rescuer's arm D. One firefighter will lower the victim using the on-the-knee method and one firefighter in the building will lower the victim with life safety rope - ...

(IFSTA 7th Edition) Chapter Test 4 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. dissolution. B. metamorphosis. ...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 3: Building Construction Type I construction building are considered to be: A. More collapse resistant than other building types B. More likely to suffer structural damage due to the effects of fire C. The most common type of residential construction encountered by firefighters D. Hazardous due to the adhesives and industrial glues used during the construction process - ANSWER ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics 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 involvi...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 4, Fire Dynamics Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model? - ANSWER Chemical chain reaction In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state. - ANSWER Gaseous Which statement about smoke is accurate? - ANSWER Smoke has the potential to ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 7: Ropes and Knots 1. According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope? (277) [4.3.20] A. Sisal fibers B. Cotton fibers C. Block creel construction D. Braided rope construction - ANSWER C. Block creel construction 2. In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: (278) [4.3.20] A. the same color as utility rope. B. exposed to heat or direct flam...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 9: Forcible Entry Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan@ windows: (372) [4.3.4 - ANSWER C. require specialized training and tools to force. Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters? (373) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] - ANSWER D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed Which forcible en...