IFSTA Essentials 6 Exam questions with Complete & Verified Solutions
Minimum number of FF to deploy a master stream device - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 Firefighters
Break over is when - ACCURATE ANSWER-The stream loses it's velocity and falls into a shower of spray.
What are the three classes of Hazards per THIRA (threat and hazard identification, and the risk assessment)? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Natural, technological, human caused.
Where is the largest capacity pump placed in a relay? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Located at the water source/hydrant
Per specifications for a type one engine what is the minimum GPM rating? - ACCURATE ANSWER-1000 GPM
Vent tactics for high-rise? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Horizontal typically, as well as HVAC use.
First step in inspection pre-plan? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Address and or outside.
After exterior assessment of inspection pre-plan , what is the next step? - ACCURATE ANSWER-(Roof to basement or reverse basement roof).
Define RECEO - ACCURATE ANSWER-Rescue, exposures, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul.
Building is 48 feet tall how far do you park the truck away for a minimum safe distance? - ACCURATE ANSWER-1 1/2x the hight. Define color blue on NFPA 704 placard - ACCURATE ANSWER-Blue stands for Health hazard
0 = no hazard
1 = can cause significant irritation 2 = can cause temporary incapacitation for residual injury 3 = can cause serious or permanent injury 4 = can be lethal
A tank on fire/taking heat, and at risk of BLEVE what is the best water application? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Use a wide fog pattern/ top of tank
liquid petroleum gas - ACCURATE ANSWER-heavier than air and will sink to the lowest
point, it's not cancer, but is asphyxiant displacing air
Define oxidation? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Reaction with oxygen from surrounding air and other materials.
What are the four phases of fire? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Incipient, growth, fully developed, decay
How many gallons of water in 100 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose - ACCURATE ANSWER-25 gallons
How many gallons of water one length of one and three-quarter inch line? - ACCURATE
ANSWER-12.5 gallons.
A deluge sprinkler system has? - ACCURATE ANSWER-All of the sprinkler heads are open.
What size ladder will be needed to access a third-floor roof per IFSTA essentials? - ACCURATE ANSWER-40 to 50 feet
Minimum number of FF to deploy a master stream device - ACCURATE ANSWER-2 Firefighters
Break over is when - ACCURATE ANSWER-The stream loses it's velocity and falls into a shower of spray.
What are the three classes of Hazards per THIRA (threat and hazard identification, and the risk assessment)? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Natural, technological, human caused.
Where is the largest capacity pump placed in a relay? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Located at the water source/hydrant
Per specifications for a type one engine what is the minimum GPM rating? - ACCURATE ANSWER-1000 GPM
Vent tactics for high-rise? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Horizontal typically, as well as HVAC use.
First step in inspection pre-plan? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Address and or outside.
After exterior assessment of inspection pre-plan , what is the next step? - ACCURATE ANSWER-(Roof to basement or reverse basement roof).
Define RECEO - ACCURATE ANSWER-Rescue, exposures, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul.
Building is 48 feet tall how far do you park the truck away for a minimum safe distance? - ACCURATE ANSWER-1 1/2x the hight. Define color blue on NFPA 704 placard - ACCURATE ANSWER-Blue stands for Health hazard
0 = no hazard
1 = can cause significant irritation 2 = can cause temporary incapacitation for residual injury 3 = can cause serious or permanent injury 4 = can be lethal
A tank on fire/taking heat, and at risk of BLEVE what is the best water application? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Use a wide fog pattern/ top of tank
liquid petroleum gas - ACCURATE ANSWER-heavier than air and will sink to the lowest
point, it's not cancer, but is asphyxiant displacing air
Define oxidation? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Reaction with oxygen from surrounding air and other materials.
What are the four phases of fire? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Incipient, growth, fully developed, decay
How many gallons of water in 100 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose - ACCURATE ANSWER-25 gallons
How many gallons of water one length of one and three-quarter inch line? - ACCURATE
ANSWER-12.5 gallons.
A deluge sprinkler system has? - ACCURATE ANSWER-All of the sprinkler heads are open.
What size ladder will be needed to access a third-floor roof per IFSTA essentials? - ACCURATE ANSWER-40 to 50 feet
