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the NFPA requires that, at minimum ppe clothing should be cleaned every _______ months a. 12 b. 6 c. 9 d. 14 - b. 6 National Fire Protection 1001 is ? A. Standard for firefighting professional qualifications B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades C. Standard for fire department occupational safety and health program D. standard for Blood Borne Pathogen training - A. Standard for firefighting professional qualifications Historically, the standard operating unit of a fire department i...

Which of the following are a type of sprinkler? A) ESFR B) EC C) AF D) A and B - A and B Foam water system design and installation requirements are regulated by ___________. A. NFPA 13 B. NFPA 13R C. NFPA 25 D. NFPA 16 - NFPA 16 True or False, NFPA 72 allows only manual pull stations and water flow detection devices to be used on shunt systems. Fire detection devices are not permitted. - True The fire alarm control panel (FACP) is essentially the _____ of the system. - Brain

Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector? A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety. B) Perform plans reviews. C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards. D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. - Perform plans reviews. Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety are developed by the following organizations except: ASTM International, National Fire Protection Assoc., American National Standards Institut...

A fire department has posted the following message in a prominent location: "The Smith City Fire Department is Committed to Professional Excellence Through a Tradition of Protecting Lives, Property, and the Environment by Providing the Highest Quality of Service in Prevention, Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, and Community Preparedness." This is an example of a __________ statement. A. vision B. department purpose C. charter D. mission - D. mission A fire fighter who is tr...

The normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is a: - Wet System. In order to help minimize exposures to risk at a structural fire scene, firefighters should: - Do a risk/benefit analysis for every action. What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of the fire department training programs? - A process for evaluating firefighter skills & knowledge. Following each use, the facepiece of a breathing apparatus should be cleaned by: - Washing with a mixture o...

Which is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles? A. Prone to clogging with debris B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns D. Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog nozzles - C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle changed? A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower pattern C. Rotating the...

In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - Hand Pump Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? - NFPA 1500 What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher? - Chemical Wagon The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the introduction of the ____________...

When a company officer arrives first on a fire scene, the officer is in command until: - A chief officer declared arrives and under may choose to assume command. An employee becomes frustrated because he/she cannot comply with conflicting orders from different bosses. This situation was caused by a violation of: - unity of command In the fire service, division of labor is necessary to: - Assign responsibility Prevent duplication of effort Make specific and clear-cut assignments ALL OF THE...

NFPA 1001 is the: - A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications C. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training D. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - evaporation of perspiration Which of the following statements regarding power saw safety is incorrect? - the saw should be started on level ground and carried up the ladder while running when a ...

A dry hydrant provides access to a: Select one: A. static water source. B. portable water tank. C. municipal water system. D. cistern or well. - A. static water source. An object in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of that motion? Select one: A. Entropic B. Inertial C. Kinetic D. Potential - C. Kinetic Fire fighters may need to hold on to the ________ while filling a self-expanding portable tank. Select one: A. collar B. rope C. hose D. frame - A. collar

The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's: - SOP/SOG Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the MOST COMMONLY accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? - Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas such as a(n): - Hazardous material technician Rescue specialist Emergency medical technician...

Compared to full-size pumpers, initial attack fire apparatus have ? a. Larger Chassis b. smaller chassis c. larger agent tank size d. the same chassis and agent tank size - b When water converts to a gas, water vapor, or steam, the water: a. immediately dissipates so it is rarely visible b. changes to droplets that will fall back to the surface c. only become visible if the ambient air temp is above 40 degrees d. only becomes visible as it rises away from the surface of the liquid and i...

NFPA 1001 is the - Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications pg.27 One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul pg 26 OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - health and safety regulations, which becomes the standard of care pg 61 In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the developm...

Type 1 Diabetes is controlled primarily with - Insulin Compared to the general population, firefighters are at a greater risk for which form of cancer - Prostate What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system - Keep track of all responders assigned to the incident What is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment the brakes are applied until it comes to a stop - Braking distance Effective scene security is most commonly achieved through establishment of ______ control zone...

Which of the following sections of the Texas Commission on Fire protection deals directly with the testing process? - (E. Both A and D) A. Certification and Professional Development B. Financial Services C. Public Information D. Training Approval and Testing E. Both A and D The Training Approval and Testing program administers examinations for select certification and associated IFSAC seals (where applicable). - True The Curriculum Development Specialist works closely with the commissio...

A fire department has posted the following message in a prominent location: "The Smith City Fire Department is Committed to Professional Excellence Through a Tradition of Protecting Lives, Property, and the Environment by Providing the Highest Quality of Service in Prevention, Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, and Community Preparedness." This is an example of a __________ statement. A. vision B. department purpose C. charter D. mission - D. mission A fire fighter who is tr...

Divisions of labor... A. Outlines how things are to be done and usually how far a person can go without requesting further guidance B. Relates to the number of people one person can supervise effectively C. Assigns a task to an individual to make that person responsible for completing the task D. Is the idea that each firefighter answers to only one supervisor - C. Assigns a task to an individual to make that person responsible for completing the task The incident management system define...

What is the NFPA standard on health-related fitness programs for fire department members? - NFPA 1583 Approximately how many firefighter injuries are reported in the USA each year? - 72-83,000 Many firefighter injuries can be prevented through - Effective training, maintain company discipline and accountability, following established safety related SOP The USFA reported serious firefighter injuries for 2010, and found that ___of these injuries occurred while on the fireground - 45% Over t...

When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim? A. 3 B. 1 C. 0 D. 2 - D. 2 When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid: A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses C. making one large opening D. using a power saw - B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load? A. Only four people are requi...

What is the mission of the fire service? - To save lives and protect property What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II - 1001 A ____ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. - Code Which of the following BEST describes the action first taken after an alert to the station? - Dispatching of emergency services responders What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report? - Periodic ti...