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52 Cards in this Set
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Politics and procedures are based on? A, regulations B, orders C, Guidelines D, Directives |
Orders |
A, regulations B, orders C, Guidelines D, Directives |
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The most common danger a firefighter experiences and one of the most hazardous activities of the job is? A, backdrafts B, Flashovers C, explosions D, riding the appliance to and from emergencies. |
Riding the appliance to and from emergencies. |
A, backdrafts B, Flashovers C, explosions D, riding the appliance to and from emergencies. |
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What usually originates with top management and is a guide to decision making within and organisation? A, policy B, Directive C, sop D, procedure |
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A, policy B, Directive C, sop D, procedure |
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Fire department live fire training should be conducted according to the requirements of the NFPA Standard entitled "standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions and the NFPA standard number is? A, 1403 B, 1001 C, 1041 D, 1500 |
1403 |
A, 1403 B, 1001 C, 1041 D, 1500 |
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The standard that is establishes the minimum skills and l knowledge required for a firefighter is NFPA? A, NFPA 1500 B, NFPA 1021 C, NFPA 1001 D, NFPA 1501 |
NFPA 1001 |
A, NFPA 1500 B, NFPA 1021 C, NFPA 1001 D, NFPA 1501
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Which of the following is one of the primary functions of a ladder company? A, Disconnecting electrical services at the outside source, B, preform forcible entry to a building/structure C, Lay supply lines for engine companies D, Directing traffic at a scene. |
B, perform forcible entry at a building/structure |
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All types of ropes should be inspected after each use and? A, monthly B, annually C, weekly D, daily |
B, annually |
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What term describes the end of a rope that you use to tie a knot. A, Safety end B, working end C, Running End D, standing end |
B Working end |
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Cleaning of synthetic fibre ropes is done with, A, water and strong soap B, water and mild soap C, water only D, water and beach |
B water and mild soap |
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Tying knots in a rope will? A, increase its load capacity B, reduce its strength C, reduce its load capacity D, lengthen the rope |
B, reduce its strength |
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Maintain complete and accurate communications centre records for. A, areas of the district that generate high call volume, B, all types of responses C, only responses that may be criminally related, D, only emergency responses |
B, or types of responses |
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A public fire and life safety education program about proper fire and emergency reporting by telephone includes all of the following except, A, stay on the line if the dispatcher so requests B, give your name, callback number, and address with cross street nor landmark if possible, C, simultaneously activate the nearest alarm box D, state the nature of the emergency and have someone outside in his safe, yet visible area to direct firefighters to the emergency |
C, simultaneously activate the nearest alarm box |
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For transmitting over the radio, the recommended voice pitch is, A, monotone B, high C, midrange D, low |
C, midrange |
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Which is an integral part of an enhanced 9-1-1 (e911) service A, automatic number identification B, called party hold C, instance address and telephone number identification D, forced disconnect |
C, instant address and telephone number identification |
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How often must you inspect and check a self-contained breathing apparatus A, bimonthly B, twice a week C, every 48 hours D, After every use |
D, after every use |
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What type of scba do we most commonly use in the fire service. A, supply-line circuit B, open-circuit C, closed-circuit D, multi-circuit |
B, Open-circuit |
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How often must you hydrostatically test a fiberglass and Kevlar/carbon composite cylinders A, every 3 years B, every year C, every 15 years D, every 10 years |
A, every 3 years |
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What reduces the pressure of SCBA cylinder air pressure to slightly above atmospheric pressure, A, diaphragm B, face piece C, air cylinder D, regulator |
D, regulator |
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Self-contained breathing apparatus exhalation valves are located on the A, regulator B, backplate and harness C, air cylinder D, face piece assembly |
D, face piece assembly |
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All of the following are ways to prevent firefighter injuries except, A, where injuries occur B, knowing what Injuries occur, C, When injuries occur D, Why injuries occur, |
C, When injuries occur |
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The four basic organisation principles in a fire dept are unity of command, span of control, division of labor, and A, incident management systems, B, discipline C, planning D, line-and-staff structures |
B, discipline |
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Rope dedicated solely for the purpose of constructing lines for supporting people during rescue, fire fighting, or other emergency operations is best defined as, A, life safety rope B, utility C, static D, dynamic |
A, life safety |
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Which of the following knots do you use as an added safety measure? A, round knot B, Overhand C, loop D, Bight |
B, overhand |
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A double section of rope forming a U-turn that does not cross itself is called a? A, round turn B, hitch C, safety knot D, bight |
D, bight |
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When a call is heard over the radio for emergency traffic, A, firefighters conducting operations may ignore the call as it is intended for them, B, evacuation signals should be activated, C, radio channels should activate an attention tone and all personnel listen carefully. D, an immediate personnel accountability report should be initiated, |
C, radio channels should activate an attention tone and all personnel listen carefully. |
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How long does it take for the PASS (personal alert safety system) device to alarm if the wearer is motionless? A, 45 sec B, 20 sec C, 30 sec D, 60 sec |
C, 30 sec |
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During the performance of an operations test to ensure the scba is in a safe condition for immediate use, you must observe the regulator gauge and cylinder gauge. These gauges should be within how many pounds per sq inch (psi) of each other? A, 25 psi B, 75 psi C, 100 psi D, 50 psi |
C, 100 psi |
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Studies have shown that carboxyhemoglobin, which is created when carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin, dissipates from the bloodstream, A, over several days B, over several hours C, over several years D, immediately |
C, over several years |
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In order to assign responsibility, prevent duplication of effort, and makes specific and clear-cut assignments, the fire service uses the concept of.
A, division of labour B, chain of command C, span of control D, unity of command |
A, division of labour |
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Which of the following is one of the primary functions of a ladder company?
A, disconnecting electrical services outside the source B, perform forcible entry into a building/structure C, life support lines of engine companies, D, direct traffic at the fire scene |
B, perform forcible entry into a building/structure |
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The mission of the fire service is to save lives protect property, and this is to accomplish most efficiently and effectively to all of the following means except. A, code enforcement B, public education C, fire operations D, Fire prevention |
C, fire operations |
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Which knot do we primarily use to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post or hose?
A, clove hitch B, bowline C, figure of eight D, half sheep shank
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A, clove hitch |
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Tying knots in rope will A, the length and the rope B, reduce its load capacity C, increases load capacity D, reduce its strength |
D, reduce its strength |
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If the incident commander (ic) decides to withdraw all firefighters because conditions have deteriorated beyond the point of reasonable safety, the two most common methods of notification are audible sirens and? A, multiple/repeated radio transmission B, use of personal cell phones for a role call C, in person notification D, a single radio transmission |
A, multiple/repeated radio transmission |
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In fire departments that have access to multiple radio channels, emergency operations for large-scale incidents should be. A, assigned a separate channel dedicated before used on that scene only. B, run by cell phone, so as not to tie up radio C, on multi-channel scan radios also D, assigned other jurisdictions channel not currently experiencing emergencies. |
A assigned a separate channel dedicated for use on that scene only. |
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Immediately prior to using the scba, no matter how it is stored, the user should
A, check the remote and gauges and ensure they read 300 PSI each other B, check the remote and gauges and ensure they're read 200 PSI of each other C, check the remote and cylinder gauges and ensure they read 100psi if each other, D, check the remote and cylinder gauges and ensure they read exactly the same, |
C, check the remote and cylinder gauges and ensure they need 100psi each other |
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One method for using scba when the regulator becomes damaged or malfunctions is to. A, close the bypass valve B, open the main line valve C, open the bypass valve D, close the cylinder valve |
C, open the bypass valve |
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National fire protection association standard 1983, standard on life safety rope and equipment for emergency services, recognises all of the following categories of rope except A, utility room B, life safety rope C, throwline rope D, escape rope |
C, throwline rope |
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A knot used to tie two ropes together is the. A, Becket bend B, clove hitch C, Square knot D, half hitch |
A, Becket bend |
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When receiving non-emergency calls from the public, handle it in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A, leave the line open B, answer all calls promptly C, be pleasant and identify the department and yourself. D, terminate the call last and courteously |
A, leave the line open |
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The single most important NFPA standard when dealing with firefighter health and safety is NFPA A, 1500 B, 1001 C, 1528 D, 1403 |
A, 1500 |
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The rule of thumb in the fire service a fire officer can effectively manage between 3 and 7 firefighters is called
A, span of control B, division of labour C, chain of command D, unity of command |
A, span of control |
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You can use utility rope in all of these applications except
A, securing unstable objects B, reppelling C, cordon off areas D, hoisting equipment
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A, repelling |
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NFPA standard for fire department SCBA training program is NFPA A, 1500 B, 713 C, 1404 D, 1420 |
C, 1404 |
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Which of the following is not a recommended fire department radio procedure? A, use clear text whenever possible. B, identify yourself in every transmission C, be concise and to the point. D, speak rapidly giving as much information as possible |
D, speak rapidly giving as much information as possible |
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On what component of a scba would you usually refined a low air warning alarm? A, cylinder B, regulator C, backplate/harness D, face piece |
B, regulator |
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The principle behind unity of command is that, A, a fire department is composed of individuals with different backgrounds and ideas about command B, all fire department personnel aware and understand management orders, C, it outlines the structure of the fire department chain of command, D, you report to only one supervisor. |
D, you report to only one supervisor |
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The set of instructions that provide guidance during most emergency operations are A, fire department directives B, standard operating procedures C, fire department policies D, fire department regulations |
B, standard operating procedures |
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Which class of rescue harness is designed for maximum load of up to 300 pounds? A, III B, II C, IV D, I |
D, I |
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On an open circuit demand type scba, inhalation from a firefighter causes partial vacuum to be created. The diaphragm moves inwards, opening a rear of which causes. A, low pressure air flow into the face piece. B, intermediate pressure flow into the low pressure regulator C, low pressure air flow out of the facepiece D, high pressure air flow to the face piece. |
A, low pressure air flow into the face piece. |
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when I report is made to the incident commander signifying that companies working in the hazard zone are all safe and accounted for, this is known as a, A, planning B, evaluation C, headcount D, personal accountability report (par) |
D, personal accountability report (par) |
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All of the following devices many municipalities use to simultaneously alert all personal at an unmanned fire station EXCEPT
A, pager B, home electronic monitor C, siren D, house bells or gongs
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D, house bells and gongs |
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