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In between intersections the siren should be operated in what manner when necessary to warn pedestrians or vehicles pulling from the curb?
A) warbling B) unremitting C) incessant D) fluctuating |
A & D. SB 1 sec. 3.2
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When approaching an intersection on an emergency response, after all traffic has yielded the right of way and the apparatus proceeds through the intersection, the ____ should be turned off or switched to ____.
A) “Yelp”, “Wail” B) “Wail”, “High-Low” C) “High-Low”, “Yelp” D) “Wail”, “Yelp” |
A. SB 1 sec. 5.1
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The siren is a low speed warning device linked to about a ___ foot range and speed of about __ mph.
A) 125, 30 B) 135, 20 C) 125, 35 D) 130, 30 |
A. SB 1 sec. 6.4
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When necessary to park apparatus on a one way street, what side of the road should the chauffer park if facing against the traffic flow?
Left or Right side |
When facing against traffic flow, park on the right side, when facing direction of traffic park to your left. SB 5
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During an operation, at what point shall the officers under the direction of the Officer in Command take steps to properly park and reposition apparatus where necessary?
A) When the fire probably will hold B) When the fire or emergency is declared under control C) As soon as possible D) All apparatus shall be properly parked when 10-84 |
B. SB 5
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Who shall designate an area or areas on the apparatus floor where members shall done their PPC?
A) Company Officer B) Company Commander C) Members shall designate their own areas D) BC |
B. SB 6 sec. 2.1.1
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When does a responding unit have the right of way?
A) any time lights and sirens are used B) any time responding C) When all other vehicles are aware of the units response D) when all other vehicles have granted it to you |
D. mentioned a few times in SBs. (SB 6 sec 3.3)
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If a response comes in during an outside activity such as AFID, MUD, Hydrants, etc., upon reaching the apparatus all members should take a moment to dress properly in order to:
A) Be ready for fire duty B) Not slow down the Units speed when dressing on the apparatus in motion C) Be properly dressed to direct traffic D) all members shall not delay the response by taking time to dress. They shall dress as they respond. |
A & C. SB 6 sec. 4.3
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During an emergency escape out of a firehouse facility, the officer on duty shall ascertain that all personnel are accounted for and moved to a safe location outside. The apparatus stored in the facility shall:
A) if safety permits, be moved to a safe location outside the building B) if safety permits, members shall use the apparatus for their escape C) remain in the facility D) be moved by the junior chauffer. |
A. SB 61 sec 5.3
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Questions or inquiries for information about the escape plan shall be directed to the:
A) Company commander B) BC C) officer on duty D) DC |
C. SB 61 sec. 6.1
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When shall the Officer/Supervisor on duty review the plan with personnel ?
A) initially, when the plan is developed B) whenever the plan is changed C) when new personnel are assigned D) quarterly, during the first week of January, April, July & October |
ALL SB 61 sec. 7.1
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Which of the following are characteristics of a speed hump?
A) raised portion of the street surface (3.4”) B) Slightly shorter than an average automobile C) spans the width of the street D) 12” wide |
A & C.
b) Slightly longer than an average automobile d) 12” wide speed bumps are no longer legal on City streets. SB 76 |
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Responding to multiple calls for a fire, TL-159 officer notifies the chauffer that there is a 4” speed hump a block away. The chauffer knows to slow down to a speed of:
A) 10 mph B) 15 mph C) 20 mph D) TL-159 will not slow down for a speed hump and risk getting in 2nd due. |
B. SB 76
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Upon inspection of your hood, you notice a discoloration and notify the officer on duty (OOD). There are no spare hoods available, the OOD shall instruct the member to:
A) have his helmet earflaps down and coat collar up before entering fire area B) borrow an off duty members hood C) stop being a pussy D) take an outside riding position and await the arrival of a replacement hood |
A. SB 83
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A run comes in when Mr. Clean finished washing and rinsing his hood. He knows that a hood may be worn dry, damp or saturated with moisture so he decided to wring water out of the hood and wear it for the run. Was he correct in his actions?
Yes or No. |
No. Never wring water out of the hood which can stretch the material, instead squeeze the water out.
SB 83 |
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During summer heat at an operation, when should members be relieved?
A) When they become physically over-stressed B) As soon as other units are available to relieve them C) prior to becoming physical over-stressed D) When they have 5 minutes of air left in their cylinders |
C. SB 87 sec. 3
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What is termed as a “true” medical emergency when it comes to heat stress illness?
A) heat cramps B) heat exhaustion C) heat stroke D) dehydration |
C. SB 87 sec. 1
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