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56 Cards in this Set
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Which procedure for opening a roof is preferred when the decision is made to ventilate A, cut medium openings B, cut one large opening C, make a ditch cut D, cut many small openings |
B, cut one large opening |
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Skip sheeting is commonly seen in what type of roof's A, Flat B, pitched C, arched D, Metal |
B, pitched |
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Possible evidence should not be disturbed unless
A, necessary to rearrange the fire alarm system. B, necessary to rearrange the fire suppression system C, absolutely necessary for fire extinguishment and overhall D, absolutely necessary for completion of post incident analysis |
C, absolutely necessary for fire extinguishment and overhall |
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Typically, during overhaul you begin in the area of actual fire involvement and search for fire extension as soon as possible, A, after the fire is declared under control B, after salvage and integration are initiated C, following fire cause determination, D, following the conclusion of Fire and rescue operations |
A, after the fire is declared under control |
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A device used to turn off the supply of water to the sprinkler system is known as the A, post indicator B, clapper value C, control valve D, pendant |
C, control valve |
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Failure to fully open or closed hydrant valve could result in ground erosion on which type of hydrant? A, combination barrel hydrant B, dry barrel hydrant C, dry hydrants D, wet barrel hydrant |
B, dry barrel hydrant |
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All of the following are types of supply hose lays EXCEPT A, Split lay B, standing lay C, reverse lay B, Forward or straight lay |
B, standing lay |
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Which is not one of the four basic methods by which a mobile water supply apparatus unloads water? A, pumping B, jet pumps C, gravity dumping D, compressed air |
D, compressed air |
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Which type of fire extinguisher is used to suppress a combustible metal fire..
A, class c B, class B C, class A D, class D |
D, class D |
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Class D fires involve materials such as A, energised electrical equipment B, wood, paper or plastic C, magnesium, potassium and titanium D, grease or flammable liquid |
C, magnesium, potassium and titanium |
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Which of the following do you not use on a class C fire A, dry chemical B, carbon dioxide C, halon 1301 D, AFFF |
D, AFFF |
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Solid fuels, such as rubber and plastic, are examples of which fire classification A, class C B, class B C, class D D, class A |
D, class A |
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How many categories do we divide lighting equipment? A, 2 B, 5 C, 4 D, 3 |
A, 2 |
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All of the following statements about natural gas are TRUE EXCEPT A, mercaptan is added to give a distinctive smell. B, it is explosive in concentrates between 80 and 95% in air, C, it's classified as an asphyxiant D, it's a pure form of methane which is flammable and nontoxic |
C, it is classified as an asphyxiant |
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Which of the following is not one of the 10 standard fighting orders of wildland fires?
A, post lookout so when there is possible danger B, maintain control of your forces when there is possible danger C, identify escape routes and safety terms and make them known D, no what the fire is doing at all times |
B, maintain control of your forces when there is possible danger |
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The procedure for controlling a ground cover Fire by burning off intervening fuel from a planned control line best describes. A, a perimeter attack B, an indirect attack C, a direct attack D, a combination attack |
B, an indirect attack |
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The classifications of forcible entry tools including prying tools, pushing/pulling tools, cutting tools and A, clamping tools B, striking tools C, punching tools D, reversing tools |
B, striking tools |
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Ordinary cleaning of salvage covers entails,
A, scrubbing with bleach, B, scrubbing with soapy water C, scrubbing with a hose line and broom D, sweeping clean with a broom |
C, scrubbing with a hose line on broom |
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Which procedure is correct for maintaining cutting tools A, provide a dull edge instead of a sharp edge B, clean and paint metal heads on cutting tools C, sand and paint wooden handles D, file cutting edges by hand |
D, file cutting edges by hand |
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Which hose load can a firefighter carry on the shoulder and completely clear of the ground? A, wyed flat hose B, reverse horseshoe load C, straight load D, triple layer load |
D, triple layer load |
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Where do you find Higbee indircators or notches? A, on non-threaded couplings only B, on store couplings C, on the male end of threaded couplings only D, on both the male and female ends of threaded couplings |
D, on both the male and female ends of threaded couplings |
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Melting asphalt or a spongy roof that springs back when a firefighter walks on it indicates. A, poor construction or an old roof B, that this portion of the roof is structurally unsound C, the exact location you should ventilate D, no need to ventilate the building at this time |
B, that this portion of the roof is structurally unsound |
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Before starting a search for Hidden fires, it is essential that fire crews. A, walk through the area and look and listen B, conduct a safety meeting with all firefighters C, start as soon as possible D, evaluate the condition of the building or area to be searched. |
D, evaluate the condition of the building or area to be searched |
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the best method for opening a plaster ceiling from below for the purpose of exposing hidden fires is to break the plaster and remove the lath using a. A, ladder and an axe B, pike pole or plaster hook C, p-tool D, halligan tool |
B, Pike pole or plaster hook |
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A retaining basin, usually constructed during salvage, to impound water dripping from above, is better known as a. A, chute B, salvage cover C, catchall D, floor runner |
C, catchall |
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What is the most common type of water distribution system? A, combination pumped/gravity system B, tender shuttle system C, pump system D, gravity system |
A, combination pumped/gravity system |
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What is the definition of residual pressure. A, the normal operating pressure in a water system with no hydrants flowing B, the pressure at the outlet of the fire hydrant C, the static pressure in a water system with hydrants flowing D, the pressure in a system after hydrant water has begun flowing |
D, the pressure in a system after hydrant water has begun flowing |
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Portable fire extinguishers are best used to fight what type of fires? A, small incipient fires B, class a fires C, hydrocarbon fires D, residential fires |
A, small incipient fires |
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Class A fires involve fuel sources that are A, petroleum based solid fuels, such as tyres and plastics B, ordinary gases and liquids, such as petroleum liquids, grease and gases. C, energised electrical equipment D, ordinary combustibles such as Woods, papers and fabrics. |
D, ordinary combustibles such as Woods, papers and fabrics. |
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Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are effective on?
A, class A & B fires B, class B & C fires C, class A & C fires D, class A,B & C fires |
B, class B & C fires |
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Class C fires involve A, solids such as tyres and plastics B, metals such as magnesium and aluminium C, energised electrical equipment. D, liquids, greasers and gases |
C, energised electrical equipment |
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Portable lights typically range from. A, 300 to 1000 watts B, 110 to 220 watts C, 500 to 1500 watts D, 12 to 24 watts |
A, 300 to 1000 watts |
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Roots, Peat and other particle decomposed organic matter are typically known as what type of fuel A, surface B, compactness C, subsurface D, fuel moisture |
C, subsurface |
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The long narrow strips of Fire extending from the main fire is the definition of. A, fingers B, flanks C, head D, perimeter |
A, fingers |
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All of the following are reasons for placing kernmantle rope out of service EXCEPT. A, temporary soft spots B, irregularities in shape C, outer sheath damage D, foul smell |
A, temporary soft spots |
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Which hose load finish is loaded in an accordion falls across the hose bed A, Cisco B, doughnut roll C, reverse horseshoe D, straight |
D, Straight |
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The thermal layering or balance of a compartment fire can be disrupted during fire control activities by A, horizontal ventilation B, applying water to the base of a fire C, applying water to the upper thermal layer D, vertical ventilation |
C, applying water to the upper thermal layer |
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One of the most serious firefighter related hazards in building construction using trusses support systems is? A, if one member fails, the entire truss is likely to fail B, gusset plates minimise the risk of collapse C, materials and workmanship are top quality D, unusual creaking sounds are always evident |
A, if one member fails, the entire truss is likely to fail |
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A British thermal unit (btm) is defined as the amount of heat required to raise one A, lb of water 1 degrees centigrade B, litre of water 1 degrees Fahrenheit C, a litre of water 1 degrees centigrade D, pound of water 1 degrees Fahrenheit |
D, pound of water 1 degrees Fahrenheit |
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The structural part of a flat roof is similar in construction to A, pitched roof B, floor assemblies C, arched roof assemblies D, house wall assemblies |
B, floor assemblies |
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A basic understanding of what will assist firefighters in overhaul and the searching for hidden fires. A, types of arsonist and fire setters, B, building construction C, fire alarm detection and suppression systems D, hazardous materials incidents at the technical level |
B, building construction |
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Why is water supply one of the most critical elements of fire fighting. A, because water freezes at a high temperature B, due to the great expense in obtaining it, C, because water is the most common extinguishing agent D, it is easily stored and can be conveyed long distances in large quantities |
C, because water is the most common extinguishing agent |
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Halon 1211 extinguishers are primarily intended for use on? A, class A and B fires B, class A and D fires C, class A, B and C fires D, Class B and C fires |
D, Class B and C fires |
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Which type of hose roll do we commonly use if the hose is to be deployed at the fire scene directly from the roll and is the simplest roll? A, straight roll B, self locking twin donut roll C, twin donut roll D, donut roll |
A, straight roll |
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Unprotected metal surfaces of forcible entry tools must be. A, ground B, oiled C, power bufffed D, painted |
B, oiled |
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Detecting hidden fires or sparks that may rekindle is known as. A, fire cause determination B, salvage C, ventilation D, overhaul |
D, overhaul |
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What statement best describes salvage operations? A, redusing damaged during and after firefighting operations B, determining the cause of the fire C, using limited to ventilation to prevent destruction D, searching an extinguishing hidden or remaining fires |
A, redusing damaged during and after firefighting operations |
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The recommended method of transferring water quickly between portable water tanks is? A, a jet siphon B, buckets C, pumping with apparatus D, pumping with a portable pump |
A, a jet siphon |
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What do you do to protect a portable water tank during use? A, use only low-level strainers inside the tank B, do not overfill, the weight will cause collapse C, treat The liner annually with a sealant to remain waterproof D, spread out a heavy tarp on the ground before using the tank |
D, spread out a heavy tarp on the ground before using the tank |
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Which type of fire extinguisher do you use to control a fire in an energised circuit breaker box? A, class D B, class B C, class A D, class C |
D, class C |
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The best tactic to utilise in combating a class C fire, is to A, de-energize first B, use a class C fire extinguisher C, use a class A or B extinguisher D, use AFFF |
A, de-energize first |
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A label affixed to the ladder beam near the tip to provide warning that the ladder has been subjected to hear is known as a A, fire label B, ladder maintenance label C, heat sensor label D, flame impingement label |
C, heat sensor label |
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One type of hose load that is used in transverse hose bed is the A, triple layer load B, pre connected flat load C, minuteman load D, reverse hourseshoe load |
B, pre connected flat load |
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Alternative static water sources used for drafting to provide water supply, should be identified during, A, emergency operations B, pre incident planning C, construction projects by the water department D, post incident analysis |
B, pre incident planning |
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Which type of fire extinguisher has only a classification and no number rating?
A, Class C B, Class B C, Class D D, class A
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C, Class D |
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What protective agent do you apply to prevent roughness and warping on wooden handled tools? A, varnish B, Paint C, Boiled linseed oil D, Shellac |
C, Boiled linseed oil |
