Accounting /Firefighter 1 Final Test, Firefighter 1, Fire 1 Test Prep Part 3

Firefighter 1 Final Test, Firefighter 1, Fire 1 Test Prep Part 3

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When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, two firefighters are typically involved in the operation. One firefighter enters the window to assess and prepare the victim, while the second remains outside to help safely guide the victim out.

Soft sleeve intake hose is used for

Answer: transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus

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Soft sleeve intake hose is used for

Answer: transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus

Tenders combined with what can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation.

Answer: portable water tanks

The two major hydrant types are

Answer: Wet-barrel and Dry-barrel

Residual pressure

Answer: Pressure remaining in the system after water has begun flowing

Ona dry-barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is located where

Answer: at the base of the hydrant

All portable extinguishers are classified according to their

Answer: intended use

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TermDefinition

Soft sleeve intake hose is used for

Answer: transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus

Tenders combined with what can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation.

Answer: portable water tanks

The two major hydrant types are

Answer: Wet-barrel and Dry-barrel

Residual pressure

Answer: Pressure remaining in the system after water has begun flowing

Ona dry-barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is located where

Answer: at the base of the hydrant

All portable extinguishers are classified according to their

Answer: intended use

A dry chemical extinguiser rated 60-B is capable of extinguishing what

Answer: a 60 square foot flammable liquid pan fire

Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include

Answer: carbon dioxide and dry chemical

A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an extinguisher to be used what what class fires

Answer: Class A

Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter A. What color should it be

Answer: Triangle, Green

Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires can be identified by a what?

Answer: blue circle containing letter C

Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a what?

Answer: a yellow star containing letter D

What class fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium

Answer: Class D

a carbon dioxide extinguisher's means of discharge is

Answer: stored liquefied compressed gas

a pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to extinguish approximately how much more fire as a 2-A rated one

Answer: twice

A dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B should be capable of extinguishing how much more as a 1-B rated one

Answer: 10 times

What injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher while discharging

Answer: Cold can freeze the skin

Class K fires involve

Answer: High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats.

Cold temperatures would have the greatest effect on what type of extinguishing agents stored in an extinguisher

Answer: water based agent

Regular dry chemicals (sodium bicarbonate-based and potassium-based) work on __________ fires.

Answer: Classes B and C

The acronym for the four step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is

Answer: PASS

What is the term for water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?

Answer: Polar solvents

FFs should treat all downed wires as

Answer: energized

Worn, damaged, and deteriorated parts of a SCBA must be replaced according to

Answer: manufacturers instructions

Composite SCBA cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every:

Answer: 3 years

Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be hydrostatically tested after each ____ year period

Answer: five

When inspecting kernmantle rope for damage, one can assume

Answer: the rope's core can be damaged without showing evidence of outer sheath damage

To clean or remove any oily or greasy residues from a metal ground ladder, it is recommended to use

Answer: clear water and an approved detergent

It is permissible to use paint on a fire department ladder to do what

Answer: to mark the ladder ends for visability

When loading the fire house, what serves to change the direction of the hose and can also change the location of a coupling

Answer: Dutchman

Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?

Answer: The male

What are Standard Operating Procedures

Answer: detailed, written instructions to achieve uniformity of the performance of a specific function.

The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a departments, what?

Answer: Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Operating Guidelines

In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials necessary to support an incident is...

Answer: Logistics

The primary role of a fire alarm is to

Answer: alert occupants

What is the term for locations from which an engine can draft out of a static water supply source?

Answer: Drafting/fill sites

Fire service rope falls into two use classifications:

Answer: life safety and utility

The primary use of the clove hitch is to

Answer: attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole

How should a pike pole be hoisted

Answer: point up

What are the stage phases of fire development

Answer: incipient/ignition, growth, fully developed, decay

Which staps on a SCBA should always be tightened first

Answer: the lower/waist straps

PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to?

Answer: locate trapped FFs

What are the two general types of SCBA

Answer: open-circuit and closed-circuit

Failure to wear your PPE can lead to?

Answer: injury

The K-tool is used in conjunction with what tool

Answer: Halligan tool

Panel, slab, and ledge are all types of _________ doors?

Answer: wood swinging

At what psi are solid stream handlines designed to be operated at?

Answer: 90 psi

What type of carry can be used on a conscious patient

Answer: the seat carry

When dragging a patient they should always be dragged

Answer: head first

Where is the standpipe connection generally located in a multistory building

Answer: the stairwell

What is the primary function of smoke ejectors or exhaust fans

Answer: remove heat and smoke

NFPA 1001 is the

Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications