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What type of SCBA is most commonly used in the fire service
Open-circuit
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A cutting torch has a flame temp in excess of
5,000 F
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_________ glass is also known as safety glass
Laminated
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When an extension ladder can be raised more than ________ feet, it must be equiped with staypoles.
40 feet
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What method is performed with 2 firefighters and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench
Stiff-arm
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What are the important factors in the fire safety equation
- Attitude
- Training
- Fitness/health
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The part of the rope used for work such as hoisting or pulling
Running end
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How should a pike pole be hoisted
Point up
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Alerting systems for staffed fire stations consist of
- Vocal alarm
- Computerized line printer
- Radio with alert tone
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Toxic substances found in smoke
- Carbon monoxide
- Carbon dioxide
- Tar
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A structural helemt face shield can provide primary eye protection: True / False
False
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When assigned to raise a ladder to a second story roof, a fire fighter should choose a _______ foot ladder
28 - 35
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What is the purpose of a sensor label on fire dept ladders
Heat sensitive labels alert FFthat ladder has been exposed to damaging heat levels
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When an extension ladder can be raised more than ______ feet, it must be equiped with staypoles
40 feet
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Fire stream types are generally classified as
Solid and fog
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IDLH
Immediatley Dangerous to Life or Health
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When loading hose and has a short fold or a reverse fold with a coupling at the point where a fold should occur
A Dutchman
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When the colder of two bodies in contact absorbs heat until both objects are the same temperature, _________ has taken place
Heat transfer
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The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of
Radiation
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The fire stage that occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are involved in the fire
Fully - developed
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Any organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen
Hydrocarbon
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The ability of a material to sustain combustion
Ignition
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The type of heat transfer that is a major contributor to flashover
Radiation
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The weight of the building materials and any part of the building permanently attached or built in is a
Dead load
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Concrete has excellent ___________ strength when it cures
Compressive
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Hidden fires in concealed spaces can often be detected by
feeling with the back of hand
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During overhaul, if a fire fighters have a concern about a void space concealing a "hot spot" they should
Open the void space immediately
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What is placed on the floor to hold small amounts of water
Catchall
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