The use of __________ text/language is recommended by the
Department of Homeland Security through the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) - ANSWERS-clear
which statement regarding operations in a. fire building with limited
visibility is true - ANSWERS-crawling allows ffs to stay below layers
of hot gases
which is an acceptable action when overhauling a vehicle fire -
ANSWERS-preserve and protect evidence
a multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher is rated for class ___ fires -
ANSWERS-A, B and C
when searching inside a building with limited visibility, you should -
ANSWERS-notify command of any weakened floor area
what does the observation of a steel beam bending under fire suggest -
ANSWERS-imminent failure
Nozzles with flows in excess of __________ gallons per minute are
not recommended for handlines. - ANSWERS-350
,what is the first step a ff should perform before donning the self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) - ANSWERS-check the air
supply of the SCBA unit
the application fo a safety knot is to - ANSWERS-finish the other
basic knots
a PAR is a - ANSWERS-Personnel Accountability Report
Asphyxiation hazards: - ANSWERS-can lead to suffocation
when performing disentanglement procedures, the ff should -
ANSWERS-wear personal protective equipemuns (PPE) appropriate
for the hazards
When forcing entry through a locked wood checkrail/double-hung
window, the pry should be made at the - ANSWERS-top of lower sash
in what order should you search building areas for victims -
ANSWERS-fire floor, floor above the fire, top floor, floors between
top floor and previously searched floors
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in
a hazardous environment is for the ff to maintain: - ANSWERS-
situational awareness
,Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large
volumes of water to a fire ground operation. - ANSWERS-portable
water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related -
ANSWERS-they are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification,
which is considered a chemical nerve agent - ANSWERS-anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes -
ANSWERS-incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to -
ANSWERS-identify trapped or injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should
ensure they have a safe haven such as - ANSWERS-secondary means
of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying
hazardous materials gives - ANSWERS-general hazard and degree of
severity
devices through which water flows, used in conjunction with fire
hose, such as a gate valve, are known as - ANSWERS-appliances
, the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the
system freezing is a - ANSWERS-dry system
which defines vehicle stabilization - ANSWERS-process of providing
additional support to key places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - ANSWERS-life safety, control loss,
and stabilize the incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has
examined the scene - ANSWERS-yes, it can often be delayed for this
reason
a number 4 in the blue quadrant of the national fire protection
association 704 system indicates that there is ___ risk in this category
from the chemical involved - ANSWERS-severe
the national fire protection association 704 system indicates
hazardous materials as - ANSWERS-potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - ANSWERS-
step chocks placed toward the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft -
ANSWERS-static water sources