STUDY SET 1 REVIEW; QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
_____________ construction is often used in mill
construction. - correct answer- heavy timber
"Irons" are formed by combining a: - correct
answer- Flathead ax and a halligan.
A ___________________ permits fire fighters to gain
access during an emergency. - correct answer-
key box/lock box
A carbon dioxide extinguisher's means of discharge is: -
correct answer- stored liquefied compressed gas
A dry chemical extinguisher rated 60-B is capable of
extinguishing a __________ flammable liquid pan fire. -
correct answer- 60 square foot
,A dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B should be
capable of extinguishing _________ times as much fire as
a unit rated as 1-B - correct answer- 10
A dutchman is: - correct answer- used when
loading hose and has a short fold or a reverse fold with a
coupling at the point where a fold should occur
A firefighter who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in
one hand should: - correct answer- slide the
free hand up the underside of the beam while making the
climb
A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an
extinguisher to be used on __________ fires. - correct
answer- Class A
A hose __________ is used to seal small cuts or breaks
that may occur in a fire hose or to connect mismatched or
damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking -
correct answer- jacket
, A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into
the: - correct answer- cylinder
A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is
called a ____________ ladder - correct answer-
single/wall
A pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to
extinguish approximately ______________ as much fire as
one rated 2-A. - correct answer- twice
A rapid intervention crew team is composed of: -
correct answer- At least two fire fighters
A straight stream is discharged from a/an _______ nozzle.
- correct answer- adjustable-fog
A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little
shower or spray is known as a _____ stream. - correct
answer- solid