Firefighter Safety Study Guide Questions And
Answers Graded A+
._________is the best and most effective method of
communication. - ANSWER-FACE
FACE
is responsible for lookouts, communications, escape
routes and safety zones. - ANSWER-EVERYONE
.___________________
has the authority and responsibility to warn
others of threats to safety. - ANSWER-EVERY FIREFIGHTER
.___________is the fluid of choice when hydrating. - ANSWER-WATER
._________and escape routes have not been identified. - ANSWER-SAFETY ZONES
._________around structure if appropriate. - ANSWER-FIRE OUT
.--------------------
,in turn-out coats and pants inhibits the
transfer of water, steam, and hot
vapors and provides limited
protection of corrosive liquids, to the wearer's body. - ANSWER-The
VAPOR BARRIER
.-------------employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work
environment. - ANSWER-ALL
..
Know what the fire is doing
_____________. - ANSWER-AT ALL TIMES
.1. DENTS, SCRATCHES
2. DAMAGE TO THREADS
3. NOTE PRESSURE - ANSWER-Name three (3) items you will check on the harness
assembly while
visually checking it.
.1. FACE PIECE/VISUAL CHECK
2. EXHALATION VALVE OPERATION
3. LOW PRESSURE HOSE
4. THREADS
5. O-RINGS
6. CLEANLINESS
,7. CRACKS
8. DETERIORATION - ANSWER-Name three (3) items you will look for while
inspecting a SCBA
cylin
der.
.1. METAL FRAME
2. BELTS/STRAPS
3. BUCKLE AND SNAPS - ANSWER-Name four (4) items to check while inspecting
the regulator and
high pressure hose.
1. REGULATOR
2. LEAKS
3. CHECK DROP IN PRESSURE/PRESSURE DIFFERENCES
4.O-RINGS CLEANLINESS, DETERIORATION, DAMAGE
The personal alarm safet
y system is a part of your SCBA
inspection.
True
False
.3. Fluids containing ____________or ___________should be avoided
because of diuretic effects. - ANSWER-CAFFEINE
ALCOHOL
, .4.
The Downhill Checklist states, "_______ attack will be used whenever
possible..." - ANSWER-Direct
.A
________________
can be used to prevent
radiant heat from penetrating through windows. - ANSWER-FIRE SHELTER OR
TURNOUT COAT
.A
________, open area would normally be the best place to build a
deployment site. - ANSWER-LEVEL
.A "widow maker" would create which type of hazard:
a. Tripping
b. Rolling
c. Falling - ANSWER-c. FALLING
.A low pressure air cylinder may be filled to the rated maximum of
A. 2015 psi
B. 2216 psi
C. 3000 psi. - ANSWER-B
Answers Graded A+
._________is the best and most effective method of
communication. - ANSWER-FACE
FACE
is responsible for lookouts, communications, escape
routes and safety zones. - ANSWER-EVERYONE
.___________________
has the authority and responsibility to warn
others of threats to safety. - ANSWER-EVERY FIREFIGHTER
.___________is the fluid of choice when hydrating. - ANSWER-WATER
._________and escape routes have not been identified. - ANSWER-SAFETY ZONES
._________around structure if appropriate. - ANSWER-FIRE OUT
.--------------------
,in turn-out coats and pants inhibits the
transfer of water, steam, and hot
vapors and provides limited
protection of corrosive liquids, to the wearer's body. - ANSWER-The
VAPOR BARRIER
.-------------employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work
environment. - ANSWER-ALL
..
Know what the fire is doing
_____________. - ANSWER-AT ALL TIMES
.1. DENTS, SCRATCHES
2. DAMAGE TO THREADS
3. NOTE PRESSURE - ANSWER-Name three (3) items you will check on the harness
assembly while
visually checking it.
.1. FACE PIECE/VISUAL CHECK
2. EXHALATION VALVE OPERATION
3. LOW PRESSURE HOSE
4. THREADS
5. O-RINGS
6. CLEANLINESS
,7. CRACKS
8. DETERIORATION - ANSWER-Name three (3) items you will look for while
inspecting a SCBA
cylin
der.
.1. METAL FRAME
2. BELTS/STRAPS
3. BUCKLE AND SNAPS - ANSWER-Name four (4) items to check while inspecting
the regulator and
high pressure hose.
1. REGULATOR
2. LEAKS
3. CHECK DROP IN PRESSURE/PRESSURE DIFFERENCES
4.O-RINGS CLEANLINESS, DETERIORATION, DAMAGE
The personal alarm safet
y system is a part of your SCBA
inspection.
True
False
.3. Fluids containing ____________or ___________should be avoided
because of diuretic effects. - ANSWER-CAFFEINE
ALCOHOL
, .4.
The Downhill Checklist states, "_______ attack will be used whenever
possible..." - ANSWER-Direct
.A
________________
can be used to prevent
radiant heat from penetrating through windows. - ANSWER-FIRE SHELTER OR
TURNOUT COAT
.A
________, open area would normally be the best place to build a
deployment site. - ANSWER-LEVEL
.A "widow maker" would create which type of hazard:
a. Tripping
b. Rolling
c. Falling - ANSWER-c. FALLING
.A low pressure air cylinder may be filled to the rated maximum of
A. 2015 psi
B. 2216 psi
C. 3000 psi. - ANSWER-B
