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In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
A. geographical area
B. occupancy type
C. time of day
D. construction type - ANSWER B. occupancy type
Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed
blades for fine, precise cuts
Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation
Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades.
A. All three statements are true.
B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false
C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. - ANSWER B. Statement 1 is true;
statements 2 and 3 are false
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate
temperature.
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in
use, especially if not used for extended periods of time
D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying - CORRECT
ANSWER B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient.
A. two-person
B. firefighter's
C. leg
D. seat - ANSWER D. seat
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage?
A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the
apparatus within the last year.
B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage
, C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way D.
Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage
of replacement hose. - ANSWER B. Inspect and test hose annually and after
possible damage
When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach
_________ floor(s).
A. one
B. four
C. two
D. three - ANSWER C. two
Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?
A. More adapters than necessary
B. Crushed couplings
C. Number of jackets
D. Rough lining - ANSWER C. Number of jackets
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What
advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?
A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance
B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher
C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts
D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area - ANSWER C. CO2 does not leave a
residue or corrode electrical contacts
When drying synthetic rope, keep it:
A. in a damp, dark place
B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place
B. in a warm, dry sunlit place
D. out of sunlight - ANSWER D. out of sunlight
When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face
the __________ during the carry.
A. heel or butt
B. beams
C. tip or top
D. rungs - ANSWER A. heel or butt
The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used:
A. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered
B. during hazardous materials incidents
C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator