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Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size? (Select all that apply)
The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to:
The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to:
To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis:
To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis:
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When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to:
When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to:
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Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire?
Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire?
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What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head?
What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head?
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The two-in/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called:
The two-in/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called:
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In addition to their use in actual emergencies, preincident plans can also be useful as an aid in:
In addition to their use in actual emergencies, preincident plans can also be useful as an aid in:
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Who should operate building HVAC systems to assist in ventilation?
Who should operate building HVAC systems to assist in ventilation?
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The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed _________ for its release mechanism.
The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed _________ for its release mechanism.
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The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, accumulate, bank down, and spread out laterally is known as:
The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, accumulate, bank down, and spread out laterally is known as:
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During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property are particularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is:
During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property are particularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is:
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When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to:
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to:
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The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is:
The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is:
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The observation of glass blocks in a wall tells the firefighters that:
The observation of glass blocks in a wall tells the firefighters that:
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When is the two-person chair carry particularly useful?
When is the two-person chair carry particularly useful?
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NFPA 1001 is the:
NFPA 1001 is the:
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Class C fires involve:
Class C fires involve:
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What do ladder placement, use of aerial or ground ladders, and emergency exit routes all depend on?
What do ladder placement, use of aerial or ground ladders, and emergency exit routes all depend on?
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What is one type of incident, other than a fire, which might impose a tremendous energy drain on firefighters?
What is one type of incident, other than a fire, which might impose a tremendous energy drain on firefighters?
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When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert firefighters to possible damage in the rope?
When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert firefighters to possible damage in the rope?
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In order to extinguish smoldering mattresses during overhaul, they should be:
In order to extinguish smoldering mattresses during overhaul, they should be:
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A rapid intervention crew team is composed of:
A rapid intervention crew team is composed of:
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Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods:
Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods:
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Forcible entry tools can be grouped into several categories. One is:
Forcible entry tools can be grouped into several categories. One is:
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To ensure safety, the team should:
To ensure safety, the team should:
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Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?
Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?
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Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
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Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible:
Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible:
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Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect?
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A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be:
A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be:
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Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from:
Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from:
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To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a __________ angle.
To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a __________ angle.
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Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?
Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?
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Prior to entering a fire area with a charged hoseline, the nozzle operator should first:
Prior to entering a fire area with a charged hoseline, the nozzle operator should first:
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What is the NFPA 1001?
What is the NFPA 1001?
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When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?
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When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
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Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
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Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
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A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:
A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:
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Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn?
Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn?
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Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?
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A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until __________ is complete.
A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until __________ is complete.
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For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirement. One of those is that they must:
For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirement. One of those is that they must:
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What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?
What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?
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After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:
After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:
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How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?
How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?
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A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n) __________ load.
A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n) __________ load.
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What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
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What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?
What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?
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Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?
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The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are:
The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are:
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How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
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Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?
Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?
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Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?
Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?
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Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:
Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:
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When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except __________ ventilation.
When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except __________ ventilation.
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The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:
The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:
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Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:
Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:
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One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:
One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:
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The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:
The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:
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What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
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Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?
Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?
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Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1/2 inch hose.
Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1/2 inch hose.
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During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________ to determine the proper placement distance from the building.
During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________ to determine the proper placement distance from the building.
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What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?
What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?
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The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:
The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:
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During _________, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.
During _________, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.
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The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n):
The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n):
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Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where firefighters are operating inside?
Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where firefighters are operating inside?
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Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because:
Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because:
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One attractive feature of the firefighter drag is that it:
One attractive feature of the firefighter drag is that it:
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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:
The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of:
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What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?
What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?
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With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move?
With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move?
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An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n) _________ attack.
An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n) _________ attack.
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Steel performs well under:
Steel performs well under:
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What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident?
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident?
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Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
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Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
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What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
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There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:
There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:
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Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?
Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?
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The chain of command:
The chain of command:
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In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
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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.
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.
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Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
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The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient.
The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient.
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Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage?
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage?
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When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach _________ floor(s).
When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach _________ floor(s).
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Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?
Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?
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CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?
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When drying synthetic rope, keep it:
When drying synthetic rope, keep it:
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When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the __________ during the carry.
When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the __________ during the carry.
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The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used:
The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used:
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Where is the rehabilitation/staging center, usually, at a high-rise fire?
Where is the rehabilitation/staging center, usually, at a high-rise fire?
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A stream discharging MORE than 350 gpm is known as a/an ___________ stream.
A stream discharging MORE than 350 gpm is known as a/an ___________ stream.
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Study Notes
Rescue Operations
- Two rescuers are required to assist an unconscious child or small adult from a window.
- When carrying an unconscious child down a ladder, use the cradled across the rescuer's arms method.
Structural Firefighting
- Avoid cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses when cutting through a roof to maintain structural integrity.
- A building is not fully extinguished until overhaul is complete to ensure no hidden fires remain.
Fire Extinguishment
- No single fire extinguisher agent can handle all combustible metal fires.
- CO2 extinguishers do not leave a residue, which makes them superior for electrical fires compared to dry chemical extinguishers.
Command and Operations
- Multiple firefighter deaths at emergencies often result from a lack of organized command structure.
- The incident commander decides on the firefighting strategy to be used at a scene.
Fire Dynamics
- The fully developed stage of fire indicates a peak in fire behavior.
- Convection is a key heat transfer method contributing to flashover, the rapid spread of fire.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Firefighters must wear appropriate PPE based on the hazards faced.
- PASS devices should be activated whenever bunker gear is worn, enhancing safety.
Ventilation and Entry Techniques
- Manual ventilation is not typically employed in fire operations.
- Forcible entry requires knowledge of door hinge direction—doors with exposed hinges swing towards the entry team.
Ladder Operations
- In a two-firefighter raise, the firefighter at the butt determines proper placement from the structure.
- The single donut hose roll is the easiest to manage for firefighters handling charged lines.
Incident Management
- A personnel accountability system tracks the location and function of all personnel in an incident.
- Rehabilitation centers in high-rise fires are typically located two to three floors below the fire.
Fire Streams and Hose Management
- An attack using steam-generation techniques along with lower-level fire stream application is termed a combination attack.
- A fire hose's friction loss can be caused by various factors like crushed couplings, but the number of jackets is not a factor.
Fire Behavior and Prevention
- Adults escaping fires are commonly found near doors, demonstrating the importance of exit strategy awareness.
- Insulating materials, if left unchecked, can conceal smoldering embers leading to rekindling.
Safety and Awareness
- It is essential during any incident to have the equipment de-energized for safety in electrical emergencies.
- Blown-in insulation inspections should be approached with caution to prevent hidden embers from reigniting.
Firefighting Tools
- The J tool is designed for opening double doors equipped with panic bars.
- Special technique, such as the controlled use of a torch, is often needed for cutting through security roll-up doors.
Health & Safety Regulations
- Firefighters should receive vaccinations against hepatitis B as part of their health protocols.
- SCBA design might restrict mobility and peripheral vision but is crucial for protection.
Communication and Information Gathering
- Active listening is critical for telecommunicators to gather accurate information from callers.
- Identifying the location of an emergency is the most vital information provided by a caller.
Miscellaneous
- For consideration of loading requirements, light hazard materials must be noncombustible.
- Sprinkler heads use frangible bulbs that break at specific temperatures to activate the water flow.### OSHA Overview
- OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, overseeing workplace safety and health standards.
Preincident Plans
- Useful not only for emergencies but also for training activities.
HVAC Operations
- Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents should operate HVAC systems for ventilation during incidents.
Sprinkler Head Mechanism
- Quick-response sprinkler heads utilize a fusible link for their release mechanism.
Fire Behavior Phenomenon
- Mushrooming describes the upward movement and lateral spread of heat, smoke, and fire gases.
Property Assessment in Emergencies
- Important aspects include building layout and access information during the response phase.
Roof Cutting Techniques
- Firefighters should aim to make ventilation openings square or rectangular for efficiency.
Life Safety Rope
- The most common synthetic fiber used is polypropylene.
Glass Block Indication
- Presence of glass blocks indicates that the wall is not load-bearing.
Two-Person Chair Carry
- This technique is particularly useful in narrow corridors.
NFPA Standards
- NFPA 1001 outlines the Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
Class C Fire Definition
- Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment.
Ladder Placement Considerations
- Ladder placement relies on building layout among other factors.
Hazards Beyond Fire Incidents
- A hazardous materials incident requiring encapsulating suits can impose a significant energy drain on firefighters.
Kernmantle Rope Inspection
- Depressions of the kern signal possible damage in the rope.
Overhauling Smoldering Mattresses
- Smoldering mattresses should be removed outside and soaked to extinguish.
Rapid Intervention Crew
- A team requires at least two firefighters as part of its composition.
Heat Transfer Methods
- Heat travels by conduction, radiation, and convection in burning structures.
Forcible Entry Tool Categories
- Tools can be categorized into several types, including striking tools.
Safety Protocols for Teams
- Teams must utilize an Incident Management System and look out for each other for safety.
Hose Coupling Positioning
- In a straight hose roll, the male coupling goes on the inside for proper configuration.
Essential Characteristics for Firefighters
- Characteristics required include professional pride, integrity, and courage, but not personal motive.
Water Application Effects
- Rapid cooling from water can cause cracking in masonry walls.
Hose Bed Maintenance
- It should allow for air circulation to enable drying and prevent deterioration, unlike the incorrect notion of minimal air circulation.
Ladder Safety Concerns
- When raising a ladder, be aware of possible contact with electrical wires and obstructions.
Attacking Structure Fires
- Structure fires are most commonly attacked from the unburned side.
Catchall Basin Construction
- For forming corners, the ends of side rolls should be laid over at a 90-degree angle.
Hazardous Atmosphere During Fires
- Hazards include smoke, oxygen deficiency, and elevated temperatures defined as a hazardous atmosphere.
Pre-Fire Area Entry Protocol
- Before entering with a charged hoseline, the nozzle operator should bleed air from the line.
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