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Where is the natural gas shut-off valve usually located in older buildings?
Where is the natural gas shut-off valve usually located in older buildings?
- At the storage tank
- Outside the building at the entry point of the gas piping
- Above ground
- In the basement (correct)
What should be done before re-opening a gas valve that has been shut off?
What should be done before re-opening a gas valve that has been shut off?
- Inspect the system piping
- Purge air from the system
- Reignite pilot lights
- All of the above (correct)
Where is the shut-off valve for an LPG system usually located?
Where is the shut-off valve for an LPG system usually located?
- Above ground
- At the storage tank (correct)
- In the basement
- Outside the building at the entry point of the gas piping
Why is it important to shut off the water supply in case of a serious water leak?
Why is it important to shut off the water supply in case of a serious water leak?
How can the water service to a building be shut off?
How can the water service to a building be shut off?
Where is the underground valve that shuts off the water supply usually located?
Where is the underground valve that shuts off the water supply usually located?
Why is lifting and moving objects important for firefighters?
Why is lifting and moving objects important for firefighters?
What should be done after shutting off the gas supply?
What should be done after shutting off the gas supply?
What is the recommended approach when confronted with a potentially violent situation?
What is the recommended approach when confronted with a potentially violent situation?
What is the primary reason for safety precautions in the fire station?
What is the primary reason for safety precautions in the fire station?
What is the importance of following proper procedures and safety precautions during training and incident scenes?
What is the importance of following proper procedures and safety precautions during training and incident scenes?
What is the recommended way to lift an object?
What is the recommended way to lift an object?
When should you move an injured person?
When should you move an injured person?
What is the responsibility of each fire fighter in terms of safety?
What is the responsibility of each fire fighter in terms of safety?
What is the leading cause of fire fighter fatalities?
What is the leading cause of fire fighter fatalities?
What is the purpose of rehabilitation in firefighting?
What is the purpose of rehabilitation in firefighting?
What should you do in adverse weather conditions?
What should you do in adverse weather conditions?
What is the importance of wearing a seat belt in a personal vehicle?
What is the importance of wearing a seat belt in a personal vehicle?
What are the three groups that fire fighters must consider when ensuring safety at the scene?
What are the three groups that fire fighters must consider when ensuring safety at the scene?
Why should you be cautious in violent scenes?
Why should you be cautious in violent scenes?
What is the fourth component of a successful safety program?
What is the fourth component of a successful safety program?
What is the purpose of the staging area in violent scenes?
What is the purpose of the staging area in violent scenes?
What should you do if you're too exhausted to return to work?
What should you do if you're too exhausted to return to work?
What is the purpose of recycling in firefighting?
What is the purpose of recycling in firefighting?
What is the primary goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's “16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives”?
What is the primary goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's “16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives”?
What is the recommended amount of sleep for fire fighters whenever possible?
What is the recommended amount of sleep for fire fighters whenever possible?
What is the purpose of employee assistance programs for fire fighters?
What is the purpose of employee assistance programs for fire fighters?
What should you do if you see something you feel is unsafe during a training exercise?
What should you do if you see something you feel is unsafe during a training exercise?
What is the primary concern upon arrival at the emergency scene?
What is the primary concern upon arrival at the emergency scene?
What is the main principle governing emergency vehicle operation?
What is the main principle governing emergency vehicle operation?
What is the purpose of the personnel accountability system at the emergency scene?
What is the purpose of the personnel accountability system at the emergency scene?
What is one of the first tasks to be accomplished upon arriving at the emergency scene to protect the safety of fire fighters?
What is one of the first tasks to be accomplished upon arriving at the emergency scene to protect the safety of fire fighters?
What is the primary purpose of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?
What is the primary purpose of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?
What does the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) consist of?
What does the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) consist of?
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responsible for?
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responsible for?
Why is it important for firefighters to follow safe practices even when off duty?
Why is it important for firefighters to follow safe practices even when off duty?
What is the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
What is the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
What is the term for the deployment of an emergency service resource to an incident?
What is the term for the deployment of an emergency service resource to an incident?
What is freelancing in the context of firefighting?
What is freelancing in the context of firefighting?
Why is it important for firefighters to be aware of the risks associated with their job?
Why is it important for firefighters to be aware of the risks associated with their job?
