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What is the primary reason to reduce your speed during emergency responses in rain, snow, fog, dust, or darkness?
What is the primary reason to reduce your speed during emergency responses in rain, snow, fog, dust, or darkness?
- To reduce the wear and tear on the vehicle's tires
- To avoid disturbing other motorists
- To compensate for the limited visibility (correct)
- To reduce the amount of fuel consumed
What is the effect of doubling the speed of an emergency vehicle?
What is the effect of doubling the speed of an emergency vehicle?
- The force exerted by the vehicle increases by a factor of two
- The force exerted by the vehicle increases by a factor of four (correct)
- The force exerted by the vehicle decreases by a factor of two
- The force exerted by the vehicle remains the same
What is the most common location of emergency vehicle crashes?
What is the most common location of emergency vehicle crashes?
- At intersections (correct)
- On curved roads
- On hills
- On open stretches of straight roads
What is the recommended maximum speed during emergency responses in some fire departments?
What is the recommended maximum speed during emergency responses in some fire departments?
Why is it important to drive with a cushion of safety during emergency responses?
Why is it important to drive with a cushion of safety during emergency responses?
What is a key consideration when driving a four-wheel drive pickup truck or large sport utility vehicle?
What is a key consideration when driving a four-wheel drive pickup truck or large sport utility vehicle?
Why is it important to learn the characteristics of the road you regularly travel to report to your fire station?
Why is it important to learn the characteristics of the road you regularly travel to report to your fire station?
What is a safe driving practice when approaching an emergency vehicle?
What is a safe driving practice when approaching an emergency vehicle?
How should you adjust your driving speed according to the road conditions?
How should you adjust your driving speed according to the road conditions?
What is a critical aspect of safe driving in various weather conditions?
What is a critical aspect of safe driving in various weather conditions?
What is the primary reason for regularly maintaining a vehicle's windshield wipers and windshield washers?
What is the primary reason for regularly maintaining a vehicle's windshield wipers and windshield washers?
What is the result of increasing a vehicle's speed from 20 mi/h to 60 mi/h?
What is the result of increasing a vehicle's speed from 20 mi/h to 60 mi/h?
What is the primary role of the officer in command at an emergency incident scene?
What is the primary role of the officer in command at an emergency incident scene?
What is the '4-second rule' used for in emergency response?
What is the '4-second rule' used for in emergency response?
What is the consequence of freelancing during an emergency incident?
What is the consequence of freelancing during an emergency incident?
What is a potential consequence of unassigned individuals arriving on the scene and taking action without direction?
What is a potential consequence of unassigned individuals arriving on the scene and taking action without direction?
What is the minimum number of firefighters required to form a teamwork on the fire ground or emergency scene?
What is the minimum number of firefighters required to form a teamwork on the fire ground or emergency scene?
Before entering a burning building, what must firefighters ensure?
Before entering a burning building, what must firefighters ensure?
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system in a fire department?
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system in a fire department?
What is the term for the team that remains outside the hazardous area to provide immediate assistance if needed?
What is the term for the team that remains outside the hazardous area to provide immediate assistance if needed?
What is the primary responsibility of fire fighters regarding accountability systems?
What is the primary responsibility of fire fighters regarding accountability systems?
What is an important consideration for fire fighters when performing their assigned tasks at an emergency scene?
What is an important consideration for fire fighters when performing their assigned tasks at an emergency scene?
What did the mother say to the officer when he exited the engine?
What did the mother say to the officer when he exited the engine?
What is a key reason for controlling utilities at a working structure fire?
What is a key reason for controlling utilities at a working structure fire?
How did the officer initially respond to the tragedy?
How did the officer initially respond to the tragedy?
Why did the officer's Chief remove them from the scene?
Why did the officer's Chief remove them from the scene?
What is an important consideration when shutting off utilities at a burning building?
What is an important consideration when shutting off utilities at a burning building?
What is an invisible emergency scene hazard that fire fighters must always respect?
What is an invisible emergency scene hazard that fire fighters must always respect?
What did the officer realize after attending the treatment program?
What did the officer realize after attending the treatment program?
What is the purpose of an accountability system in a fire department?
What is the purpose of an accountability system in a fire department?
What is the primary reason to shut down gas service during a fire or emergency incident?
What is the primary reason to shut down gas service during a fire or emergency incident?
Where is the shut-off valve for a natural gas system usually located?
Where is the shut-off valve for a natural gas system usually located?
What type of wrench can be used to turn the handle of a natural gas shut-off valve?
What type of wrench can be used to turn the handle of a natural gas shut-off valve?
What is the typical delivery method for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?
What is the typical delivery method for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?
What indicates the proper rotation of the more common type of LPG valve?
What indicates the proper rotation of the more common type of LPG valve?
Why is it important to disconnect the electrical service to a building during a fire?
Why is it important to disconnect the electrical service to a building during a fire?
What should you do if a downed power line is encountered during a response?
What should you do if a downed power line is encountered during a response?
What is the purpose of identifying the circuit breaker box that supplies the building?
What is the purpose of identifying the circuit breaker box that supplies the building?
Why should a firefighter be left at the circuit breaker box or a lockout system used?
Why should a firefighter be left at the circuit breaker box or a lockout system used?
Who should shut off large systems that involve high-voltage equipment?
Who should shut off large systems that involve high-voltage equipment?
