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| What is the Fire Extinguisher symbol for "Ordinary Combustibles"? |
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An "A" inside a Green Triangle.
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| What is the Fire Extinguisher symbol for "Flammable Liquids"? |
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A red box with a B in it.
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| What is the Fire Extinguisher symbol for " Electrical Fires"? |
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A blue circle with a C in it.
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| What is the Fire Extinguisher symbol for "Combustible Metals"? |
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A gold star with a D in it.
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| How far of a reach do hand held carbon dixoide extinguishers have? |
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| How far does the stream of a Pump Tank fire extinguisher reach? |
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| What is the NFPA code for Structural Firefighting Helmet? |
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| What does NFPA 1971 cover? |
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Structural Firefighting Ensemble and Proximity Firefighting. This includes coats, trousers, coveralls, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interface components. |
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| What does NFPA 1975 cover? |
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| It is the standard for station/work uniform standards. |
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| What are the natural rope making fibers? |
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| Manila, Sisal and Cotton. |
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| How many more times does carbon monoxide bind to hemoglobin then oxygen? |
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| What are the parts of the rope called when tying knots? |
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- running end
- working end (commonly referred to as the bitter end or loose end).
- standing part
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| What is the working end of a knot? |
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| The part of the rope that is used in forming the knot. (aka loose end or bitter end). |
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| What is the running end of a knot? |
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| It is the part used for hoisting, pulling or belaying. |
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| What is the standing part of a knot? |
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| It is the section of the rope between the working end and the running end. |
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| What are the two categories of hazards associated with Rescue and Extrication? |
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| Physical and Environmental. |
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| Single ladders have a common length of up to how much? |
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| In general, how far apart should fire hydrants be placed in high value districts? |
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| They should not be spaced more than 300 feet apart. |
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What is the gpm for hydrants color coded light blue? |
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| 1,500 gpm or greater. This is considered a Class AA Hydrant. |
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| What is the gpm for fire hydrants color coded green? |
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| 1,000 to 1,499 gpm. These are class A hydrants. |
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| What is the gpm for fire hydrants color coded orange? |
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| 500 to 999 gpm. This is a class B hydrant. |
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| What is the gpm for a fire hydrant color coded Red? |
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| Less than 500 gpm, this is a class C hydrant. |
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| Where is the inspector's test valve located? |
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| It is located in a remote part of the sprinkler system. |
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| What is the NFPA code Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers? |
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| What is the NFPA code for Automotive Fire Apparatus? |
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| What does the NFPA standard on eye protection include? |
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- Safety glasses
- Safety goggles
- helmet faceshields
- SCBA masks
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| What is the NFPA code for firefighter safety? |
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| What does P.A.S.S stand for? |
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| Personal Alert Safety System |
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According to NPFA 1500, how many seconds of inactivity should will trigger a PASS device? |
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| What is the half hitch particularly useful for? |
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| It is useful for Stabilizing tall objects, NOT for hoisting them. |
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| During search and rescue operations, are you required to leave furniture where it is found? |
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| No, you may move it around. |
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| Which valves are used for controlling waterflow in the fire service? |
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- Ball Valves
- Gate Valves
- Butterfly Valve
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| What does NFPA code 1962 Cover? |
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| Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose |
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| What is the NFPA code for Hose Specifications? |
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| In a vessel with a combustible liquid, how should it be cooled when exposed to fire? |
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| It should be cooled at the top of the container so it keeps the explosive vapors from expandig. |
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| What is the NFPA standard for sprinkler INSTALLATION? |
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| What are the methods to which a firefighter can detect hidden fires? |
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| Sound, touch, sight, electronic sensors. |
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| Gypsum is an inorganic material from which plaster and plaster boards are made from. It has a high moisture content which requires a lot of heat to ignite. This makes it flame resistant. |
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| What is the difference between "Dry Chemical" and "Dry Powder" fire extinguishers? |
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| Dry Chemical powders are for Class ABC or BC fires, while Dry Powder are for Class D fires. |
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| What can Dry Chemical extinguishers be used on? |
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| Class ABC or BC type fires. |
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| What can Dry Powder fire extinguishers be used for? |
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| At 70 degree F, at what lowest percentage of Oxygen in the atmosphere can combustion still be supported? |
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| How far should you keep tall grass away from structures? |
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| What type of fires can Halon be used to extinguish? |
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| What type of fires can AFFF be used to extinguish? |
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| It can be used on A or B type fires. |
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| What does AFFF stand for? |
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| Aqueous Film Forming Foam |
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| What is the conversion of energy in an inverter? |
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| It converts 12 or 24 volt DC to 110 or 220 volt AC current. |
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| How are fire extinguishers classified? |
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| They are classified by what types of fire they put out. (Class ABCD) |
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| Name the methods for rolling fire hose? |
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- Straight Roll
- Donut Roll
- Twin Donut Roll
- Self Locking Donut Roll
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| How are class B Fire Extinguishers rated? |
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| The area in square feet or square meter that a nonexpert operator can extinguish. |
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| Most air chisels operate between what pressures? |
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| The operate between 100 and 150 psi. |
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| What is the order of sequence for water rescue? |
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| Reach, Throw, Row and Go. |
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Is it ever permissable to carry a power tool that is running? |
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| At what height ladder are staypoles required? |
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What is the J Tool used for? |
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| A wire type device that is used on double swinging doors equipped with panic hardware. |
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| When there are two firefighters on the butt end of a ladder, which one gives the commands? |
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| The firefighter on the right side of the ladder. |
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| Who determines whether the fly of the ladder is placed in or out during the raise? |
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| The manufacturer of the ladder. |
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What is the limitation for allowing one firefighter to shift a ladder? |
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| One firefighter can safely shift a ladder that is 20 feet (6m) or less. |
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Atleast how big should a vertical ventilation hole be? |
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| It should be atleast 4 x 4 feet. |
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How much will a screen cut the efficiency of a smoke ejector? |
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| A fire hydrant that flows between 500 and 999 gpm is colored coded what? |
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| How many feet of 2-1/2" or larger fire hose are type 1 pumpers required to carry according to NFPA 1901? |
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| What method of hose coupling contruction is the weakest and rarely used on the modern fire hose? |
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| The hose clamp should be placed at least ___ feet behind the apparatus, and ____ feet behind coupling. |
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| At least 20 feet behind apparatus, and 5 feet behind coupling. |
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| When laying hoseline, how much should you pull off the appartus before the apparatus proceed with the lay? |
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| They should pull at least 30 feet off. |
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| When testing hose, the length shall not exceed how much? |
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| How often are NFPA standards revised? |
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| How many basic organizational principals are there in the Fire Service? |
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| How many states does energy exist in? |
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| In two states, kinetic and potential. |
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| It is a wall that supports two adjacent structures, and it is considered a load bearing wall. |
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| What was the primary function of the helmet when it was first designed for firefighters? |
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To shed water and to prevent hot embers from reaching the neck and ears. |
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| What does NFPA 1977 cover? |
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| The standard for Wildland Firefighting Clothes. |
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| Who developed the term IDLH? |
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| National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety. |
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| Composite SCBA bottles are hydrostatically tested every ___? |
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| How many fire extinguishers are required on a pumping apparatus according to NFPA 1901. |
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