I-1 Fire Exam Prep
The standardized term used to signal the immediate need to clear the radio and transmit critical information is
Emergency traffic
When dismounting a ladder onto a balcony, parapet, or a roof, you should first check for structural stability
With a tool, striking the area before stepping on it
What do company officers do when the Incident Commander requests a personnel accountability report?
Confirm companies working hazard zones are safe and accounted for
A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States is the
DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
The DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored
Green
The most common danger the firefighter experiences occurs
While riding the apparatus to and from emergency calls
What are the four commonly accepted types of energy?
Mechanical, electrical, nuclear and chemical
During search and rescue, inhaling heated gases can cause _____ which can lead to death from asphyxiation.
Pulmonary Edema
In the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored
Yellow
Physical data, chemical name, exposure limits, health hazard data, and special precautions are all parts of the
Material Safety Data Sheet
To force entry into an outward-swinging door, where is the Halligan bar applied?
Space between the door and the door jamb near the lock
The fire investigation process usually begins with the examination of the
Exterior
Which is a warning signal of possible backdraft conditions?
Smoke-stained windows
The lead agency during a terrorist emergency (crisis management) is
the FBI
When referring to the Emergency Response Guidebook, if a chemical name is not highlighted, the next step is to proceed to the ______ section
Orange
It is important that a firefighter understand the four stages/phases of fire growth which are:
Ignition/incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay
The recommended minimum pressure for water coming from a fire hydrant is
20 psi
Information on training and performance qualifications for firefighters is located in which National Fire Protection Standard?
NFPA 1001
The NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as
Potential dangers
The recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is
Circular
What are toxic products of combustion?
Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide
A dry chemical extinguisher rated 60-B is capable of extinguishing a _______ flammable liquid pan fire.
60 feet squared
NFPA 1500 provides guidance for which program to benefit firefighters?
Employee assistance programs
Toxic substances that are living materials or are obtained from living organisms are called
Biological agents
The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by
EPA (Environmental Protection Association)