Ropes, Webbing, Knots
What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope, when it come to heat?
Melts when exposed to heat
During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection is provided by:
the SCBA facepiece.
A fire is said to be in the _____ stage when it runs out of either available fuel or available oxygen.
decay
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire?
Attack Hose
The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the:
bed section.
Which type of webbing is primarily used for straps and harnesses at rescue incidents?
Tubular webbing
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each piece of PPE?
Cleaning precautions
The flow path of a structure fire is comprised of two regions: the ambient air flow in and the:
hot exhaust flow out.
A fire hose is labeled according to the:
Size of its inside diameter
What marking or label does NFPA 1931 require to be on all ladders
Manufacturer’s name plate
Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim or firefighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope?
Dynamic kernmantle rope
Personal alert safety system (PASS) alarms are designed to activate when
a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds.
What occurs when a mixture of unburned fuel gases and oxygen come in contact with an ignition source?
Spontaneous ignition
The _____ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings.
Higbee cut
When determining the correct ladder to use, the height of a residential story can be estimated as:
10 Feet
How should a pike pole be hoisted?
Pike pointing up
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to one end?
Regulator
When a structural member such as a window, roof or doorway fails, introducing a new source of oxygen to a fire, _____ ventilation has occurred.
Unplanned
In which hose load does the hose lay on its edge in folds that lay next to each other?
Accordion load
Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the fly:
Fly out
In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be
subjected to an impact load.
All PPE designed for structural fire fighting must meet the requirements of:
NFPA 1971
Firefighters working in the exhaust portion of the flow path will:
feel the increase in temperature as the velocity and/or turbulence increases.
Which type of lugs are shallow holes drilled into booster hose couplings that require a special spanner wrench to tighten?
Recessed lugs
Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and:
after being subjected to high heat or rough treatment.