EXTINGUISHERS
LADDERS
INSPECTIONS
PUMP OPS
GOOD TO KNOW
100

What type of gas should be used to pressurize stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers?

NITROGEN


REF: NFPA 10: 7.4.4.3

100

Ladders should not be raised to within ____ feet (m) of electrical wires.

10 FEET or 3 meters


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP. 13, PG 642

100

When should a fire inspection be scheduled

During normal business hours


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP. 20, PG. 986

100

While driving crash truck vehicles, what is the distance travelled from the time the driver's brain tells the foot to move from the accelerator until the foot is actually pushing the brake pedal called?

REACTION DISTANCE


REF: IFSTA, ARFF, FIFTH, CHAP 9, PG.276

100

Which of the following is the most common method for two firefighters to deploy a large salvage cover?

BALLOON THROW


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP. 17 PG.879

200

How often shall dry chemical cylinder-operated extinguishers be internally examined?



ANNUALLY


REF: NFPA 10: 7.3.1.1.2

200

The main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs or rung blocks is called what?

BEAM


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIAL 5TH  CHAP. 10 PG.472

200

Hydrant testing and inspections are the responsibility of whom?

Fire Department personnel


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP. 12. PG. 608

200

In order to facilitate the proper placement of pumpers aerial apparatus, where would they be positioned if the building is over five ( 5) stories

The aerial device should be positioned on the inside ( closest to the building) and the pumper on the outside

REF: ifsta pumping 2nd edition chapt 5, pg. 105

200
What should be used to supplement any lifting devices?
Cribbing


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP 8. PG 352

300

When should an internal examination be done on a CO2 extinguisher?

EVERY 5 YEARS


NFPA 10: 7.4.4.3

300

________ Are required on metal and fiberglass ladders, placed on the inside of each beam, below the second rung from the tip of each section. The __________ is pre-set to 300 F and must have the expiration date indicated on it.

Heat Sensor Labels


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIAL 6TH CHAP.12 PG.659

300
Which of the following is conducted after the fire is under control and the greatest hazards have been controlled?

Secondary Search


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP. 8 PG. 309

300

Which type of control valve shows at a glance whether it is open or closed?

Indicating control valve


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP. 16. PG. 848

300

What is the maximum grade percentage for parking brake capability when holding an apparatus in place?

20 percent


REF: IFSTA Pumping 2nd edition Chap 3. Pg. 45

400
A Blue circle is represented  by what Class of fire

CLASS C


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP. 7 PG. 353

400
At what degree is a ladder setup to reduce slip and overload hazards?

Approx 75 degrees


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHP. 12 PG. 660

400
What device is used to secure power switches?

LOCKOUT / TAGOUT DEVICES


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP. 10 PG. 545

400

Water expands approximately ______ times its original volume when converted to steam.

AT 212 F ( 100 c) water expands approximately 1700 times 


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP. 14 PG. 720

400
What general types of aircraft accidents and/or incidents are ARFF personnel confronted with?

In-Flight emergencies and ground emergencies


REF: IFSTA ARFF 4TH EDITION CHAP 10. PG. 170

500

EXTINGUISHERS FALL UNDER WHAT NFPA #?

NFPA 10

500

When performing a rescue from a windowsill the ladder will be placed where?

THE TIP WILL BE PLACED JUST BELOW THE WINDOWSILL WHEN RESCUING FROM A WINDOW


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIAL 6TH EDITION, CHAP. 12 PG. 668

500
MSA STANDS FOR WHAT??

MINE SAETY APPLIANCES

500
The reverse lay is used to extend the fire hose from ___________ to ___________

THE REVERSE LAY IS USED TO EXTEND THE FIRE HOSE FROM THE FIRE TO THE WATER SOURCE


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP.  13 PG. 667

500
Transfer of heat between two solids that are in direct contact is know as what?

CONDUCTION


REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP. 5 PG.219

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