Volunteer fire companies were becoming quite prolific around what time in the nation's history?
A. 1600
B. 1700
C. 1800
D. 1900
C. 1800
100
What material is somewhat unique because it may expand with heat, causing structural instability
Steel
100
True or False:
Gloves are to be worn for all patients displaying blood or body fluids but are not necessary for those who do not.
False
100
Ladders were originally constructed of what in the early fire service?
Wood
100
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
200
The first fire helmet was created by Andrew Gratacap and was made of which of the following materials?
A. Polycarbonate
B. Leather
C. Plastic
D. Fiberglass
B. Leather
200
At a temperature of 1000 degrees steel will begin to expand. Steel exposed to this temperature can lose up to how much of its strength?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. temperature has no effect
C. 50%
200
When considering bloodborne pathogens and precautions, what items should be part of your preventative barriers on every call? (name one)
Gloves or safety glasses
200
What is the most common use of a ladder?
A. Bridging
B. Diking
C. Rescue
D. Access
D. Access
200
In 1998, a new class of fire was identified. This fire involves fires in combustible cooking oils, or animal oils and fats, and is known as what?
Class K
300
A riot by firefighters in Ohio in the 1850s led to what new concept of firefighting?
Paid Firefighters
300
Lightweight wood products are typically fashioned from what?
Woodchips and glue
300
Which of the following is not one of the common types of external bleeding?
A. Perfusion bleeding
B. Arterial bleeding
C. Venous bleeding
D. Capillary bleeding
A. Perfusion bleeding
300
When selecting a ladder, the first consideration should be what?
A. Location of use
B. Overhead obstructions
C. Ground surface
D. Number of firefighters
A. Location of use
300
What type of fire alarm system requires a person to pull a lever or push a button?
A. Fixed
B. Manual
C. Wet
D. Dry
B. Manual
400
The Dalmatian was first introduced into the fire service for what reason?
to be a companion for the horses
400
What is the weakest point of a block wall?
Mortar
400
What is an example of a superficial burn?
Sunburn, etc.
400
True or False:
All ladders are electrical conductors no matter what their construction type may be.
True
400
What is the term used for ventilation when a hose stream is used?
Hydraulic
500
Who is considered by many to be America's first fire chief?
Ben Franklin
500
Occupancies are broken down into 5 types, name 1
Business, industrial, residential....
500
What is a common treatment for shock?
(There are two answers. Name one.)
Raise legs or ensure airway and breathing
500
True or False:
The Pompier ladder has been approved by the NFPA as a standard ladder.