GOOD TO KNOW
When rescue from a window opening is to be performed, where should the tip of the ladder be placed
JUST BELOW THE WINDOWSILL
REF:IFSTA 5TH EDITION CHAP 10 PG. 484
When a piece of life-safety rope is purchased what should be started and must be kept throughout its working life?
A LOG
REF: IFSTA FIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE, 7TH EDITION CHAP 4. PG 113
When should an internal examination be done on a CO2 Extinguisher?
Every 5 YEARS
REF: NFPA 10: 7.3.1.1.2
Hydrants should be opened ______ at a time?
One
Roofs
GENERALLY where is the best place to park an apparatus at an incident where no fire conditions are evident?
Near the main entrance
REF: IFSTA PUMPING APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR HANDBOOK 2ND EDITION CHAP 5 PG.99/100
Which type of rope is somewhat difficult to inspect because the damage may not be obvious, and any damage to the outer sheath indicates possible damage to the core
Kermantle
REF: IFSTA 5TH EDITION CHAP 7 PG.269
The amount of recharge agent for all rechargeable-type fire extinguishers shall be verified how?
BY WEIGHING
REF: NFPA 10 7.4.1.3
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
de-energize it
Hydroplaning is a condition in which directional control is partially or totally lost because of??
WATER ON THE ROADWAY.
REF: IFSTA ARFF, FIFTH EDITION CHAP 9 PG. 278
Rope designed not to stretch under load is what?
Static Rope
REF: IFSTA ESSENTIAL 5TH EDITION, CHAP 8 PG.374
When should an internal examination be done on a stored-pressure water extinguisher?
Every 5 years
NFPA 10 7.3.1.1.2.
A Green Bonnet Hydrant has what capacity
1001 - 1499 GPM
Fuel containers for roofing operations having a capacity greater than 1 lbs shall be located at least how many meters from these burners?
3 M
What should be used to supplement any lifting devices?
Cribbing
REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 5TH EDITION CHAP 8. PG 352
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
What type of gas should be used to pressurize stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers?
NITROGEN
REF: NFPA 10: 7.4.4.3
It is recommended that a minimum residue pressure of how much PSI should be maintained at hydrants when delivering the fire flow
20 PSI
How many types of smoke detectors are their?
2
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
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
A Blue circle is represented by what Class of fire
CLASS C
REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP. 7 PG. 353
That part of an overall water supply system which receives water from a pumping system delivers it throughout the area to be served is called what?
Distribution System
Pull stations have to located how many feet from an exit?
5 FEET