INSPECTIONS
How often shall Fire & Safety inspections be performed on daycare centres?
Monthly
Ref: RAMM, Chapter 10, Section 4 Paragraph 13
What NFPA requires that portable fire extinguishers be inspected once a year to ensure that they are accessible and operable?
NFPA 10
REF: IFSTA, Essential of Fire Fighting & Fire Department Operations 5th edition Chapt 6 pg 252
Which of the following NFPA Standards describes required driving skills for the ARFF Driver?
NFPA 1002
REF: IFSTA ARFF, Fifth Edition Chapter pg. 124
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 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
What should be done when electric hot work equipment is not in use?
De-energize it
The amount of recharge agent for all rechargeable-type fire extinguishers shall be verified how?
BY WEIGHING
REF: NFPA 10 7.4.1.3
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
Sudden load placed on a rope, typically during a fall is known as a?
Impact/ Shock Load
REF: IFSTA Essential 6th edition chap. 8 pg. 371
MSA STANDS FOR WHAT??
MINE SAETY APPLIANCES
How often should hose loads be removed and reloaded to prevent age deterioration?
Every six months
What stages of fire are portable fire extinguishers intended to be used?
INCIPIENT AND GROWTH STAGE
Forming a oxygen excluded soapy foam surface is known as what??
Saponification
Rope designed not to stretch under load is what?
Static Rope
REF: IFSTA ESSENTIAL 5TH EDITION, CHAP 8 PG.374
What's the number used to report a wildland fire using a cell phone in BC
*5555
An Green Bonnet Hydrant has what capacity in GPM
1000 - 1499 GPM
What type of gas should be used to pressurize stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers?
NITROGEN
REF: NFPA 10: 7.4.4.3
What is the maximum grade percentage for parking brake capacity when holding an apparatus in place?
20 PERCENT
REF:IFSTA PUMPING APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR HANDBOOK, SECOND EDITION CHAP 3 PG.45
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
What Color SECTION IN THE ERG GIVES YOU THE NAME OF THE MATERIAL
BLUE
What device is used to secure power switches?
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT DEVICES
REF: IFSTA ESSENTIALS 6TH EDITION CHAP. 10 PG. 545
What type of fire has a YELLOW STAR as a geometric shape
CLASS D
At 212 F water expands how many times to turn into steam?
1700
WHAT'S THE FREE END THAT'S USED FOR HOISTING OR PULLING CALLED?
RUNNING END
REF. IFSTA ESSENTIAL 6TH EDITION CHAP. 8 PG. 384
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