Phase 1
pressure readings on an SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not differ by more than _____%
15
a safety knot is typically used to?
secure the loose ends of a rope.
consensus-based
2.5 gal (9.5L)
When is a combination attack indicated?
flashover conditions are developing
The use of a handtool should be followed by?
documentation
knots that wrap around an object, such as a pike pole, are:
hitches
health and safety programs for firefighters are the subject of NFPA:
1500
what is the best way to extinguish a class C fire?
shut off the power and treat it as a class A or B fire.
what is the objective of the first phase of a transitional fire attack?
Reduce interior temperatures
tempered glass is _____ as strong as regular glass
four times
which is a common synthetic fiber used for life safety ropes?
polyester
according to the NFPA, rehab should be required after _____ minutes of intense work without SCBA
40
what residue does a CO2 fire extinguisher leave when discharged.
none
in an electric-drive vehicle, high voltage cables are typically colored:
orange
what should be done after a self-closing door is forced?
Chock the door in the open position
which part of a rope is used for hoisting?
running end
hypothermia is defined as a body temp less than:
95F (35C)
A class K agents effect on the fuel is known as?
saponification
in which process is a new compound created from the combination of oxygen and other substances
oxidation
in areas of western us where aircraft are used to fight wildland fires, which term is used for automotive water supply apparatus?
tender
which natural fiber is commonly used to make ropes?
manilla
NFPA standards require that a pumper be equipped with at least _____ ladders.
3
what is the primary extinguishing mechanism of halogenated agents?
disrupting the molecular chain reaction
movement of hot fluid is an example of which method of heat transfer?
convection