Ropes, Webbing, Knots
At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for:
A. a rescue or hoisting operation .
B. creating a control zone perimeter.
C. rescuing a victim from swift water.
D. supporting a firefighter who is rappelling.
B. creating a control zone perimeter.
In the fire environment, convection usually involves the transfer of heat through:
the movement of hot smoke and fire gases.
A donut hose roll is advantageous because:
A. the firefighter controls both couplings.
B. it is easier to make than a straight roll.
C. it is more compact than a twin donut roll.
D. both couplings are protected on the inside of the roll.
A. the firefighter controls both couplings.
What is a function of station and work uniforms?
Identify wearer as a member of the fire department
What is the overall mission of the fire service?
Save lives and protect property and the environment
Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern?
Braided rope
Which element of the fire tetrahedron is included to explain flaming (gas-phase) combustion?
Chemical chain reaction
When hose is rolled in a single section straight roll, the male coupling:
male coupling is in the center of the roll.
What is structural PPE designed to do?
A. Eliminate exposure to hazardous materials B. Protect from temperatures of up to 1,000°F (540°C)
C. Prevent burns from extreme fire behaviors such as flashover
D. Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving
D. Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is to:
A. mandate the use of specific brands of PPE.
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
C. advocate the use of exclusively defensive firefighting tactics.
D. require departments to use computer-based accountability systems.
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
What should be done if inspection on laid rope reveals that one rope has rot?
Remove all surrounding ropes from service, then clean and reinspect them.
When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a:
chemical reaction.
According to NFPA 1962, fire hose should be service tested within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time and then:
at least once a year.
What is the primary type of respiratory protection used in the fire service?
A. Air-purifying respirator (APR)
B. Atmosphere-supplying respirator (ASR)
C. Closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA)
D. High-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA)
B. Atmosphere-supplying respirator (ASR)
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies?
Fire department incident safety officer
Which knot is a good choice to use when a closed loop is needed?
Figure-eight on a bight
How does a compartment fire affect pressure in and around gases in the compartment?
Heat from a fire increases the pressure of the surrounding gases.
Which preconnected hose load has hose folds that are laid into the hose bed in an S-shape?
Triple layer load
If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct?
A. The lowest number reading
B. The highest number reading
C. Neither of the pressure readings
D. An average of the pressure readings
A. The lowest number reading
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an):
incident management system.
When hoisting a power saw, attach the tag line:
through the handle.
The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to ignite, but not sustain combustion is its
flash point.
In order to prevent mildew, _____ hose must be dried before being stored.
woven-jacket natural fiber
Which SCBA component allows the air cylinder to be transfilled from another cylinder in the event of an emergency?
RIC UAC
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based?
NFPA 1001