In the beginning
Combination fire departments refer to those that are:
Staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer members
What should you do every time you answer the phone at the station?
Identify yourself, your department, station, or unit.
What construction type would a brick building with wooden trusses be?
Type III, ordinary or mercantile
What is the fly section of an extension ladder?
The upper section of an extension ladder that moves
What type of rope is used to raise, lower, or support firefighters during training?
Life safety rope
Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division personnel?
Training officer
Which type of communications equipment is worn by emergency personnel and alerts the wearer by tone, light, or vibration?
Pager
If a roof truss is exposed to fire, the gusset plates will:
Fall away from burned wood and fail to provide structural support
What is the rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering sections of an extension ladder?
Halyard
How does NFPA 1983 address requirements for utility rope used in firefighting operations?
There are no NFPA requirements for utility rope
What is the highest line of duty death risk factor for firefighters?
Book answer: Cardiac arrest
Real answer: Suicide
Which agency is in charge of regulating all radio communication in the United States?
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
Which type of firefighting operation are cold roofs likely to negatively impact?
Ventilation
What distinguishes roof ladders from single or straight ladders?
Roof ladders have folding hooks as a means of anchoring the ladder
A bight, loop, and round turn are all types of:
Bends in a knot
Which NFPA section specifies the minimum requirements for a fire department health and safety program?
NFPA 1500
Which type of radios are mounted in fire apparatus and are powered by the vehicle's electrical system?
Mobile radios
How are security bars or grills on windows likely to impact fire and life safety?
Slow access time for firefighters
Before raising a ladder, what should a firefighter do?
Check for overhead and ground obstructions
What type of equipment must never be hoisted?
Pressurized cylinders
When dismounting the apparatus, firefighters should always:
Maintain three points of contact with the vehicle
What can you do to ensure that the start of a radio message is not cut off?
Key the mic and then wait a second or two before speaking
What feature often obstructs a firefighter's view of the entire roof?
Parapet wall
What is the typical placement of a ladder for performing rescue from a window opening?
Placing the tip of the ladder slightly below the window sill
What will help prevent tools from spinning or snapping while being hoisted?
Tag lines