Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What type of portable fire extinguisher is discharged in the form of gas and works on Class B and Class C fires?
Annually
How often should portable fire extinguishers be removed from service for maintenance?
10
During inspection, if a portable fire extinguisher is found deficient in weight by ___ percent it should be removed from service and replaced.
Stored-pressure water
What type of portable fire extinguisher uses air stored in the tank to force water up a siphon tube when operated?
Dry powder
What type of portable fire extinguisher may be applied with either an extinguisher or a scoop?
is charged and operable.
Once the proper extinguisher is selected, you must perform a visual inspection to ensure the extinguisher:
type of fuel that is burning.
Portable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the:
Allow foam to gently rain down onto fuel surface
What application method is used with an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguisher in order to prevent disturbing the fuel?
pull pin by breaking wire or seal.
The P in the PASS acronym stands for:
Pump-type water
What type of portable fire extinguisher is intended primarily for ground cover fires?
once a year.
NFPA� 10 requires inspection of portable fire extinguishers at least:
Class D
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys?
Manual pump
What expelling mechanism works when the operator physically applies pressure to a pump that increases pressure within the container?
laying it on the side
Signal to others that a portable fire extinguisher is empty by:
ready to use the extinguisher.
Do not remove the safety pin on a portable fire extinguisher until:
float on the surface of
The resulting foam from an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguisher will ___ fuels lighter than water.
Smothering
Which method of extinguishing works by excluding oxygen from the burning process?
Class D rating
What portable fire extinguisher rating considers both the toxicity of the extinguishing agent and the toxicity of fumes produced when the agent is applied?
Apply the agent from point where it reaches, but does not disturb, the fuel surface.
Which of the following statements BEST describes how to prevent scattering of lightweight fuels?
is in the operable range.
Once the proper extinguisher is selected, you must check to ensure the pressure gauge:
Point of no return
Which key air management principle can be based on the lowest cylinder gauge reading of a team member?
can be seen under smoke.
When marking a room, the marks should be low so they:
Rescue
Which victim removal method is required when victims are directly threatened?
move forward.
If a firefighter becomes entangled, it is easier to move back the way the firefireghter came than to:
Color of smoke
Which of the following sensory clues indicates both the type of fuel and phase of a fire?
Air emergencies
Having a facepiece dislodged or a low pressure alarm are examples of what type of MAYDAY situation?
Activate PASS device
Which of the following actions should a firefighter immediately take after transmitting a MAYDAY report?
Safe areas within the structure
Which of the following BEST describes what knowing a building's construction can alert a firefighter to?
Probable structural integrity
Which of the following information should be gathered as a part of situational awareness?
Remainder of hazard zone
Which of the following critical search areas is BEST defined as the areas farthest from the fire on the same level?
A search is underway
When using the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue system (FEMA US&R), what does a diagonal mark from upper right to lower left indicate?
used for ventilation.
During a search, close doors to rooms not involved in a fire unless the doors are:
distance from beginning of the line.
When using the wide-area-search method, knots tied behind each ring indicate:
increases chances of survival.
Immediate communication during a MAYDAY situation:
ask for clarification.
If an order does not sound right, firefighters should:
Creates more survivable conditions
Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of starting fire attack and ventilation simultaneously?
remains anchored at the door, wall, or hoseline.
When using the oriented-search method, the team leader:
Occupants evacuate on their own with minimal assistance
Which of the following BEST describes the self-evacuation method of victim removal?
conditions change rapidly.
The Incident Commander may give orders for all personnel to exit the hazard zone if:
Seeking safe haven
What survival action includes steps that can be performed before communicating a MAYDAY?
cracks, blisters, or splinters.
Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for:
Lexan�
Which of the following is 30 times stronger than acrylic and impossible to break?
Away from the body
How should an axe blade be carried if not in a scabbard?
Unprotected metal surfaces
Which of the following are components that have not been protected from rust or corrosion?
Padlocks
Which of the following are portable or detachable locking devices?
chips, cracks, or spurs.
Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for:
Circular saw
Which the following comes in small battery-powered units?
32 inches (800 mm).
A hydraulic spreader tip can be spread as much as:
remove burrs from cutting edge.
When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to:
Axe
Which of the following is the most common type of cutting tool?
Try to open door in normal fashion
How should forcible entry to open a door begin?
A-tool
Which of the following was developed to force entry on locks with collars?
Gypsum walls with Lexan�
Which of the following is designed to resist breaching using forcible entry tools?
Irons
Which of the following is a combination of a flat-head axe and Halligan tool?
balanced on both feet.
To prevent injury when using a tool, position yourself so that your weight is:
axe or sledgehammer.
Exterior walls made of wood can be cut or breached with a (an):
6,000 rpm.
The blades of a rotary saw may spin at more than:
Stitch drill
Which of the following can be used to create an opening for a penetrating nozzle?
Full inspection
Which of the following should be done before and after using a saw?
Pike pole
Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool?
Over the upper butt spur
When performing a two-firefighter low-shoulder carry, where should the forward firefighter's free hand be
placed?
one extension ladder.
Pumper apparatus are required by NFPA� 1901 to carry one folding ladder, one roof ladder, and:
An easy way to determine the proper distance between the butt and the building is to divide the working length of the ladder by four.
Which of the following statements about ladder placement is MOST accurate?
Rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering fly sections
Which of the following BEST describes a halyard?
Pivot the ladder 90 degrees on the beam closest to the building
Which of the following is the BEST way to position a ladder that has been flat-raised parallel to the required for pumper apparatus.
At least two ladders at remote locations from one another
Which of the following BEST describes the two means of escape required when personnel are working or a roof or upper story?
ladder use, care, maintenance and service testing.
NFPA� 1932 contains requirements for:
the structural features of the building.
Factors to consider when deciding where to place a ladder include:
Aluminum
What is the most common material used for fire service ladders?
A commercial story averages 12 feet (4 m).
When selecting a ladder to access a specific point, which of the following is MOST accurate regarding estimated distances and ladder reach?
Check for overhead wires or electrical equipment.
Which of the following must be done before raising a ladder?
Use the correct number of firefighters for the length and type of ladder to be lifted or lowered.
Which of the following statements provides the BEST guideline for lifting and lowering ladders?
Wood ladders offer better resistance to flexing and bouncing when being climbed.
Which of the following statements BEST describes wood ladders?
The ladder needs to be moved a short distance to align with a window.
Which of the following BEST describes a situation where a raised ground ladder may be shifted?
Discoloration of fiberglass ladders could indicate heat exposure.
Which of the following statements about inspecting ladder elements is MOST accurate?
750 lbs. (340 kg)
NFPA� 1931 requires that single, roof combination and extension ladders must support a maximum load of:
85 feet (26 m)
NFPA� 1901 requires quint fire apparatus to carry a minimum of ___ of ground ladders of the same types required for pumper apparatus.
Maximizes strength while reducing weight
Which of the following BEST describes an advantage of trussed ladder design?
One section, fixed length, used for quick access to roofs and windows of one- and two-story buildings
Which of the following BEST describes a single, or straight, ladder?
Comprised of a base section and one or more fly sections, can be adjusted to specific length needed
Which of the following BEST describes an extension ladder?
Isolation valves
Which of the following are used to isolate sections for maintenance and repair?
Damp ground surrounding hydrant
What potential problems should be looked for when inspecting fire hydrants?
steel.
Storage tanks for water distribution systems are typically constructed of:
Combination system
Which means of moving water is used by most communities?
Piping
Which of the following determines the ability of a water system to deliver a sufficient quantity of water at an adequate pressure?
Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
They require frequent practice.
Which of the following statements regarding rural water supply operations is MOST accurate?
Dump site
Which of the following is generally located near the actual fire or incident?
River
Which of the following is a natural freshwater source that may be used for water supply?
1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
Drafting hydrants are designed to supply at least:
those used by the local fire department.
The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlets must conform to:
cast iron.
Most fire hydrants are made of:
once a year.
Isolation valves should be tested at least:
Farm stock tank
Which of the following can be an alternative water supply?
Fire hydrants
Which of the following are the most dependable water source for firefighters?
Water shuttle
Which of the following involves hauling water from a supply source to the incident scene?
Gravity system
Which means of moving water delivers water from the source or treatment plant to the distribution
system without pumping equipment?
Fast-fill and fast-dump capabilities
Which of the following are critical to a water shuttle?
Distributors
Which type of piping serve individual fire hydrants and commercial and residential consumers?
Fill time, travel time, and dump time
Which of the following should be used to calculate water supply volume?Select one: