Firefighter 1 Patrick & kenzie

Firefighter 1 notes for patrick

what is a british thermal unit (btu)?

the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree fahrenheit

which is required in order for spontaneous ignition to occur?

sufficient insulation to prevent heat dissipation

in order for heat to be transmitted from one body to another, the bodies must be ________.

at different temperatures

construction type v is also called _________.

wood-frame

type III constructive is also known as ____________.

ordinary

which is one of the three basic roof types?

pitched

which statement about engineered construction systems is correct?

they may be constructed of either steel or wood

which form of ventilation uses a fan to pull smoke from the interior and blow it outside?

negative-pressure

creation of ventilation openings is likely to _________.

increase the fire’s air supply

wind speeds as low as ___ may have a significant effect on structure fire behavior.

10 mph

when using positive-pressure attack (PPA), the size of the exit opening should be based on __________.

the size of the entry opening

for which situation is positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) the most effective?

structure with intact compartmentation

how wide is a kerf cut?

the width of the saw or axe blade

on a pitched roof, a ventilation exhaust opening be cut as __________ as possible.

close to the highest point on the roof

which statement about hydraulic ventilation is correct?

it is conducted from inside the structure

which is cited as a common factor in firefighter injuries/fatalities at basement fires?

firefighters caught in the exhaust portion of the flow path

when smoke temperature in a building equalizes and forms layers, it is said to ___________.

stratify

why is it important to coordinate with suppression crews before beginning ventilation?

ventilation may result in increased fire instensity

which type of tool is a pick-head axe?

cutting

a pick is a _________ tool.

striking

how should a pike pole be carried when indoors?

with the head upright and close to the body

which locking device consists of a frame-mounted plate with a shaft and knob and a door-mounted hinged u-shaped shackle?

door limiter

what does a class c fire consist of?

energized electrical equipment

what is the minimum numerical rating for a class a extinguisher?

40

a ladder that has been exposed to high heat should be _________.

removed from service until it can be tested

NFPA standards require recurring ______ inspection of fire service ladders.

monthly

the actual extended length of an extension ladder ________ the designated length

may be up to 6 inches less than

in general, the reach of a ladder is __________ its designated length for ladders 35 feet or less

1 foot less than

extension ladders 35 feet or longer should be raised by a minimum of ________ people

3

which safety guideline for searching for fire victims is correct?

have a secondary means of egress from the structure

which does a thermal imaging camera use to indicate heat sources?

temperature differentials

in general, when should a search team entering a structure take a hoseline with them?

when working on the fire floor, or on the floors directly above and below

for which situation VEIS the most appropriate technique?

rapid search of a room with exterior access

in the event of a fully exhausted SCBA cylinder, as a last resort, which piece of equipment should be used to filter toxic air?

protective hood

which is correct procedure when conducting a left-handed room search pattern?

if a victim is found, turn right when exiting the room

which type of company specializes in forcible entry, ventilation, and the provision of access to upper levels?

truck

which type of company most typically performs fire suppression?

engine

a _____________ provides detailed, specific steps to take in performing a particular task or solving an issue

procedure

which is an organization’s guide to decision making?

policy

which item is a characteristic of chronic health effect?

recurring

effective scene security is most commonly achieved through the established of ___ control zones.

3

which guide should be consulted for information on the capacities and limitations of lighting equipment?

the manufacturer’s operation guide

which phrase best describes the kinds of incidents for which NIMS-ICS is suited?

a wide variety of incidents

in NIMS-ICS, until responsibility for subordinate management roles has been delegated by the IC, those functions are _________.

performed by the incident commander

in NIMS-ICS, specific objectives to meet strategic goals achieved at the __________ level.

tactical

which statement about personal alert safety systems (PASS) is correct?

the are especially useful in poor-visibility conditions

which temperaure is the approximate transition from “ordinary” heat exposure to “emergency” heat exposure?

400 F

which is the maximum concentration of a chemical substance that the majority of people can tolerate with no adverse effects over a 40 hour work week?

permissible exposure limit

an end-of-service-time indicator is a component of __________.

SCBA

facepiece, regulator, compressed air cylinder, and harness/backplate assembly are the basic components of ________.

open-circuit SCBA

which figure-eight knot would you use to secure an object?

follow-through

which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly without breaking?

dynamic

which substance is produced in significant amounts by burning polyurethane foam?

hydrogen cyanide

in a new multistory building with a flat roof, the structural support system for the roof is most likely ________.

the same as the floor support

fire resistance of factory-built homes improved beginning in ________.

1976

which class of extinguisher has both a letter and a numerical rating?

b

when used in a wide area search, where should the search line be anchored?

outside the entry point

which type of company specializes in mitigating incidents involving dangerous substances?

hazardous materials

which is an example of line personnel?

firefighter

which statement about personal alert safety systems (PASS) is correct?

they are especially useful in poor-visibility conditions

operations personnel exiting the hot zone should first _________.

pass through the decon corridor

most natural fiber ropes are which type of construction?

laid

which is the most common fire department organizational structure?

scalar

what is the purpose of a personnel accountability system?

keep track of all responders during emergency operations

which NIMS-ICS organizational level element is between a section and a division or group?

branch

OSHA requires appointment of a safety officer for which kind of incident?

hazardous materials

how many units are there within a fully developed NIMS-ICS finance/administration section?

4

which statement best describes unified command?

all jurisdictions involved in the incident participate in its management

which NIMS-ICS position is responsible for advising the incident commander regarding media relations?

public information officer

what does the A stand for in PSAP?

answering

which one of these public alerting systems gives the caller a direct voice connection to a telecommunicator?

telephone fire alarm box

what does the first D stand for in TDD?

device

what radio terminology should be used to warm responders of an impending hazard?

“emergency traffic”

what does the C stand for in the ABCs of good communication?

concise

type III construction is also known as _________.

ordinary

type II construction is also known as _____

noncombustible

the panels of common tilt-up construction use which material?

concrete

a casement window consists of _______

a sind-hinged sash that usually swings outward

heat of friction is an example of which type of heat energy?

mechanical

what is heat transfer between bodies through direct contact?

conduction

what is transfer of heat by movement of a fluid?

convection

fuel in the combustion process is the ________

reducing agent

what is the neutral plane?

the interface between the hot and cool gas layers in a compartment

unprotected steel trusses begin to weaken when exposed to temperatures as low as ______

1000 F

of the items listed below, which is the best indicator of impending flashover?

isolated flames in the hot gas layer

what is hypoxia?

lack of oxygen producing illness or death

an open-circuit SCBA uses __________

compressed air

when is it permissible for an individual to work alone in an IDLH atmosphere?

in a confined space operation

which statement best summarizes who should pass through a decon corridor at an incident?

anyone exposed to potentially hazardous substances

an alarm activated when SCBA cylinder pressure drops to _______% of capacity

33

air travels from the cylinder to the regulator through the ________

high-pressure hose

all class c fires involve ____

electricity

which agent is suitable for use on a class a fire?

monoammonium phosphate

aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) works primarily by ______

creating a vapor seal

the core of a kernmantle rope provides about ___________% of the rope’s strength

75

which rope consists of a braided outer sheath over a load-bearing stranded core?

kernmantle

while inspecting a kernmantle rope, you encounter a soft spot in the core. what should you do next?

inspect the outer sheath for damage

knots and sharp bends in a rope can reduce its strength by as much as ___%

50

which part of the rope is used for hoisting and pulling?

running part

which knot is best for tying two ropes of equal diameter together?

figure eight bend