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In North America, the U.N.'s Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations is the basis of: - Answer the placarding, labeling, and marking system used to identify hazardous materials during transportation. Which marine vessels may serve as floating warehouses with hazardous goods, vehicles, or rail cars inside? - Answer Barges The three mechanisms or harm in a container hazardous materials incident are: - Answer energy release, corrosivity, and toxicity. In Step 4 of the ...

FL State Firefighter Test Bank Questions and Answers 2023/2024

When assisting with trench rescue: Select one: a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. - Answer eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. If the ignition is not accessible in nonelectric vehicles, shut down the electrical system by disconnecting the negative cables to the vehicle's...

How does heat affect masonry? Select one: a. Bricks may experience spalling when they are heated. b. Bricks will crumble after minimal exposure to heat and flame. c. Stones and concrete will crumble after exposure to direct flame. d. Stones and concrete may experience spalling when they are heated. - Answer Stones and concrete may experience spalling when they are heated. When establishing collapse zones,: Select one: a. the IC should wait to cordon the zones off until an offensive s...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 20 - Fire Origin and Cause Determination Which would be a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II at a structural fire? Select one: a.Determine the origin of a fire b.Take note of unusual fire behavior c.Brief the media about the cause of a fire d.Conduct a detailed analysis and investigation - ANSWER b. Take note of unusual fire behavior

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible - ANSWER False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion Physical science is the study of what two things? - ANSWER Matter and energy Oxidation - ANSWER A chemical reaction involvi...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground Ladders How should a large victim be assisted down a ladder? A. Larger victims must be lowered in a stokes basket B. Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side C. The victim must be brought down a ladder cradled across the rescuer's arm D. One firefighter will lower the victim using the on-the-knee method and one firefighter in the building will lower the victim with life safety rope - ...

(IFSTA 7th Edition) Chapter Test 4 Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11] A. a catalyst. B. an oxidizer. C. free radicals. D. a reducing agent. - ANSWER B. an oxidizer 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: (118) [4.3.11] A. dissolution. B. metamorphosis. ...

What NFPA establishes the criteria for fire apparatus - Answer NFPA 1901 Six things needed on fire apparatus - Answer ground ladder scba force entry tools water tank salvage tools medical equipment Biggest difference between Type 3 and Type 1 pumpers - Answer Type three have the ability to pump and roll. Powered by the PTOs NFPA for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting apparatus - Answer NFPA 414 How should aerial apparatuses always be placed - Answer with consideration fo...

IFSTA 7th edition chapter 12 "Fire Hose" What type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled or describe according to the size of its - ANSWER Inside diameter and length Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source - ANSWER ...

FL State Firefighter Test Bank Questions and Answers 2023/2024

When does the response to an emergency begin? Correct Answer: As soon as the department is notified of the emergency Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus mounted generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or Correct Answer: Portable electric generators What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? Correct Answer: Track personnel in and out of IDLH environment When operating at highway / roadway incident scenes, apparatus ligh...

In North America, the U.N.'s Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations is the basis of: - Answer the placarding, labeling, and marking system used to identify hazardous materials during transportation. Which marine vessels may serve as floating warehouses with hazardous goods, vehicles, or rail cars inside? - Answer Barges The three mechanisms or harm in a container hazardous materials incident are: - Answer energy release, corrosivity, and toxicity. In Step 4 of the ...

When assisting with trench rescue: Select one: a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. - Answer eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. If the ignition is not accessible in nonelectric vehicles, shut down the electrical system by disconnecting the negative cables to the vehicle's...

How does heat affect masonry? Select one: a. Bricks may experience spalling when they are heated. b. Bricks will crumble after minimal exposure to heat and flame. c. Stones and concrete will crumble after exposure to direct flame. d. Stones and concrete may experience spalling when they are heated. - Answer Stones and concrete may experience spalling when they are heated. When establishing collapse zones,: Select one: a. the IC should wait to cordon the zones off until an offensive s...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 20 - Fire Origin and Cause Determination Which would be a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II at a structural fire? Select one: a.Determine the origin of a fire b.Take note of unusual fire behavior c.Brief the media about the cause of a fire d.Conduct a detailed analysis and investigation - ANSWER b. Take note of unusual fire behavior

FF1 Final Exam Study Guide IFSTA 1100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWER all hazard Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWER Forcing entry into a structure Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? -...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 3: Building Construction Type I construction building are considered to be: A. More collapse resistant than other building types B. More likely to suffer structural damage due to the effects of fire C. The most common type of residential construction encountered by firefighters D. Hazardous due to the adhesives and industrial glues used during the construction process - ANSWER ...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 4, Fire Dynamics Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model? - ANSWER Chemical chain reaction In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state. - ANSWER Gaseous Which statement about smoke is accurate? - ANSWER Smoke has the potential to ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 7: Ropes and Knots 1. According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope? (277) [4.3.20] A. Sisal fibers B. Cotton fibers C. Block creel construction D. Braided rope construction - ANSWER C. Block creel construction 2. In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: (278) [4.3.20] A. the same color as utility rope. B. exposed to heat or direct flam...