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Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 13 Hose Operations and Hose Streams Actual Exam What type of hose stream has the lowest forward velocity? A. Solid stream B. Straight stream C. Wide-angle fog stream D. Narrow-angle fog stream - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Wide-angle fog stream Chapter 13 - page 624 A hose fitting used to connect a smaller-diameter hose line to the end of a larger one is commonly called a(n): A. Wye B. Adapter C. Reducer D. Water thief - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Re...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 3 Building Construction Final Exam 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. More collapse resistant than other build...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition, Exam Prep: Chapter 1 Q&A The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-authority having jurisdiction. A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(n) ____________ approach. (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-all-hazard concept What is the most common type of fire depart...

Essentials of Fire fighting final test 7th edition What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER-cardiovascular disease Prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full Which is a characteristic of fog streams? - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be adjusted to suit the situation Division of labor refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of dividing large jobs into smaller piece to make them more mana...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7, Chp 7, Multiple choice Final Exam Q&A Which is a reason to remove life safety rope from service? A. It is greater than five years old B. It is greater than three years old C. It has been use more than five times D. It has been subjected to an impact load - CORRECT ANSWER-D. It has been subjected to an impact load Which is an advantage of synthetic fiber rope? A. Heavy and strong B. Highly resistant to sunlight C. Excellent resistance to mildew and mold...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 13 Hose Operations and Hose Streams Actual Exam What type of hose stream has the lowest forward velocity? A. Solid stream B. Straight stream C. Wide-angle fog stream D. Narrow-angle fog stream - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Wide-angle fog stream Chapter 13 - page 624 A hose fitting used to connect a smaller-diameter hose line to the end of a larger one is commonly called a(n): A. Wye B. Adapter C. Reducer D. Water thief - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Re...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 3 Building Construction Final Exam 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. More collapse resistant than other build...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition, Exam Prep: Chapter 1 Q&A The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-authority having jurisdiction. A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(n) ____________ approach. (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-all-hazard concept What is the most common type of fire depart...

Essentials of Fire fighting final test 7th edition What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER-cardiovascular disease Prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full Which is a characteristic of fog streams? - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be adjusted to suit the situation Division of labor refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of dividing large jobs into smaller piece to make them more mana...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7, Chp 7, Multiple choice Final Exam Q&A Which is a reason to remove life safety rope from service? A. It is greater than five years old B. It is greater than three years old C. It has been use more than five times D. It has been subjected to an impact load - CORRECT ANSWER-D. It has been subjected to an impact load Which is an advantage of synthetic fiber rope? A. Heavy and strong B. Highly resistant to sunlight C. Excellent resistance to mildew and mold...