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Question 1

1. How does a member check for roof stability?

Answer 1

Sound with a tool

Question 2

2. How would you warn members below that you are about to break a skylight?

Answer 2

Break a small amount of glass- pause- then continue, or use your portable radio

Question 3

3. What indications could you use to determine that you are over a main body of fire?

Answer 3

a. Bubbling Tar
b. Fire showing from a top floor
c. Dry spots
d. Melting snow

Question 4

4. What is a “Kerf” cut?

Answer 4

Small triangular observation hole

Question 5

5. Describe a salvage cover?

Answer 5

12’ x 18’ heavy duty plastic cover with grommets (24) on the sides and ends

Question 6

6. When throwing a coverall what should be done to expel air?

Answer 6

Pull down sharply

Question 7

7. When forming a catch all what and where are the folds made?

Answer 7

Ends are 24”, the Sides are 18” and the corners are folded in but not patted down

Question 8

8. When using two salvage covers to form a floor cover how is the seam made?

Answer 8

First cover is folded back on itself 8” then the next cover is married on top and then 2 folds of 4” each are made and then patted down (8-4-4)

Question 9

9. When shutting gas off by a curb gate valve where is it located and how do you shut it off?

Answer 9

Located between the curb and property line, turn clockwise until it resists usually 6 to 20 turns depending on the size of the valve

Question 10

10. If a fire valve cannot be opened at first what may you do to assist yourself in gaining access?

Answer 10

Tap around the edge while applying pressure in a counter clockwise direction

Question 11

11. Gas meters can be turn off how?

Answer 11

Turning stopcock so that the operating lug is crosswise to the pipe a ¼ turn

Question 12

12. What is the term for the chemical change that occurs to wood when it is heated?

Answer 12

Pyrolysis

Question 13

13. Fire-retardant wood is treated with __________.

Answer 13

Mineral salts

Question 14

14. What is the term for plastics that will melt under fire conditions?

Answer 14

Thermoplastic

Question 15

15. What is a commonly used structural material in a Type I building?

Answer 15

Protected steel

Question 16

17. The structural components of a Type _____ building will not burn.

Answer 16

Type II

Question 17

18. Which type of construction is heavy timber?

Answer 17

Type IV

Question 18

19. What is Type V construction?

Answer 18

Wood frame

Question 19

20. Which structural component is composed of relatively small and lightweight components arranged in a series of triangles?

Answer 19

Truss

Question 20

21. What are smoke, heat, and toxic gases called collectively?

Answer 20

Products of combustion

Question 21

22. What is the term for an open space within a wall where wires and pipes run?

Answer 21

Chase

Question 22

23. Within a room or space, where are the hottest gases found?

Answer 22

At the highest level

Question 23

24. What is the term for the transfer of heat through a circulating medium of liquid or gas?

Answer 23

Convection

Question 24

25. Which sort of air movement is likely on a hot day in an air-conditioned tall building?

Answer 24

Downdraft

Question 25

26. In ordinary construction, exterior walls are made of __________.

Answer 25

Noncombustible or limited-combustible materials

Question 26

27. In which construction type are there uninterrupted channels in the walls from foundation to attic?

Answer 26

Balloon frame

Question 27

28. Which hazard is of particular concern in a basement fire?

Answer 27

Smoke and heat venting up the stairs toward fire fighters

Question 28

29. What is the maximum wattage that an apparatus-mounted generator can produce?

Answer 28

Between 10,000 and 15,000 watts

Question 29

30. The output range for portable lights is generally __________ watts.

Answer 29

300 to 1500 watts

Question 30

31. What is the term for operations undertaken to limit or reduce property loss?

Answer 30

Salvage

Question 31

32. What is the term for operations undertaken to find and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire?

Answer 31

Overhaul

Question 32

32. What is the term for operations undertaken to find and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire?

Answer 32

Overhaul

Question 33

33. The lighting and power equipment used on an emergency scene generally operate at ________.

Answer 33

110-volt AC

Question 34

34. Which device interrupts the current when there is a problem with an electrical ground?

Answer 34

GFI

Question 35

35. It is permissible to remove SCBA during salvage operations after __________.

Answer 35

Atmosphere has been tested and found safe

Question 36

36. The first portable light should be set up __________.

Answer 36

At the entry point into the structure