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National fire protection association (NFPA) 1001 is the standard for

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Fire fighter professional qualifications

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The person ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department is the

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Fire chief

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The act established in Ontario to ensure safe working conditions is the

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Occupational health and safety act

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Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from the alternative A-D below

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All three statements are correct

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Which is true regarding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards

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They are consensus documents as the minimum requirements for the fire service

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The term used for the facility where an emergency call is routed is called the

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Public safety answering point/ public communications centre

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When taking calls, complete and accurate records should be maintained for

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All responses

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When accepting a walk in report, it is important for the fire firefighter to

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Obtain the same information a dispatcher would request

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The primary purpose of a public fire service communication system is to

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Accept all reports of emergencies and dispatch emergency units

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Telecommunication device and teletype are

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Devices to help hearing impaired people use telephones

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What should be on the mind of a firefighter who answers the telephone in a fire department facility

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That the firefighter is a representative of the fire department

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When answering a telephone call in a fire department facility and determining that the caller has an emergency you should

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follow your departments standard operating procedures/ standard operating guides

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Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio a firefighter should

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Listen to be sure the channel is not being used

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The standardized term used to signal the immediate need to clear the radio and transmit critical information

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Emergency traffic

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First arriving companies broadcast _____ reports to incoming units

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Initial

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The firefighter making the mayday call should describe the situation, location, and

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Help needed

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What topic is covered by the national fire protection association (NFPA) 1500 standard

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Safety programs

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The coupling on the high pressure hose that is attached to a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinder should be:

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Hand tight

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When donning a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) firefighters should check to ensure that the cylinder is at a minimum specified percentage of its capacity of air

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90%

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When tightening the straps on a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) face piece, the _____ straps should always be tightened first

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Lower

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Noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are

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Increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination

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Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they

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Control their breathing

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A closed circuit on rebreather type breathing apparatus uses a cylinder of _____ in its operation

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Oxygen

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What are they two types of self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

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Open circuit and closed circuit

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Hypoxia is
A deficiency of oxygen
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The _____ must be stamped or labeled on a compressed air cylinder
Last hydrostatic test date
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When dismounting fire apparatus at the emergency scene
Wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
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Wearing damp or wet clothing
Can lead to reduced thermal resistance and burns
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Which is true regarding structural fire helmets
They must have ear flaps or neck covers
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Which statement is correct
Personnel accountability systems should be used at all incidents
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An on going size up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the problem, any changing circumstances at the incident and
The effectiveness of the initial plan
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What is the first step in developing any fire attack plan
Conducting an accurate size up
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With a pry bar/ rambar, the bar acts as a ______ to multiply the amount of force the person could otherwise apply during forcible entry
Lever
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When forcing entry through a locked wood check rail/ double hung window the pry should be made at the
Centre of the lower sash
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Opening concrete block walls is often referred to as
Breaching
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A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehouse should remember
The male coupling indicates the direction to exit
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Which is true regarding crawling in limited visibility
It allows firefighters to feel the floor in front of them with a tool
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One of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous environment is for the firefighter to maintain
Situational awareness
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In the one firefighter low shoulder carry, the firefighter places the:
Top beam on their shoulder
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A primary safety concern when raising a ladder should be
Possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions
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The lower section of an extension ladder is known as the
Base or bed
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If 12.2 meters (40 feet) of a 15.2 metres (50 foot) extension ladder is used, the butt of the ladder should be placed approximately ______ from the building
3.0 metres (10 feet)
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What must firefighters be aware of when approaching fires involving newer model vehicles
Supplemental restraint systems/ airbags
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What creates the most dangerous condition during an automobile fire
Pressurized competent quickly heated to a high temp
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Which is the best method of accessing the locked passenger compartment of a during vehicle
Break out a window on the windward side
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What is a property or hazard associated with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
It is heavier than air
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A typical Siamese appliance will have ______ connections
2 female and 1 male
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Which is especially useful for extinguishing trash container fires
Class A foam
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Fighting fire in stacked or piled materials creates a unique danger to firefighters because
Stacked material materials can fall, causing injury to firefighters
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If you become disoriented during a search of a building that is on fire, you should
Initiate a Mayday
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The area that is the first search priority during a fire is the
Area immediately around the fire
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Which statement regarding search of a burning building is correct
Two types of searches are performed in a building primary and secondary
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What expectation is there to the 2N/2 out rule for firefighters regarding searching burning buildings
During life-threatening situations where immediate action can save life
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When finding a victim during a certain and rescue at a structure fire, you should
Notify command immediately
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When a firefighter is lost, trapped or disoriented, they should
Immediately transmit Mayday
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Most smoothbore nozzles are designed to operate at a nozzle pressure of
350KPA/ 50 PSI
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The three methods of interior attack are
Direct indirect and combination
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The main reason of fog stream has a greater heat absorbing capacity than a solid stream is its
Greater surface area
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To achieve a extinguishment sufficient water must be applied to
Absorb the heat fast faster than it is being penetrated
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The measure of how long a structural assemblies will maintain their loadbearing ability under fire conditions is known as
Fire resistance rating
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The main difference between types one and two construction is that
Structural components, type two construction lack insulation and protection
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The side of the building that the wind is striking is called the ______ side. The opposite side is called the ______ side
Windward, Leeward
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Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as
Radiation
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A condition that could be a factor leading to back draft situation is
Confined concentration of products of incomplete combustion
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When opening roofs, which is a recommended safety practice
Ensuring that main structural supports are not cut
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The weight of the building materials at any part of the building permanently attached or built in such as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning units or water tanks is the definition of a ______ load
Dead
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Which is a warning signal of a possible Backdraft conditions
Smoke stained windows
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The search four and extinguishment of hidden fires and placing the building in a safe condition is known as
Overhaul
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What is the term for an intentionally set fire
Incendiary
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Where do most structure fires occur?
Residences
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When making a water shoot, using salvage covers what else is required?
Pike poles
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The basic premise of a salvage operation is
To separate or protect interior and exterior materials from the harmful environment
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If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas, lacking floor, drains, firefighters ____ to remove the water quickly
Remove toilet toilets and use the sewer systems as a drain
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When should the firefighter attaching a hose to a fire hydrant? Change the supply line
Not until the driver/operator signal is received
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The two major fire hydrant types are
Wet barrel and dry barrel
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In general fire hydrant should not be placed more than ______ apart in high value district
90 m, 30 feet
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What problems could occur in the event of a waterhammer?
It can cause damage to the hose liner pumper
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Extinguishers suitable for class eight fires can be identified by a ____ Containing the letter a coloured it should be ______
Triangle, green
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Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for _______ fire
Class B and C
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Extinguisher suitable for classy fires can be identified by a ______ containing the letter C
Blue circle
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Lighting equipment used for emergency services are usually
Portable and fixed
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Which statement regarding portable scene lighting is true
They generally range from 300 to 1500 W
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When the handle of a natural gas supply line valve is in line with the pipe the valve is
Open
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When faced with downed powerlines, the firefighter shall
Wait until the power company arrives
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The safest way for a firefighter to disconnect electrical service to a building is to
Shut off the main breaker/switch at the service panel
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When attacking wildland fires the anchor point may be established
At the edge of the fire
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Three important factors that affect wildland firefighting are
Fuel, weather, and topography
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What are the categories of ground cover fuels based upon the location of the fuels?
Sub surface, surface, and aerial
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What effect do bends or knots and ropes have on their load bearing capacity?
Decreases it
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An axe should be hoisted
Vertically with the head of the axe down
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The part of the rope that is used for hoisting or pulling is called the
Running and
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Defective self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder should be
Removed from service
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Fire department ladders should be _______ after each use on a monthly basis
Inspected
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Ropes should be inspected
After every use
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When cleaning and caring for personal protective equipment, the firefighters should
Decontaminate after interior firefighting and medical calls
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What rope has been washed it should be
Dried out of direct sunlight
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The easiest hose load for a reconnected attack line is a
Flat load
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The items that make it possible to join two pieces of hose together or break part two joint pieces of hose in a rapid manner are called
Couplings
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The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the
Straight/storage
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The typical length of a single selection of 45 mm or 1 3/4 inch attack line is
15m (50 feet)
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