Mid term Review

the pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for distribution are_____

what is a component of a BLEVE?

which agent was used in the 1995 terrorist attack on the Tokyo subway system

which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?

what does the term "mayday" mean?

the concept of conduction is useful for predicting

what is the term of communications center dispatchers?

what is an advantage of portable fire extinguishers over hose lines?

which construction feature of older buildings provides a path for rapid spread of fire?

which term refers to the weight of a gas compared to air?

couplings are tightened and loosened with a ___ wrench

an endothermic reaction is one that

portable pumps can deliver a maximum of ____

hose that is at least 3 1/2" (88mm) in diameter is considered _____ diameter

what is the correct term for a radio system permanently mounted in a building?

fire fighters should drink __ of water for every 5 to 10 mins of physical exertion

what is the purpose of a personal accountability system?

what is type IV construction?

a class a fire extinguisher with a numerical rating of 2 contains ____ gallons of water

what is the color code for a hydrant flowing less than 500 gpm (1890 lpm)

the majority of structure fires occur in which type of occupancy?

which is a common indicator of back-draft conditions?

which device interrupts the current when there is a problem with an electrical ground?

which of the following is a component of a typical natural gas service?

a chisel is classified as a ___ tool

what does the second "D" stand for in "TDD"

which tool has two retractable blades?

a class c extinguisher is rated for use on

a fire department communication center functions most like a(n)

which tool is used to protect a house line that is being hoisted over a sharp edge?

the risk of rekindle exits even if as little as ___ of the original fire is left smoldering

in a typical fire departments rank structure, an assistant chief reports directly to the _____

which type of rope consists of individual strands twisted together?

what is type V construction?

which hose appliance combines two hose lines into one?

which tool is a hand powered hydraulic spreader tool?

how often should equipment be tested?

which of the following is one of the fire departments two basic resources?

what is the first step in the process of response?

which stage of fire results from decreasing oxygen and / or fuel supply?

how often should SCBA face pieces be fit-tested?

what is the second most common synthetic fiber used for life safety ropes?

which tools are collectively known as the "irons"

which of the following in commonly used in dry chemical extinguishing agent?

which of the following agents is the most contagious?

which class of fire extinguisher includes a number in its classification?

which hose has the hose up on its edge and laid side to side in the hose bed?

approximately ___ percent of fire fighters in the united states are volunteers

in general, the ideal span of control within the ICS is ___ to one

there are ___ major steps in processing a report of an emergency

movement of hot liquid is an example of

which of the following is on of the three factors that determines friction loss?

freelancing is considered________

what is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a fire fighting team?

what does the "d" stand for in "cad"

what is the term of an urgent message that takes priority over all other communications?

which tool is part of the basic set of interior fire fighting tools?

at an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the ______

which class of fire involves combustible cooking oils and fats?

which tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door?

which component is part of the halligan tool?

which is a component of the fire triangle?

another term for head pressure is _____ pressure.

operating a PIV handle is similar to operating a _____

radio frequencies are designated in units of _____

fire fighters should be able to don PPE within ____ seconds

what is the best way to cut off electrical service to a structure?

which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled air?

what makes a water thief different from a wye is the addition of _________

the term for a rope that is suddenly put under unusual tension is _____ loading

what is a common use for a wooden wedge during overhaul?

which of the following Is an essential element of safe emergency operations?

who developed the first fire hydrant?

why is the age of a building relevant during size up?

how many gallons per minute can a tanker shuttle operation deliver without interruption?

what is another term for fire point?

which zone is the term for areas adjacent to a burning building?

turnout coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of __ layers

which NFPA standard contains a complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators

which material is component of mortar?

fire-retardant wood is treated with ____

which term refers to how a building is used?

in a response, which goal has the highest priority?

the pressure in a system when no water is flowing is called ____ pressure

which items is characteristic of a biological agent attack?

what is the fastest way for a mobile water supply apparatus to offload water into portable tank

which valve is opened or closed by rotating a handle a quarter turn?

a called is connected directly to a telecommunicator through which device?

what is the last step in rolling a straight hose roll?

how much of the body is structural fire fighting PPE

in general, the maximum reach of a CO2 extinguisher is ___ feet

what is formed by making a loop in a rope and then bringing the two ends of the rope parallel

which hazard category includes automotive service or repair facilities?

which family of knots is used primarily to attach a rope around an object?

which type of glass is most typically used in fire doors and windows?

what does the "N" stand for in "ANI"

which class of fire is depicted in the pictograph system by a flame and an electrical plug?

which pipe pattern supplies water to hydrants from more than one direction?

the traditional symbol for a class D fire extinguisher is a(n)______

initial size up of an emergency incident is conducted by the ______

what does a CMU (concrete masonry unit) contain?

friction is a form of _____ energy

which tool should always accompany interior fireighting teams?

which of the following is a common type of handsaw?

what is used to carry a self locking twin doughnut hose roll?

the majority of fire fighter injuries are _____

telecommnicators should use _____ listening

what is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire?

what does the "p" stand for in "GPS"?

the most likely cause of leaking between two joined couplings is a damaged or missing _____

a roberts head is a type of _____

which hazard of particular concern during salvage?

which fire gas is a product of incomplete combustion of common household items?

which tool is most commonly used for debris removal?

the earliest known fire department was in ____

which item is used to attach a smaller hose to a larger one?