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Module 6 (17,19,20)
Module 6 (17,19,20)
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The object for an offensive strategy is:
to remain on the exterior of the structure
rescue and/or fire extinguishment
establishing scene control
exposure protection
2
At a water rescue, personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be worn by any personnel working:
20 feet from waters edge
no need
within 10 feet of the waters edge
only if in the water
3
Charring on vertical surfaces of walls, closed doors, and objects will:
face away from area of origin
face toward the area or point of origin
only occur in a flashover situation
mean nothing
4
What is the primary hazard at any motor vehicle accident?
metal edges
sharp glass
fuel spills
traffic
5
A defensive strategy usually means the firefighters will remain on the exterior of the structure:
enter when additional resources arrive
until the incident is stabilized
and allow fire to burn out
with no intent of entry for attack or search
6
Who has the legal responsibility to determine the origin and cause of a fire in most jurisdictions?
building inspector
fire chief
firefighter 1
police chief
7
At a rescue incident, diverting traffic, shutting off utilities & factors that can affect rescue operations are part of:
report taking procedures
done by police
chief's first actions
incident stabilization
8
Which type of situation would call for personnel accountability report to be requested?
the media request information
utilities are shut off
additional crews arrive on scene
the incident commander makes a change to strategies and tactics
9
The strength of a vehicle's ________ after a collision determines the vehicle's structural integrity.
glass
chassis
roof
wheels
10
What duties can rapid intervention crew members be assigned to at an incident?
they can help with interior fire attack
duties that will not interfere with their ability to respond to rescue
any duty the chief wants
they can assist in ventilation of the roof
11
Which fire cause classification can result in criminal charges against an individual?
accidental
natural
undetermined
incendiary
12
Which fire cause classification would include fires caused by lighting strikes?
natural
incendiary
undetermined
accidental
13
After a scene has been stabilized, the next priority is to:
contact property owner
help set up command post
provide basic patient care to accessible victims
provide real time reports from inside
14
How are door/roof post normally identified?
by number from rear to front
alphabetically from rear to front
by number from front to rear
alphabetically from front to rear
15
What type of accident can often require displacing the dashboard?
front-end collision
t-bone
rear end
roll over
16
Before entering the building or the fire area, the firefighter assigned to the nozzle should:
leave the nozzle closed until ready to attack
partially open the nozzle and leave it open
open nozzle fully and leave it open
open nozzle fully to ensure adequate flow and bleed air from the line
17
Which type of evidence includes objects available for inspection?
physical
secondary
primary
direct
18
Which report informs the incident commander of deteriorating conditions?
tactical progress
victim location
personnel accountability report
hazard reports
19
What is a requirement of transferring command?
person assuming command must be on scene
person assuming command must have greater seniority
no requirements for transferring command
person assuming command must be higher rank
20
What is a safety rule when using pneumatic lifting bags?
never inflate a device without a load
only used for trailers
only inflate to 500 psi
never use around rocks
21
Which stabilizing device prevents vehicles from moving when they are parked?
hydraulic jacks
ropes tied around car
wheel chocks
digger poles
22
Which type of evidence is composed of facts to which a person can attest without further support?
circumstantial
direct
physical
primary
23
What should be done before shutting off the power to a vehicle?
drain the fuel tank
lock the steering wheel in place
lower power windows and unlock power doors
cut the seat belts
24
What is a general safety guideline for electric and hybrid vehicles?
always assume the vehicle is powered up despite a lack of engine noise
test for power by spraying water on open wires
look for battery acid inside the vehicle
assume power is shut off when vehicle is wrecked
25
What is a critical task that must be performed by first responders upon arrival at a technical rescue incident?
create a hazmat line
establish scene security
report to division chief
establish a field report
26
What is the most critical factor when selecting an appropriate hose line?
operational stance
experience of personnel
flow rate
nozzle selection
27
Where does the search for the area of origin start?
outside the structure or the unburned portion of the interior
inside structure in area of greatest damage
any hallway of the structure
anywhere firefighters can access easily
28
At what type of incidents must firefighters use NIMS-ICS?
auto accidents
hazmat
all incidents
structure fires
29
What terminology should be used in incident reports?
fire department specific terminology
Morris code
terminology that the public can understand
scientific terminology
30
Any legal proceedings dealing with a fire investigation would be jeopardized if:
firefighters enter the fire scene under exigent circumstances
spoliation occurs because evidence is removed from the scene
control of the scene is given to the property owner after the investigation
fire debris is collected in an area that is visible to the public
31
Which type of evidence supports an inference formed from facts gathered through the five senses?
direct
circumstantial
secondary
physical
32
What must occur when the incident commander orders an evacuation?
Go get lunch food trucks have arrived
only firefighters involved in direct fire attack remain in the building
this usually means the food trucks have arrived
all must immediately withdraw from the building
33
What strategy would be undertaken when occupants are not savable?
direct attack
offensive
fast attack
defensive
34
What is a guideline for establishing perimeters for explosions?
1.5 times the distance from the farthest piece of debris found
2 times the distance from the closest piece of debris found
there is no guideline for explosion perimeters
the distance from the farthest piece of debris
35
Which frame is used on larger automobiles and trucks, particularly heavy-duty vehicles that carry or pull heavy loads?
w-frame
space frame
unibody
full or rigid frame
36
Which collapse pattern is least likely to contain voids in which live victims may be found?
lean-to
multi layer
a-frame
pancake
37
Why are low-head dams extremely dangerous for victims and rescuers?
creates 20 foot waves
the hydraulic action of the dam is virtually impossible to escape
slow currents at the bottom of dam
not dangerous
38
In a ground cover fire, grass will fall:
toward the area of origin as it burns
does not matter
away from the area of origin as it burns
in random directions
39
What is the responsibility of the fire investigator?
provide rehab areas
give press conferences
make mental notes of people in the area
conduct a detailed investigation and analysis of fire origin and cause
40
Which collapse pattern is most vulnerable to secondary collapse?
lean-to
pancake
cantilever
v-shape
41
What should be done when removing the roof from a vehicle with a unibody construction?
remove window tint from side glass
nothing special needs done
place step chocks or other support under the B-post
tie a rope around unibody frame
42
What is the first rule in dealing with electrical hazards?
do not attempt to save any equipment
put tongue on down wires to see if they are alive
assume all electrical wires, equipment and devices are energized
use peanut butter to extinguish fire
43
Which collapse pattern occurs when the outer walls remain intact and the upper floors or roof fails in the middle?
multi - stack
v-shaped
pancake
lean-to
44
Which collapse pattern occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing center wall collapse
pancake
a-frame
lean-to
w-frame
45
What is the first priority at a structural collapse rescue?
develop a plan to remove furniture
help support the structure with engine
help un-trapped victims move to safe area
stay on the none collapsed side
46
Which hose appliance is useful when one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a plan?
wye appliance
water thief
two hose valve
brass coupling