Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations notes

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground Ladders How should a large victim be assisted down a ladder? A. Larger victims must be lowered in a stokes basket B. Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side C. The victim must be brought down a ladder cradled across the rescuer's arm D. One firefighter will lower the victim using the on-the-knee method and one firefighter in the building will lower the victim with life safety rope - ...

(IFSTA 7th Edition) Chapter Test 4 Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11] A. a catalyst. B. an oxidizer. C. free radicals. D. a reducing agent. - ANSWER B. an oxidizer When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) [4.3.11] A. dissolution. B. metamorphosis. ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 9: Forcible Entry Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan@ windows: (372) [4.3.4 - ANSWER C. require specialized training and tools to force. Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters? (373) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] - ANSWER D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed Which forcible en...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4: Fire Dynamics True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible - ANSWER False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion Physical science is the study of what two things? - ANSWER Matter and energy Oxidation - ANSWER A chemical reaction involvi...

IFSTA 7th edition chapter 12 "Fire Hose" What type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled or describe according to the size of its - ANSWER Inside diameter and length Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source - ANSWER ...

IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study guide The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: - ANSWER Authority having juristiction. A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an)________ approach. - ANSWER Al...

Trash container fires are likely to be fought using Class A foam or: Select one: a. Purple K. b. Halon. c. Class B foam. d. a master stream. - Answer master stream Which is a component of the LCES technique for situational awareness at ground cover fires? Select one: a. Communications b. Lightning c. SCBA d. Exposures - Answer Communications If a firefighter uses a Z pattern to apply water to the hot gas layer and then the burning fuels at the floor level, he or she is using ...

IFSTA FF 1 final review A department type is determined by how: A.an organization is staffed. B.an organization is funded. C.firefighters can raise money. D.lawmakers can raise money. - CORRECT ANSWER B. an organization is funded p.23 What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface? A.Truck company B.Brush company C.Engine company D.Special rescue company - CORRECT ANSWER B. Brush Company...

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - ANSWER Size of its inside diameter Which type of hose is designed to connect ...

A "MAYDAY" is called when: Select one: a. unconscious victims are located. b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. c. there is a partial roof collapse. d. hazardous materials are found in a structure. - Answer b. a firefighter is in immediate danger. A tracking device set to search mode: Select one: a. makes noise to alert rescuers to the downed firefighter's location. b. is only activated when a PASS device fails. c. displays the distance and direction toward another receiver....