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A comprehensive set of questions and answers for firefighter exams, covering topics such as fire science, personal protective equipment (ppe), fire suppression techniques, and incident command systems. it's a valuable resource for aspiring firefighters preparing for certification exams, offering detailed explanations and reinforcing key concepts in fire safety and emergency response.
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ANS oxygen, fuel, and heat
ANS oxygen, fuel, heat, and a self-sustained chemical chain reaction
ANS stored energy possessed by an object that can be released in the future to perform work
ANS the energy possessed by a moving object
ANS the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree fahrenheit
ANS standard on protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting
ANS practice for occupational and educational eye and face protection
ANS outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier
ANS drag rescue device
ANS immediately dangerous to life and health
emergencies? ANS oxygen deficiency, elevated temperatures, smoke, and toxic atmospheres
ANS personal protective equipment
ANS helmet, hood, coat, pants, gloves, and boots
ANS eye protection, hearing protection, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and personal alert safety system (PASS)
ANS harness assembly, air cylinder assembly, regulator assembly, and face piece assembly
ANS manufacture, and hydrostatic test
canada, steel and aluminum air cylinders must be tested every years and composite air cylinders every years? ANS 5 and 3
ANS the transfer of heat within a body or to another body by direct contact
ANS conduction, convection, and radiation
ANS the transfer of heat energy by the movement of heated fluids or gases, usually in an upward direction
ANS the transmission or transfer of heat energy from one body to another body at a lower temperature through intervening space by electromag- netic waves, such as infrared thermal waves, radio, or x-rays.
ANS incipient, growth, fully developed fire, and decay
ANS a condition where the unburned fire gases accumulated at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the how gas layer or across the ceiling
ANS stage of fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have been heated to their ignition temperature and flame breaks out almost at once over the surface of all objects in the space
ANS instantaneous explosion or rapid burning of superheat- ed gases that occurs when oxygen is introduced into an oxygen-depleted confined space
ANS life safety, fire attack and extinguish- ment, fire spread control, reduction of flashover potential, reduction of backdraft potential, and property conservation
ANS techniques that use the wind, convection cur- rents, and other natrual phenomena to ventilate a structure without the use of fans, blowers, or other mechanical devices
ANS is accomplished mechanically with fans or blow- ers or hydraulically with fog streams
ANS the venting of heat, smoke, and gases through horizontal openings such as windws and doors
ANS generally means opening the roof or existing roof opening for the purpose of allowing heated gases and smoke to escape to the atmosphere
ANS 4ft by 4ft
ANS untimately responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of an incident action plan (IAP)
ANS safety officer, liaison officer, and public information officer
ANS operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration section chief
ANS reports directly to the IC and is responsible for all activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, estavlishing situational control, and restoring of normal operations. Operations is also responsible for staging and may be subdivided into ten branches
ANS responsible for the collection, doc- umentation, evaluation, and dissemination of incident situation information and intelligence to the IC. The planning section is also responsible for tracking the status of all resources assigned to incident and developing the IAP for review and approval by the IC.
ANS responsible for all support requirement needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management
ANS established when the agencies involved require finance and other administrative support service
ANS monitors incident operations and advises the IC on all matters related to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel
ANS point of contact for other governmental and non- governmental agencies and private-sector organizations invloved in the incident
ANS responsible for interfacing with the public and media and/or other agencies with incident-related information require- ments
ANS a geographic designation assigning responsibility for all operations within a defined area
ANS functional designations (forcible entry, salvage, ventilation, etc)
ANS a set number or resources of the same kind and type with an established minimum number of personnel
ANS any combination of resources assembled in support of a specific mission or operational need