Ff1 And Ff2 Essentials Of Fire Fighting 6Th Edition

Front 1

why was the national commissions of fire prevention and control established

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to determine how to reduce fire loss

Front 2

a department type is determined by how

Back 2

an organization is funded

Front 3

which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago 1903

Back 3

panic hardware on exit doors

Front 4

which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division

Back 4

provide sand for containing spills

Front 5

the broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is

Back 5

line

Front 6

what type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface?

Back 6

brush company

Front 7

which of the following staff positions is responsible for maintaining municipal fire alarm systems according to the requirements of NFPA 72?

Back 7

fire alarm maintenance personnel

Front 8

what part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?

Back 8

battalion

Front 9

the all-hazards approach means the fire service

Back 9

provides a variety of services in the community

Front 10

what is the main duty of a firefighter 1?

Back 10

perform assigned tasks under supervision

Front 11

which of the following positions is responsible of monitoring operational safety according to the requirements of the NFPA 1521?

Back 11

fire department incident safety officer

Front 12

what cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth?

Back 12

pride

Front 13

a(an)_________ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction

Back 13

code

Front 14

which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-scene?

Back 14

direct them to Public information officer

Front 15

which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay?

Back 15

volunteer

Front 16

what is the first recommended step in locating information in departmental documents?

Back 16

ask your supervisor

Front 17

which of the following positions is trained in the operation of aerial devices according to the requirements of NFPA 1002?

Back 17

fire apparatus driver

Front 18

What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland and other types of fires?

Back 18

engine company

Front 19

when was the first fire engine purchased in colonial north America?

Back 19

1653

Front 20

A (an)_______ is a set of principles or procedures developed by consensus.

Back 20

standard

Front 21

what is the mission of the fire service?

Back 21

to save lives and protect property

Front 22

what organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public?

Back 22

National fire protection association

Front 23

which of the following is a result of the cocoanut Grove Nightclub fire, Boston Massachusetts (1942)?

Back 23

increased fire and life safety requirements in

assembly type occupancies

Front 24

Which of the following positions provides

advanced emergency medical care for critical an emergent patients

Back 24

paramedic

Front 25

which federal law affects hiring practices and building accessibility?

Back 25

Americans with disabilities act

Front 26

which of the following organizations may be an agency of the authority having jurisdictions (AHJ) or privately owned?

Back 26

emergency medical services

Front 27

which of the following positions belongs to the fire prevention division?

Back 27

fire and arson investigator

Front 28

what type of company is responsible for forcible entry?

Back 28

truck company

Front 29

which of the following fie service organizational principles is described as a formal line of

authority?

Back 29

chain of command

Front 30

which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service?

Back 30

differences of personal characteristics

Front 31

a (an)_____ is a guide to decision making in an organization

Back 31

policy

Front 32

Which of the following fire service organizational principles works to prevent duplication of effort?

Back 32

division of labor

Front 33

a (an) ________ is a written stepbystep plan of action

Back 33

procedure

Front 34

What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for firefighter 1 and firefighter II

Back 34

1001

Front 35

Which of the following is a common safety measure taken when ridiing on a fire apparatus?

Back 35

secure all loose tools and equipment

Front 36

which of the following is a one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens present in fires?

Back 36

clean helmet liners

Front 37

which NFPA standard defines safe training practices and programs?

Back 37

1403

Front 38

which of the following NFPA standards

establishes the design criteria for protective clothing and equipment

Back 38

1977

Front 39

firefighter should ______ and put all tools in a ready state before storing.

Back 39

inspect and clean

Front 40

which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs?

Back 40

prevent damage to emergency response

equipment

Front 41

Which of the following best descries the case of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for?

Back 41

reckless driving by the public

Front 42

The distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop, until the driver/operator's foot touches the brake pedal is...

Back 42

called driver-reaction distance

Front 43

acute illness

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short term

Front 44

chronic illness

Back 44

long lasting

Front 45

which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which

firefighters are at risk?

Back 45

exposure to smoke an chemicals

Front 46

Which of the following best describes all the

factors taken into account when establishing on-scene control zones?

Back 46

work area needed, hazard present, weather conditions

Front 47

which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in fire stations and facilities?

Back 47

unsafe behavior

Front 48

Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station?

Back 48

cluttered surfaces

Front 49

which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA 1500?

Back 49

cluttered surfaces

Front 50

which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA 1500?

Back 50

protective equipment must meet current NFPA design standard

Front 51

When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins

Back 51

before leaving the station

Front 52

the risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ________ to save savable lives

Back 52

a lot

Front 53

Which of the following is a way t prevent accidents with power saws?

Back 53

keep blades and cutting chains well sharpened

Front 54

what is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down?

Back 54

to focus on firefighter safety

Front 55

the concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the ________

Back 55

risks involved

Front 56

Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus?

Back 56

When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph or less

Front 57

In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were

Back 57

stress and overexertion

Front 58

Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs?

Back 58

stress-induced hypertension

Front 59

Which NFPA standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment?

Back 59

1851

Front 60

The unique characteristic of a fire apparatus can

Back 60

make more difficult to handle

Front 61

any power tool not marked double insulated should:

Back 61

have a three-prong plug

Front 62

the area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an incident is called the

Back 62

collapse zone

Front 63

Which NFPA standard specifies the minimum requirement for department safety and health programs?

Back 63

1500

Front 64

Which personnel accountability system uses an accountability officer to track expected exit times based on the pressure of the team's lowest SCBA reading?

Back 64

SCBA tag system

Front 65

which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual?

Back 65

physical pain

Front 66

When operating at roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct light down o the scene without.

Back 66

blinding passing motorists

Front 67

What best summarizes a benefit of the national Incident Management System (NIMS)

Back 67

provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operate together

Front 68

Which of the following is the best way to exhibit safe behavior during training?

Back 68

remain focused on training exercises at all times

Front 69

Which of the following best describes ways to prevent back and leg strains?

Back 69

lift with straight back and use legs

Front 70

Which of the following must a fir departments safety and health program address?

Back 70

all anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed.

Front 71

NFPA 1500 requires that departments develop _______, including an annual medical verification of duty fitness

Back 71

physical performance standards for personnel participating in emergency operations

Front 72

When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a building before entry?

Back 72

to locate possible escape routes.

Front 73

the goal of the national fallen firefighters foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-five percent within five years and by ______ in ten years

Back 73

50%

Front 74

NFPA 1403

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states live fire training must be conducted in according to this NFPA standard

Front 75

According to NFPA 1500 emergency operations are limited to

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those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene

Front 76

Which of th following best describes the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Back 76

designed to minimize risk of injury or fatality

Front 77

structural fire fighting protective clothing must meet what NFPA standard

Back 77

1971

Front 78

which of the following best describes why personal protective equipment (PPE) should never be altered

Back 78

may void manufacturers warranty and endanger lives

Front 79

Which of the following best describes a design limitation of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE)

Back 79

prevents heat transfer way from body

Front 80

what part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents scalding water and embers from reaching the ears and neck?

Back 80

helmets

Front 81

what part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended for use in combination with a primary form of eye protection

Back 81

helmet-mounted faceshields

Front 82

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to fit inside a protective coat?

Back 82

protective hoods

Front 83

which of the following best describes why the liner should never be removed form a protective coat

Back 83

it compromises the design and increase the

likelihood of injuries

Front 84

which of the following structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) components must allow enough dexterity and tactile feel to perform the job required?

Back 84

protective gloves

Front 85

what part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) must be high enough to protect he lower leg?

Back 85

protective footwear

Front 86

what part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment is worn when noise exceed maximum noise exposure levels?

Back 86

hearing protection devices

Front 87

what part of structural fire fighting personal

protective equipment is useful in total darkness and confined spaces

Back 87

personal alert safety systems

Front 88

which NFPA standard outlines the specification for wildland personal protective clothing?

Back 88

1977

Front 89

what part of wildland personal protective equipment must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1

Back 89

goggles

Front 90

Steel toe boots are not recommended for wildland protective clothing because they

Back 90

absorb and retain heat

Front 91

hat piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) can be worn to increase visibility at roadway incidents

Back 91

traffic vest with retroreflective trim

Front 92

what component of emergency medical protective clothing may be dual certified for use in the station as well

Back 92

footwear

Front 93

Which of the following types of special protective clothing requires a personal flotation device

Back 93

ice rescue

Front 94

which of the following types of special protective clothing is designed as similar to structural personal protective equipment (PPE) but with an aluminized outer shell?

Back 94

proximity fire fighting

Front 95

which NFPA standard specifies requirements for station/work uniforms

Back 95

1975

Front 96

One-hundred percent cotton underwear is recommended for station/work uniforms to

prevents

Back 96

burns

Front 97

which of the following best describes the

frequency with with personal protective equipment (PPE) should be inspected

Back 97

at the beginning of shift and after every use.

Front 98

Where might a firefighter find wear due to friction during a routine personal protective equipment (PPE) insection

Back 98

under arms, in crotch , at knees and elbow joints

Front 99

the type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined by

Back 99

amount and type of contamination

Front 100

what type of NFPA defined cleaning may be done in a washing machind designed to handle heavy loads?

Back 100

advanced

Front 101

damaged equipment marked for training can be used in

Back 101

non-live fire training

Front 102

moisture in the shell and liner material of personal protective equipment (PPE) could result in

Back 102

serious steam burns

Front 103

what is the minimum overlap between coat and trousers when the wearer is bent over to a 90 degree angle?

Back 103

2 inches

Front 104

what action should a firefighter take if thermal radiant heat burns develop while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)

Back 104

withdraw from area immediately

Front 105

which of the following respiratory hazards

causes superheated air to

Back 105

elevated temperatures

Front 106

what two respiratory hazards are responsible for the majority of fire-related fatalities

Back 106

carbon monoxide and hydrogen cynaide

Front 107

which of the following respiratory hazards can be protected against using high-efficiency

particulate (HEPA) filters

Back 107

Airborne pathogens

Front 108

which of the following best describes when SARs are used

Back 108

for confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents

Front 109

an open-circuit SCBA air cylinder control valve should be _____ when in use

Back 109

opened fully

Front 110

which part of the facepiece assembly releases exhaled air without admitting in the contaminated outside atmosphere

Back 110

exhalation valve

Front 111

which part of the facepiece assembly is made of clear safety plastic and mounted in a flexible rubber frame?

Back 111

facepiece frame

Front 112

which of following SCBA components warn when the systems is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity?

Back 112

end-of-service-time indicators

Front 113

which of the following types or respiratory protection uses visual ESTIs only?

Back 113

air- purifying respirators

Front 114

which of the following APR effectiveness clues is monitored by being aware of how labored a firefighter's breathing is

Back 114

resistance to breathing indicators

Front 115

which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may cause the wearer to deplete the air supply rapidly

Back 115

psychological limitations

Front 116

which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may affect the ability to get a complete facepiece seal

Back 116

unique facial features

Front 117

which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is created by the weight and resistance of harness straps

Back 117

decreased mobility

Front 118

which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is caused by fogging in the facepiece

Back 118

limited visibility

Front 119

which of the following best describes the factors respiratory equipment must protected from

during storage

Back 119

contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light

Front 120

when donning SCBA all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be

Back 120

fully extended

Front 121

which NFPA standard requires seat-mounted SCBA be held in pace by a mechanical latching device

Back 121

1901

Front 122

exposure to weather and physical hazards is a potential disadvantage for what type SCBA mount

Back 122

rear external mount

Front 123

compartment doors may interfere with what type of SCBA mount

Back 123

backup mount

Front 124

Before doffing SCBA, ensure you are out of the contaminated area nd

Back 124

SCBA is no longer required

Front 125

which NFPA standard establishes the inspection period for protective breathing appartus

Back 125

1852

Front 126

which piece of protective breathing apparatus has the frae checked weekly for deterioration, dirt, and cracks

Back 126

facepiece

Front 127

which piece of protective breathing apparatus has the hand wheel checked for damaged during weekly inspection

Back 127

breathing air cyclinder assembly

Front 128

which piece of protective breathing apparatus is checked for any usual sounds during operation

Back 128

regulator

Front 129

soot can reduce visibility on what piece of

protective breathing apparatus

Back 129

facepiece

Front 130

which types of SCBA air cylinder are tested very five years

Back 130

steel and aluminum

Front 131

any source used to refill SCBA must provide what type of air quality

Back 131

type 1 grade D

Front 132

which type of fill station is designed to refill SCBA at emergency incidents

Back 132

mobile fill stations

Front 133

which of the following best describes when an SCBA cyclinder needs to be replaced

Back 133

during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity

Front 134

which of the following est describes SCBA safety precaustions to take in an IDLH atmosphere?

Back 134

work in teams of two or more

Front 135

which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator?

Back 135

Assignment completed

Front 136

which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator

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situation is stabilized

Front 137

which of the following is an emergency exit

indicator

Back 137

SCBA failure

Front 138

which of the following would be an emergency exit indicator

Back 138

change in oxygen level

Front 139

a firefighter experiences light-headedness, disorientation and rapid fatigue mot likely has

Back 139

an oxygen deficiency

Front 140

which nonemergency exit technique may require a second team member to remain outside monitoring a search line?

Back 140

buddy system

Front 141

which nonemergency exit technique should be practiced in training until it is second nature

Back 141

controlled breathing.

Front 142

Which of the following bst describes how understanding the physical science of fire can help firefighters

Back 142

it translates into practical knowledge of fire

behavior

Front 143

which of the following terms refers to a substance remaining chemically the same, but changing in size, shape or appearance

Back 143

physical change

Front 144

a substance changes from one type of matter to another, it has had a

Back 144

chemical reaction

Front 145

which of the following represents the amount of energy that an object can release in the future?

Back 145

potential

Front 146

the energy possessed by a moving object is called

Back 146

kinetic energy

Front 147

the potential chemical energy of fuel in fire behavior is converted to

Back 147

thermal energy

Front 148

what type of reaction absorbs energy as it occurs?

Back 148

endothermic

Front 149

what type of reaction releases energy in the form of heat and sometimes light?

Back 149

exothermic

Front 150

the process of ignition causes pyrolysis in soli and _________ fuels and liquid fuels

Back 150

vaporization

Front 151

what is the most common form of ignition

Back 151

piloted

Front 152

what mode of combustion produces a smoldering glow in a materials surface

Back 152

nonflaming

Front 153

in what mode of comubstion is a visible flame produced

Back 153

flaming

Front 154

what are the elements necessary to create fire in themodel represented by the fire triangle?

Back 154

fuel, oxygen and heat

Front 155

which of the followig best descries what the fire tetrahedron represents

Back 155

an uninhibited chemical chain reaction (self-sustaining)

Front 156

what type f comubstion occurs when burning is localized on or near a fuel's surface?

Back 156

nonflaming

Front 157

what product of combustion may heat adjacent fuels, making them susceptible to ignition?

Back 157

thermal energy

Front 158

what product of combustion causes the most fire deaths

Back 158

toxic smoke

Front 159

what product of combustion is the most common product in structure fires?

Back 159

carbon monoxide

Front 160

which of the following best describes why firefighters must use SCBA during overhaul?

Back 160

volume and density of smoke may be reduced, but the hazard is not eliminated

Front 161

h of the following best describes kinetic energy transfer?

Back 161

it moves form high-temperature to low-temperature substances

Front 162

what source of thermal energy is the most common source of heat in combustion reactions?

Back 162

chemical energy

Front 163

which of the following sources of energy is a form of oxidation?

Back 163

self-heating

Front 164

what method of electrical energy occurs when a high-temperature luminous discharge crosses a gaP?

Back 164

arcing

Front 165

what method of heat transfer occurs when a material is heated as the result of direct contact with a heat source?

Back 165

conduction

Front 166

what heat ranfer method usually occurs through movement of hot smoke and fire gasses?

Back 166

convection

Front 167

what method of heat transfer can become the dominant mode as the fire grows in size?

Back 167

radiation

Front 168

which of the following best describes the influence of exposures surfaces on radiant heat?

Back 168

dark materials emit and absorb heat more effectively than light materials.

Front 169

which type of fuel does not contain carbon?

Back 169

inorganic

Front 170

of the following terms is the total amount of energy released when a specific amount of fuel is burned

Back 170

heat of combustion

Front 171

heat release rate is usually expressed in which of the following measurements?

Back 171

Killowatts (KW)

Front 172

what type of fuel can be the most dangerous of all the types

Back 172

gaseous

Front 173

what type of fuel has mass an volume but no definite shape

Back 173

gaseous

Front 174

at type of fuel has mass an volume but no definite shape?

Back 174

liquid

Front 175

liquids with a specific gravity of less than 1 will

Back 175

float on the surface

Front 176

which of the following best describes what vapor pressure indicates?

Back 176

how easily a substance will evaporate

Front 177

which of the following terms is the minimum

temperature at which a liquid give off sufficient vapors to ignite, but still not sustain

combustion ?

Back 177

flash point

Front 178

what term is used to describe the extent to which a substance will mix with water

Back 178

solubility

Front 179

what type of fuel has a definite size and shape?

Back 179

solid

Front 180

which of the following terms is used to refer to the process that can generate sufficient quantities of burnable vapors to ignite in the presence of a sufficient oxidizer

Back 180

pyrolysis

Front 181

fuel particles become smaller as the ratio of surface to mass

Back 181

increases

Front 182

the primary oxidizing agent in most fires is

Back 182

oxygen

Front 183

which of the following best describes the impact of higher oxygen concentration on combustion

Back 183

materials burn more intensely

Front 184

the term defines the minimum concentration of fuel vapor and air that supports combustion

Back 184

lower flammable limit

Front 185

which of the following best describes the compete oxidation of methane?

Back 185

it produces carbon dioxide and water

Front 186

which of the following best describes the impact of an extinguishing agent when trying to extinguish flaming combustion

Back 186

it interferes with the chemical reaction

Front 187

which of the following fire development factors affects heat release rate?

Back 187

fuel type

Front 188

what fire development factor is based on considering how the volume of air will impact radiated heat in a fire

Back 188

compartment volume and ceiling height

Front 189

what form of compartment fire is controlled by the availability of oxygen and the configuration of fuel

Back 189

fuel-controlled

Front 190

what thermal property of a compartment contains heat within the compartment, causing localized increase in temperature

Back 190

insulation

Front 191

what fire development factor includes cold

temperature, strong winds, and wind direction

Back 191

ambient conditions

Front 192

in what stage is fire development largely dependent on the characteristics and configuration of the fuel involved?

Back 192

incipient

Front 193

which of the following affects the amount of air entrained in the plume during the growth stage

Back 193

location of fuel package

Front 194

which of the following is defined as the tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperature?

Back 194

thermal layering

Front 195

the neutral plane in the growth stage is the

Back 195

interface of hot and cool layers at an opening

Front 196

isolated flames in the gas layer during growth stage indicates

Back 196

that portions of the layer are within flammable range

Front 197

what stage of fire development occurs when all the combustible materials in a compartment are burning?

Back 197

fully developed

Front 198

what fire stage occurs as the tue is consumed and oxygen concentration falls

Back 198

decay

Front 199

what type of rapid fire development happens when all the combustible materials and gases in a compartment ignite almost simultaneously

Back 199

flashover

Front 200

what common element of flashover represents the shift from growth stage to fully developed stage?

Back 200

transition in fire development

Front 201

which of the following is a heat indicator of a possible flashover?

Back 201

darkened windows

Front 202

the ignition of unburned fire gases at the top of the compartment is known as

Back 202

rollover

Front 203

what aspect of fire development is a result of an increase in low-level ventilation prior to upper level ventilation?

Back 203

backdraft

Front 204

which of the following is a building indicator for a possible backdraft?

Back 204

fire confined to a void space

Front 205

which of the following is a heat indicator for a possible backdraft

Back 205

smoke stained windows

Front 206

what type of rapid fire development occurs as unburned fuel gases contact an ignition source?

Back 206

smoke explosion

Front 207

what is the most common method used in fire fighting operations

Back 207

temperature reduction

Front 208

water is converted to steam at

Back 208

212 degrees F

Front 209

what method of fire suppression is the simplest?

Back 209

fuel removal

Front 210

what fire-suppression method does NOT work if fuel is self-oxidizing?

Back 210

oxygen exclusion

Front 211

what suppression method uses extinguishing agents to stop flame production

Back 211

chemical flam inhibition

Front 212

what fire behavior can be the result of wind from outside the structure?

Back 212

unplanned ventilation

Front 213

which of the following is the most common building material in north America?

Back 213

wood

Front 214

green wood has a high_______that affects burn rate

Back 214

moisture content

Front 215

what type of common building material includes brick, stones, and concrete blocks?

Back 215

Masonry

Front 216

which of the following can be the result of rapidly cooling cast iron with water

Back 216

it may crack or shatter

Front 217

steel structural member lengthen as much as 4 inches when heated to

Back 217

900 degrees F

Front 218

the critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from

Back 218

the rising heat an smoke in the room

Front 219

which of the following metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel?

Back 219

aluminum

Front 220

which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates?

Back 220

gypsum

Front 221

laminated timber, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and finger-jointed timber are all examples of what common building material

Back 221

composite material

Front 222

which of the following best describes who determines a structure's construction classification

Back 222

architect, structural engineer, contractor

Front 223

which of the following buildings may be exempt fro local building codes?

Back 223

factory-built (mobile) home

Front 224

the International Building Code (IBC) and National fire protection Association (NFPA) define

construction type based on the performance of the construction when

Back 224

exposed to fire.

Front 225

which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to for hours?

Back 225

type 1 (I)

Front 226

what construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread?

Back 226

type 2 (II)

Front 227

what construction type requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of noncombustible materials?

Back 227

type 3 (III)

Front 228

the interior elements in what type of

construction are made of solid or laminated wood wit no concealed space?

Back 228

type 4 (IV)

Front 229

in what construction type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood?

Back 229

type 5 (v)

Front 230

the use of prefabricated wood truss systems in type V construction creates

Back 230

a large, open void between floors

Front 231

manufactured homes built before 1876 have less ______ than those of current construction

Back 231

fire resistant

Front 232

according to the national building code of

Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids

Back 232

concealed spaces under floors and roofs

Front 233

a ______ occupancy type must meet the building code for its intended use

Back 233

single - use

Front 234

what occupancy type contains multiple occupancy or use groups?

Back 234

separated use

Front 235

what building component is designed to support the weight of a building and all it contents

Back 235

foundation

Front 236

what building component's construction varies depending on its level

Back 236

floor/ceiling

Front 237

what building component may be an assembly of studs with exterior materials on the outside and an interior covering on the inside?

Back 237

wall

Front 238

which of the following best describes walls that support the weight of a structure or structural components

Back 238

load-bearing walls

Front 239

what building component is designed to provide drainage, support snow accumulation and resist the effects of wind?

Back 239

roof

Front 240

what roof type is frequently penetrated by chimneys, shafts an skylights?

Back 240

flat

Front 241

in which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weights

Back 241

arched

Front 242

what part of the roof extend from wall to wall on a flat roof

Back 242

beams

Front 243

what part of a roof's construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel?

Back 243

lightweight construction support system

Front 244

what part of the roof is exposed to weather?

Back 244

coverings

Front 245

the locations of bathrooms an mechanical

spaces can be indicated by roof

Back 245

penetrations and openings

Front 246

what type of roof is used to prevent ice damming?

Back 246

cold roof

Front 247

what type of roof contains panels that retain electricity even when off?

Back 247

photovoltaic (solar) roof

Front 248

ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until

Back 248

the original roof is penetrated

Front 249

what building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal entry?

Back 249

security bars or grilles

Front 250

additions to the structure, replacing fire escapes with enclosed stairways, and removing non-loadbearing walls are all types of

Back 250

permitted structural modification

Front 251

what type of stairs typically connects no more than two levels if not required as part of the means of egress

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access stairs

Front 252

what type of stirs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection?

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smoke proof stair enclosures

Front 253

doors are classified by

Back 253

they way they operate

Front 254

which of the following doors has the advantage of eliminating door swing that might interfere with use of interior space

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sliding door

Front 255

what type of door design can prevent movement of hose or equipment into a building?

Back 255

revolving door

Front 256

what type of door may be required by building codes to be constructed of tempered material that resist breakage?

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glass door

Front 257

what type of door protects openings in fire-rate walls?

Back 257

fire door

Front 258

what part of the window is composed of a sill, side, jamb and head jamb?

Back 258

frame

Front 259

what type of movable window has side-hinged sash, usually installed to sting outward

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casement

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which of the following movable windows includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass section that swing outward

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jalousie

Front 261

knowing types f doors and door hardware can help firefighters

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select correct forcible entry tools

Front 262

which of he following best describes a primary dangerous building condition?

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conditions that contribute to fire spread

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fuel loading is defined as the maximum heat produced if

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all combustible materials are present

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what is the most effective defense against heavy content fuel loading

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proper inspection and code enforcement

Front 265

vertical tactical ventilation can be defined as channeling smoke from the

Back 265

highest point in a building

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the critical temperature for steel trusses is

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1,000 degrees f

Front 267

which type of roof is used whenever large open floor spaces with limited interior support is needed?

Back 267

bowstring truss

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which of the following best describes a possible construction hazard

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the building is subject to rapid fir spread because protective features are not in place

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renovation, age of the structure, weather, and loads are all

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structural collapse factors

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which of the following best describes when structural collapse may occur?

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it can occur well after the fire is extinguished

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what fire stage is structural collapse very likely

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decay

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how much is added to the weight of floors for very US gallon used during suppression

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8.33 pounds

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when a collapse is imminent, personnel _____ in the collapse zone

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may cautiously place an unstaffed master stream

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which of the following best describes where the collapse zone is established

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adjacent to any exposed exterior walls

Front 275

for which type of construction is flying glass the primary collapse zone hazard concern?

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type I

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when exposed to temperatures above _____ unprotected steel will expand and twist

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1000 degrees F

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A collapse zone for a type IV structure should be established when

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the structure has been adopted

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which of the following must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone?

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type of building construction and safest location for personnel