True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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Emergency call boxes were first installed in the United States in 1852 and are still
used in many parts of the country as a means of reporting emergencies.
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2.
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Flashpoint is the temperature at which a liquid will liberate a flammable
gas.
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3.
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The
level of protection provided by the wildland firefighting ensemble is such that it does not matter
what is worn underneath.
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4.
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Rehab, short for rehabilitation, consists of rest, medical evaluation, hydration, and
nourishment.
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5.
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Improved dexterity with firefighting gloves is a function of the manufacturer and the
glove material.
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6.
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Smoke
can contain carbon, tar, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen cyanide. All
are inert gases and relatively harmless to humans.
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7.
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Connections are the strong points of a truss.
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8.
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Soap
and water is the primary method for cleaning natural fiber ropes.
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During a rescue, the use of “power center” creates a power center that aids
in strength, balance, and injury prevention.
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10.
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The
acronym NIOSH stands for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Hope.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What
Federal government agency closely monitors radio frequency allocations? a. | United States
Fire Administration (USFA) | b. | National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) | c. | National Emergency Number Association
(NENA) | d. | Association of Public Safety Communication Officials
(APCO) | e. | Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) | | |
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____
nozzles are capable of providing straight stream and spray patterns, which can by varied or adjusted
by the operator. a. | Solid
stream | d. | Wide
fog | b. | Fog | e. | None of the
above | c. | Combination | | | | |
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General inspection guidelines for a ladder include which of the
following? a. | Check halyard
ropes for undue wear. | b. | Check the heat sensor label for presence and
condition. | c. | Check support plates for tightness. | d. | All of the above
are done when inspecting a ladder. | e. | Only two of the above are done when inspecting a
ladder. | | |
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A
____ is a doubled section of rope, usually made along the standing part. a. | working
end | d. | bight | b. | loop | e. | dressing | c. | round
turn | | | | |
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A(n)
____ is a rope used by a crew searching a structure to assist them in finding their way back
out. a. | landing
line | d. | extrication
line | b. | hoistway | e. | webbing
sling | c. | guideline/lifeline | | | | |
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The
____ carry can be used on conscious patients only. a. | firefighter’s | d. | seat | b. | extremity | e. | webbing sling | c. | blanket | | | | |
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When
ventilating through a sky light containing wired glass, it is considered best to create
the opening by ____. a. | removing the frame | b. | breaking out the
glass at either end | c. | using a power saw to cut around the
perimeter | d. | by lifting off the entire housing | | |
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Which
of the following will contribute to the rapid spread of a ground cover fire? a. | a
chimney | d. | all of the
above | b. | a drainage | e. | none of the above | c. | a
saddle | | | | |
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In
critical incident stress management, a ____ should take place just prior to releasing the
firefighters from the scene, or back at the station just after an incident. a. | debriefing | d. | relaxation
session | b. | debunking | e. | counseling session | c. | defusing | | | | |
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Firefighters must be aware of hazardous atmospheres, which consist of
____. a. | oxygen
deficiency | c. | smoke | b. | elevated temperatures | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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Matching
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Match the yes or no answer below to the statements on the use of different types of
decontamination on humans, equipment, and the environment.
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21.
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use
absorption on humans
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22.
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use
vapor dispersion on equipment
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23.
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use
disposal on humans
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24.
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use
dilution on environment
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25.
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use
covering on equipment
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26.
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use
covering on humans
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27.
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use
dilution on humans
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28.
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use
solidification on the environment
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29.
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use
vacuuming on equipment
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30.
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use
disposal on the environment
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