Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Know About Firefighters Safety And Techniques?

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  • 1/27 Questions

    To prevent the disturbance of the foam blanket when applying the foam, it should not be applied directly onto the fuel; instead, it should be allowed to either gently rain down onto the fuel surface deflect of an object.

    • True
    • False
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How Well Do You Know About Firefighters Safety And Techniques? In Firefighting, there are many approaches in which fire can be stopped and also controlled and this depends with the type of equipment used to suppress the fire and the minimize damage or harm. Different fires can also be extinguished in different ways in firefighting. Take the trivia quiz below and see how safe you are.

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  • 2. 

    What are the four common respiratory hazards associated with fires and other emergencies, pick the one that is not?

    • Low visibility

    • Oxygen deficiency

    • Elevated temperatures

    • Smoke

    • Toxic atmosheres (with and without fire)

    Correct Answer
    A. Low visibility
    Explanation
    180

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  • 3. 

    There is no single agent that will control or extinguish fires of all combustible metals.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This statement is true because different combustible metals require different agents to control or extinguish fires. Water, which is commonly used to extinguish fires, can actually react with certain combustible metals and make the fire worse. Therefore, it is important to use specific agents, such as dry powder or sand, that are suitable for the particular combustible metal involved in the fire.

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  • 4. 

    Inhaling heated gases can cause _____, which can cause death from asphyxiation.

    • Asthma

    • Coup

    • Pulmonary Edema

    • COPD

    Correct Answer
    A. Pulmonary Edema
    Explanation
    181

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  • 5. 

    When inspecting fire extinguishers, remember that there are three factors that determine the value of a fire extinguisher, Which one of these is not one.

    • Its servicebility

    • It's Cost

    • Its accessibilty

    • Its simplicity operations

    Correct Answer
    A. It's Cost
    Explanation
    253

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  • 6. 

    A living Microorganisms, like germs that can cause human disease; a biologically hazardous material is a

    • Saponification

    • A Plume

    • Etiologic Agent

    • Oxyhemglobin

    Correct Answer
    A. Etiologic Agent
    Explanation
    187

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  • 7. 

    What is the maximum noise level that should not be exceeded if not wearing hearing protection?

    • 80dB

    • 90dB

    • 100dB

    • 110dB

    Correct Answer
    A. 90dB
    Explanation
    171

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  • 8. 

    When dealing with Structural protection Equipment we use 1500 standards is the same NFPA Number used for Wildland protective clothing?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    177

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  • 9. 

    What is the oxygen concentrations need to be below to be an Oxygen-deficient atmosphere?

    • 20

    • 19.5

    • 18

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 19.5
    Explanation
    An oxygen-deficient atmosphere refers to an environment where the concentration of oxygen is below the minimum level required for humans to breathe safely. The correct answer is 19.5, which indicates that the oxygen concentration needs to be below this level to be considered oxygen-deficient. Oxygen levels below 19.5 can lead to various health issues, such as dizziness, shortness of breath, and even loss of consciousness, making it unsafe for individuals to work or stay in such an atmosphere.

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  • 10. 

    When checking the remote gauge compared to the bottle what is the max they can be different?

    • 50

    • 75

    • 100

    • 125

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
    Explanation
    193

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  • 11. 

    What are the three Components of the turnout Jacket?  Which is not one.

    • Outer Shell

    • Moisture barrier

    • Flame retardent layer

    • Thermal barrier

    Correct Answer
    A. Flame retardent layer
    Explanation
    173

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  • 12. 

    What are the four ways that an extinguishers use to put on fires?  Pick the one that is not one.

    • Smothering

    • Defuse electrical curent

    • Cooling

    • Chaining breaking

    • Saponification

    Correct Answer
    A. Defuse electrical curent
    Explanation
    234

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  • 13. 

    You have placed a Foam blanket down on fire and another fire starts and you grab your next extinguisher and its a dry chemical that should work just fine.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    243

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  • 14. 

    The term Clean Agent Extinguisher is the New ______, this newer extinguisher use "clean agents" that discharge as a rapidly evaporating liquid that leaves no residue. 

    • Carbon Dioxide

    • Soda-acid

    • Halon 1211

    • Chlorobromomethane

    Correct Answer
    A. Halon 1211
    Explanation
    241

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  • 15. 

    Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) is haemoglobin saturated with carbon monoxide therefore unable to absorb needed Waste from the cells.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    184

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  • 16. 

    If you Grab a class 3-A extinguisher how many cribs can be burnt out?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    247

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  • 17. 

    What is Not part of the open-circuit Self-contained breathing apparatus?

    • Harness Assembly

    • Air cylinder assembly

    • PASS

    • Regulator

    • Facepiece

    Correct Answer
    A. PASS
    Explanation
    190

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  • 18. 

    What percentage do safety eyeglasses (ANSI Standard Z87.1 type) protect your eyes from?

    • 75

    • 85

    • 95

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 85
    Explanation
    170

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  • 19. 

    When dealing with air management what are the three basic elements,  Pick the one that is not one.

    • Know your point of no return (beyond 50 percent of the air supply of the team member with the lowest gauge reading)

    • The type of building your unit is in

    • Know how much air you have (at all times)

    • Make a conscious decision to stay or leave when your air is down to 50 perscent

    Correct Answer
    A. The type of building your unit is in
  • 20. 

    You grab a 3-B extinguisher how many square feet can it put out?

    • 3

    • 6

    • 9

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    247

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  • 21. 

    When you're in an IDHL atmosphere, firefighters must work in teams of two or more.  Team members must remain in physical, voice, or visual contact with each other while in the hazardous area.  A radio Contact can be sufficient for voice.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    208

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  • 22. 

    When check SCBA how much of the bottle needs to be at?

    • 100%

    • 95%

    • 90%

    • 85%

    Correct Answer
    A. 90%
    Explanation
    200

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  • 23. 

    Who rates Portable Fire Extinguishers?

    • OSHA

    • ANSI

    • UL

    • NFPA

    Correct Answer
    A. UL
    Explanation
    246

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  • 24. 

    Concentrations of Carbon monoxide in the air above ____ of one per cent can be dangerous?

    • 0.04

    • 0.05

    • 0.10

    • 0.64

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.05
    Explanation
    pg 184

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  • 25. 

    Which is one of the most common types of injury on the Fire ground?

    • Hearing

    • Eye

    • Cuts and bruises

    • Burns

    Correct Answer
    A. Eye
    Explanation
    170

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  • 26. 

    When you find the right type of extinguisher for burning metal and it's a powder that needs to be spread on it what is the correct depth?

    • 1-2 inches

    • 2-4 inches

    • 6-8 inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 1-2 inches
    Explanation
    247

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  • 27. 

    When using Station or work uniforms what is the Temp that the garment will not ignite, melt, drip, or separate at, and will last 5 minutes?

    • 200F

    • 300F

    • 400F

    • 500F

    Correct Answer
    A. 500F
    Explanation
    178

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