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

1. 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

240

Explanation

240

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)

180

Explanation

180

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

True

False

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.

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.

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

Asthma

Coup

Pulmonary Edema

COPD

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Explanation

181

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

253

Explanation

253

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

Saponification

A Plume

Etiologic Agent

Oxyhemglobin

187

Explanation

187

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

80dB

90dB

100dB

110dB

171

Explanation

171

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

Yes

No

177

Explanation

177

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

20

19.5

18

10

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.

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.

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

50

75

100

125

193

Explanation

193

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

Outer Shell

Moisture barrier

Flame retardent layer

Thermal barrier

173

Explanation

173

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

234

Explanation

234

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

243

Explanation

243

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

241

Explanation

241

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

True

False

184

Explanation

184

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

1

2

3

6

247

Explanation

247

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

75

85

95

100

170

Explanation

170

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

Harness Assembly

Air cylinder assembly

PASS

Regulator

Facepiece

190

Explanation

190

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

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Explanation

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

3

6

9

12

247

Explanation

247

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

208

Explanation

208