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A personnel accountability report is commonly performed in which situation? Select one: A. As each resource checks in to the command post B. Upon activation of a low-air alarm C. Upon entry of a company into the hazardous area D. Upon occurrence of an unplanned event - ✔✔D. Upon occurrence of an unplanned event After company officers carry out a PAR, what do they do next? Select one: A. Check the air status of all personnel within the company B. Resume operations C. Send the passport to the command post D. Report the results to the incident commander - ✔✔D. Report the results to the incident commander What do company officers do when the incident commander requests a personnel accountability report (PAR)? Select one: A. Report with the company to rehab B. Report with the company to the staging area C. Collect the passports from company members D. Physically verify that all assigned members are present - ✔✔D. Physically verify that all assigned members are present What happens to the personnel accountability passports at the scene of an incident? Select one:
A. They are carried by the company officer B. They are distributed to the company members C. They are left with a designee at the command post or hazardous area entry point D. They are left in the cab of the apparatus to be collected by a designee - ✔✔C. They are left with a designee at the command post or hazardous area entry point What is the correct procedure when a member of a fire company has to leave a structure to change an air cylinder? Select one: A. All company members exit together B. Those members who are low on air exit together C. The member and his or her appointed buddy exit D. The member exits alone if he or she can do so safely - ✔✔A. All company members exit together What is the function of a personnel accountability system? Select one: A. Prevent freelancing and deviation from SOPs B. Establish and maintain team integrity C. Organize resources into divisions, groups, and crews D. Track the location and assignments of all personnel at the incident - ✔✔D. Track the location and assignments of all personnel at the incident What is the most basic method for staying oriented inside a low-visibility environment? Select one: A. Use of a guide rope B. Staying in contact with a wall C. Staying in contact with a partner D. Staying in contact with the hose line - ✔✔D. Staying in contact with the hose line What is the term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident?
Select one: A. emergency refuge. B. safe location. C. secure room. D. in-place shelter. - ✔✔B. safe location. A RIC has reached a downed fire fighter in a hazardous area. What is the most critical question to answer at this point? Select one: A. What is the likely outcome of the victim's injuries? B. What is the expected duration of the victim's air supply? C. What additional resources are needed? D. How quickly can the victim be moved to safety? - ✔✔D. How quickly can the victim be moved to safety? Depositing a company's personnel accountability roster with the entry officer or command post indicates that the company: Select one: A. has been released from the scene. B. has arrived on scene. C. is inside the hazard area. D. is available for assignment. - ✔✔C. is inside the hazard area. During a two-person rescue of a downed fire fighter, where does the first fire fighter grab the victim? Select one: A. Chest B. Arms C. SCBA shoulder straps D. Legs - ✔✔C. SCBA shoulder straps
How are tasks assigned on the fire ground? Select one: A. Individuals are assigned tasks individually B. Tasks are assigned to and performed by individual companies C. Resources are pooled and deployed according to task D. Individuals are assigned tasks singly by the company officer - ✔✔B. Tasks are assigned to and performed by individual companies How many ways are there to use the low-pressure hose on the rapid intervention pack to supply air to a downed fire fighter? Select one: A. Four B. Three C. Two D. One - ✔✔B. Three If a fire fighter becomes disoriented, how can the hose line be used to assist in egress? Select one: A. Place one hand on the swivel and one hand on the shank; move in the direction of the swivel B. Place both hands on a coupling; travel in the direction of the hand holding the male coupling C. The male coupling is on the end of the hose nearest the apparatus D. Move in the direction of the shank without lugs - ✔✔B. Place both hands on a coupling; travel in the direction of the hand holding the male coupling If one member of a company needs rehabilitation, who goes to the rehabilitation area? Select one: A. The entire company B. The member and his or her assigned buddy C. That member only D. All members who need it - ✔✔A. The entire company
D. need to accomplish several tasks simultaneously. - ✔✔A. intense physical labor involved in firefighting operations. Tracking every company working at an incident from the time they arrive until the time they are released is the function of the __________ system. Select one: A. check-in B. personnel accountability C. resource tracking D. roll call - ✔✔B. personnel accountability Under actual firefighting conditions, an SCBA cylinder rated for 45 minutes can be realistically expected to last approximately ______ minutes. Select one: A. 20- 25 B. 35- 40 C. 30- 35 D. 10- 15 - ✔✔A. 20- 25 What does the "A" stand for in "LUNAR"? Select one: A. Area B. Assignment/Air C. Accountability D. Assistance needed - ✔✔B. Assignment/Air What does the "R" stand for in "LUNAR"? Select one: A. Region (location) B. Rescue required
C. Roll call D. Resources needed - ✔✔D. Resources needed What does the "R" stand for in "PAR"? Select one: A. Roster B. Resource C. Report D. Rescue - ✔✔C. Report What is a method commonly used to attach individual fire fighters' personnel accountability tags to the board on the apparatus? Select one: A. Spring clips B. Clear vinyl pockets C. Torx-head screw D. Velcro™ - ✔✔D. Velcro™ What is the function of the rapid intervention crew/company? Select one: A. Reduce losses by expediting the initial fire attack B. Provide a ready reserve of resources in the event of a change in conditions C. Provide personnel specializing in the rescue of building occupants D. Be ready and immediately available for the rescue of fire fighters - ✔✔D. Be ready and immediately available for the rescue of fire fighters What is the most basic method of regaining orientation in a zero-visibility environment? Select one: A. Listen for the sound of the apparatus motor
B. Change their tactics accordingly C. Withdraw without delay D. Continue with their assignments - ✔✔A. Report their observations to the incident commander When providing air to a downed fire fighter from a rapid intervention pack, when should the high pressure hose be disconnected? Select one: A. When the victim's air cylinder is full B. After pressure in the two cylinders has equalized C. Once the victim's low-air alarm deactivates D. Once the victim is breathing off the rescue cylinder - ✔✔B. After pressure in the two cylinders has equalized When rescuing a downed fire fighter, what is the first step once the fire fighter is reached? Select one: A. Check the downed fire fighter's air supply B. Package the downed fire fighter for removal C. Attach the downed fire fighter to the RIC-universal air connection D. Assess the downed fire fighter's condition - ✔✔D. Assess the downed fire fighter's condition When under great pressure, most people's behavior will revert to: Select one: A. common sense. B. previous experience. C. instinct. D. habit. - ✔✔D. habit. Which LED signal indicates a half-full air cylinder? Select one:
A. Steady red B. One green, one red C. Yellow blinking D. Steady yellow - ✔✔C. Yellow blinking Which OSHA standard mandates the use of backup teams at incidents where operations are conducted in an IDLH atmosphere? Select one: A. 2610. B. 1500. C. 1910. D. 2000.471 - ✔✔C. 1910. Which phrase indicates an imminent fire-ground hazard, such as a structural collapse? Select one: A. "Mayday" B. "Code 30" C. "Hold all traffic" D. "Emergency traffic" - ✔✔D. "Emergency traffic" Which radio terminology is used to report a fire fighter is in trouble and requires immediate assistance? Select one: A. "Emergency traffic" B. "Mayday" C. "Signal 102" D. "Fire fighter requesting assistance" - ✔✔B. "Mayday" Which statement about an RIC is correct? Select one:
Select one: A. The accountability officer B. The company officer C. The safety officer D. All personnel - ✔✔B. The company officer A fire cannot be considered fully extinguished until _______ is complete. Select one: A. loss control B. secondary search C. overhaul D. the suppression operation - ✔✔C. overhaul A threaded stem indicates the valve position on which sprinkler control valve? Select one: A. Outside stem and yoke B. Butterfly C. Post indicator D. Gate - ✔✔A. Outside stem and yoke Ideally, when should overhaul operations begin? Select one: A. Anytime after extinguishment B. As soon as resources are available C. Concurrently with salvage D. After fire investigators have examined the scene - ✔✔D. After fire investigators have examined the scene
If overhaul operations may disturb possible evidence, what should fire fighters do before continuing with their work? Select one: A. Have a law enforcement officer evaluate the situation B. Wait for investigators to examine it C. Take photos or make sketches of the evidence in an undisturbed state D. Tag and bag the evidence - ✔✔B. Wait for investigators to examine it Operating a PIV handle is similar to operating a: Select one: A. hydrant wrench. B. pump panel pull-valve. C. nozzle bale. D. ball valve. - ✔✔A. hydrant wrench. The risk of rekindle exists even if as little as _____ of the original fire is left smoldering. Select one: A. 10 percent B. 15 percent C. 5 percent D. 1 percent - ✔✔D. 1 percent What is a limitation of backpack water vacuums? Select one: A. They must be used in a well-ventilated area B. They cannot be worn with SCBA C. Lift is limited to approximately 3 ft D. They cannot be used with dirty water - ✔✔B. They cannot be worn with SCBA
Approximately how much does water weigh? Select one: A. 10.5 lb per gallon (4.8 kg) B. 12.2 lb per gallon (5.5 kg) C. 8.3 lb per gallon (4 kg) D. 7.5 lb per gallon (3.4 kg) - ✔✔C. 8.3 lb per gallon (4 kg) Ideally, when should salvage operations begin? Select one: A. After the fire is declared under control B. Concurrently with fire attack C. After the safety officer has tested the atmosphere D. After the completion of the cause/origin investigation - ✔✔B. Concurrently with fire attack In general, when should a sprinkler system be shut down? Select one: A. When the fire is completely extinguished B. When the fire is under control C. When overhaul is complete D. Prior to beginning salvage operations - ✔✔A. When the fire is completely extinguished The first portable light should be set up: Select one: A. as close as possible to the seat of the fire. B. on the "A" side of the structure. C. at the entry point into the structure. D. on the "C" side of the structure. - ✔✔C. at the entry point into the structure.
The lighting and power equipment used at an emergency scene generally operates at: Select one: A. 110-volt AC. B. 220-volt AC. C. 220-volt DC. D. 110-volt DC. - ✔✔A. 110-volt AC. The output range for portable lights is generally __________ watts. Select one: A. 500 to 1000 B. 300 to 1500 C. 500 to 750 D. 250 to 500 - ✔✔B. 300 to 1500 What does an electrochemical sensor use to detect a substance? Select one: A. Enzyme B. Catalyst C. Accelerator D. Reagent - ✔✔D. Reagent What is a common location for a post indicator valve? Select one: A. On an exterior wall B. On the main system riser C. In a utility or mechanical room D. Next to the water meter - ✔✔A. On an exterior wall
What is the term for efforts made to protect property and belongings from damage? Select one: A. Recovery B. Loss control C. Salvage D. Overhaul - ✔✔C. Salvage What is the term for operations undertaken to find and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire? Select one: A. Breaching B. Overhaul C. Secondary search D. Cold-trailing - ✔✔B. Overhaul What should be done when a small tear is found in a salvage cover? Select one: A. Return the cover to the manufacturer for repair B. Apply duct tape over the tear C. Remove the cover from service D. Repair the tear with a vulcanizing-type patch - ✔✔B. Apply duct tape over the tear When is it permissible for fire fighters to wear partial PPE during salvage operations? Select one: A. Never B. After the fire is declared under control C. After the fire has been extinguished D. In areas remote from the hazard area - ✔✔D. In areas remote from the hazard area
Which device interrupts the current when there is a problem with an electrical ground? Select one: A. EGR B. GCI C. GFI D. ECB - ✔✔C. GFI Which hazard is of particular concern with the use of gasoline-powered portable pumps? Select one: A. Noise B. Carbon monoxide C. Electrical shock D. Heat buildup - ✔✔B. Carbon monoxide Which is a common use of a crowbar in overhaul operations? Select one: A. Removal of window and door casings B. Separation of debris C. Opening walls and ceilings D. Removal of roofing material - ✔✔A. Removal of window and door casings Which is a form of secondary loss? Select one: A. Water damage B. Burnt combustibles C. Injury sustained after extinguishment D. Electrical overload - ✔✔A. Water damage
