Firefighting Safety and Equipment Knowledge

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What is the acronym LCES used for in wildland firefighting?

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Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones

Front

At what temperature does steel begin to lose 50% of its strength in a structure fire?

Back

1100°F

Front

In The Sandlot, what’s the name of the legendary ball-eating dog?

Back

Hercules

Front

What is the NFPA standard for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

Back

NFPA 1971

Front

What kind of animal is Frank in Men in Black?

Back

Pug

Front

What gas is colorless, odorless, and deadly, often present in structure fires?

Back

Carbon monoxide

Front

Which rhythm is shockable? Options: Asystole, Sinus bradycardia, Pulseless electrical activity, ventricular fibrillation

Back

ventricular fibrillation

Front

What does “SPAM” actually stand for (the food)?

Back

Spiced Ham

Front

Which of these is a contraindication for using an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)?
Options: Gag reflex, Facial burns, Suspected basilar skull fracture, Unconsciousness

Back

Suspected basilar skull fracture

Front

How long is a jiffy, scientifically?

Back

1/1,000,000th of a second