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Psychological effects of operating in adverse conditions are best overcome by

• talking to another firefighter

• using the purge valve when stress increases

• being put in a flashover simulator

• practicing performing firefighting tasks in darkness to build confidence

Poorly conditioned firefighters are at a greater risk of heart attack due to:

• physical stress

• mental stress

• cognitive failure

• low resting heart rate

a low air alarm does not sound until ____ of the air supply has been exhausted.

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/4

The ____ layer of a turnout coat is constructed of flame resistant, water repellent material such as Nomex, Kevlar, or PBI

• outer

• thermal

• moisture

• proximity

A breathing technique for use with SCBA known as ______ is accomplished by takin a short breath and holding it, taking another short breath (without exhaling) and then relaxing with a long exhale.

• skip breathing

• safety breathing

• buddy breathing

• emergency breathing

Which turnout coat layer contains a quilted material that insulates the body form external temperatures?

• outer shell

• thermal barrier

• moisture barrier

• proximity covering

SCBA cylinders are marked with the materials used in their construction, the working pressure, and the

• rated duration

• low pressure sensor

• interior lining material

• available pressure range

In addition to departmental policies and procedures, the specific cleaning instructions for washing structural firefighting gear will be found in

• NFPA 1500

• NFPA 1851

• Manufacturers instructions

• washing machine instructions

firefighting boots have an outer layer that repels water ________ and has a slip resistant sole

• has reflective materials

• both flame and cut resistant

• made of rubber poly

• heat absorption

Oxygen deficiency occurs by ______ the concentration of oxygen within a structure.

• unifying and enclosing

• decreasing and displacing

• containing and converging

• trapping and encompassing