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WorksheetsFPPE TEST FINAL
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
Portable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the...
heat of the fire
type of fuel that is burning
amount of agent required to extinguish the fire
distance required between the extinguisher and the fire
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible liquids and gases
class A
class B
class D
class K
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve combustible cooking oils
class A
class B
class D
class K
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys
Class A
class B
class D
class K
Which method of extinguishing works by excluding oxygen from the burning process
smothering
cooling
saponification
Chain breaking
what application method is used with an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguisher in order to prevent disturbing the fuel?
apply foam directly to fuel surface
apply foam in conjunction with dry ice crystals
allow foam to gently rain down into fuel surface
allow foam to rest before applying to fuel surface
the resulting foam form an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguisher will ______ fuel lighter than air
float on the surface
mix in with
sink below surface of
cause chemical reaction with
what type of portable fire extinguisher is intended for use on class k fires?
clean agent
pump type water
aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)
wet chemical stored pressure
what type of portable fore extinguisher use air stored in the tank to force water up a siphon tube when operated?
clean agent
pump type water
carbon dioxide (CO2)
stored pressure water
what type of portable fire extinguisher is intended primarily for ground cover fire?
clean agent
pump type water
aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)
wet chemical stored pressure
what expelling mechanism works when the operator physically applies pressure to a pump that increases pressure within the container
scoop
stored pressure
manual pump
pressure cartridge
what portable fire extinguisher rating considers both the toxicity of the extinguishing agent and the toxicity of fumes produced when the agent is applied?
Class A rating
Class B rating
Class C rating
Class D rating
what portable fire extinguisher rating is based on approximate square foot (square meter) area of flammable liquid a non expert operator can extinguish?
class A rating
class B rating
class K rating
multiple markings
what type of portable fire extinguisher may be applied with either an extinguisher or a scoop?
dry powder
dry chemical
pump type water
wet chemical stored pressure
what type of portable fire extinguisher may produce a cloud that reduces visibility when discharged
dry chemical
pump type water
aqueous film forming foam
wet chemical stored pressure
what type of portable fire extinguisher is discharged in the form of gas and works on class B and class C fires
clean agent
pump type water
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Wet chemical stored pressure
once the proper extinguisher is selected you must perform a visual inspection to insure the extinguisher
has no external marks
is charged and operable
feels as though it contains agent
has a long enough hose to reach the fire
on a multiple marking extinguishers the rating for each class are
directly related to the other
only identified by pictographs
separated they do not affect each other
indicators that firefighters should not use them
which statement best describes portable fire extinguisher selection
extinguisher rating do not impact selection
the correct extinguisher will minimize risk to life and property
the correct extinguisher will always require on expert operator
all types of extinguishers can be selected regardless the situation
which of the following statements about ionization smoke detectors is most accurate
ionization smoke detectors detect tiny amounts of radioactive material emitted by burning fuel
ionization smoke detectors generally respond faster to smoldering than to flaming fire
ionization smoke detector detect products of combustion using tiny amounts of radioactive material
ionization smoke detectors detectors are sensitive to sunlight and are usually installed in fully enclosed areas
which of the following statements about stand pipe and hose systems is most accurate
stand pipe and hose systems can take the place of sprinkler systems or lessen the need for sprinklers
stand pip systems give no advantage in one story structures and are rarely installed in these structures
in many high rise buildings a stand pipe is the primary means for manual extinguishing and over haul of a fire
stand pipe systems are designed only for use by building occupants they do not sever the need for firefighters
which of the following is a manually activated alarm initiating device
house line
pull station
fusible link
smoke detector
the purpose of a fire alarm system is to
prevent flashover in the room of fire origin
control fires in early stages while still small
notify building occupants of an emergency condition
provide meansfor deploying fire hoses remove from fire apparatus
which type of smoke control system or method uses mechanical ventilation along with the properties of smoke to collect smoke at the higher points in a large space
pressurization
exhaust
passive
opposed air flow
which of the following is the best action to take when approached by the media
answer with your own opinion
answer truthfully to all questions
direct the media to a public information officer
direct the media to a public information officer after answering truthfully to all questions
which of the following methods would be the most effective way to teach pre school children about home escape plan
teach the full process then have the children repeat it several times
make the escape into a problem solving decision making exercise
teach the process in small segments then put the behaviors together as each is mastered
teach the children how the fire is likely to behave and let them predict the way to respond
fire and life safety education is designed to inform citizens about and provide information about how to change
building code
natural hazards
unsafe behaviour
structural; components
fire alarm systems provide notification of an emergency condition to the building occupants
true
false
which fire service organizational principle works to prevent duplication of effort
span of control
division of labor
unity of command
chain of command
which fire service organizational principle is described as a formal line of authority
span of control
division of labor
unity of command
chain of command
the all hazards approach means the fire service
resist change that may occur
requires personnel accountability
uses established organized structure
provides a variety of services in the community
what is the mission of the fire service
to provide a variety of services
to determine how fire loss occurs
to save lives and protect property
to regulate training of emergency responders
what is the primary duty of firefighter I level personnel
apparatus operations
fire and life safety education
perform assigned tasks under supervision of firefighter II and company officer
coordinate actions of other personnel during specific assignments
which of the following fire service trends of change means that fire departments must provide some type of first responder care
terrorism
firefighter union
emergency medical service
fire prevention and education
may fire departments take the _____ approach by providing a variety of services to their community
all hazards
one hazard
community risk reduction
community risk suppression
the layers in the fire service organizational pyramid are composed of what
educational level
number of positions
type of people to hire
personnel assigned by rank and duty
term for detailed collection of rules enacted by laws in a particular jurisdiction
policy
standard
procedure
code
term for detailed plan of step by step action for conducting policy
policy
standard
procedure
code
term for a set of principles develop through consensus
policy
standard
procedure
code
term for guide to decision making an organization
policy
standard
procedure
code
staff personnel deliver emergency services to external customers
true
false
which of the following construction type has walls floors and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours
type I
type II
type IV
type V
what construction type is composed of material that will not contribute to fire development or spread
type I
type II
type III
type IV
type III construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of
wood and metal
steel and masonry
large dimension lumber
non combustible material
in what construction type are exterior load bearing walls composed entirely of wood
type I
type III
type V
type IV
the use of prefabricated wood truss systems in type V construction creates
holes for utility lines
small opening for crawl spaces
a large open void between floors
a closed channel system between floors
the fire service use an organizational structure based on rank
true
false
laminated timber, medium density fiber board (mdf) and finger jointed timber are all examples of what common building material
metal
plastic
lath and plaster
composite material
steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches when heated to
300 F (149 C)
500 F (260 C)
900 F (482 C)
1000 F (538 C)
what type of common building material includes brick, stone and concrete blocks
wood
metal
masonry
lath and plaster
which of the following is the most common building material in north america
wood
metal
masonry
lath and plaster
how often should portable fire extinguishers be removed from service for maintenance
monthly
bi monthy
annually
bi annually
which of the following statements best describe how to prevent scattering of lightweight fuels
wind may be used to allow the agent to reach the fuel surface
apply agent from point where it reaches but does not disturb the fuel surface
apply agent to burn off vapors before applying agent to fuel surface
use two extinguishers alternating application patterns to apply agent to the fuel surface
signal to others that a portable fir extinguisher is empty by
laying it on its side
marking it with tag
standing it straight up
covering the hose with a blanket
NFPA 10 requires inspection of portable fire extinguishers at least
after every use
every three months
once every six months
once every year
during inspection if portable fire extinguisher is found deficient in weight by ______ % it should be removed from service and replaced
5
8
10
12
do not remove the safety pin on portable fire extinguisher until
ready to use the extinguisher
the fire appears to be dying out
ordered to by the commanding officer
you are 10 feet from the fire
the p in the PASS acronym stands for
squeeze handle
aim nozzle at base of fire
sweep nozzle back and forth
pull pin by breaking wire or seal
once the proper extinguisher is selected you must check to ensure the pressure gauge
is not clouded over
is in the operable range
has been properly inspected
records the last maintenance performed
