High School

EXAM T

16. When wearing a firefighter's outfit, you should be aware that it:

A. Can produce heat exhaustion
B. Can make it more difficult to move about
C. Can make it difficult to carry or pick things up
D. All of the above

17. You are in an enclosed space wearing a lifeline and need help. The signal to request assistance would be:

A. One tug on the lifeline
B. Two tugs on the lifeline
C. Three tugs on the lifeline
D. Four tugs on the lifeline

18. How do you discharge a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?

A. Point the horn downward
B. Turn the cylinder upside down
C. Puncture the carbon dioxide cartridge
D. Pull the pin, squeeze the handle trigger

19. What is a fire hose "gated wye"?

A. Valves that permit flow control between two lines
B. Couplings on the end of the fire hose
C. Specially designed fire hoses for marine use
D. None of the above

20. Which of the following best describes an "offensive" firefighting strategy?

A. To contain the fire and protect exposures by closing off access
B. To aggressively attack the fire with the expectation of success
C. When fire cannot be contained, and you abandon ship
D. All of the above

Answer :

Final answer:

The answer addresses safety precautions and procedures in firefighting scenarios.


Explanation:

When wearing a firefighter's outfit, it can produce heat exhaustion, make movement difficult, and impede picking things up.

The signal for help when wearing a lifeline in an enclosed space is three tugs.

To discharge a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, pull the pin, squeeze the handle trigger.

A firehose "gated wye" are valves that permit flow control between two lines.

An "offensive" firefighting strategy involves aggressively attacking the fire with the expectation of success.


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