Ifsta 7th edition Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL CHAPTERS The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization - ANSWER chain of command (P. 14) When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. - ANSWER Unity of Command (P. 14) Span of Control - ANSWER ...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 18: Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires How does firefighting foam work? - ANSWER By forming a blanket of foam on the surface of burning fuels - both liquid and solid What are the 4 methods that firefighting foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition of fire? - ANSWER Separating Cooling Smotheri...

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 14 When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: (670) [4.3.10] increase the potential for flashover. increase the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. push fire into adjacent rooms. - ANSWER reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer. What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applyi...

IFSTA 7th Edition Block 1 Test Review, Questions & Answers (All Chapters)-What is the mission of the fire service? a. Completely eliminate the occurrence of fires in residential structures b. Protect personal and public property from fire and disrepair c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations d. Employ the all-hazard approach to providing community protection - c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and othe...

IFSTA 7TH Edition Chapter 10 Which condition specific to search and rescue operations should be communicated to crew members and/or your supervisor? A. Wind direction and speed B. Names of victims or occupants C. Building's construction classification D. Known locations of victims or occupants - ANSWER D. Known locations of victims or occupants 2. Which basic firefighting skill serves as an essential survival ski...

Chapter Test 13 (IFSTA 7th Edition) & Chapter Test 14 (IFSTA 7th Edition)

Chapter Test 4 (IFSTA 7th Edition) Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11] A. a catalyst. B. an oxidizer. C. free radicals. D. a reducing agent. - ANSWER B. an oxidizer When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) [4.3.11] A. dissolutio...

IFSTA 7th Edition Written Exam Questions & Answers, (Complete)-What fire hydrant has water filled up to the nut? - Wet Barrel Keep apparatus away from trenches to avoid? - Secondary Collapse Which standpipe class is only meant for use by the fire department? - Class 1 National Fire incident reporting system use ____ for run codes? - Standardized Codes What is interference with evidence? - Spoliation What hose roll is compact and easy to carry? - Twin Donut Roll How do you prope...

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - D. NFPA What is the mission of the fire service? - C. To save lives and protect property The all-hazards approach means the fire service: - D. provides a variety of services in the community A department type is determined by how: - B. an organization is funded Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay? - C. Volunteer What part of ...

IFSTA 7th edition FF 1 Mid Term Chp 1-15 (100) with Answers1. Paid-on-call firefighters are generally part of a _______ department a. Line B. staff C. career D. volunteer - correct answer D. volunteer 2. Departments use _______ to clarify expectations, delegate authority, and assign responsibility. (20) A. written regulations B. municipal ordinances C. administrative priorities D. standard operating procedures - correct answer A. written regulations 3. Firefighters who are given st...