Emergency Services Fire Safety and Firefighting 2

Question 1

What does 'IDLH' stand for in fire and hazmat response?

Accepted Answer

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

Answer

Initial Deployment of Life-Hazard resources

Answer

Incident Detection Level Hazard

Answer

Integrated Dispatch and Life-threat Hazards

Question 2

What is a 'flashover' in fire behavior?

Accepted Answer

The near-simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in a compartment

Answer

When a fire jumps a fire line

Answer

A fire caused by lightning strike

Answer

Water being applied to an electrical fire

Question 3

What color tag is given to a 'deceased or expectant' victim in the START triage system?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Red

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Green

Question 4

Which NFPA standard governs the professional qualifications for firefighters?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1001

Answer

NFPA 70

Answer

NFPA 101

Answer

NFPA 1710

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'two-in/two-out' rule in firefighting?

Accepted Answer

Two firefighters must enter a structure together and two must be on standby outside for rescue

Answer

Two engines respond to every fire

Answer

Two hose lines must be charged before entry

Answer

Two incident commanders manage every scene

Question 6

What does the 'R' stand for in the RECEO-VS tactical priorities for firefighting?

Accepted Answer

Rescue

Answer

Recon

Answer

Response

Answer

Relay