F80 Fire Safety Procedures 4

Question 1

Which condition makes it unsafe to fight a fire with a portable extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

The fire has grown beyond the initial ignition stage

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The fire involves ordinary combustibles

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The extinguisher is rated ABC

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The room has a sprinkler system

Question 2

What information must be posted on or near a pull station in most commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Instructions for use and building address

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The name of the fire marshal

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The date of last inspection

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A list of trained fire wardens

Question 3

What is the purpose of a fire assembly point (muster station)?

Accepted Answer

To account for all occupants after evacuation

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To store emergency equipment

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To serve as a command post for firefighters

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To house backup communication systems

Question 4

Dry chemical extinguishers leave a residue. Which environment makes this residue particularly damaging?

Accepted Answer

Server rooms and data centers

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Warehouses

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Outdoor parking structures

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Retail stores

Question 5

Under NFPA 72, how far apart must smoke detectors be placed in a standard corridor?

Accepted Answer

No more than 30 feet apart

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No more than 15 feet apart

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No more than 50 feet apart

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No more than 100 feet apart

Question 6

Which sign of fire behavior should cause a firefighter or occupant to immediately exit a structure?

Accepted Answer

Darkening, rolling smoke near the ceiling that suddenly reverses direction

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Steady orange flames at knee height

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Visible smoke near the ceiling

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The sound of a smoke detector activating

Question 7

What is the recommended position to take when crawling through a smoke-filled corridor?

Accepted Answer

Crawl low with face 12–24 inches from the floor

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Stay upright to move faster

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Lie completely flat on the floor

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Crouch at waist height to see doors