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

IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) defines concentrations of hazardous substances that pose immediate threats.

Question 2

What is a 'flashover' in fire behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Flashover is the near-simultaneous ignition of all combustible materials in a space when they reach ignition temperature.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Black tags are assigned to deceased victims or those with injuries so severe that survival is unlikely even with treatment.

Question 4

Which NFPA standard governs the professional qualifications for firefighters?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1001

Answer

NFPA 1001 establishes the minimum job performance requirements for career and volunteer firefighters.

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

OSHA's two-in/two-out rule requires at least two firefighters to enter a hazardous area and two to stand by outside for rapid rescue.

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