Firefighter Training and Preparedness Quiz

Class C fire extinguishers are designed for use on electrical fires.

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.

The recommended maximum weight for a firefighter's PPE ensemble is 40 pounds to ensure mobility and safety.

NFPA standards aim to develop and maintain standards for fire safety and prevention.

Using handheld radios is the recommended method for firefighters to communicate inside a burning structure.

Cooking accidents are not a common cause of firefighter injuries during firefighting operations.

ICS is designed to standardize the organizational structure and communication in incident management.

A TIC is used to detect hidden fires and locate hot spots within a structure during firefighting operations.

Forcing entry through windows is a common method used by firefighters to ventilate a structure.

A fire pre-plan documents key information about a building or occupancy for use in firefighting operations.

A 'backdraft' is a sudden and explosive ignition of accumulated smoke gases in a confined space.

RIT's role is to rescue firefighters in distress during emergency firefighting operations.

The primary purpose of a search and rescue team is to rescue trapped firefighters during emergencies.

Aerial ladder trucks provide a platform for firefighters to access upper floors of buildings.

The role of a HazMat team is to handle incidents involving hazardous substances in a safe and controlled manner.