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Fire Safety Flashcards

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  1. In a Type III (ordinary) construction building, the exterior walls are made of:

    Answer: Non-combustible or limited-combustible materials

    Type III construction uses non-combustible or limited-combustible exterior walls while interior structural elements may be combustible wood.

  2. What is the correct order for donning SCBA under time pressure according to standard firefighter training?

    Answer: Harness and cylinder assembly, then mask and regulator

    Standard SCBA donning procedure places the harness/cylinder assembly on first, then connects and dons the facepiece and regulator.

  3. A fire inspector discovers a restaurant has blocked its required exit with stacked chairs. Under the Oregon Fire Code, this violation is BEST classified as:

    Answer: An imminent hazard requiring immediate correction or closure

    Blocking a required means of egress creates an imminent life safety hazard that fire codes require be corrected immediately or result in closure.

  4. What is the 'point of no return' concept as it applies to SCBA air management?

    Answer: The moment when a firefighter must immediately begin exiting to safely reach clean air before the air runs out

    The point of no return is when a firefighter must turn and exit immediately, calculated by work rate and distance, to safely egress before air is exhausted.

  5. During overhaul operations, why is it critical for firefighters to continue wearing SCBA?

    Answer: Smoldering materials release high concentrations of carbon monoxide and toxic gases after visible flames are extinguished

    Overhaul produces high levels of CO and hydrogen cyanide from smoldering materials, making the atmosphere IDLH even without visible flames.

  6. Which fire behavior indicator warns of an impending rollover (flame over) condition?

    Answer: Flames rolling along the ceiling while burning gases travel overhead

    Rollover occurs when unburned fire gases ignite at ceiling level and roll across the ceiling ahead of the main fire front.

  7. Oregon DPSST requires that volunteer fire departments maintain what minimum training documentation for each member?

    Answer: Records of all training hours, certifications, and medical clearances

    DPSST standards require departments to maintain comprehensive training records including hours, certifications, and medical clearances for liability and accountability.