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1 Chapter 4 Test Name: Date: Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question. Objective 1: Identify personal protective equipment used at extrication operations. Objective 2: Describe universal precautions to be taken against blood borne pathogens. Objective 3: Describe equipment to be used to provide head, eyes, and face protection. 1. Which of the following personnel enforces applicable SOPs and dictates changes in the type and level of PPE as necessary? (121) A. Team Leader B. Battalion Chief C. Incident Commander D. Incident Safety Officer 2. Most extrication incidents require: (122) A. chemical protective clothing. B. EPA Level A protective clothing. C. standard structure fire turnout gear. D. high-temperature protective clothing. 3. Which of the following provide heat protection for the neck, ears, head, and sides of the face? (123) A. Helmets B. Faceshield C. Safety goggles D. Fire-resistant protective hoods Oklahoma State University 4-1

2 4. Which of the following protects the skull from flying objects, bumps into protruding objects, and head injuries due to slips/falls? (122) A. Helmets B. Faceshield C. Safety goggles D. Fire-resistant protective hoods 5. Helmets must meet the requirements set forth by: (122) A. NFPA 472. B. NFPA C. NFPA D. NFPA Objective 4: Identify facts about equipment to be used to provide hearing, body, foot, and hand protection. Objective 5: Describe various specialized protective equipment. Objective 6: Identify basic facts about caring for personal protective equipment. 6. Which of the following factors should MOST determine hearing protection worn at incidents? (123) A. Cost B. Comfort C. Decibel levels D. Convenience 7. Turnout gear must conform to: (124) A. NFPA 472. B. NFPA C. NFPA D. NFPA Oklahoma State University 4-2

3 8. Personnel not working in the action areas at vehicle extrication operations should wear: (124) A. EPA Level A clothing. B. ANSI/DOT approved safety vests. C. whatever clothing is most comfortable. D. the same level of clothing as personnel working the incident. 9 NFPA 1500 requires personnel likely to come into contact with blood or bodily fluids to wear emergency medical work gloves or: (125) A. rubber gloves. B. synthetic gloves. C. high-temperature proximity gloves. D. medical exam gloves inside their leather gloves Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used at extrication incidents: (125) A. must be of the balanced-pressure type. B. must be of the positive-pressure type. C. must be of the negative-pressure type. D. can be either positive-pressure or negative-pressure type. Each rescuer must be issued a personal facepiece that is fit-tested at the time of issue and: (126) A. annually. B. bi-annually. C. every three years. D. every five years. Which of the following types of respiratory protection supplies air through high-pressure hoses up to 300 feet (90 m) long from a bank of air supply cylinders or air compressor? (127) A. Supplied air respirators B. Air-purifying respirators C. Powered air-purifying respirators D. Self-contained breathing apparatus Oklahoma State University 4-3

4 Which of the following types of respiratory protection passes air through a filter, sorbent, catalyst, or combination to remove specific contaminants from air? (127) A. Supplied air respirators B. Air-purifying respirators C. Negative-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus D. Positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus Which of the following types of respiratory protection should be worn only in controlled atmospheres where hazards are completely understood and at least 19.5 percent oxygen is present? (128) A. Supplied air respirators B. Air-purifying respirators C. Negative-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus D. Positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus Objective 7: Describe each type of rescue vehicle Which of the following rescue vehicles is designed to handle only basic extrication and life-support functions and carries only basic hand tools and small equipment? (130) A. Ladder trucks B. Standard engines C. Light rescue vehicles D. Medium rescue vehicles Which of the following rescue vehicles is capable of handling majority of vehicle rescue incidents and may also consist of specialized units such as hazardous materials units? (131) A. Standard engines B. Heavy rescue vehicles C. Light rescue vehicles D. Medium rescue vehicles Which of the following rescue vehicles is capable of providing support necessary to extricate patients from almost any entrapment? (132) A. Standard engines B. Heavy rescue vehicles C. Light rescue vehicles D. Medium rescue vehicles Oklahoma State University 4-4

5 Which of the following rescue vehicles is designed to perform both as structural fire fighting pumper and rescue vehicle? (132) A. Rescue engines B. Heavy rescue vehicles C. Light rescue vehicles D. Medium rescue vehicles Which of the following vehicles carries forcible entry tools and equipment that can be used for extrication and also personnel that may be able to supplement rescue personnel? (133) A. Ladder trucks B. Standard engines C. Light rescue vehicles D. Medium rescue vehicles Objective 8: Describe different types of rescue vehicle body construction Which of the following types of compartments is generally found in smaller rescue units? (134) A. Combination compartmentation B. Trailer behind compartmentation C. Exclusive exterior compartmentation D. Exclusive interior compartmentation Which of the following types of compartments has the disadvantage that the compartment doors must have enough room to swing open and the unit cannot transport many personnel? (134) A. Combination compartmentation B. Trailer behind compartmentation C. Exclusive exterior compartmentation D. Exclusive interior compartmentation Which of the following types of compartments has the advantage that the entire inventory is accessible from inside the vehicle and out of the weather? (134) A. Combination compartmentation B. Trailer behind compartmentation C. Exclusive exterior compartmentation D. Exclusive interior compartmentation Oklahoma State University 4-5

6 23. Which of the following types of compartments is the most functional style of rescue vehicle? (135) A. Combination compartmentation B. Trailer behind compartmentation C. Exclusive exterior compartmentation D. Exclusive interior compartmentation Objective 9: Identify basic facts about rescue vehicle chassis Which of the following types of vehicle chassis incorporates special design features specified by the agency purchasing the system? (136) A. Custom chassis B. Rebuilt chassis C. Standard chassis D. Commercial chassis Which of the following types of vehicle chassis includes all light and medium chassis units and large percentage of heavy rescue chassis? (136) A. Custom chassis B. Rebuilt chassis C. Standard chassis D. Commercial chassis Objective 10: Identify basic facts about special rescue vehicle equipment and accessories. 26. Which of the following allows safer, more reliable vehicle operation during extreme conditions? (136) A. All-wheel drive B. Rear-wheel drive C. Front-wheel drive D. In-route stabilization Oklahoma State University 4-6

7 Which of the following uses cable wound onto a rotating drum that is geared to give maximum pulling power? (137) A. Gin pole B. A-frames C. Hydraulic crane D. Vehicle mounted winches Which of the following is a vertical lifting device that consists of a single pole supported by guy wires on both sides of the vehicle? (138) A. Gin pole B. A-frames C. Stabilizers D. Vehicle mounted winches Which of the following is a vertical lifting device that consists of two poles attached some distance apart on the apparatus? (138) A. Gin pole B. A-frames C. Stabilizers D. Vehicle mounted winches Which of the following generates power for lifting and pulling during extrication and may have capabilities of up to 18 tons ( kg) or more? ( ) A. Gin pole B. A-frames C. Hydraulic crane D. Vehicle mounted winches Which of the following reduces strain on the suspension system when heavy loads are lifted and helps prevent the vehicle from rolling over when parked on slope? (139) A. Gin pole B. A-frames C. Stabilizers D. Vehicle mounted winches Oklahoma State University 4-7

8 Which of the following air supply systems consists of a bank of large capacity air tanks? (139) A. Series systems B. Cascade systems C. Breathing air compressors D. Nonbreathing air compressors Which of the following air supply systems must be located in a clear atmosphere to avoid drawing contaminated air into units and supplying it to users? (140) A. Series systems B. Cascade systems C. Breathing air compressors D. Nonbreathing air compressors Which of the following air supply systems is used to operate pneumatic equipment? (140) A. Series systems B. Cascade systems C. Breathing air compressors D. Nonbreathing air compressors Which of the following is a step-up transformer that converts vehicle s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current? (140) A. Inverter B. Generator C. Junction box D. Type A transformer Which of the following is used to generate power and may be portable or permanently mounted on an apparatus? (140) A. Inverter B. Generator C. Junction box D. Type A transformer Oklahoma State University 4-8

9 Which of the following are mounted on a vehicle using telescoping poles and provide overall lighting of the incident scene? (141) A. Inverters B. Generators C. Portable lights D. Stationary lights Which of the following are used when multiple connections are needed? (142) A. Inverters B. Generators C. Junction boxes D. Type A transformers Objective 11: Identify types of extrication tools and equipment. Objective 12: Identify basic facts about the functions and purposes of various extrication tools and equipment. 39. The most common size of wooden cribbing is: (143) A. 2-x4-inch (50 mm x 100 mm). B. 4-x4-inch (100 mm x 100 mm). C. 6-x4-inch (150 mm x 100 mm). D. 8-x4-inch (200 mm x 100 mm). 40. Which of the following is installed by placing on a firm, level surface and pushing the entire unit under the vehicle until the unit is under or a step makes contact with the side of the vehicle? (146) A. Cribbing B. Struts C. Rigging D. Step chocks Oklahoma State University 4-9

10 41. Axes and ram bars are examples of: (150) A. lifting tools. B. prying tools. C. striking tools. D. cutting tools. 42. A crowbar and claw tool are examples of: (150) A. lifting tools. B. prying tools. C. striking tools. D. cutting tools Which of the following manual cutting tools is used where material must be cut in controlled fashion or space does not allow use of larger tools? (152) A. Saws B. Knives C. Snipping tools D. Chopping tools Which of the following manual cutting tools is useful on objects that require a controlled cut but do not fit into jaws of a manual, opposing-jaw cutter? (153) A. Saws B. Knives C. Snipping tools D. Chopping tools Which of the following is used to break tempered glass by striking with another tool to provide breaking force? (154) A. Screw jack B. Glass hammer C. Standard center punch D. Spring-loaded center punch Oklahoma State University 4-10

11 Which of the following jacks consists of a vertical metal shaft with notches or gear cogs along one side that fits into metal base plate? (155) A. Screw jack B. Bar screw jack C. Scissor jack D. Ratchet-lever jack Which of the following tools would MOST likely be used to remove dirt and debris? (155) A. Prying tools B. Lifting tools C. Trench tools D. Mechanic s tools 48. Which of the following consists of sockets and wrenches? (156) A. Prying tools B. Lifting tools C. Trench tools D. Mechanic s tools Which of the following tools is good for cutting medium- to heavygauge sheet metal and for popping rivets and bolts? (158) A. Mechanic s tools B. Pneumatic saws C. Pneumatic wrenches D. Pneumatic chisels/hammers Which of the following allows rescuers to lift or displace objects that cannot be lifted with standard extrication equipment? (159) A. Hydraulic jacks B. Pneumatic jacks C. Heavy-duty stabilizers D. Pneumatic lifting bags Oklahoma State University 4-11

12 Which of the following statements about using lifting bags is MOST accurate? (159) A. Only use one lifting bag. B. Do not stack more than two bags. C. Do not stack more than three bags. D. Do not stack more than four bags. Which of the following statements about low- and medium-pressure pneumatic lifting bags is MOST accurate? (160) A. They can lift more weight than high-pressure bags. B. They are more difficult to repair than high-pressure bags. C. They have a greater lifting range than high-pressure bags. D. They are more dangerous to use than high-pressure bags. Which of the following tools is an auto body shop tool used for vehicle extrication that transmits hydraulic pressure from a handoperated pump through a hose to a tool assembly? (162) A. Porta-Power B. Hydraulic jack C. Pneumatic jack D. Combo-System Which of the following tools operates on the principle that the pressure of liquids between two interconnected chambers of unequal size tends to equalize? (162) A. Porta-Power B. Hydraulic jack C. Pneumatic jack D. Combo-System Tools that are capable of cutting almost any object that will fit between their blades are: (163) A. shears. B. spreaders. C. crowbars. D. extension rams. Oklahoma State University 4-12

13 Which of the following tools is designed primarily for straight pushing operations? (164) A. Shears B. Spreaders C. Kelly tools D. Extension rams Which of the following saws is easy to control and well suited for cutting metal or wood and are easier to use and safer than other types of saws? (166) A. Chain saw B. Rotary saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saw Which of the following saws require at least one charged hoseline standing by when metal is cut? (167) A. Chain saw B. Rotary saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saws Which of the following saws is sometimes used to cut windshields, but is primarily used to cut timbers for shoring and cribbing material? (167) A. Chain saw B. Rotary saw C. Circular saw D. Reciprocating saw Which of the following statements about thermal cutting devices is MOST accurate? (167) A. Open acetylene cylinder valves fully. B. Keep valves open when not in use and when cylinders are empty C. Do not use cutting torches in area which atmosphere may be flammable. D. Store acetylene cylinders in a sideways position to prevent loss of acetone. Oklahoma State University 4-13

14 Which of the following are ultra-high-temperature burning tools capable of cutting through virtually any metallic, nonmetallic, or composite material? (169) A. Cutting flares B. Exothermic cutting devices C. Oxyacetylene cutting torches D. Oxygasoline cutting torches Which of the following may be used underwater with special equipment? (170) A. Cutting flares B. Exothermic cutting devices C. Oxyacetylene cutting torches D. Oxygasoline cutting torches Which of the following has a mechanical advantage in converting a given amount of pull to a working capacity greater than the pull? (171) A. Cranes B. Winches C. Come-alongs D. Block and tackle Objective 13: Describe the importance of routine operational checks and maintenance. 64. Operational checks and maintenance on apparatus, tools, and equipment are performed by: (171) A. contract labor. B. fire service personnel. C. municipal maintenance staff. D. manufacturer s representatives. 65. The use of improper fuels and lubricants: (171) A. causes immediate inoperability. B. will generally not be noticeable. C. can severely damage equipment and vehicles. D. will not damage equipment and vehicles but will hamper proper operation. Oklahoma State University 4-14

ESCONDIDO FIRE DEPT TRAINING MANUAL Section Truck Module Page 1 of 8 Extrication Equipment Revised

ESCONDIDO FIRE DEPT TRAINING MANUAL Section Truck Module Page 1 of 8 Extrication Equipment Revised Truck Module Page 1 of 8 EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT Over the years, vehicle extrication has become a major responsibility for the fire service. During those years many extrication tools and equipment have remained