Which situation might lead firefighters to accept a higher level of risk when considering entering a burning structure?
You are working at the fire station when a call comes in for…
You are working at the fire station when a call comes in for a fire alarm at a nearby hospital. When do you don your structural firefighting gear?
What should the firefighter consider when choosing a cutting…
What should the firefighter consider when choosing a cutting tool?
Fire crews have just removed a victim from a room and conten…
Fire crews have just removed a victim from a room and contents fire in the victim’s home. The victim has an altered level of consciousness, soot stains around the nostrils and severe hypotension. What treatment would be recommended for this patient?
Fires can be categorized as into how many different classes?
Fires can be categorized as into how many different classes?
You have responded to the scene of a structure fire to find…
You have responded to the scene of a structure fire to find several occupants waving you down from the driveway. One of the occupants states they tried to extinguish the fire with a bucket of water with no success. While this occupant is speaking, you notice they are having difficulty finishing their sentences. They begin to complain of a severe headache and dizziness. What concentrations of oxygen do you suspect inside the structure?
Per NFPA 1971, which element of PPE is designed to block a m…
Per NFPA 1971, which element of PPE is designed to block a minimum of 90% of particulates ranging in size from 0.1 to 1.0 microns?
When an alarm is received, how should firefighters respond t…
When an alarm is received, how should firefighters respond to the apparatus?
Your department (volunteer or career) has an emergency and y…
Your department (volunteer or career) has an emergency and you have been called back to help. You consumed alcohol 4 hours ago. What course of action should you take?
Suppose the market for gasoline starts out in equilibrium, a…
Suppose the market for gasoline starts out in equilibrium, as seen from the Supply & Demand graph below. Refer to your answers as (a), (b), & (c). Suppose the demand curve shifts to the right and the supply curve shifts to the left. a. Provide one specific reason why the demand curve for gasoline would shift to the right. b. Provide one specific reason why the supply curve for gasoline would shift to the left. c. Given the shifts above, what will happen to the new equilibrium price and quantity of gasoline? Answer in 1-2 sentences.