During training you are being taught how to use a chain saw. You have used one a lot in other jobs and you let the instructor know this and request to be let out of this lesson. They indicate you still need to go through the training to learn how to maintain and use it on a fire ground. Why?

Why is polypropylene often used for throwlines but not suitable for life safety or escape ropes?

Which NFPA standard covers the types of building construction?

Which of these is a hose roll used for general handing and transportation of hose as well as to prepare hose to be stored on a rack?

Which of these describes arranging hose so it can easily be pulled toward the fire?

Which statement is true of dry barrel hydrants?

When lowering a tool or piece of equipment using utility rope, what should the firefighter at the higher elevation ensure when feeding out the rope?

When choosing which knot to use in a given situation, what is the key factor that should guide your decision?

To prevent fire from spreading firefighters need to look for ____, the spreading of the fire to adjacent areas from the seat of the fire.

An incident commander of a hazardous materials incident involving fire consults the ERG to determine what could occur if firefighters enter the hot zone and apply water to the hazardous chemicals involved. What is the incident commander effectively performing?