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If a firefighter can walk at 40 feet per minute and is keeping up with the rate of spread, then which of these describes the rate of spread?

You are loading 3-inch (76-mm) supply line hose and your officer indicates they want the hose to come off in a forward lay starting from the center of the hose bed. Which hose load would best accomplish this task?

Which statement is TRUE of carbon dioxide fire extinguishers?

You are beginning your attack on a vehicle fire. Where should the first water be applied from?

Under which agency does the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) operate?

NFPA 1550 is the standard for what topic?

You attempted to shut down the water to the home with the valve inside the home but were unable to. What can be done to stop the water flow?

You attempted to shut down the water to the home with the valve inside the home but were unable to. What can be done to stop the water flow?

You are working to reload the supply hose on the apparatus. There is no set standard within your department for the type of load. Your officer indicates to use the simplest load for the hose. What type of load are you going to complete?

You have been assigned to the ventilation group. It was determined that vertical ventilation is necessary. You put up a ground ladder and roof ladder. You have your chain saw with you on the roof, a charged hose line is ready, you have a pike pole, pick-head ax, and Halligan. What else should be in place for your team’s safety?