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When considering the tactics to defend homes in the WUI, which would be used for an evacuation due to life safety?

You are searching a residential structure and find an adult victim in the lower level away from the fire. They fell down the stairs and cannot walk out due to a simple sprained ankle. Which carry would be best suited for this situation?

What hazards would you expect to find at a motor vehicle fire?

When shutting down utilities what should be placed on the valve or breakers to be sure they do not get turned back on?

What could be used to protect a hallway when removing debris from the fire area of a residence?

You have been assigned to the search crew. There is heavy fire on the first floor and you need to gain access to the second floor to search a survivable area. What means do you have of reaching or searching the second floor other than using the building’s staircase?

What are the A and K tools used for?

You and your incident commander have made the decision to complete search operations. Once the decision is made and search begins what should be continually done throughout the operation?

You have been asked to research what to purchase for new attack hose on the engine. Where would you look to verify what is required for fire service hose?

What kind of connectors should be on fire department power cords?