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You train with your thermal imager in the fire station throughout the year. When you locate a simulated downed victim, they are usually brightly colored on the screen. What expectation should you have of the victim screen color in an actual fire?

Which of the following is NOT a drawback of natural fiber ropes, as mentioned in the text?

Which type of glass is found in an arcadia door?

At what temperature does a heat sensor activate?

What does the term “rigging” refer to when it involves ropes and rope equipment?

How can a firefighter check to make sure the climbing angle is correct?

How should overhaul for a fire in a balloon-frame construction should be established?

You are in a structure with a sprinkler head that has been activated. You are asked to go back to the sprinkler riser and shut down the system. When you get there, you find a single outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) valve. Which of these indicates that you have the system shut off?

When calculating how much water is needed for a small brush fire, you determine you will need approximately 5 gallons of water. Which fire extinguisher rating would provide this amount of water?

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