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Which knot can be used to join rope to a chain or cable?

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

Which of these is similar to the twin-doughnut roll, except that it forms its own carry loop?

What is the greatest result of spalling?

Which fire extinguisher sits upright on the ground during use and is steadied by the foot of the operator?

What is the name of the core section of kernmantle rope?

Upon arrival to an incident involving an overturned chemical tanker, you observe a placard with the number 0 in the red part of the diamond. What does this indicate to you?

Your officer is attempting to determine the size of the hose used in the department. There are no marking on the outside of the hose to help, as it has worn off. What can be done to determine the hose size?

What is the primary advantage of using technical use life safety rope compared to general use life safety rope?

Approximately how much additional pump pressure would be needed when advancing an attack hose up 30 ft to fight an attic fire?