Firefighting Safety and Equipment Knowledge

What is the acronym LCES used for in wildland firefighting?

• Lights, Communication, Escape, Structure

• Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones

• Lines, Command, Evacuation, Size-up

• Ladders, Crews, Engines, Suppression

At what temperature does steel begin to lose 50% of its strength in a structure fire?

• 700°F

• 1100°F

• 1300°F

• 1800°F

In The Sandlot, what’s the name of the legendary ball-eating dog?

• Hercules

• Duke

• Beast

• Zeus

What is the NFPA standard for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

• NFPA 1001

• NFPA 1971

• NFPA 1851

• NFPA 1002

What kind of animal is Frank in Men in Black?

• Ferret

• Chihuahua

• Pug

• Cat

What gas is colorless, odorless, and deadly, often present in structure fires?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon monoxide

• Oxygen

Which rhythm is shockable?

• Asystole

• Sinus bradycardia

• Pulseless electrical activity

• ventricular fibrillation

What does “SPAM” actually stand for (the food)?

• Salted Pork and Meat

• Spiced Ham

• Special Army Meat

• Stuff Preserved And Molded

Which of these is a contraindication for using an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)?

• Gag reflex

• Facial burns

• Suspected basilar skull fracture

• Unconsciousness

How long is a jiffy, scientifically?

• 1 second

• 1/1,000,000th of a second

• 1/60th of a second

• 1/100th of a second