What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness?

A. Ensure the safety of all personnel who are assisting.
B. Direct a fire stream into an existing vertical exhaust opening.
C. Sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe.
D. Direct a fire steam into an existing horizontal exhaust opening.


C

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When several agencies work independently but cooperatively, rather than one agency exercising control over the others, this is called:

A) single incident command. B) NIMS. C) ICS. D) unified command.

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You are called for man who has chest pain. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 90/62 and a very irregular pulse. Based on this information, you should suspect which of the following?

A) Dehydration leading to hypotension B) Mechanical malfunction of the heart C) Anaphylaxis induced vasodilation D) A possibility of a drug interaction

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Which of the following statements best suggests that the speaker may be having a mild allergic reaction?

a. "I have had a fever and chills for the past two days." b. "My heart feels as though it is skipping some beats." c. "I feel dizzy and weak." d. "I have a rash on my face and neck."

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