One of the MOST significant characteristics of concern to members of the fire service is steel's"

A. brittleness when exposed to heat
B. inherent tendency to fail suddenly
C. tendency to melt during intense fire conditions
D. deterioration of strength at elevated emperatures


Ans: D. deterioration of strength at elevated emperatures

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You are dispatched to an apartment complex, where a tenant was found unconscious by the landlord. There is no evidence of trauma. After completing the primary assessment and addressing immediate life-threats, you should:

A. obtain baseline vital signs. B. perform a rapid body scan. C. transport to the closest hospital. D. perform a focused assessment.

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a. primary barrier. b. secondary barrier. c. dosimeter. d. filter.

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