Q1 Flashcards
(157 cards)
1
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What are the various light indicators on the Face piece’s HUD?
A
2 Green = 100%, 1 green = 75%, Slow Flashing Yellow = 50%, Rapid Flashing Red = 25%
Indicates the battery status of the face piece.
2
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What does ‘VEIS’ mean?
A
VENT, ENTRY, ISOLATE, SEARCH
A technique used in firefighting operations.
3
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What type of roofs should not be cut into?
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Gypsum, Q-Deck over Truss
4
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What is the priority order of victim removal?
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Interior Stairs, Horizontal Exits, Fire Escape, Ladder, Ropes
5
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What is a cockloft?
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the space between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof
6
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Which way does the water flow on an attack hose?
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Towards the Male end.
7
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What are the 3 types of heat transfer?
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Convection, Conduction, Radiation
8
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Who makes up the inside team on a Ladder Company?
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Officer, Can man, Ironsman
9
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What are the Life Saving Rope (LSR) specifications?
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150 Ft, 9/16 inch wide
10
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What are the 4 ‘S’s’ when working with fittings in order of precedence?
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Sex, Size, Solid to Solid, Swivel
11
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What is the range of watts in the Handie-Talkies?
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5 watts (when in EAB)
12
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What is the numerical value for the exposures of a building?
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0 = Fire Area, 1 = Entrance, 2 = Left of entrance, 3 = Rear, 4 = Right of Entrance
13
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When do we cut an open web steel joint?
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NEVER
14
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What is the desired water flow for 1 3/4?
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180 GPM
15
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What is the desired water flow for 2 1/2?
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225-250 GPM
16
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What is the desired water flow for 3 1/2?
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> 400 GPM
17
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What are the three measured knots?
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Bowline Knot, Bowline on the Bight, Rolling Hitch
18
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What is the pressure inside a 45 minute Scott Cylinder?
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4500psi
19
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What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 1 3/4 hose?
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20psi
20
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What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 2 1/2 hose?
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5psi
21
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What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 3 1/2 hose?
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almost none. negligible
22
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The 1st due Roofman brings what tools to the top floor fire?
A
Halligan, Halligan Hook, LSR
23
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What is the Bowline on the Bight used for?
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to lower firemen or members
24
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How many pounds of force does the hydra ram exert?
A
10,000lbs
25
The rabbit tool can only be used for inward opening doors? True/False
TRUE
26
The SCBA is Hydrostatically tested every how often?
5 years
27
The SCBA's life expectancy is what?
15 years
28
What is the definition of pyrolysis?
The chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat.
29
What is the part of the rope used in tying knots?
The working end
30
What is a wellhole?
The opening area between staircases, which can be used to shorten hose lengths
31
What is used to connect a 2 ½ hose to a 1 ¾ hose?
Reducer
32
A becket bend is used for?
Joining 2 ropes together
33
What part of the nozzle contains the water control valve?
Shut-Off
34
What does the term 'I OWE YOU MY LIFE' refer to?
Mayday situations
35
What does ACDC refer to?
Applies, Combines, Divides, Controls
36
The aluminum oxide tip is best used for which material?
Metal
37
What is it called when you don’t have enough hose stretched to reach the fire?
Short-Stretch
38
What are the 3 stages of fire?
Incipient phase, Steady State Burning Phase, Hot Smoldering Phase
39
What are the 3 types of hydrant disc colors and meanings?
White = Out of Service, Yellow = Frozen, Blue = partially OSS/Sprinkler System
40
Name the parts of the halligan.
Pike, ADZ, Fork with crotch, Bevel, Concave
41
What are the duties of the 1st due Ladder company on a multiple dwelling?
Forcible Entry, Locate Fire, Search and Removal
42
If you are cutting roof and see white powder what type of roof is it?
Gypsum Roof (Made of sheet rock)
43
What are the positions of an Engine Company?
Officer, Chauffeur, Nozzle, Back-Up, Door/Control
44
What are the products of combustion?
Heat, Light, Smoke, Fire gases
45
Which hydrant offers 10%-15% more water?
Dresser
46
What is the difference between a Rear mount Aerial and a Tiller Aerial?
Both are 100ft, but the Tiller has maneuverable rear wheels for tight turns
47
What are the types of portable power saws?
Carbide tip, Silicon Carbide, Aluminum Oxide
48
What type of extinguishment are you using when cooling the room with water?
Temperature reduction
49
What is another name for the clove Hitch and Binder on the Taut part of the rope?
The Substantial Object Knot
50
A cornice is defined as?
Ornamental molding at the top of the wall/roof
51
The pre-alarm goes off after 20 seconds of no motion followed by the full alarm after an additional 12 seconds. True/False
TRUE
52
What is the minimum amount of Hose lengths on an engine?
20 lengths of 1 ¾, 30 lengths of 2 ½, 10 lengths of 3 ½
53
What is the minimum breaking strength of a Nylon rope?
9000lbs
54
What types of axes does the FDNY use?
Flat Head and Pike Axe
55
When assessing for size up what acronym is used?
COAL WAS WEALTH
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What does COAL WAS WEALTH mean?
Construction, Occupancy, Area, Life, Water Supply, Auxiliary Appliances, Street Conditions, Weather, Exposures, Apparatus, Location, Time of Day, Height
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What does IDLH mean?
Immediate Danger to Life and Health
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What are the characteristics of Carbon Monoxide?
Colorless, Tasteless, Non –irritating, toxic gas
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Why is Carbon Monoxide Dangerous?
Hemoglobin is attracted to CO 210 times more than Oxygen.
60
What sized hose is used to supply standpipe or sprinkler systems?
3 ½
61
What two tools make up a 'Set of Irons'?
Halligan and Axe
62
What is the Fire Tetrahedron?
Oxygen, Fuel, Heat, Self-sustained Chemical Reaction
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What does DC-WIFE-70 mean in Urgent Situations?
Discontinue Interior Attack, Change in Conditions impacting Operations, Water Loss, Injured Member, Fear of Collapse, Exposure Fire Spreading, Signal 10-70 Unable to secure positive water source
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What does 'I OWE YOU MY LIFE' in MAYDAY situations refer to?
Imminent Collapse, Occurred a Structural Collapse, Unconscious Member, Missing Member, List/Trapped Member (Self)
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When are you under immediate supervision of an officer?
When you are within sight/hearing of officer and/or working on the same hose/search under the supervision of an Officer
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When are you under Functional Supervision?
When you are Handie-Talking equipped or with a Handie-talkie equipped member.
67
PPC is a Close Proximity Suit? True/False
FALSE
68
What is the function of an Engine Apparatus?
To deliver engine company personnel, hose, appliances and tools to the scene of operation
69
What is a Rung?
Cross members used for climbing on ladders that are spaced 14 inches apart
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What is a Half Hitch used for?
To hoist/lower tools and equipment.
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What is the Bowline Knot used for?
Hoisting 20ft> ladders
72
What are the FT-1 and FT-2 operating ranges?
FT-1: 80-200gpm @ 70-93psi; FT-2: 85-325gpm @ 65-105psi
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What is an MST?
Main Solid Stream Tip – fitted with threads at its outlet orifices; attached to Shut-off(SO)
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What are the methods of Fire Extinguishment?
Temperature reduction, Fuel removal, Oxygen dilution, chemical flame inhibition
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What are the classes of fire?
Class A = Common Combustibles (Wood, Paper, Cloth), Class B = Liquids (Oils, Gasoline), Class C = Electrical (Appliances, Computers), Class D = Metals (Aluminum, Sodium, Potassium)
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What would put LSR out of service?
Acid Fumes (Deputy Tony Hit A Home Run Far Away)
## Footnote
Doubt → Two People’s Weight → Heat → Abrasion → Hockle → Rust (Persistent) → Frozen → Acid Fumes
77
Which statement is INCORRECT about LSR?
Minimum breaking strength is 6,000 pounds
## Footnote
Breaking Strength is 9,000 pounds
78
T or F: If the Hallway becomes untenable you can flake out extra hose on the floor above?
False
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Which statement is INCORRECT about a backdraft?
Free Burning Fire
80
What is INCORRECT about the chemistry of fire?
Steady state burning phase is the initial phase which includes ignition.
## Footnote
That definition applies to Incipient Stage
81
T or F: Pak alert at full alarm can be reset by shaking.
False
82
What would be the reason for the purge valve NOT to be used?
Vibralert for steady stream of air
83
How long does it take for SCBA to go into full alarm?
32 seconds
84
Which statement is NOT TRUE about SCBA?
The air comes out lower than atmospheric pressure.
## Footnote
Air comes out just above atmospheric pressure
85
According to the 1938 Building Classifications, a Class 3 building is what type of structure?
Non-Fireproof
86
What is an example of urgent?
Fire spreading to exposure (D.C.W.I.F.E.70)
## Footnote
Discontinue Attack → Change in Conditions → Water loss → Injured Member (Non-Life Threatening) → Fear of Collapse → Extension of Fire →10-70
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What is an example of a Mayday?
Occurred collapse (I.O.U.M.L.)
## Footnote
Imminent Collapse → Collapse Occurred → Unconscious Member or Life-Threatening Injury → Missing Member → Lost / Trapped Member
88
Which of the following is INCORRECT about taking an abrasive disc out of service?
Missing 8 or more teeth.
## Footnote
No teeth on an abrasive disc
89
Which is NOT a normal tool carried by the first due roof at a non-fireproof multi-dwelling?
Power Saw
## Footnote
2nd due roof brings a Saw to the roof of a non-FP MD, 1st due brings LSR
90
At 55 PSI, the 2” lightweight hose with a 2” smooth bore nozzle produces how much GPM?
220 GPM
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What do you use to connect FDNY to NPT?
An adapter
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T or F: When there is no room on the fire floor, you can flake hose out to the floor above.
False
93
What knot is used with the Atlas Belt?
Bowline on a Bight
94
What position in a 4-man engine takes responsibilities of the door?
The Control Firefighter
95
What nozzle goes on 1 ¾” hose?
1 ½” nozzle with 15/16 MST
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Which statement is incorrect when referring to the 1 ¾” hose?
150 GPM
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The PASS device will go into full alarm if immobile for:
32 Seconds
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What does the first due roof man not bring with him in a non-fireproof multiple dwelling?
The Saw
99
Which is not a reason to open the purge valve?
Vibralert going off
100
What is the flowrate of the 2’ lightweight hose with smoothbore at 55 psi?
220 GPM
101
When there are 4 FF who takes responsibility of the door FF?
Control FF
102
When the hallway of the fire floor becomes untenable do you flake the hose on the floor above? T/F?
False
103
What is the device that attaches an NST threat to the FDNY thread?
Adapter
104
What knots are used to lower tools?
Half hitch and a Clove hitch and binder
105
Which of the following would NOT put the carbide tip blade out of service?
When it’s chipped, warped, or bent.
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What is an example of a mayday?
Occurred collapse
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Which of the below is urgent?
Fire moving to exposure
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The SCBA full alarm can be shut off by shaking? T/F?
False
109
What statement about the SCBA is incorrect?
Face piece is slightly below atmospheric pressure
110
What components make the Nozzle for the 13/4 Attack line?
A 11/2 shut off and 15/16th MST
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What is incorrect about the chemistry of fire?
Initial stage is known as the steady-state burning phase.
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What is NOT a characteristic of a backdraft?
Free burning fire
113
What knot is used with the atlas belt?
Bowline on a bite
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Which choice is incorrect in regards to an LSR?
The breaking strength is 6,000 lbs
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What is one reason you would put an LSR out of service?
Acid Fumes
116
What is a class 3 structure in terms of fire proofing?
Non-Fire proof
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Which statement about the LSR is incorrect?
The breaking strength is 6000lbs (correct breaking strength is 9000lbs)
## Footnote
The LSR (Life Safety Rope) has a breaking strength of 9000lbs.
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Which knot is utilized with the Atlas Belt?
Bowline on a bight
119
Which of the following is not characteristic of a backdraft?
Free burning fire
120
According to 1938 building construction, what building type is Class 3 construction?
Non-fireproof
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True or False? The SCBA can be shaken to turn off the full PASS Alarm.
FALSE
122
Which is NOT a reason to open the purge valve?
Vibra-alert is activated/going off
123
How long does it take for the PAK Alert to go into full alarm?
32 seconds (12 SECONDS IS PRE ALARM)
124
Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the PRA device on the SCBA?
It reduces pressure in the facepiece to just below atmospheric pressure (Pressure in facepiece is just above atmospheric pressure)
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Which of the following is an example of an URGENT message?
Fire spreading to an exposure (adjacent building)
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Which of the following is a reason to call a MAYDAY?
Imminent Collapse
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Which of the following is NOT an Urgent message?
Structural Collapse (this is a MAYDAY)
128
Which of the following is reason to place the 12 tooth carbide O.O.S?
3 teeth missing/broken (8 teeth missing or broken for 24 tooth) (IF QUESTION ASKS A REASON NOT TO PLACE OUT OF SERVICE A: CHIPPED BENT WARPED)
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Which of the following tools is not carried by the 1st assigned Roof FF (NFP MD)?
Power Saw (Their tools are the Halligan, Halligan Hook, and LSR)
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What is the flowrate of the 2” lightweight hose equipped with a 2” smooth bore nozzle operating at 55psi?
220 GPM (50 psi 210 GPM)
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What fitting is used to connect an FDNY coupling to an NST (or NPT) thread?
Adapter
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True/False? If the hallway of the fire floor becomes untenable, extra hose can be flaked out on the floor above.
FALSE
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What components make up the nozzle for the 1 3⁄4” attack line?
1 1⁄2” Shutoff and 15/16” MST
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In an Engine Company with 4 FFs, which position takes on the responsibilities of the Door FF in addition to their own?
Control Firefighter
135
What is incorrect regarding the chemistry of fire?
Initial stage is known as the steady-state burning phase. (Correctly known as Incipient Stage)
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Who makes up the Engine Team?
Nozzle, Backup, Door, & Control
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Which if the following would put the LSR IMMEDIATELY out of service?
Acid fumes (Deputy Tony Hit A Home Run Far Away)
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Which statement is incorrect about the LSR?
The breaking strength is 6
140
Which knot is used for the atlas belt?
Bowline on a bight
141
What is NOT a characteristic of a backdraft?
Free Burning Fire
142
According to 1938 Building Construction
what building type is Class 3 construction?
143
How long does it take for PAK alert to go into full alarm?
32 seconds (20 seconds is pre alarm
144
Which is NOT a reason to open the purge valve?
Vibra-alert is activated/ going off
145
Which statement about the SCBA is incorrect?
Face piece slightly below atmospheric pressure (above!)
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(T/F) If the hallway of the fire floor becomes untenable you can flake out extra hose on the floor above?
False
147
(T/F) Pak alert at full alarm can be reset by shaking?
False (Double click the yellow button to reset)
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Which scenario is considered a mayday?
Collapse occurred (I.O.U.M.L.)
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When does the carbide tip blade NOT go out of service?
When it’s chipped
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What is the flow rate of the 2” lightweight hose with a 2” smooth bore nozzle operating at 55 psi?
220 GPM (at 50 psi - 210 GPM)
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What is used to connect NST to FDNY threads?
Adapter
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What is incorrect regarding the chemistry of fire?
Initial stage is known as the steady-state burning phase. (This definition applies to Incipient Stage)
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What is NOT a characteristic of 1 3/4” hose?
Most versatile with friction loss of 5 psi (2 1/2” friction loss - 5 PSI
154
In an Engine Company with 4 FFs
who assumes the responsibility of the Door FF in addition to their own?
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What components make up the nozzle for the 1 3/4” attack line?
1 1/2” shutoff and 15/16 MST
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What tool does the 1st due roof FF NOT take at a non-fireproof multiple dwelling?
Power Saw
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What is an example of an urgent?
Fire spreading to exposure (D.C.W.I.F.E.70)
