Which of the Following BEST Describes Why Firefighters Must Use

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes why firefighters must use SCBA during overhaul?

• A) Smoke is not like other flammable gases; it will not burn or explode.
• B) Hazardous concentrations of smoke are only present outside the structure.
• C) Hazardous concentrations are typically below short-term exposure limits.
• D) Volume and density of smoke may be reduced, but the hazard is not eliminated.

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