Which of the following statements regarding steel as a construction material is MOST accurate?
A. Most fires create temperatures hot enough to melt steel.
B. When exposed to heat, steel loses strength at a rapid rate.
C. Steel with less mass requires higher temperatures before it will fail.
D. Steel's loss of strength when exposed to heat is the most significant characteristic to firefighters.
D
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A) try feeling for a radial pulse instead. B) ask another responder to confirm pulselessness. C) deliver two rescue breaths and recheck for a pulse. D) begin chest compressions.
Ischemic heart disease, commonly angina or myocardial infarction, is the third leading cause of death in the United States
Indicate whether the statement is true or false