What is a backdraft?

A) A rapidly occurring transitional event in the development of a compartment fire
B) The condition whereby unburned fuel (pyrolyzate) from the originating fire has accumulated in the ceiling layer to a sufficient concentration that it ignites and burns
C) The ignition of unburned pyrolyzates due to sudden influx of air which ignites and results in an extremely rapid burning of gases/pyrolysis products being forced out through an opening
D) The sudden ignition of a diffused fuel suspended in the atmosphere

C

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A permanent record of all detector tests must be maintained for:

A. at least 2 years B. at least 5 years C. at least 15 years D. as long as the building is occupied.

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The responsibility for maintaining your AEMT certification or license to practice is the responsibility of the:

A) system's medical director. B) system's training officer. C) AEMT. D) shift supervisor.

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