IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1
Study guide
The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by
the: – ANSWER Authority having juristiction.
A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire
suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is
employing a(an)__ approach. – ANSWER
All-hazard concept
What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? –
ANSWER Scalar Organization (based on rank).
Which fire department principle refers to an individual’s responsibility to follow
orders and a department’s responsibility to provide leadership? – ANSWER
Discipline
Most fire and emergency services organization in North America are funded by
the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be __
organizations. – ANSWER Public
Combination fire departments refer to those that are: – ANSWER
Staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters.
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? – ANSWER
Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry,
performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? –
ANSWER Truck/Ladder Company
Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover
or grass fires? – ANSWER Brush Company
IFSTA 7 question
bank
Which product of combustion acts as a chemical asphyxiant by excluding oxygen
from the blood, leading to hypoxia of the brain and tissues?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B) Carbon monoxide (CO)
C) Aerosolized fuel particles
D) Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) – ANSWER
B
Combustion can occur within a range of concentration of fuel vapor and air; this
range is referred to as the:
A) vapor pressure range.
B) surface to mass range.
C) flammable (explosive) range.
D) oxidation (combustion) range. – ANSWER
C
Which statement describes the factor that MOST influences compartment fire
development?
A) Whether the fire is fuel-limited or ventilation-limited
B) Whether the fuel is cellulose-based or petroleum-based
C) Ratio of square footage to ceiling height of the compartment
D) Ambient temperature and wind speed outside the compartment –
ANSWER A
An extinguishing agent, such as dry chemical or Halon-replacement agent,
terminates the combustion reaction by:
A) cutting off the oxygen supply to the fuel.
B) interfering with the chemical chain reaction.
C) cooling the fuel below the ignition temperature.
D) reacting with the fuel to create a fire-resistant layer. – ANSWER
B
Materials that burn at normal oxygen levels will burn more intensely in _
atmospheres.
A) flaming
B) nonflaming
C) oxygen-enriched
D) oxygen-deficient – ANSWER C
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits
filling an unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA?
A) The SCBA was manufactured within the past five to ten years.
B) A rapid intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or incapacitated
firefighter.
C) The firefighter filling the empty cylinder is wearing full structural personal
protective equipment.
D) A firefighter with a higher rank than the firefighter wearing the SCBA cylinder is
available to perform the refill. – ANSWER
B
What is a general safety precaution to take when refilling an SCBA cylinder?
A) Wear full structural fire fighting PPE.
B) Fill the cylinder as quickly as possible.
C) Perform a hydrostatic test on the cylinder.
D) Check the hydrostatic test date of the cylinder. – ANSWER
D
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label
inside each piece of PPE?
A) Firefighter’s name
B) Department name
C) Cleaning precautions
D) Wearing instructions – ANSWER C
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building?
A) Stationary fill system
B) Auto-cascade fill system
C) High-rise specific cascade system
D) Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System – ANSWER
D
Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by:
A) a company officer.
B) all available firefighters.
C) specially trained, factory-qualified technicians.
D) the highest-ranking fire department personnel. – ANSWER
C
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be:
A) cleaned, dried, and placed out of service.
B) washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.
C) sanitized using a machine built specifically for facepieces.
D) sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade cleaning. – ANSWER
B
When donning an unmounted SCBA, the SCBA unit should be:
A) stored in an outside compartment of the apparatus.
B) placed on the ground with all of the straps extended.
C) stored in a specialized compartment inside the apparatus.
D) placed behind the firefighter with all of the straps tightened. – ANSWER
B
IFSTA 7 Block 1 Test
Review
Covering Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13 & 21
(pages 962-964)
What is the mission of the fire service?
a. Completely eliminate the occurrence of fires in residential structures
b. Protect personal and public property from fire and disrepair
c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other
hazardous situations
d. Employ the all-hazard approach to providing community protection –
ANSWER c. Save lives and protect property and the
environment from fires and other hazardous situations
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights:
Select one:
a. provide effective traffic control.
b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
c. will assist with eliminating the hazard.
d. provide adequate scene lighting for most operations. – ANSWER
b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program
(MAP)?
Select one:
a. Help eliminate the need for personal counseling
b. Allow firefighters to continue working regular shifts after a major illness or
injury
c. Help members who are facing financial hardship
d. Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that
affect job performance – ANSWER d. Offer
easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job
performance
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure,:
Select one:
a. firefighters of all different ranks share equal decision-making authority.
b. decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the
intermediate levels.
c. decisions and information are passed from the base up through the
intermediate levels to the fire chief.
d. a fire department safety officer ranks above everyone else in the department. –
ANSWER b. decisions and information are directed
from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform?
Select one:
a. Providing ropes and knots training to new recruits
b. Overseeing personnel at an incident scene
c. Performing fire suppression activities at an airport
d. Forcing entry into a structure – ANSWER d.
Forcing entry into a structure
Written regulations such as an organization’s policies and procedures clarify
expectations and:
Select one:
a. create personnel schedules.
b. award promotions.
c. delegate authority.
d. organize the budget. – ANSWER c. delegate
authority.
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a:
Select one:
a. battalion.
b. company.
c. response district.
d. local division. – ANSWER b. company.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do?
Select one:
a. Track personnel training and promotional records
b. Document incident near misses and injuries
c. Organize preincident plans and site surveys
d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment – ANSWER
d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground?
Select one:
a. Following the IC’s orders without question
b. Performing all duties to the best of your ability
c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
d. Creating a strategic plan of attack for fire suppression – ANSWER
c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire
Fighter II?
Select one:
a. A Fire Fighter I can only assume command at a structural fire scene, but a Fire
Fighter II can assume command at any type of emergency incident.
b. A Fire Fighter I can oversee a maximum of five personnel, but a Fire Fighter II
can oversee any number of personnel.
c. A fire Fighter II works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter I or other
Fire Fighter II.
d. A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or
company officer. – ANSWER d. A Fire Fighter I
works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.)
IFSTA 7th Edition – Chapter
12: Fire hose
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle
where it is applied to the fire? (541) – ANSWER
Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) – ANSWER
Size of its inside diameter
Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a
pressurized water source, such as a hydrant? (542) – ANSWER
Large diameter soft sleeve hose
Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard
threaded couplings? (544) – ANSWER
Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections
without adapters
A male hose coupling: (544) – ANSWER
Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) –
ANSWER Shank
The _ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that
helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544) – ANSWER
Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) – ANSWER
Aid in tightening and loosening connections
IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL
CHAPTERS
The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an
organization – ANSWER chain of
command (P. 14)
When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. – ANSWER
Unity of Command (P. 14)
Span of Control – ANSWER 3 to 7.
Optimal 5 (P. 14)
Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public. – ANSWER
Line Personnel (P. 16)
Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel. –
ANSWER Staff Personnel (P. 16)
Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets boundaries and establish
standards of conduct. – ANSWER
Policy (P. 21)
Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem/situation. – ANSWER
Procedure (P. 21)
SOP vs SOG? – ANSWER SOP –
Standard Operating Procedure : Hard and Fast Rules
SOG – Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters some leeway in particular
situations
(P. 21)
Incident Priorities? (3) – ANSWER Life
safety, incident stabilization, property conservation (P. 23)
How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA) – ANSWER
Twice annually and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29)
Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses? – ANSWER
Acute Illnesses (colds/viruses) last only a few days
Chronic illnesses (cancer/diabetes) are long-lasting and can even be fatal
(P. 31)
How should apparatus be mounted/dismounted? – ANSWER
- 3 points of contact
- Facing Apparatus
- Using handholds
(P. 38)
Personnel who are directly involved in disposing of the problem are allowed to
enter this zone. – ANSWER Hot Zone
(P. 40)
Personnel who are directly supporting personnel. Personnel in this zone are also
in full protective clothing. – ANSWER
Warm Zone (P. 40-41)
This zone may include incident command posts, rapid intervention crews, PIO,
rehabilitation and staging (crews and equipment). – ANSWER
Cold Zone (P. 41)
How should scene lighting be positioned on roadways? – ANSWER
Directed toward the scene, not into the eyes of approaching drivers. (P. 42)
Electrical wires in contact with the ground, causing current to flow outward in all
directions. – ANSWER Ground Gradient
(P. 45) (Definition: P.48)
How far away should you be from a downed power line? – ANSWER
Approximately 2 poles away (P. 45)
IFSTA 7th Edition – Chapter
8: Ground ladders
The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact
with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the: (315) – ANSWER
Bed section
Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is positioned?
(315) – ANSWER Butt
The moveable upper part of an extension ladder that is raised to various heights is
called the: (315) – ANSWER Fly section
Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder are called: (315) – ANSWER
Footpads
The __ is the rope or cable used to raise the upper sections of an
extension ladder. (316) – ANSWER
Halyard
What are the pawls (dogs) of a ladder designed to do? (316) – ANSWER
Hold the fly section in place after it has been extended
For which task would a single ladder be used? (318) – ANSWER
To reach someone trapped in a 6-foot (2 m) trench
What feature does a roof ladder have that a single ladder does not have? (318) –
ANSWER Hooks used to secure it over the
tope of the roof’s ridge line
For which of the following would a roof ladder be a better choice to use than a
single or extension ladder? (318) – ANSWER
Providing a stable surface on which a firefighter can stand when ventilating a roof
IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 2
Communications study guide.
Which is a guideline to follow when answering non emergency calls? –
ANSWER Identify yourself and your
department, station, or unit.
If you cannot answer a caller’s question when handling a non emergency call, you
should: – ANSWER Refer them to someone
who can answer the question.
What should you do if someone that is angry or upset calls the station? –
ANSWER Remain calm and never become
confrontational.
Which type to telecommunications system is a dispatch center run directly by the
fire department, emergency medical service, or law enforcement agency? –
ANSWER Emergency Service specific
telecommunications center.
Which type of telecommunications system is a central location that routes all
emergency calls to the appropriate fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement
dispatcher? – ANSWER Public Safety
Answering Point
How do enhanced 9-1-1 system function to aid in emergency communications? –
ANSWER Combine telephone and computer
equipment to provide the dispatcher with the caller’s phone number and location
Which piece of communications center equipment is used to communicate with
mobile and portable radios at the emergency scene? – ANSWER
Two-way radio system.
A TDD or Teletype system in a fire department communications center is used to:
- ANSWER receive calls from individuals
with hearing impairments.
Chapter Test 4 (IFSTA
7th Edition)
Fires involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between fuel and: (117) [4.3.11]
A. a catalyst.
B. an oxidizer.
C. free radicals.
D. a reducing agent. – ANSWER B.
an oxidizer
When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or
more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a:
(118) [4.3.11]
A. dissolution.
B. metamorphosis.
C. chemical reaction.
D. physiological change. – ANSWER
C. chemical reaction
Which statement about energy and combustion is accurate? (120) [4.3.11]
A. A fuel’s chemical energy is the result of rapid vibrations in the molecules.
B. Chemical and physical changes almost never involve an exchange of energy.
C. A fuel’s potential energy releases during combustion and converts to kinetic
energy.
D. Chemical changes involve an exchange of energy; physical changes involve no
energy exchange. – ANSWER C. A
fuel’s potential energy releases during combustion and converts to kinetic energy.
Which element of the fire tetrahedron is included to explain flaming (gas-phase)
combustion? (120) [4.3.11]
A. Fuel
B. Heat
C. Oxygen
D. Chemical chain reaction – ANSWER
D. Chemical chain reaction
What occurs when a mixture of fuel and oxygen encounter an external heat
source with sufficient heat or thermal energy to start the combustion reaction?
(120) [4.3.11]
A. Autoignition
B. Piloted ignition
C. Kinetic ignition
D. Sustained ignition – ANSWER B.
Piloted ignition
The minimum temperature at which a fuel in the air must be heated in order to
start self-sustained combustion is known as the: (122) [4.3.11]
A. autoignition temperature (AIT).
B. piloted ignition temperature (PIT).
C. lower explosive (flammable) limit (LEL).
D. upper explosive (flammable) limit (UEL). – ANSWER
A. autoignition temperature (AIT).
What causes flaming combustion to occur? (123) [4.3.11]
A. A solid fuel encounters an open flame and entrain enough air to ignite.
B. A gaseous fuel encounters an external heat source and experience piloted
ignition.
C. A gaseous fuel mixes with an adequate amount of oxygen and heats to ignition
temperature.
D. A solid fuel mixes with an adequate amount of liquid fuel to be able to sustain
an open burning flame. – ANSWER
C. A gaseous fuel mixes with an adequate amount of oxygen and heats to ignition
temperature.
What is the cause of most fire deaths? (124) [4.3.10, 4.3.11]
A. Injuries caused by falling materials or structural collapse
B. Exposure to toxic gases found in smoke and/or lack of oxygen
C. Exposure to extreme heat and/or contact with flames and hot surfaces
D. Accidental injuries sustained during escape and/or evacuation procedures –
ANSWER B. Exposure to toxic gases
found in smoke and/or lack of oxygen
IFSTA 7th ch.14
When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: –
ANSWER Reduce the radient heat flux from
the upper layer
What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of
applying water on the fire? – ANSWER
Disruption of thermal layering
In which situation would fuel removal be a likely method of extinguishment. –
ANSWER Grass fire (ground cover fire)
Closing the valve on a natural gas tank to stop the emission of gaseous fuel would
be an example of: – ANSWER Fuel removal
When a fire fighter controls doors and windows during fire attack, it is an example
of: – ANSWER Oxygen exclusion
Clean agents extinguish fire by: – ANSWER
Interrupting the combustion reaction
If you’re positioned to make fire attack, which condition would be important
tocommunicate to your supervisor or IC – ANSWER
Smoke that changes from grey to black
Firefighters should ensure that pass devices are on and operating properly: –
ANSWER Before entering the structure
Which tool or piece of equipment is a member of a fire attack team likely to carry
- ANSWER Hand light
IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE
FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 10
A “MAYDAY” is called when:
Select one:
a. unconscious victims are located.
b. a firefighter is in immediate danger.
c. there is a partial roof collapse.
d. hazardous materials are found in a structure. – ANSWER
b. a firefighter is in immediate danger.
A tracking device set to search mode:
Select one:
a. makes noise to alert rescuers to the downed firefighter’s location.
b. is only activated when a PASS device fails.
c. displays the distance and direction toward another receiver.
d. will not transmit a signal through walls, floors, or other solid objects –
ANSWER c. displays the distance and
direction toward another receiver.
After locating a downed firefighter in an IDLH atmosphere, what is the RIC’s
priority?
Select one:
a. Rescuing other victims
b. Extinguishing the fire
c. Exiting the IDLH atmosphere
d. Stabilizing the firefighter’s injuries – ANSWER
c. Exiting the IDLH atmosphere
An advantage of marking with latch straps is that they:
Select one:
a. prevent the door from closing.
b. are more visible than other types of markers.
c. keep the door closed.
d. are more fire resistant than other types of markers – ANSWER
a. prevent the door from closing.
An atmosphere is considered hazardous if it contains a hazardous gas in excess of
10 percent of the hazardous material’s:
Select one:
a. flammability threshold.
b. lower explosive limit.
c. upper combustible limit (UCL).
d. ignition range. – ANSWER b.
lower explosive limit.
Before entering an IDLH environment, you must:
Select one
IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF
FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition
Chapter 5
Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or:
Select one:
a. adsorption.
b. direct contact.
c. absorption.
d. ingestion – ANSWER Select one:
a. adsorption.
b. direct contact.*
c. absorption.
d. ingestion
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be:
Select one:
a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for
facepieces.
b. washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.
c. cleaned, dried, and placed out of service.
d. sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade
cleaning. – ANSWER Select one:
a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for
facepieces.
b. washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.*
c. cleaned, dried, and placed out of service.
d. sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade
cleaning.
Fire fighting boots must be:
Select one:
a. high enough to protect the lower leg.
b. made completely of high-grade rubber.
c. made completely of reinforced leather.
d. low enough to expose the ankles. – ANSWER
Select one:
a. high enough to protect the lower leg.*
b. made completely of high-grade rubber.
c. made completely of reinforced leather.
d. low enough to expose the ankles.
Factors that firefighters have the most control over that affect
the success of SCBA use include physical condition, agility,
and:
Select one:
a. tasks assigned.
b. lung capacity.
c. cylinder size.
d. experience in similar situations. – ANSWER
Select one:
a. tasks assigned.
b. lung capacity.*
c. cylinder size.
d. experience in similar situations.
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres,
because exposure to particulate contaminants such as _
can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease.
Select one:
a. oil or fuel residue
b. vehicle exhaust emissions
c. ammonium chloride
d. carbon dioxide – ANSWER Select
one:
a. oil or fuel residue
b. vehicle exhaust emissions*
c. ammonium chloride
d. carbon dioxide
How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected
by limitations caused by equipment that is in poor condition?
Select one:
a. Frequent inspections and maintenance
b. Physical fitness and endurance training
c. Proper facepiece fit testing
d. Repeated training with the SCBA unit – ANSWER
Select one:
a. Frequent inspections and maintenance*
b. Physical fitness and endurance training
c. Proper facepiece fit testing
d. Repeated training with the SCBA unit
IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 4:
Fire Dynamics
True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible – ANSWER
False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion
Physical science is the study of what two things? – ANSWER
Matter and energy
Oxidation – ANSWER A chemical
reaction involving the combination of an oxidizer, such as oxygen in the air, with
other materials.
Energy – ANSWER The capacity to
perform work
Work – ANSWER This occurs when a
force is applied to an object over a distance or when a substance undergoes a
chemical, biological, or physical change. In the case of heat, work means
increasing a substance’s temperature
Potential Energy – ANSWER The
amount of energy that an object can release at some point in the future. Stored
energy
Heat of Combustion – ANSWER The
potential energy available for release in the combustion process
Kinetic Energy – ANSWER The energy
that a moving object possesses
What are the 7 types of energy? – ANSWER
Chemical
Thermal
Mechanical
Electrical
Light
Nuclear
Sound
How is energy measured in the International System of Units (SI)? – ANSWER
With joules
How many joules is required to change the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1
degree Celsius? – ANSWER 4.2J
In the customary system, the unit of measurement for heat is what? –
ANSWER The British Thermal Unit (Btu)
What is the British thermal unit? – ANSWER
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1
degree Fahrenheit
IFSTA 7th Edition – Chapter 9:
Forcible entry
The technique used in structural forcible entry: – ANSWER
should do minimal damage and provide quick access
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry? – ANSWER
how forcible entry will affect ventilation
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a
firefighter should “try before you pry” and: – ANSWER
look for a lock box near the main entrance
Security barriers such as bars grilles, and lexan windows: – ANSWER
require specialized training and tools to force
Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters? – ANSWER
Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed
Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform> – ANSWER
remove shingles and other roof coverings
Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to: – ANSWER
strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb
Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlocks shackles, or: – ANSWER
high-security chains
What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches? –
ANSWER charged hose line standing by
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with
limited space? – ANSWER handsaw
Never use a power saw: – ANSWER in a
flammable atmosphere
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should: – ANSWER
have a charged hose line nearby
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening
doors and windows or moving heavy objects? – ANSWER
prying tools
IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 3 |
Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2023
with regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: –
ANSWER an AHJ can amend model building codes to
meet local needs
type __ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types
during firie – ANSWER I
when responding to a fire in a type I construction building, firefighters should be
aware that: – ANSWER the roof may be
extremely difficult to penetrate
type II construction buildings are composed of: – ANSWER
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load
in a type III construction building, the interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and
roofs are completely or partially constructed of: – ANSWER
wood
what condition often found in type III construction buildings is likely to negatively
influence fire behavior? – ANSWER void
spaces between wall studs
type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the : –
ANSWER mass of the heavy timber structural
members
which characteristics of Type IV construction buildings can contribute to the
intensity of a fire once it starts? – ANSWER
high concentration of wood
which construction classification includes buildings with exterior load bearing
walls composed entirely of wood and is commonly referred to as wood frame
construction ? – ANSWER type V
type V construction buildings may have veneer of stucco, brick, or stone that: –
ANSWER provides little fire protection
the most common type of factory built home that firefighters will encounter is the
__ home – ANSWER moble
what is one construction requirement of newer factory build homes that has
helped to reduce fire loss and residential fatalities? – ANSWER
gypsum board instead of wood paneling as an interior finish
which type of factory build homes are assembled on site from components
constructed of foam insulation sandwiched between sheets of plywood? –
ANSWER panelized homes
IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 3 |
Questions and Answers Graded A+
2023/2024
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that:
(78) [4.3.12]
A. an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
B. most jurisdictions lack formalized building code requirements.
C. building codes are standardized across the United States and Canada.
D. local building codes must be modeled after the International Building Code®.
A
Type can be expected to remain structurally stable longer
than other types during a fire. (78) [4.3.12]
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
A
When responding to a fire in a Type I construction building, firefighters should be
aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
A. the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate.
B. the building will be vulnerable to rapid structural collapse.
C. steel structural members are likely to fail quickly under fire conditions.
D. industrial glues used in the construction process are highly flammable.
A
Type II construction buildings are composed of: (79) [4.3.12]
A. prefabricated wood components.
B. large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
C. metal and wood components that increase the fuel load.
D. noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
D
In a Type III construction building, the interior walls, columns,
beams, floors, and roofs are completely or partially constructed of:
(79) [4.3.12]
A. steel.
B. wood.
C. gypsum.
D. concrete.
B
What condition often found in Type III construction buildings is likely
to negatively influence fire behavior? (79) [4.3.12]
A. Void spaces between wall studs
B. Large-dimensioned wood beams
C. Concrete roofs that are difficult to penetrate
D. Reinforced concrete columns and decorative arches
A
Type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the:
(81) [4.3.12]
A. use of open-web floor joists.
B. use of noncombustible interior finishes.
C. thickness of the reinforced concrete walls.
D. mass of the heavy timber structural members.
D
Which characteristic of Type IV construction buildings can contribute
to the intensity of a fire once it starts? (81) [4.3.12]
A. Precast concrete columns
B. High concentration of wood
C. Many voids or concealed spaces
D. Unprotected steel framing members
B
Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior load
IFSTA Final Exam
2023/2024
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire
and life safety for the public? – ANSWER
D. NFPA
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? – ANSWER
A. Truck company
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and
equipment as established by NFPA 1500? – ANSWER
C. Protective equipment must meet current NFPA design standard.
According to NFPA 1500 emergency operations are limited to – ANSWER
B. those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained
compared to the – ANSWER A. Risks
involved
The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an
incident is called the: – ANSWER C.
collapse zone
Which of the following is the best description of personnel accountability
systems? – ANSWER D. Systems that
assist in keeping track of firefighters at an emergency scene
Which of the following is a type of public alerting system? – ANSWER
D. Wired telegraph circuit box
Which of the following is a repeater system that uses two radio frequencies for
communications? – ANSWER D. halfduplex
Manufactured homes built before 1976 have less _ than those of current
homes. – ANSWER B. Fire resistance
What part of a roof’s construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of
wood or light gauge steel? – ANSWER
D. Lightweight construction support system
What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent
illegal entry? – ANSWER D. Security
bars or grilles
Additions to the structure, replacing fire escapes with enclosed stairways, and
removing non-load-bearing walls are all types of: – ANSWER
C. permitted structural modifications.
IFSTA/Essentials of Fire
Fighting 7th Addition –
Chapter 4
Fires involve a heat producing chemical reaction between fuel and: – ANSWER
An oxidizer
When a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or
more substances combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: –
ANSWER Chemical reaction
Which statement about energy and combustion is accurate? – ANSWER
A fuels potential energy releases during combustion and converts to kinetic
energy
Which element of the fire tetrahedron is included to explain flaming (gas-phase)
combustion? – ANSWER
Chemical chain reaction
What occurs when a mixture of fuel and oxygen and counter and external heat
source with sufficient heat or thermal energy to start the combustion reaction? –
ANSWER Piloted ignition
The minimum temperature at which a fuel in the air must be heated in order to
start self-sustained combustion is known as the: – ANSWER
Autoignition temperature (AIT)
What causes flaming combustion to occur? – ANSWER
A gaseous fuel mixes with an adequate amount of oxygen and heats to ignition
temperature
What is the cause of most fire deaths? – ANSWER
Exposure to toxic gases found in smoke and/or lack of oxygen
Which statement about the dangers of products of combustion is accurate? –
ANSWER Low oxygen
concentration alone can result in hypoxia or death
Which products of combustion access a chemical asphyxiant by excluding oxygen
from the blood, leading to hypoxia of the brain and tissues? – ANSWER
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is a product of combustion that: – ANSWER
Targets the brain after being inhaled, ingested, or absorbed into the body
How does a compartment fire affect pressure in and around gases in the
compartment? – ANSWER Heat
from a fire increases the pressure of the surrounding gases
What is the measurement of the average kinetic energy in the particles of a
sample of matter? – ANSWER
Temperature
IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter
13: Hose Operations and Hose
Streams 2023/2024
NFPA 1001 uses what term to refer to a stream of water produced from a hose? –
ANSWER Fire Stream
In general, what are fire hydrant bonnets, barrels, and foot pieces made of? –
ANSWER Cast iron
The internal working parts of a hydrant are made of what? – ANSWER
Bronze
The valve facings of hydrants are made of what? – ANSWER
Rubber, leather, or composite materials
The primary types of hydrants used in North America are what? – ANSWER
Dry barrel and Wet barrel
Hydrants are considered standard if they contain what two components? –
ANSWER (1) At least one large (4 or 4
1/2″) outlet referred to as the pumper outlet nozzle or steamer connection
(2) two hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2″ couplings
Hydrant specifications require a ” valve opening for standard three-way hydrants and a ” connection to the water main – ANSWER
5″, 6″
NFPA 1963 – ANSWER Standard for
Fire Hose Connections
What NFPA number sets regulations for the number of threads per inch and
outside diameter of the male thread on hydrants? – ANSWER
NFPA 1963
What are the 4 types of hose clamps? – ANSWER
Screw down
press down
hydraulic press
wildland hose clamps
How far away behind the apparatus should you apply the hose clamp? –
ANSWER At least 20 feet
How far from the coupling on the supply side should the hose clamp be applied? –
ANSWER About 5 feet
You should operate and inspect fire hydrants at least how often to verify reliable
function and address needed repairs? – ANSWER
At least once a year
IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 18: Foam
Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas
Fires
How does firefighting foam work? – ANSWER
By forming a blanket of foam on the surface of burning fuels – both liquid and
solid
What are the 4 methods that firefighting foam extinguishes and/or prevents
ignition of fire? – ANSWER Separating
Cooling
Smothering
Penetrating
Seperating – ANSWER Creates a barrier
between the fuel gases and possible ignition sources
Smothering – ANSWER Prevents air from
reaching the fuel and mixing with the vapors and prevents the release of
flammable vapors
Penetrating – ANSWER Lowers the surface
tension of water and allows it to penetrate fires in class A materials
Cooling – ANSWER Lowers the
temperature of the fuel and adjacent surfaces
True/false: class A foam is intended for use in ordinary combustibles and
flammable liquids, but class B foam is intended for use of flammable liquids only –
ANSWER False: Class A is intended for
combustibles (class A fires) and Class B foam is intended for flammable liquids
How does class A foam work? – ANSWER
By cooling and penetrating the fuel. It lowers surface tension of water allowing
foam/water to penetrate deeper into fuels to extinguish the fire. Works best on
porous fuels.
IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th
Addition – Chapter 5
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to
an SCBA facepiece? – ANSWER
Helmet faceshield
What is a function of station and work uniforms? – ANSWER
Identify wearer as a member of the fire department
While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing: – ANSWER
clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic materials.
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _ should not be worn
during emergency operations. – ANSWER
station footwear
All PPE designed for structural firefighting must meet the requirements of: –
ANSWER NFPA 1971
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label
inside each piece of PPE? – ANSWER
Cleaning precautions
What is structural PPE designed to do? – ANSWER
Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving
In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated
environment, firefighters should: – ANSWER
follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool.
Which statement regarding the use of firefighting helmets is accurate? –
ANSWER Ear flaps must be
folded down, even if wearing a protective hood
During structural firefighting operations, primary eye protection is provided by: –
ANSWER The SCBA facepiece
Which piece of PPE is donned under the helmet and is designed to protect the
neck, ears, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and debris? – ANSWER
Protective hood
Which statement about structural firefighting protective coats is accurate? –
ANSWER The outer shell,
moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.
Which component of the protective coat is designed to make firefighters more
visible at night or in low light conditions? – ANSWER
Retroreflective trim
IFSTA/Essentials of Fire
Fighting 7th Addition –
Chapter 7
According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make a life safety rope? –
ANSWER Block creel construction
In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: –
ANSWER Exposed to heat or direct flame
Light safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: – ANSWER
Subjected to an impact load
At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: – ANSWER
Creating a control zone perimeter
What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope? – ANSWER
Melts when exposed to heat
Synthetic Fiber Rope: – ANSWER has a
longer life span than natural fiber rope.
Natural fiber rope: – ANSWER should not
be used for life safety applications.
What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? – ANSWER
More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope
Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim
or fire fighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope? – ANSWER
Dynamic kernmantle rope
Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to abrasion and
damage because a large portion of the load-bearing strands are exposed is known
as: – ANSWER Laid rope
which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by
uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping
pattern? – ANSWER Braided rope
Braid-on-braid rope is usually used: – ANSWER
as utility rope.
IFSTA/Essentials of Fire
Fighting 7th Addition –
Chapter 3
With regards to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: –
ANSWER An AHJ Can amend
model building codes to meet local needs
Type __ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types
during a fire. – ANSWER 1
When responding to a fire in a Type l construction building, firefighters should be
aware that: – ANSWER The
roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate
Type ll construction buildings are composed of: – ANSWER
Non-combustible materials that do not add to the fuel load
In a Type lll construction building, the interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and
roofs are completely or partially constructed of: – ANSWER
Wood
What condition often found in Type lll construction buildings is likely to negatively
influence for your behavior? – ANSWER
Void spaces between wall studs
Type lV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the: – ANSWER
mass of the heavy timber structural members
Which characteristic of Type lV construction buildings can contribute to the
intensity of a fire once it starts? – ANSWER
High concentration of wood