{"id":110672,"date":"2023-07-27T12:35:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=110672"},"modified":"2023-07-27T12:35:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:35:44","slug":"firefighter-1-final-test-2023scored-100-study-guide-for-firefighter-1-final-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/27\/firefighter-1-final-test-2023scored-100-study-guide-for-firefighter-1-final-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighter 1 Final Test 2023(Scored 100%)\/Study guide for Firefighter 1 final exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?<br>A. 3<br>B. 1<br>C. 0<br>D. 2<br>D. 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:<br>A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting<br>B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses<br>C. making one large opening<br>D. using a power saw<br>B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?<br>A. Only four people are required to perform the load<br>B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose<br>C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads<br>D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load<br>B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?<br>A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop<br>B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals<br>C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire<br>D. They come in pressurized and handheld models<br>B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:<br>A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure<br>B. they all involved industrial complexes<br>C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires<br>D. they all occurred in urban settings<br>A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is one of the stages\/phases of fire burn?<br>A. Rollover<br>B. Fully developed<br>C. Backdraft<br>D. Initial<br>B. Fully developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?<br>A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face<br>B. It must comply with NFPA 1900 standard<br>C. It prevents a firefighter from burns in situations such as flashover<br>D. It requires PASS activation whenever bunker gear is worn<br>A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is complete.<br>A. overhaul<br>B. primary search<br>C. cause determination<br>D. secondary search<br>A. overhaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirements. One of those is that they must:<br>A. be UL listed<br>B. have ignition temperatures in excess of 451F<br>C. be necessary for the work of the area<br>D. be noncombustible<br>D. be noncombustible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?<br>A. Presumptive<br>B. Active<br>C. Selective<br>D. Modal<br>B. Active<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:<br>A. remove any natural roof openings<br>B. make another opening on the opposite side of the pitched roof<br>C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened<br>D. direct a hose line into the opening<br>C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?<br>A. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits<br>B. The two terms are neither mathematically nor conceptually related.<br>C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing<br>D. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits<br>C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n) <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> load.<br>A. dead<br>B. concentrated<br>C. impact<br>D. design<br>D. design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?<br>A. Group 5<br>B. Type II<br>C. Class I<br>D. Level D<br>B. Type II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?<br>A. Mortise locks<br>B. Auxiliary locking devices<br>C. Padlocks<br>D. Rim Locks<br>B. Auxiliary locking devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?<br>A. Use edge roller over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope<br>B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted<br>C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety<br>D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting<br>B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is\/are:<br>A. burns<br>B. carbon dioxide poisoning<br>C. smoke and toxic gases<br>D. slips and falls<br>C. smoke and toxic gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?<br>A. Over one shoulder<br>B. Across the shoulders<br>C. Cradled across the rescuer&#8217;s arms<br>D. Vertically, in the crook of one arm<br>C. Cradled across the rescuer&#8217;s arms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?<br>A. Nuclear<br>B. Radiation<br>C. Conduction<br>D. Convection<br>D. Convection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?<br>A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate<br>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate<br>C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves<br>D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water<br>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:<br>A. ledge and framed<br>B. slab and panel<br>C. raised and flat<br>D. solid core and hollow core<br>D. solid core and hollow core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> ventilation.<br>A. manual<br>B. forced<br>C. horizontal<br>D. vertical<br>A. manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:<br>A. the caller&#8217;s telephone number<br>B. from where s(he) is calling<br>C. the nature of the emergency<br>D. the location of the emergency<br>D. the location of the emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:<br>A. in a closet<br>B. in the attic<br>C. near a door<br>D. in the middle of a room<br>C. near a door<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:<br>A. jacket<br>B. wrench<br>C. clamp<br>D. strap<br>D. strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:<br>A. Grade 6<br>B. Grade 2<br>C. Grade D<br>D. Grade A<br>C. Grade D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?<br>A. Baker pole<br>B. Porta power<br>C. K tool<br>D. Closet hook<br>D. Closet hook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?<br>A. Ventilation<br>B. Size-up<br>C. Salvage<br>D. Forcible entry<br>B. Size-up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1\/2 inch hose.<br>A. 460-550 gpm<br>B. 125-350 gpm<br>C. 550-1000 gpm<br>D. 360-460 gpm<br>B. 125-350 gpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> to determine the proper placement distance from the building.<br>A. incident commander<br>B. driver\/operator<br>C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)<br>D. company office<br>C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?<br>A. Polar solvents<br>B. Volatile fuels<br>C. Three-dimensional liquids<br>D. Flammable surfactants<br>A. Polar solvents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:<br>A. dutchman<br>B. double donut<br>C. straight\/storage<br>D. single donut<br>D. single donut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.<br>A. growth<br>B. rollover<br>C. fully-developed<br>D. flashover<br>D. flashover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n):<br>A. claw tool<br>B. French curve<br>C. J tool<br>D. opening strip<br>C. J tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside?<br>A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew<br>B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator<br>C. Under any circumstances<br>D. Under no circumstances<br>D. Under no circumstances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because:<br>A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in.<br>B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation<br>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting<br>D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers<br>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it:<br>A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA<br>B. requires no equipment to carry out<br>C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique<br>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer<br>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of:<br>A. radiation<br>B. conduction<br>C. direct-flame contact<br>D. convection<br>B. conduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?<br>A. Rung raise and beam raise<br>B. East raise and West raise<br>C. Manual raise and mechanical raise<br>D. One-person raise and two-person raise<br>D. One-person raise and two-person raise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move?<br>A. It swings toward the forcible entry team<br>B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out<br>C. It can go either toward or away from the team.<br>D. It swings away from the forcible entry team<br>A. It swings toward the forcible entry team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n) _________attack.<br>A. blitz<br>B. direct<br>C. indirect<br>D. combination<br>D. combination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel performs well under:<br>A. corrosive conditions<br>B. direct flame impingement<br>C. exposure to high heat<br>D. compression<br>B. direct flame impingement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident?<br>A. A personnel accountability system<br>B. A grid search system<br>C. A scalar organizational system<br>D. A self-modulating personnel system<br>A. A personnel accountability system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?<br>A. Fire Chief<br>B. Fire Investigator<br>C. Safety Officer<br>D. Incident Commander<br>D. Incident Commander<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:<br>A. attenuation<br>B. mitigation<br>C. trepidation<br>D. extension<br>D. extension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?<br>A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller&#8217;s telephone number and address<br>B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller&#8217;s telephone number and address<br>C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas<br>D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced<br>B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller&#8217;s telephone number and address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:<br>A. volume<br>B. cavitation<br>C. back pressure<br>D. critical velocity<br>A. volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?<br>A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue<br>B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire<br>C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire<br>D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation<br>B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chain of command:<br>A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest<br>B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics<br>C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation<br>D. allows for supervision of five people by one person<br>A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:<br>A. geographical area<br>B. occupancy type<br>C. time of day<br>D. construction type<br>B. occupancy type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed blades for fine, precise cuts<br>Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation<br>Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. All three statements are true.<br>B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false<br>C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false<br>D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.<br>B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?<br>A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature.<br>B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out<br>C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it&#8217;s not in use, especially if not used for extended periods of time<br>D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying<br>B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> carry can be used on a conscious patient.<br>A. two-person<br>B. firefighter&#8217;s<br>C. leg<br>D. seat<br>D. seat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage?<br>A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the apparatus within the last year.<br>B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage<br>C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way<br>D. Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage of replacement hose.<br>B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> floor(s).<br>A. one<br>B. four<br>C. two<br>D. three<br>C. two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?<br>A. More adapters than necessary<br>B. Crushed couplings<br>C. Number of jackets<br>D. Rough lining<br>C. Number of jackets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?<br>A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance<br>B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher<br>C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts<br>D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area<br>C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When drying synthetic rope, keep it:<br>A. in a damp, dark place<br>B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place<br>B. in a warm, dry sunlit place<br>D. out of sunlight<br>D. out of sunlight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> during the carry.<br>A. heel or butt<br>B. beams<br>C. tip or top<br>D. rungs<br>A. heel or butt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used:<br>A. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered<br>B. during hazardous materials incidents<br>C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator<br>D. to clear the mask of unwanted condensation<br>C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the rehabilitation\/staging center, usually, at a high-rise fire?<br>A. Outside the fire building<br>B. Two or three floors below the fire<br>C. In an uninvolved section of the fire floor<br>D. In the lobby of the fire building<br>B. Two or three floors below the fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stream discharging MORE than 350 gpm is known as a\/an <strong><em><strong>_<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> stream.<br>A. master<br>B. booster<br>C. solid<br>D. elevated<br>A. master<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One purpose of a Personnel Accountability System is to:<br>A. help the Fire Chief control sick leave abuse<br>B. keep track of firefighters&#8217; salaries<br>C. identify trapped or injured firefighters<br>D. create a job complaint form<br>C. identify trapped or injured firefighters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders?<br>A. Very durable<br>B. Good conductor of heat, cold and electricity<br>C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame<br>D. Widest range of sizes<br>C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is\/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size?<br>A. All of the above<br>B. Ability to communicate is decreased<br>C. The weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for firefighters<br>D. Peripheral vision is reduced<br>A. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to:<br>A. apply a K tool to the latch<br>B. cut the door with a torch or saw<br>C. use the irons<br>D. use a J tool on the roller<br>B. cut the door with a torch or saw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis:<br>A. A<br>B. B<br>C. C<br>D. D<br>B. B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to:<br>A. wear rubber boots when approaching the emergency scene<br>B. obtain a pair of lineman gloves<br>C. have equipment de-energized<br>D. use a dry rope to pull victim from contact with an energized conductor<br>C. have equipment de-energized<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is the first stage\/phase of fire?<br>A. Fully developed<br>B. Incipient\/ignition<br>C. Decay<br>D. Growth<br>B. Incipient\/ignition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head?<br>A. Enhance appearance only<br>B. Break at a certain temperature<br>C. Regulate the pressure of the water flow<br>D. Direct the water flow into a flower pattern<br>B. Break at a certain temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two-in\/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called:<br>A. FEMA<br>B. EPA<br>C. DOT<br>D. OSHA<br>A. FEMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to their use in actual emergencies, preincident plans can also be useful as an aid in:<br>A. law enforcement<br>B. budget development<br>C. personnel selection<br>D. training activities<br>D. training activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who should operate building HVAC systems to assist in ventilation?<br>A. Truck company personnel<br>B. The incident safety officer<br>C. Firefighters under direct supervision of the incident safety officer<br>D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents<br>D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> for its release mechanism.<br>A. valve cap<br>B. fusible link<br>C. chemical pellet<br>D. frangible disc<br>B. fusible link<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, accumulate, bank down, and spread out laterally is known as:<br>A. buoyancy<br>B. backdraft<br>C. mushrooming<br>D. flashover<br>C. mushrooming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property are particularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is:<br>A. access information<br>B. water supply type<br>C. location of any activated sensor heads on the suppression system<br>D. location of riser valves on the detection system<br>A. access information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to:<br>A. stand to the downwind side<br>B. remove the ceiling joist in the ventilation hole<br>C. cut a large circular hole<br>D. make the opening square or rectangle<br>D. make the opening square or rectangle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is:<br>A. Kevlar<br>B. Sisal<br>C. polypropylene<br>D. nylon<br>C. polypropylene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The observation of glass blocks in a wall tell the fire fighters that:<br>A. there is a skylight in that room<br>B. the wall is not load-bearing<br>C. the wall has not been subjected to fire.<br>D. there is an automatic sprinkler system in that room.<br>B. the wall is not load-bearing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When is the two-person chair carry particularly useful?<br>A. In elevators<br>B. Across open fields<br>C. Going under low obstacles<br>D. In narrow corridors<br>D. In narrow corridors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NFPA 1001 is the:<br>A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades<br>B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications<br>C. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training<br>D. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program<br>B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class C fires involve:<br>A. metals<br>B. energized electrical equipment<br>C. flammable liquids<br>D. combustible materials<br>B. energized electrical equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do ladder placement, use of aerial or ground ladders, and emergency exit routes all depend on?<br>A. Time of day<br>B. Roof construction<br>C. Water pressure<br>D. Building layout<br>D. Building layout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is one type of incident, other than a fire, which might impose a tremendous energy drain on fire fighters?<br>A. An ARFF standby<br>B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits<br>C. A medical emergency where the victim is choking<br>D. Holding the C-spine at a car crash<br>B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert fire fighters to possible damage in the rope?<br>A. Apparent intactness of the mantle<br>B. Color change of the kern<br>C. Color change of the stress threading in the mantle<br>D. Depressions of the kern.<br>D. Depressions of the kern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to extinguish smoldering mattresses during overhaul, they should be:<br>A. stood up and allowed to burn out<br>B. ripped open with a chainsaw or similar tool and wet thoroughly<br>C. removed outside and then soaked<br>D. smothered with a salvage cover<br>C. removed outside and then soaked<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rapid intervention crew team is composed of:<br>A. firefighters waiting by ready to don PPE if necessary<br>B. at least four firefighters<br>C. at least two firefighters<br>D. firefighters to rescue occupants if found<br>C. at least two firefighters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods:<br>A. extension, conduction, and exposure<br>B. conduction, radiation, and convection<br>C. conduction, radiation, and expansion<br>D. convection, extension, and expansion<br>B. conduction, radiation, and convection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forcible entry tools can be grouped into several categories. One is:<br>A. grinding<br>B. twisting<br>C. crushing<br>D. striking<br>D. striking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure safety, the team should:<br>A. utilize an Incident Management System<br>B. look out for each other<br>C. work together and remain intact<br>D. All of the above<br>D. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?<br>A. The female<br>B. The male<br>C. Either A or B<br>D. It depends on the diameter<br>B. The male<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:<br>A. professional pride<br>B. integrity<br>C. personal motive<br>D. courage<br>C. personal motive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible:<br>A. cracking<br>B. sudden wall collapse<br>C. discoloration<br>D. additional fire extension<br>A. cracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect?<br>A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate<br>B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying<br>C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose<br>D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible<br>D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be:<br>A. teamwork and strength<br>B. ladder selection<br>C. ladder placement and angle of inclination<br>D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions<br>D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from:<br>A. the burned side<br>B. the outside of the structure<br>C. the unburned side<br>D. above the fire<br>C. the unburned side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> angle.<br>A. 180<br>B. 30<br>C. 60<br>D. 90<br>D. 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?<br>A. Smoke<br>B. Oxygen deficiency<br>C. Elevated temperatures<br>D. All of the above<br>D. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to entering a fire area with a charged hoseline, the nozzle operator should first:<br>A. wait for a building layout<br>B. bleed air from the line<br>C. wait for direction from the pump operator<br>D. wait for the power to be shut off<br>B. bleed air from the line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NFPA 1001 is the<br>Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary functions of the ladder company is<br>performing forcible entry of the building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as<br>health and safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?<br>evaporation of perspiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is one aspect of hire-rise fires that is especially draining of energy?<br>Walking up many flights of stairs in PPE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency<br>key box\/lock box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for how much of its strength?<br>75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes<br>a clove hitch and half hitches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes what?<br>Chain of command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The street or address side of the structure is termed what side<br>Side A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at the same temperature is what?<br>Specific Gravity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life-safety rope should be stored in<br>coils or in rope bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called<br>immediately dangerous to life and health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What has the highest priority of a radio transmission?<br>Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The telecommunicator&#8217;s first responsibility is to<br>obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should<br>listen to be sure the channel is not being used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighters face is<br>dangerous, becuase it is depleating the air supply more quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bypass valve on a SCBA is used<br>in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are<br>increased respiratory rate and impared muscular coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are<br>super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they<br>control their breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary function of the bypass valve on SCBA is<br>for use if the the regulator fails<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is<br>fully closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypoxia is<br>deficiency of oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause<br>disease of the lung tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the first step a firefighter should preform before donning the SCBA<br>check the air supply of the SCBA unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a pass device is to<br>sound an alarm if the firefighter is motionless for a set period of time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxygen deficient atmospheres are those having less then what percent of oxygen in the air<br>19.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure the SCBA is at least what percent full?<br>85%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two methods that can be used to don SCBA that is stored in a case<br>over the head and coat method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with what<br>Cleaning instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the use of reflective trim on PPE is to<br>increase the visability of the wearer to others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tempered plate glass should be broken only as a last resort. It is recommended that it be shattered by striking:<br>at lowest corner with the pick end of a fire axe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In what type of occupancy will fire fighters usually find sliding doors?<br>Residential<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once overhead doors have been forced, they should be:<br>blocked open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A K-tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the<br>cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tool can be safely carried by two firefighters, although it is designed to be used by 2-4 firefighters<br>battering ram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tool is considered to be a pulling tool<br>Pike-pole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Irons&#8221; are formed by combining a:<br>Flathead ax and a halligan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is an example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool<br>rabbet tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tool iw used to pull out a cylinder lock mounted in a wood or heavy metal door<br>K-tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to<br>select the right tool to do the job<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider:<br>their own safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a:<br>Personnel Accountability Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OSHA regulations require that when firefighters are inside a structure fire, at least how many trained and equipped firefighters must be standing by outside<br>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from<br>one beam to the other<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately what degree to ensure a safe climb<br>75 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called<br>single\/wall ladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid firefighters in climbing onto and off the ladder and<br>so firefighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A FF who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should<br>slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When performing the one person raise, what part of the ladder is placed against the wall of the building<br>The butt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between<br>12-24 ft<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?<br>Rung raise and beam raise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the butt spurs on a ladder?<br>Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the stops do on an extension ladder?<br>Prevent it from over-extending<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry?<br>On the shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a<br>hose strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose equipped with one-inch couplings is commonly called a<br>booster line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fire service, the basic definition of the word &#8220;rescue&#8221; is<br>removing a victim from a hazardous situation to safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During search operations, the FF should<br>listen for calls or signals for help<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a characteristic of a primary search<br>rapid and systematic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When conducting a primary search within a structure a FF should begin<br>on a wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rapid intervention crew team is composed of<br>at least two FFs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard requires how many rescuers<br>4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When exposed to products of combustion, what body area are more vulnerable to injury than any other body area?<br>lungs and respiratory tract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the E stand for in LEL<br>Explosive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where should the FF make the connection in a multi-story building with a standpipe system?<br>On the floor below the fire floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known as<br>Solid stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _ stream<br>Fog stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When advancing a dry hose line up a ladder, FFs should position themselves on the ladder<br>with no more than one FF per section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking<br>Hose jacket<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A straight stream is dischagred from what kind of nozzle?<br>Adjustable-fog nozzle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What method is performed with two FFs and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench<br>stiff-arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where FFs are operating inside?<br>Under no circumstances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dutchman is<br>used when loading hose and has a short fold or reverse fold with a coupling at the point where a fold should occur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should the FF attaching hose to the hydrant charge the supply line<br>not until the driver\/operators signla is received<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper ventilation results in an orderly movement of what through and out of the structure<br>Heated fire gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is convection?<br>transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as<br>radiation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What stage of fire releases the maximum amount of heat for the available fuel and produces large volumes of fire gases<br>Fully developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is the first stage\/phase of the fire<br>Incipient\/Ignition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term vapor density refers to the weight of a gas compared to the weight of what<br>air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a gas has a vapor density greater than one when it escapes from its container it will do what?<br>it will sink andcollect at low points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does BLEVE stand for?<br>Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is positive-pressure ventiliation?<br>Blowing fresh air in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoke and heat collects at a structure starting from the:<br>highest point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of construction is often used in mill construction<br>Heavy Timber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual cause of collapse of open web steel joist is the<br>amount of heat generated by the fire in a structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern wood-frame construction uses a technique that builds one floor at a time and inserts a plate between each floor that acts as a fire stop. This technique is called:<br>Platform-frame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does vertical ventilation require that horizontal ventilation does not<br>Openings in the roof or highest part of the building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When trapped moisture in concrete is heated to steam and expands, causing parts of the concrete to break away, this is known as:<br>spalling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for hidden fires is a primary function of what<br>Overhaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search for and extinguishment of hidden fire and placing the building in a safe condition is known as<br>Overhaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should overhaul operations commence<br>after fire investigation concerns are met<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, when should fire investigators begin their work at a fire scene<br>Before overhaul begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by the use of<br>Chutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If large amounts of water needs to be removed from areas lacking floor drains, FFs may do what to remove the water quickly<br>remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the water flow alarm sounds, this means<br>that water is flowing in the system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flow of water from an individual sprinkler head can becontrolled by using<br>sprinkler wedges or tongs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What color are sprinkler heads rated for the Ultra HIgh temperature classification<br>orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls<br>They should be removed and placed with the furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is one limitiation of backpack water vaccums<br>cannot be worn with SCBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft sleeve intake hose is used for<br>transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenders combined with what can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation.<br>portable water tanks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two major hydrant types are<br>Wet-barrel and Dry-barrel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residual pressure<br>Pressure remaining in the system after water has begun flowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ona dry-barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is located where<br>at the base of the hydrant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All portable extinguishers are classified according to their<br>intended use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dry chemical extinguiser rated 60-B is capable of extinguishing what<br>a 60 square foot flammable liquid pan fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include<br>carbon dioxide and dry chemical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an extinguisher to be used what what class fires<br>Class A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a <em>__<\/em> containing the letter A. What color should it be<br>Triangle, Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires can be identified by a what?<br>blue circle containing letter C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a what?<br>a yellow star containing letter D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What class fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium<br>Class D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a carbon dioxide extinguisher&#8217;s means of discharge is<br>stored liquefied compressed gas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to extinguish approximately how much more fire as a 2-A rated one<br>twice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B should be capable of extinguishing how much more as a 1-B rated one<br>10 times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher while discharging<br>Cold can freeze the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class K fires involve<br>High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold temperatures would have the greatest effect on what type of extinguishing agents stored in an extinguisher<br>water based agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular dry chemicals (sodium bicarbonate-based and potassium-based)<br>work on <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> fires.<br>Classes B and C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The acronym for the four step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is<br>PASS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?<br>Polar solvents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FFs should treat all downed wires as<br>energized<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worn, damaged, and deteriorated parts of a SCBA must be replaced according to<br>manufacturers instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Composite SCBA cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every:<br>3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be hydrostatically tested after each <em>__<\/em> year period<br>five<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inspecting kernmantle rope for damage, one can assume<br>the rope&#8217;s core can be damaged without showing evidence of outer sheath damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clean or remove any oily or greasy residues from a metal ground ladder, it is recommended to use<br>clear water and an approved detergent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is permissible to use paint on a fire department ladder to do what<br>to mark the ladder ends for visability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When loading the fire house, what serves to change the direction of the hose and can also change the location of a coupling<br>Dutchman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?<br>The male<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are Standard Operating Procedures<br>detailed, written instructions to achieve uniformity of the performance of a specific function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a departments, what?<br>Standard Operating Procedures\/Standard Operating Guidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials necessary to support an incident is\u2026<br>Logistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary role of a fire alarm is to<br>alert occupants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for locations from which an engine can draft out of a static water supply source?<br>Drafting\/fill sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire service rope falls into two use classifications:<br>life safety and utility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary use of the clove hitch is to<br>attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should a pike pole be hoisted<br>point up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the stage phases of fire development<br>incipient\/ignition, growth, fully developed, decay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which staps on a SCBA should always be tightened first<br>the lower\/waist straps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to?<br>locate trapped FFs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the two general types of SCBA<br>open-circuit and closed-circuit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to wear your PPE can lead to?<br>injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The K-tool is used in conjunction with what tool<br>Halligan tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panel, slab, and ledge are all types of <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> doors?<br>wood swinging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what psi are solid stream handlines designed to be operated at?<br>90 psi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of carry can be used on a conscious patient<br>the seat carry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When dragging a patient they should always be dragged<br>head first<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the standpipe connection generally located in a multistory building<br>the stairwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the primary function of smoke ejectors or exhaust fans<br>remove heat and smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?<br>A. 3<br>B. 1<br>C. 0<br>D. 2<br>D. 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:<br>A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting<br>B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses<br>C. making one large opening<br>D. using a power saw<br>B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?<br>A. Only four people are required to perform the load<br>B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose<br>C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads<br>D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load<br>B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?<br>A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop<br>B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals<br>C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire<br>D. They come in pressurized and handheld models<br>B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:<br>A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure<br>B. they all involved industrial complexes<br>C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires<br>D. they all occurred in urban settings<br>A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is one of the stages\/phases of fire burn?<br>A. Rollover<br>B. Fully developed<br>C. Backdraft<br>D. Initial<br>B. Fully developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?<br>A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face<br>B. It must comply with NFPA 1900 standard<br>C. It prevents a firefighter from burns in situations such as flashover<br>D. It requires PASS activation whenever bunker gear is worn<br>A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is complete.<br>A. overhaul<br>B. primary search<br>C. cause determination<br>D. secondary search<br>A. overhaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirements. One of those is that they must:<br>A. be UL listed<br>B. have ignition temperatures in excess of 451F<br>C. be necessary for the work of the area<br>D. be noncombustible<br>D. be noncombustible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?<br>A. Presumptive<br>B. Active<br>C. Selective<br>D. Modal<br>B. Active<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:<br>A. remove any natural roof openings<br>B. make another opening on the opposite side of the pitched roof<br>C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened<br>D. direct a hose line into the opening<br>C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?<br>A. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits<br>B. The two terms are neither mathematically nor conceptually related.<br>C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing<br>D. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits<br>C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n) <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> load.<br>A. dead<br>B. concentrated<br>C. impact<br>D. design<br>D. design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?<br>A. Group 5<br>B. Type II<br>C. Class I<br>D. Level D<br>B. Type II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?<br>A. Mortise locks<br>B. Auxiliary locking devices<br>C. Padlocks<br>D. Rim Locks<br>B. Auxiliary locking devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?<br>A. Use edge roller over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope<br>B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted<br>C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety<br>D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting<br>B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leading Cause of Death in homes during a fire is\/are:<br>A. burns<br>B. carbon dioxide poisoning<br>C. smoke and toxic gases<br>D. slips and falls<br>C. smoke and toxic gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?<br>A. Over one shoulder<br>B. Across the shoulders<br>C. Cradled across the rescuer&#8217;s arms<br>D. Vertically, in the crook of one arm<br>C. Cradled across the rescuer&#8217;s arms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?<br>A. Nuclear<br>B. Radiation<br>C. Conduction<br>D. Convection<br>D. Convection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?<br>A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate<br>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate<br>C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves<br>D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water<br>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:<br>A. ledge and framed<br>B. slab and panel<br>C. raised and flat<br>D. solid core and hollow core<br>D. solid core and hollow core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> ventilation.<br>A. manual<br>B. forced<br>C. horizontal<br>D. vertical<br>A. manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:<br>A. the caller&#8217;s telephone number<br>B. from where s(he) is calling<br>C. the nature of the emergency<br>D. the location of the emergency<br>D. the location of the emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:<br>A. in a closet<br>B. in the attic<br>C. near a door<br>D. in the middle of a room<br>C. near a door<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:<br>A. jacket<br>B. wrench<br>C. clamp<br>D. strap<br>D. strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:<br>A. Grade 6<br>B. Grade 2<br>C. Grade D<br>D. Grade A<br>C. Grade D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?<br>A. Baker pole<br>B. Porta power<br>C. K tool<br>D. Closet hook<br>D. Closet hook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?<br>A. Ventilation<br>B. Size-up<br>C. Salvage<br>D. Forcible entry<br>B. Size-up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1\/2 inch hose.<br>A. 460-550 gpm<br>B. 125-350 gpm<br>C. 550-1000 gpm<br>D. 360-460 gpm<br>B. 125-350 gpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> to determine the proper placement distance from the building.<br>A. incident commander<br>B. driver\/operator<br>C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)<br>D. company office<br>C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?<br>A. Polar solvents<br>B. Volatile fuels<br>C. Three-dimensional liquids<br>D. Flammable surfactants<br>A. Polar solvents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:<br>A. dutchman<br>B. double donut<br>C. straight\/storage<br>D. single donut<br>D. single donut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.<br>A. growth<br>B. rollover<br>C. fully-developed<br>D. flashover<br>D. flashover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n):<br>A. claw tool<br>B. French curve<br>C. J tool<br>D. opening strip<br>C. J tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside?<br>A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew<br>B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator<br>C. Under any circumstances<br>D. Under no circumstances<br>D. Under no circumstances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because:<br>A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in.<br>B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation<br>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting<br>D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers<br>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it:<br>A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA<br>B. requires no equipment to carry out<br>C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique<br>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer<br>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of:<br>A. radiation<br>B. conduction<br>C. direct-flame contact<br>D. convection<br>B. conduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?<br>A. Rung raise and beam raise<br>B. East raise and West raise<br>C. Manual raise and mechanical raise<br>D. One-person raise and two-person raise<br>D. One-person raise and two-person raise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move?<br>A. It swings toward the forcible entry team<br>B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out<br>C. It can go either toward or away from the team.<br>D. It swings away from the forcible entry team<br>A. It swings toward the forcible entry team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n) _________attack.<br>A. blitz<br>B. direct<br>C. indirect<br>D. combination<br>D. combination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel performs well under:<br>A. corrosive conditions<br>B. direct flame impingement<br>C. exposure to high heat<br>D. compression<br>B. direct flame impingement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident?<br>A. A personnel accountability system<br>B. A grid search system<br>C. A scalar organizational system<br>D. A self-modulating personnel system<br>A. A personnel accountability system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?<br>A. Fire Chief<br>B. Fire Investigator<br>C. Safety Officer<br>D. Incident Commander<br>D. Incident Commander<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:<br>A. attenuation<br>B. mitigation<br>C. trepidation<br>D. extension<br>D. extension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?<br>A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller&#8217;s telephone number and address<br>B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller&#8217;s telephone number and address<br>C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas<br>D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced<br>B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller&#8217;s telephone number and address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chain of command:<br>A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest<br>B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics<br>C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation<br>D. allows for supervision of five people by one person<br>A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:<br>A. volume<br>B. cavitation<br>C. back pressure<br>D. critical velocity<br>A. volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?<br>A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue<br>B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire<br>C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire<br>D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation<br>B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:<br>A. geographical area<br>B. occupancy type<br>C. time of day<br>D. construction type<br>B. occupancy type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed blades for fine, precise cuts<br>Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation<br>Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. All three statements are true.<br>B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false<br>C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false<br>D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.<br>B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?<br>A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature.<br>B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out<br>C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it&#8217;s not in use, especially if not used for extended periods of time<br>D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying<br>B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> carry can be used on a conscious patient.<br>A. two-person<br>B. firefighter&#8217;s<br>C. leg<br>D. seat<br>D. seat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage?<br>A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the apparatus within the last year.<br>B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage<br>C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way<br>D. Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage of replacement hose.<br>B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> floor(s).<br>A. one<br>B. four<br>C. two<br>D. three<br>C. two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?<br>A. More adapters than necessary<br>B. Crushed couplings<br>C. Number of jackets<br>D. Rough lining<br>C. Number of jackets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?<br>A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance<br>B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher<br>C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts<br>D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area<br>C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When drying synthetic rope, keep it:<br>A. in a damp, dark place<br>B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place<br>B. in a warm, dry sunlit place<br>D. out of sunlight<br>D. out of sunlight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> during the carry.<br>A. heel or butt<br>B. beams<br>C. tip or top<br>D. rungs<br>A. heel or butt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used:<br>A. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered<br>B. during hazardous materials incidents<br>C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator<br>D. to clear the mask of unwanted condensation<br>C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the rehabilitation\/staging center, usually, at a high-rise fire?<br>A. Outside the fire building<br>B. Two or three floors below the fire<br>C. In an uninvolved section of the fire floor<br>D. In the lobby of the fire building<br>B. Two or three floors below the fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stream discharging MORE than 350 gpm is known as a\/an <strong><em><strong>_<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> stream.<br>A. master<br>B. booster<br>C. solid<br>D. elevated<br>A. master<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One purpose of a Personnel Accountability System is to:<br>A. help the Fire Chief control sick leave abuse<br>B. keep track of firefighters&#8217; salaries<br>C. identify trapped or injured firefighters<br>D. create a job complaint form<br>C. identify trapped or injured firefighters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders?<br>A. Very durable<br>B. Good conductor of heat, cold and electricity<br>C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame<br>D. Widest range of sizes<br>C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is\/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size?<br>A. All of the above<br>B. Ability to communicate is decreased<br>C. The weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for firefighters<br>D. Peripheral vision is reduced<br>A. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to:<br>A. apply a K tool to the latch<br>B. cut the door with a torch or saw<br>C. use the irons<br>D. use a J tool on the roller<br>B. cut the door with a torch or saw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis:<br>A. A<br>B. B<br>C. C<br>D. D<br>B. B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to:<br>A. wear rubber boots when approaching the emergency scene<br>B. obtain a pair of lineman gloves<br>C. have equipment de-energized<br>D. use a dry rope to pull victim from contact with an energized conductor<br>C. have equipment de-energized<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is the first stage\/phase of fire?<br>A. Fully developed<br>B. Incipient\/ignition<br>C. Decay<br>D. Growth<br>B. Incipient\/ignition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head?<br>A. Enhance appearance only<br>B. Break at a certain temperature<br>C. Regulate the pressure of the water flow<br>D. Direct the water flow into a flower pattern<br>B. Break at a certain temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two-in\/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called:<br>A. FEMA<br>B. EPA<br>C. DOT<br>D. OSHA<br>A. FEMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to their use in actual emergencies, preincident plans can also be useful as an aid in:<br>A. law enforcement<br>B. budget development<br>C. personnel selection<br>D. training activities<br>D. training activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who should operate building HVAC systems to assist in ventilation?<br>A. Truck company personnel<br>B. The incident safety officer<br>C. Firefighters under direct supervision of the incident safety officer<br>D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents<br>D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> for its release mechanism.<br>A. valve cap<br>B. fusible link<br>C. chemical pellet<br>D. frangible disc<br>B. fusible link<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, accumulate, bank down, and spread out laterally is known as:<br>A. buoyancy<br>B. backdraft<br>C. mushrooming<br>D. flashover<br>C. mushrooming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property are particularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is:<br>A. access information<br>B. water supply type<br>C. location of any activated sensor heads on the suppression system<br>D. location of riser valves on the detection system<br>A. access information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to:<br>A. stand to the downwind side<br>B. remove the ceiling joist in the ventilation hole<br>C. cut a large circular hole<br>D. make the opening square or rectangle<br>D. make the opening square or rectangle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is:<br>A. Kevlar<br>B. Sisal<br>C. polypropylene<br>D. nylon<br>C. polypropylene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The observation of glass blocks in a wall tell the fire fighters that:<br>A. there is a skylight in that room<br>B. the wall is not load-bearing<br>C. the wall has not been subjected to fire.<br>D. there is an automatic sprinkler system in that room.<br>B. the wall is not load-bearing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When is the two-person chair carry particularly useful?<br>A. In elevators<br>B. Across open fields<br>C. Going under low obstacles<br>D. In narrow corridors<br>D. In narrow corridors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NFPA 1001 is the:<br>A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades<br>B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications<br>C. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training<br>D. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program<br>B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class C fires involve:<br>A. metals<br>B. energized electrical equipment<br>C. flammable liquids<br>D. combustible materials<br>B. energized electrical equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do ladder placement, use of aerial or ground ladders, and emergency exit routes all depend on?<br>A. Time of day<br>B. Roof construction<br>C. Water pressure<br>D. Building layout<br>D. Building layout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is one type of incident, other than a fire, which might impose a tremendous energy drain on fire fighters?<br>A. An ARFF standby<br>B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits<br>C. A medical emergency where the victim is choking<br>D. Holding the C-spine at a car crash<br>B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert fire fighters to possible damage in the rope?<br>A. Apparent intactness of the mantle<br>B. Color change of the kern<br>C. Color change of the stress threading in the mantle<br>D. Depressions of the kern.<br>D. Depressions of the kern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to extinguish smoldering mattresses during overhaul, they should be:<br>A. stood up and allowed to burn out<br>B. ripped open with a chainsaw or similar tool and wet thoroughly<br>C. removed outside and then soaked<br>D. smothered with a salvage cover<br>C. removed outside and then soaked<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rapid intervention crew team is composed of:<br>A. firefighters waiting by ready to don PPE if necessary<br>B. at least four firefighters<br>C. at least two firefighters<br>D. firefighters to rescue occupants if found<br>C. at least two firefighters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods:<br>A. extension, conduction, and exposure<br>B. conduction, radiation, and convection<br>C. conduction, radiation, and expansion<br>D. convection, extension, and expansion<br>B. conduction, radiation, and convection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forcible entry tools can be grouped into several categories. One is:<br>A. grinding<br>B. twisting<br>C. crushing<br>D. striking<br>D. striking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure safety, the team should:<br>A. utilize an Incident Management System<br>B. look out for each other<br>C. work together and remain intact<br>D. All of the above<br>D. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?<br>A. The female<br>B. The male<br>C. Either A or B<br>D. It depends on the diameter<br>B. The male<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:<br>A. professional pride<br>B. integrity<br>C. personal motive<br>D. courage<br>C. personal motive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible:<br>A. cracking<br>B. sudden wall collapse<br>C. discoloration<br>D. additional fire extension<br>A. cracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect?<br>A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate<br>B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying<br>C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose<br>D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible<br>D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be:<br>A. teamwork and strength<br>B. ladder selection<br>C. ladder placement and angle of inclination<br>D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions<br>D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from:<br>A. the burned side<br>B. the outside of the structure<br>C. the unburned side<br>D. above the fire<br>C. the unburned side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> angle.<br>A. 180<br>B. 30<br>C. 60<br>D. 90<br>D. 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?<br>A. Smoke<br>B. Oxygen deficiency<br>C. Elevated temperatures<br>D. All of the above<br>D. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to entering a fire area with a charged hoseline, the nozzle operator should first:<br>A. wait for a building layout<br>B. bleed air from the line<br>C. wait for direction from the pump operator<br>D. wait for the power to be shut off<br>B. bleed air from the line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NFPA 1001 is the ?<br>Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary functions of the ladder company is ?<br>performing forcible entry of the building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as ?<br>health and safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?<br>evaporation of perspiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is one aspect of hire-rise fires that is especially draining of energy?<br>Walking up many flights of stairs in PPE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency<br>key box\/lock box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for how much of its strength?<br>75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes<br>a clove hitch and half hitches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes what?<br>Chain of command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The street or address side of the structure is termed what side<br>Side A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at the same temperature is what?<br>Specific Gravity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life-safety rope should be stored in<br>coils or in rope bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called<br>immediately dangerous to life and health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What has the highest priority of a radio transmission?<br>Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The telecommunicator&#8217;s first responsibility is to<br>obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should<br>listen to be sure the channel is not being used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighters face is<br>dangerous, becuase it is depleating the air supply more quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bypass valve on a SCBA is used<br>in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are<br>increased respiratory rate and impared muscular coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are<br>super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they<br>control their breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary function of the bypass valve on SCBA is<br>for use if the the regulator fails<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is<br>fully closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypoxia is<br>deficiency of oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause<br>disease of the lung tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the first step a firefighter should preform before donning the SCBA<br>check the air supply of the SCBA unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a pass device is to<br>sound an alarm if the firefighter is motionless for a set period of time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxygen deficient atmospheres are those having less then what percent of oxygen in the air<br>19.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure the SCBA is at least what percent full?<br>85%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two methods that can be used to don SCBA that is stored in a case<br>over the head and coat method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with what<br>Cleaning instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the use of reflective trim on PPE is to<br>increase the visability of the wearer to others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tempered plate glass should be broken only as a last resort. It is recommended that it be shattered by striking:<br>at lowest corner with the pick end of a fire axe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In what type of occupancy will fire fighters usually find sliding doors?<br>Residential<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once overhead doors have been forced, they should be:<br>blocked open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A K-tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the<br>cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tool can be safely carried by two firefighters, although it is designed to be used by 2-4 firefighters<br>battering ram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tool is considered to be a pulling tool<br>Pike-pole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Irons&#8221; are formed by combining a:<br>Flathead ax and a halligan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is an example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool<br>rabbet tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tool iw used to pull out a cylinder lock mounted in a wood or heavy metal door<br>K-tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to<br>select the right tool to do the job<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider:<br>their own safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a:<br>Personnel Accountability Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OSHA regulations require that when firefighters are inside a structure fire, at least how many trained and equipped firefighters must be standing by outside<br>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from<br>one beam to the other<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately what degree to ensure a safe climb<br>75 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called<br>single\/wall ladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid firefighters in climbing onto and off the ladder and<br>so firefighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A FF who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should<br>slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When performing the one person raise, what part of the ladder is placed against the wall of the building<br>The butt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between<br>12-24 ft<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?<br>Rung raise and beam raise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the butt spurs on a ladder?<br>Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the stops do on an extension ladder?<br>Prevent it from over-extending<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry?<br>On the shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a<br>hose strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose equipped with one-inch couplings is commonly called a<br>booster line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fire service, the basic definition of the word &#8220;rescue&#8221; is<br>removing a victim from a hazardous situation to safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During search operations, the FF should<br>listen for calls or signals for help<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a characteristic of a primary search<br>rapid and systematic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When conducting a primary search within a structure a FF should begin<br>on a wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rapid intervention crew team is composed of<br>at least two FFs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard requires how many rescuers<br>4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When exposed to products of combustion, what body area are more vulnerable to injury than any other body area?<br>lungs and respiratory tract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the E stand for in LEL<br>Explosive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where should the FF make the connection in a multi-story building with a standpipe system?<br>On the floor below the fire floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known as<br>Solid stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _ stream<br>Fog stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When advancing a dry hose line up a ladder, FFs should position themselves on the ladder<br>with no more than one FF per section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking<br>Hose jacket<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A straight stream is dischagred from what kind of nozzle?<br>Adjustable-fog nozzle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What method is performed with two FFs and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench<br>stiff-arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where FFs are operating inside?<br>Under no circumstances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dutchman is<br>used when loading hose and has a short fold or reverse fold with a coupling at the point where a fold should occur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should the FF attaching hose to the hydrant charge the supply line<br>not until the driver\/operators signla is received<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper ventilation results in an orderly movement of what through and out of the structure<br>Heated fire gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is convection?<br>transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as<br>radiation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What stage of fire releases the maximum amount of heat for the available fuel and produces large volumes of fire gases<br>Fully developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is the first stage\/phase of the fire<br>Incipient\/Ignition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term vapor density refers to the weight of a gas compared to the weight of what<br>air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a gas has a vapor density greater than one when it escapes from its container it will do what?<br>it will sink andcollect at low points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does BLEVE stand for?<br>Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is positive-pressure ventiliation?<br>Blowing fresh air in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoke and heat collects at a structure starting from the:<br>highest point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of construction is often used in mill construction<br>Heavy Timber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual cause of collapse of open web steel joist is the<br>amount of heat generated by the fire in a structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern wood-frame construction uses a technique that builds one floor at a time and inserts a plate between each floor that acts as a fire stop. This technique is called:<br>Platform-frame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does vertical ventilation require that horizontal ventilation does not<br>Openings in the roof or highest part of the building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When trapped moisture in concrete is heated to steam and expands, causing parts of the concrete to break away, this is known as:<br>spalling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for hidden fires is a primary function of what<br>Overhaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search for and extinguishment of hidden fire and placing the building in a safe condition is known as<br>Overhaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should overhaul operations commence<br>after fire investigation concerns are met<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, when should fire investigators begin their work at a fire scene<br>Before overhaul begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by the use of<br>Chutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If large amounts of water needs to be removed from areas lacking floor drains, FFs may do what to remove the water quickly<br>remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the water flow alarm sounds, this means<br>that water is flowing in the system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flow of water from an individual sprinkler head can becontrolled by using<br>sprinkler wedges or tongs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What color are sprinkler heads rated for the Ultra HIgh temperature classification<br>orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls<br>They should be removed and placed with the furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is one limitiation of backpack water vaccums<br>cannot be worn with SCBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft sleeve intake hose is used for<br>transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenders combined with what can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation.<br>portable water tanks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two major hydrant types are<br>Wet-barrel and Dry-barrel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residual pressure<br>Pressure remaining in the system after water has begun flowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ona dry-barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is located where<br>at the base of the hydrant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All portable extinguishers are classified according to their<br>intended use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dry chemical extinguiser rated 60-B is capable of extinguishing what<br>a 60 square foot flammable liquid pan fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include<br>carbon dioxide and dry chemical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an extinguisher to be used what what class fires<br>Class A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a <em>__<\/em> containing the letter A. What color should it be<br>Triangle, Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires can be identified by a what?<br>blue circle containing letter C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a what?<br>a yellow star containing letter D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What class fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium<br>Class D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a carbon dioxide extinguisher&#8217;s means of discharge is<br>stored liquefied compressed gas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to extinguish approximately how much more fire as a 2-A rated one<br>twice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B should be capable of extinguishing how much more as a 1-B rated one<br>10 times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher while discharging<br>Cold can freeze the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class K fires involve<br>High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold temperatures would have the greatest effect on what type of extinguishing agents stored in an extinguisher<br>water based agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular dry chemicals (sodium bicarbonate-based and potassium-based)<br>work on <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> fires.<br>Classes B and C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The acronym for the four step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is<br>PASS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?<br>Polar solvents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FFs should treat all downed wires as<br>energized<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worn, damaged, and deteriorated parts of a SCBA must be replaced according to<br>manufacturers instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Composite SCBA cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every:<br>3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be hydrostatically tested after each <em>__<\/em> year period<br>five<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inspecting kernmantle rope for damage, one can assume<br>the rope&#8217;s core can be damaged without showing evidence of outer sheath damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clean or remove any oily or greasy residues from a metal ground ladder, it is recommended to use<br>clear water and an approved detergent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is permissible to use paint on a fire department ladder to do what<br>to mark the ladder ends for visability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When loading the fire house, what serves to change the direction of the hose and can also change the location of a coupling<br>Dutchman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll?<br>The male<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are Standard Operating Procedures<br>detailed, written instructions to achieve uniformity of the performance of a specific function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a departments, what?<br>Standard Operating Procedures\/Standard Operating Guidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials necessary to support an incident is\u2026<br>Logistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary role of a fire alarm is to<br>alert occupants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for locations from which an engine can draft out of a static water supply source?<br>Drafting\/fill sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire service rope falls into two use classifications:<br>life safety and utility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary use of the clove hitch is to<br>attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should a pike pole be hoisted<br>point up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the stage phases of fire development<br>incipient\/ignition, growth, fully developed, decay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which staps on a SCBA should always be tightened first<br>the lower\/waist straps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to?<br>locate trapped FFs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the two general types of SCBA<br>open-circuit and closed-circuit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to wear your PPE can lead to?<br>injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The K-tool is used in conjunction with what tool<br>Halligan tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panel, slab, and ledge are all types of <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> doors?<br>wood swinging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what psi are solid stream handlines designed to be operated at?<br>90 psi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of carry can be used on a conscious patient<br>the seat carry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When dragging a patient they should always be dragged<br>head first<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the standpipe connection generally located in a multistory building<br>the stairwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the primary function of smoke ejectors or exhaust fans<br>remove heat and smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?<br>A. Nuclear<br>B. Radiation<br>C. Conduction<br>D. Convection<br>D. Convection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?<br>A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate<br>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate<br>C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves<br>D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water<br>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:<br>A. ledge and framed<br>B. slab and panel<br>C. raised and flat<br>D. solid core and hollow core<br>D. solid core and hollow core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> ventilation.<br>A. manual<br>B. forced<br>C. horizontal<br>D. vertical<br>A. manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:<br>A. the caller&#8217;s telephone number<br>B. from where s(he) is calling<br>C. the nature of the emergency<br>D. the location of the emergency<br>D. the location of the emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:<br>A. in a closet<br>B. in the attic<br>C. near a door<br>D. in the middle of a room<br>C. near a door<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:<br>A. jacket<br>B. wrench<br>C. clamp<br>D. strap<br>D. strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:<br>A. Grade 6<br>B. Grade 2<br>C. Grade D<br>D. Grade A<br>C. Grade D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?<br>A. Baker pole<br>B. Porta power<br>C. K tool<br>D. Closet hook<br>D. Closet hook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?<br>A. Ventilation<br>B. Size-up<br>C. Salvage<br>D. Forcible entry<br>B. Size-up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1\/2 inch hose.<br>A. 460-550 gpm<br>B. 125-350 gpm<br>C. 550-1000 gpm<br>D. 360-460 gpm<br>B. 125-350 gpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> to determine the proper placement distance from the building.<br>A. incident commander<br>B. driver\/operator<br>C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)<br>D. company office<br>C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?<br>A. Polar solvents<br>B. Volatile fuels<br>C. Three-dimensional liquids<br>D. Flammable surfactants<br>A. Polar solvents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:<br>A. dutchman<br>B. double donut<br>C. straight\/storage<br>D. single donut<br>D. single donut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.<br>A. growth<br>B. rollover<br>C. fully-developed<br>D. flashover<br>D. flashover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n):<br>A. claw tool<br>B. French curve<br>C. J tool<br>D. opening strip<br>C. J tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside?<br>A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew<br>B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator<br>C. Under any circumstances<br>D. Under no circumstances<br>D. Under no circumstances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because:<br>A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in.<br>B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation<br>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting<br>D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers<br>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it:<br>A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA<br>B. requires no equipment to carry out<br>C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique<br>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer<br>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of:<br>A. radiation<br>B. conduction<br>C. direct-flame contact<br>D. convection<br>B. conduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?<br>A. 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