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Basic Operations Firefighter Exam
questions /newest
1. A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should
remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report and
then try to
attempt
a
rescue:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the
exit
2. Another term for a safety knot is a: Overhand Knot
3. What is the first step in developing any fire attack plan?: Conducting
an accurate size
up
4.
The process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber,
or jacks to strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse is known
as::
shoring
5. Which is true regarding the physical limits of wearing a SCBA?:
Firefighters consume
air at ditterent rates based on their aerobic fitness
6.
When using pneumatic airbags to perform a lift,
one should never stack more than
bags:
Two
7.
Which forcible entry tool would typically be used to extend a
firefighters reach while sweeping across floors and under
furniture:
Flat head axe
8.
In the extremity
carry:
Both firefighters face the same direction
9. In the term LUNAR, the L stands for:
Location
10. Which are characteristics of a primary search?: Rapid and
systematic
11.
What exception is there to the two in/two out rule?:
Imminent life
