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BOF Study Guide with 100% Verified Questions and Answers, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

This comprehensive study guide covers a wide range of fire service topics, including orientation, safety, communications, incident command, fire behavior, building construction, tools, response, forcible entry, ladders, search, ventilation, water supply, fire attack, survival, salvage, wildland fires, fire suppression, extrication, and fire prevention. The guide features verified questions with explanations, making it an invaluable resource for fire service professionals and students preparing for exams or seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.

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Ch 1 Orienta,on and history of fire service

Which of the following was one of the major U.S fires of 1871 Chicago Fire, Pesh>go fire of Wisconsin Ch 1 Orienta>on and history of fire service NFPA Standards are Ensures fire and life safety to the public Ch 1 Orienta>on and history of fire service Which type of company is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, and puIng water on the fire? Engine Company Ch 2 Safety If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do? Exit with them Ch 2 Safety What is a common sign or symptom of heat stroke? Weakness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, dizziness Ch 2 Safety Which of the following is an essen>al element of safe emergency opera>ons? teamwork Ch 3 SCBA Which fire gas kills by replacing oxygen in the blood?

CO (Carbon Monoxide) Ch 3 SCBA What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air? Skip breathing Ch 3 SCBA What is the primary func>on of the purge valve on an SCBA? Supply air in the event of a regulator malfunc>on Ch 4 Communica>ons Which item is a primary factor in determining which units to send to an incident? The incident loca>on Ch 4 Communica>ons Which is the term for a two-way radio that is permanently mounted in a vehicle? Mobile radio Ch 4 Communica>ons What does the term "mayday" mean? A code indica>ng that a fire fighter is lost, missing, or trapped, and requires immediate assistance Ch 5 ICS Which statement best summarizes the type of incident for which ICS is applicable? Any type of incident Ch 5 ICS Which of the following is the primary factor to take into account when selec>ng personnel to fill a posi>on within the ICS? Qualifica>on

Ch 5 ICS Which of the following is an ICS single resource? Engine company Ch 6 Fire behavior Which state must a fuel be in for combus>on to take place? Vapor Ch 6 Fire behavior Which form of heat transfer consists of kine>c energy moving from one par>cle to another? Conduc>on Ch 6 Fire behavior Which sign is an indica>on of possible backdra^ condi>ons? Any confined fire with large heat build up, Li`le visible flame from exterior, Smoke that seems to be pressurized, smoke stained windows Ch 7 Building Construc>on Which material is commonly used to protect steel and wood structural members from fire? Gypsum board Ch 7 Building Construc>on What is a commonly used structural material in a Type 1 building? Steel, concrete, gypsum Ch 7 Building Construc>on Which is the primary fire hazard of ordinary construc>on? Fire extension through concealed spaces Ch 8 Portable Ex>nguishers If a private residence has a single fire ex>nguisher, where should it be located? Kitchen?

Ch 8 Portable Ex>nguishers What is the most commonly used ex>nguishing agent for Class A fires? Water Ch 8 Portable Ex>nguishers A Class C ex>nguisher is rated for use on _________ Electrical fires Ch 9 Tools For which applica>on would the use of a pick-head axe be incorrect? Forceable entry Ch 9 Tools What is a typical use for an air bag? Li^ing a vehicle in a rescue situa>on Ch 9 Tools The Halligan is classified as a _______ tool prying/ spreading Ch 10 Ropes What is a defining characteris>c of u>lity rope? Must not be used to support a weight of a person? Ch 10 Ropes Prolonged exposure to _________ light can damage synthe>c ropes. ultraviolet Ch 10 Ropes The term for a rope that is suddenly put under unusual tension is ________ loading. shock Ch 11 Response At which point in a structure fire should u>li>es be disconnected?

As early as possible Ch 11 Response What is the first step in making plans to manage an emergency incident? Perform a size-up Ch 11 Response Which characteris>c is associated with modern lightweight construc>on techniques? A greater suscep>bility to collapse Before beginning any forcible entry, which reminder phrase should firefighters keep in mind? Try before you pry Ch 12 Forcible Entry Which type of tool is used to apply an impact force directly on another tool or object? Striking tool Ch 12 Forcible Entry Which of the following is a type of door frame? Stopped = Muliple pc wood, rabbet = 1 pc metal Ch 13 Ladders What are the two main structural components that run the en>re length of a ladder? Beams Ch 13 Ladders Which type of ladder should be carried by more than one fire fighter? extension

Ch 13 Ladders Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised? BuCh 14 Search Which area is the first search priority? area immediately around the fire Ch 14 Search How does vent - enter - search (VES) differ from conven>onal search and rescue? A window is used for entry and exit Ch 14 Search Which statement best describes a primary search? Fast search for vic>ms in immediate range Ch 15 Ven>la>on What is correct procedure when cuIng a ven>la>on opening in a roof? Rock the saw rather than cuIng through structural supports Ch 15 Ven>la>on What is the term for the process in which heated products of combus>on spread outward and downward? Mushrooming Ch 15 Ven>la>on Which construc>on technique builds one floor at a >me with a firestop between each floor? Plalorm frame Ch 16 Water supply Which pipe paern supplies water to hydrants from more than one direc>on?

Grid Ch 16 Water supply What is the term for the large discharge opening on a fire hydrant? Steamer Ch 16 Water supply How can you determine that a dry - barrel hydrant is s>ll draining? Place a hand over an outlet and feel for suc>on Ch 17 Fire aack/ Hose Which statement about straight streams is correct? Discharged from a fog nozzle Ch 17 Fire aack/ Hose What is he term for a hose line that is stored on an engine connected to a discharge and equipped with a nozzle for immediate deployment? Preconnect Ch 17 Fire aack/ Hose Aack lines should be connected to a standpipe system One floor below the fire Ch 18 Survival What is the most important reason for team integrity in firefigh>ng opera>ons? Safety and accountability of personnel Ch 18 Survival When should you declare a mayday? as soon as you think you might be in trouble Ch 18 Survival What is the func>on of the rapid interven>on company? to be ready and immediately available for rescue of firefighters

Ch 19 Salvage/Overhaul Which hazard is of par>cular concern during salvage? Structural collapse Ch 19 Salvage/Overhaul A fire cannot be considered fully ex>nguished un>l _______ is completeOverhaul Ch 19 Salvage/Overhaul Which walls are usually opened first during overhaul? The most heavily damaged Ch 21 Wildland Fuels that are in contact with each other are described as ________ Con>nuous Ch 21 Wildland On which basis are wildland fuels classified? Diameter Ch 21 Wildland Aerial fuels are at least _______ above the ground 6 ^ Ch 22 Fire Suppression Which firefigh>ng aack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage? Offensive Ch 22 Fire Suppression What is an advantage of a straight stream over a fog stream? Longer reach Ch 22 Fire Suppression What is the objec>ve of an indirect fire a`ack?

To quickly remove as much heat as possible from the fire atmosphere Ch 26 Extrica>on How can a vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) be iden>fied? CNG s>ckers on front and back Ch 26 Extrica>on What is the designa>on for the posts closest to the front of the car? A Post Ch 26 Extrica>on What is the term for short lengths of sturdy >mber used to ver>cally stabilize a vehicle? Cribbing Ch 27 TRA What is the first level of technical rescue training? awareness Ch 27 TRA At a technical rescue incident, if you are given an assignment you do not fully understand, what should you do? Ask for clarifica>on Ch 27 TRA In which step of the technical rescue incident process are vic>ms freed from entrapment? disentanglement Ch 36 Fire preven>on and Pub Ed. How are codes enforced by a fire department adopted? By the local governing body

Ch 36 Fire preven>on and Pub Ed. What is the term for a voluntary home fire inspec>on requested by a homeowner? Home fire safety survey Ch 36 Fire preven>on and Pub Ed. Which of the following is a goal of public fire safety educa>on? To help people understand how to prevent fires from occuring Ch 37 Fire systems In which situa>on is it acceptable fo a sprinkler system main control valve not to be locked into the open posi>on? The tamper switch is installed Ch 37 Fire systems What is the term for a manual fire alarm sta>on that requires two separate steps to ac>vate the alarm? Double ac>on pull sta>on Ch 37 Fire systems To replace a sprinkler head, what is the next step a^er the main water supply control valve is closed? Open drain valve which allows system to drain so the ac>vated head can be replaced Ch 38 Cause What does depth of char most reliably indicate? Intensity and dura>on of burning Ch 38 Cause Why should fire fighters understand the basic principles of fire inves>ga>on? Fire fighters may be interviewed or need to prepare a wri`en report documen>ng their observa>ons

Ch 38 Cause Fi^y year old deteriora>ng wiring is an example of which subtype of electrical fire cause? Accidental fire cause