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Firefighter 1 Final Test, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

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NEW!!! Firefighter 1 Final Test 2023-2024 (Scored
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GRADED A
1. When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the
window to assist the victim?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 0
D. 2 Correct answer- D. 2
2. When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
C. making one large opening
D. using a power saw Correct answer- B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
3. Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
A. Only four people are required to perform the load
B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads
D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load Correct answer- B. It is the
best way to load large-diameter hose
4. Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible
metals?
A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish
the fire
D. They come in pressurized and handheld models Correct answer- B. No single agent will
control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
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  1. When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim? A. 3 B. 1 C. 0 D. 2 Correct answer- D. 2
  2. When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid: A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses C. making one large opening D. using a power saw Correct answer- B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
  3. Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load? A. Only four people are required to perform the load B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load Correct answer- B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
  4. Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals? A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire D. They come in pressurized and handheld models Correct answer- B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
  1. A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is: A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure B. they all involved industrial complexes C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires D. they all occurred in urban settings Correct answer- A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
  2. Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn? A. Rollover B. Fully developed C. Backdraft D. Initial Correct answer- B. Fully developed
  3. Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing? A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face B. It must comply with NFPA 1900 standard C. It prevents a firefighter from burns in situations such as flashover D. It requires PASS activation whenever bunker gear is worn Correct answer- A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
  4. A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until __________ is complete. A. overhaul B. primary search C. cause determination D. secondary search Correct answer- A. overhaul
  5. For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirements. One of those is that they must: A. be UL listed B. have ignition temperatures in excess of 451F C. be necessary for the work of the area D. be noncombustible Correct answer- D. be noncombustible
  6. 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? A. Presumptive B. Active C. Selective D. Modal Correct answer- B. Active

D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting Correct answer- B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted

  1. The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are: A. burns B. carbon dioxide poisoning C. smoke and toxic gases D. slips and falls Correct answer- C. smoke and toxic gases
  2. How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder? A. Over one shoulder B. Across the shoulders C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms D. Vertically, in the crook of one arm Correct answer- C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms
  3. Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover? A. Nuclear B. Radiation C. Conduction D. Convection Correct answer- D. Convection
  4. Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload? A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water Correct answer- B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate
  5. Slab doors are constructed in two configurations: A. ledge and framed B. slab and panel C. raised and flat D. solid core and hollow core Correct answer- D. solid core and hollow core
  6. When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except __________ ventilation. A. manual B. forced C. horizontal

D. vertical Correct answer- A. manual

  1. The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is: A. the caller's telephone number B. from where s(he) is calling C. the nature of the emergency D. the location of the emergency Correct answer- D. the location of the emergency
  2. Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is: A. in a closet B. in the attic C. near a door D. in the middle of a room Correct answer- C. near a door
  3. One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose: A. jacket B. wrench C. clamp D. strap Correct answer- D. strap
  4. The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is: A. Grade 6 B. Grade 2 C. Grade D D. Grade A Correct answer- C. Grade D
  5. What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces? A. Baker pole B. Porta power C. K tool D. Closet hook Correct answer- D. Closet hook
  6. Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control? A. Ventilation B. Size-up C. Salvage D. Forcible entry Correct answer- B. Size-up
  1. Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside? A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator C. Under any circumstances D. Under no circumstances Correct answer- D. Under no circumstances
  2. Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because: A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in. B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers Correct answer- C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
  3. One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it: A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA B. requires no equipment to carry out C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer Correct answer- D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
  4. The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of: A. radiation B. conduction C. direct-flame contact D. convection Correct answer- B. conduction
  5. What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? A. Rung raise and beam raise B. East raise and West raise C. Manual raise and mechanical raise D. One-person raise and two-person raise Correct answer- D. One-person raise and two- person raise
  6. With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move? A. It swings toward the forcible entry team

B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out C. It can go either toward or away from the team. D. It swings away from the forcible entry team Correct answer- A. It swings toward the forcible entry team

  1. 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. A. blitz B. direct C. indirect D. combination Correct answer- D. combination
  2. Steel performs well under: A. corrosive conditions B. direct flame impingement C. exposure to high heat D. compression Correct answer- B. direct flame impingement
  3. 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? A. A personnel accountability system B. A grid search system C. A scalar organizational system D. A self-modulating personnel system Correct answer- A. A personnel accountability system
  4. Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire? A. Fire Chief B. Fire Investigator C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander Correct answer- D. Incident Commander
  5. Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is: A. attenuation B. mitigation C. trepidation D. extension Correct answer- D. extension

A. All three statements are true. B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. Correct answer- B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false

  1. Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage? A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature. B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in use, especially if not used for extended periods of time D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying Correct answer- B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
  2. The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient. A. two-person B. firefighter's C. leg D. seat Correct answer- D. seat
  3. Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage? A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the apparatus within the last year. B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way D. Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage of replacement hose. Correct answer- B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage
  4. When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach _________ floor(s). A. one B. four C. two D. three Correct answer- C. two
  5. Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?

A. More adapters than necessary B. Crushed couplings C. Number of jackets D. Rough lining Correct answer- C. Number of jackets

  1. CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher? A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area Correct answer- C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts
  2. When drying synthetic rope, keep it: A. in a damp, dark place B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place C. in a warm, dry sunlit place D. out of sunlight Correct answer- D. out of sunlight
  3. When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the __________ during the carry. A. heel or butt B. beams C. tip or top D. rungs Correct answer- A. heel or butt
  4. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used: A. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered B. during hazardous materials incidents C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator D. to clear the mask of unwanted condensation Correct answer- C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
  5. Where is the rehabilitation/staging center, usually, at a high-rise fire? A. Outside the fire building B. Two or three floors below the fire C. In an uninvolved section of the fire floor D. In the lobby of the fire building Correct answer- B. Two or three floors below the fire

B. obtain a pair of lineman gloves C. have equipment de-energized D. use a dry rope to pull victim from contact with an energized conductor Correct answer- C. have equipment de-energized

  1. Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire? A. Fully developed B. Incipient/ignition C. Decay D. Growth Correct answer- B. Incipient/ignition
  2. What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head? A. Enhance appearance only B. Break at a certain temperature C. Regulate the pressure of the water flow D. Direct the water flow into a flower pattern Correct answer- B. Break at a certain temperature
  3. The two-in/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called: A. FEMA B. EPA C. DOT D. OSHA Correct answer- A. FEMA
  4. In addition to their use in actual emergencies, preincident plans can also be useful as an aid in: A. law enforcement B. budget development C. personnel selection D. training activities Correct answer- D. training activities
  5. Who should operate building HVAC systems to assist in ventilation? A. Truck company personnel B. The incident safety officer C. Firefighters under direct supervision of the incident safety officer D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents Correct answer- D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents
  6. The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed _________ for its release mechanism.

A. valve cap B. fusible link C. chemical pellet D. frangible disc Correct answer- B. fusible link

  1. 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: A. buoyancy B. backdraft C. mushrooming D. flashover Correct answer- C. mushrooming
  2. 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: A. access information B. water supply type C. location of any activated sensor heads on the suppression system D. location of riser valves on the detection system Correct answer- A. access information
  3. When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to: A. stand to the downwind side B. remove the ceiling joist in the ventilation hole C. cut a large circular hole D. make the opening square or rectangle Correct answer- D. make the opening square or rectangle
  4. The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is: A. Kevlar B. Sisal C. polypropylene D. nylon Correct answer- C. polypropylene
  5. The observation of glass blocks in a wall tell the fire fighters that: A. there is a skylight in that room B. the wall is not load-bearing C. the wall has not been subjected to fire. D. there is an automatic sprinkler system in that room. Correct answer- B. the wall is not load-bearing

D. Depressions of the kern. Correct answer- D. Depressions of the kern

  1. In order to extinguish smoldering mattresses during overhaul, they should be: A. stood up and allowed to burn out B. ripped open with a chainsaw or similar tool and wet thoroughly C. removed outside and then soaked D. smothered with a salvage cover Correct answer- C. removed outside and then soaked
  2. A rapid intervention crew team is composed of: A. firefighters waiting by ready to don PPE if necessary B. at least four firefighters C. at least two firefighters D. firefighters to rescue occupants if found Correct answer- C. at least two firefighters
  3. Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods: A. extension, conduction, and exposure B. conduction, radiation, and convection C. conduction, radiation, and expansion D. convection, extension, and expansion Correct answer- B. conduction, radiation, and convection
  4. Forcible entry tools can be grouped into several categories. One is: A. grinding B. twisting C. crushing D. striking Correct answer- D. striking
  5. To ensure safety, the team should: A. utilize an Incident Management System B. look out for each other C. work together and remain intact D. All of the above Correct answer- D. All of the above
  6. Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll? A. The female B. The male C. Either A or B D. It depends on the diameter Correct answer- B. The male
  1. Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: A. professional pride B. integrity C. personal motive D. courage Correct answer- C. personal motive
  2. Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible: A. cracking B. sudden wall collapse C. discoloration D. additional fire extension Correct answer- A. cracking
  3. Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect? A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible Correct answer- D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible
  4. A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be: A. teamwork and strength B. ladder selection C. ladder placement and angle of inclination D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions Correct answer- D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions
  5. Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from: A. the burned side B. the outside of the structure C. the unburned side D. above the fire Correct answer- C. the unburned side
  6. To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a __________ angle. A. 180 B. 30