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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
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 B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
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 B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose 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 B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is: A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
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 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 B. Active After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must: A. remove any natural roof openings B. make another opening on the opposite side of the pitched roof C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened D. direct a hose line into the opening C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened How are flammability limits and explosive limits related? A. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits B.The two terms are neither mathematically nor C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
conceptually related. C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing D. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n) load. A. dead B. concentrated C. impact D. design D. design What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only? A. Group 5 B. Type II C. Class I D. Level D B. Type II What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team? A. Mortise locks B. Auxiliary locking devices C. Padlocks D. Rim Locks B. Auxiliary locking devices Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment? A. Use edge roller over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope B. Fire extinguishers and B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted
through large dump valves D.Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water 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 D. solid core and hollow core When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except
ventilation. A. manual B. forced C. horizontal D. vertical A. manual 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 D. the location of the emergency 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 C. near a door
D. in the middle of a room One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose: A. jacket B. wrench C. clamp D. strap D. strap The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is: A. Grade 6 B. Grade 2 C. Grade D D. Grade A C. Grade D 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 D. Closet hook 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 B. Size-up Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single 2-1/ inch hose. A. 460-550 gpm B. 125-350 gpm C. 550-1000 gpm D. 360-460 gpm B. 125-350 gpm During a two-firefighter C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
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 D. Under no circumstances
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 C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting 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 D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer 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 B. conduction
A. corrosive conditions B. direct flame impingement C. exposure to high heat D. compression 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 A. A personnel accountability system 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 D. Incident Commander Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is: A. attenuation B. mitigation C. trepidation D. extension D. extension What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911? A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address B. Enhanced systems have B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase: A. volume B. cavitation C. back pressure D. critical velocity A. volume
precise cuts Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades. 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.
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 B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out The_____carry can be used on a conscious patient. A. two-person B. firefighter's C. leg D. seat D. seat 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 B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage
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 C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts When drying synthetic rope, keep it: A. in a damp, dark place B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place B. in a warm, dry sunlit place D. out of sunlight D. out of sunlight 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 A. heel or butt 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 C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
involving a malfunctioning regulator D. to clear the mask of unwanted condensation 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 B. Two or three floors below the fire A stream discharging MORE than 350 gpm is known as a/an_______________stream. A. master B. booster C. solid D. elevated A. master One purpose of a Personnel Accountability System is to: A. help the Fire Chief control sick leave abuse B. keep track of firefighters' salaries C. identify trapped or injured firefighters D. create a job complaint form C. identify trapped or injured firefighters
