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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 - 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 B. they all involved industrial complexes C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires D. they all occurred in urban settings - A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn? A. Rollover B. Fully
developed C. Backdraft
definition of a(n)load. A. dead
B. concentrat ed 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 SCBS should not be hoisted C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting - B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted 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 - C. smoke and toxic gases 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 - C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover? A. Nuclear B. Radiation C. Conduction D. Convection - D. Convection 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
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 2-1/2 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 raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the to determine the proper placement distance from the building. A. incident commander B. driver/operator C. firefighter at the butt (heeler) D. company office - C. firefighter at the butt (heeler) What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others? A. Polar solvents B. Volatile fuels C. Three-dimensional liquids D. Flammable surfactants - A. Polar solvents The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the: A. dutchman B. double donut C. straight/storage D. single donut - D. single donut During , conditions in the compartment change very rapidly. A. growth B. rollover C. fully-developed D. flashover - D. flashover The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n): A. claw tool B. French curve C. J tool
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 - D. combination Steel performs well under: A. corrosive conditions B. direct flame impingement C. exposure to high heat D. compression - B. direct flame impingement 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 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 - B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase: A. volume B. cavitation
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 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. - B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach floor(s). A. one B. fou r C. two D. three - C. two 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 - C. Number of jackets 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
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 - C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator 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 Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders? A. Very durable B. Good conductor of heat, cold and electricity C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame D. Widest range of sizes - C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame Which of the following is/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size? A. All of the above B. Ability to communicate is decreased C. The weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for firefighters D. Peripheral vision is reduced - A. All of the above The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to: A. apply a K tool to the latch B. cut the door with a torch or saw C. use the irons D. use a J tool on the roller - B. cut the door with a torch or saw To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis: A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D - B. B
When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to: A. wear rubber boots when approaching the emergency scene 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 - C. have equipment de-energized Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire? A. Fully developed B. Incipient/ignition C. Decay D. Growth - B. Incipient/ignition 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 - B. Break at a certain temperature The two-in/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called: A. FEMA B. EPA C. DOT D. OSHA - A. FEMA 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 - D. training activities 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 - D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed for
B. fusible link C. chemical pellet D. frangible disc - B. fusible link 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 - C. mushrooming 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 - A. access information 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 - D. make the opening square or rectangle The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is: A. Kevlar B. Sisal C. polypropylene D. nylon - C. polypropylene 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. - B. the wall is not load-bearing When is the two-person chair carry particularly useful? A. In elevators B. Across open fields C. Going under low obstacles D. In narrow corridors - D. In narrow corridors
NFPA 1001 is the: A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
