Docsity
Docsity
Prepare for your exams
Prepare for your exams

Study with the several resources on Docsity

Earn points to download
Earn points to download

Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan

Guidelines and tips
Guidelines and tips
Sell on Docsity
Sell on Docsity
Docsity AI
Docsity AI
Log inSign up

Prepare for your exams

Study with the several resources on Docsity

Find documents

Prepare for your exams with the study notes shared by other students like you on Docsity

Search for your university

Find the specific documents for your university's exams

Docsity AINEW

Summarize your documents, ask them questions, convert them into quizzes and concept maps

Explore questions

Clear up your doubts by reading the answers to questions asked by your fellow students

Earn points to download

Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan

Share documents
download point icon20 Points

For each uploaded document

Answer questions
download point icon5 Points

For each given answer (max 1 per day)

All the ways to get free points
Get points immediately

Choose a premium plan with all the points you need

Study Opportunities

Choose your next study program

Get in touch with the best universities in the world. Search through thousands of universities and official partners

Community

Ask the community

Ask the community for help and clear up your study doubts

Free resources

Our save-the-student-ebooks!

Download our free guides on studying techniques, anxiety management strategies, and thesis advice from Docsity tutors

firefighter 1 practice test, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

Harvard UniversitySafety and Fire Engineering

firefighter 1 practice test firefighter 1 practice test

Typology: Exams

2024/2025

Available from 10/12/2024

DrShirley
DrShirley 🇺🇸

3.3

(4)

4.6K documents

1 / 38

Toggle sidebar

This page cannot be seen from the preview

Don't miss anything!

bg1
firefighter 1 practice test
1. Which is one of the keys to improving a firefighter's physical health?
A. Gender/ethnic background
B. Fire Service traditions
C. Health screening
D. Union involvement -
C
National Fire Protection Association 1001 is the:
A. Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications.
B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades.
C. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs.
D. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training. -
A
Where are medical requirements for firefighters specified?
A. In the AMA publication, "Specifications for Industrial Fitness"
B. NFPA 1582
C. NFPA 1001
D. NFPA 1500 -
B
1 | P a g e
pf3
pf4
pf5
pf8
pf9
pfa
pfd
pfe
pff
pf12
pf13
pf14
pf15
pf16
pf17
pf18
pf19
pf1a
pf1b
pf1c
pf1d
pf1e
pf1f
pf20
pf21
pf22
pf23
pf24
pf25
pf26

Partial preview of the text

Download firefighter 1 practice test and more Exams Safety and Fire Engineering in PDF only on Docsity!

firefighter 1 practice test

  1. Which is one of the keys to improving a firefighter's physical health? A. Gender/ethnic background B. Fire Service traditions C. Health screening D. Union involvement - C National Fire Protection Association 1001 is the: A. Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades. C. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs. D. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training. - A Where are medical requirements for firefighters specified? A. In the AMA publication, "Specifications for Industrial Fitness" B. NFPA 1582 C. NFPA 1001 D. NFPA 1500 - B
  1. Each firefighter accident or injury must be thoroughly investigated for two reasons. One is to determine why it happened and the other is to: A. determine its classification under the S.I.M.P.L.E. system. B. preclude any civil liability situation should it happen again. C. determine whether or not a de-facto feasance occurred. D. determine how it can be avoided in the future. - D Information on the training and performance qualifications for firefighters is located in which National Fire Protection Association Standard? A. NFPA 1001 B. NFPA 1002 C. NFPA 1500 D. NFPA 1401 - A
  2. What is an alerting system for a staffed fire station? A. Knox box C. Duplex System B. Fax machine D. Radio with alert tone - D In fire departments that have access to multiple radio channels, fireground operations should be: A. on multi-channels also. B. run by cell phone so as not to tie up the radio. C. assigned a separate dedicated channel.

A. Emergency Traffic. C. Signal 2. B. 10-99. D. Critical Alert. - A

  1. What should call-takers do if a call comes in that is about issues not handled by the fire department? A. Try to direct the caller to the appropriate agency, even providing contact information, if available. B. Take the caller's information and advise them that this is a non-criminal offense for which there will be a small fine. C. Quickly and politely tell the caller this is not a fire department issue and hang up to free up the line. D. Transfer the call immediately to the recording for inappropriate calls. - A
  2. First arriving companies broadcast______reports to incoming units. A. arrival B. urgent C. status D. select - A
  3. The only time the_____callout is used is in a situation where there is immediate danger to the lives of firefighters. A. attention B. emergency traffic C. urgent traffic D. mayday - D
  4. A trunked digital radio system allows:

A. only one agency on the system. B. different agencies on different systems. C. different agencies on the same system. D. fewer users to communicate. - C

  1. Radio signals are either: A. simple or duplex. C. simple or complex. B. analog or digital. D. private or public. - B
  2. Which is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires? A. Oxygen @ 20.5 percent C. Smoke B. Water vapor D. Nitrogen oxide - C
  3. Which statement about protective breathing apparatus is correct? A. Beards or facial hair is allowable as long as they are neat and trim. B. Beards or facial hair cannot be in the seal area. C. Eyeglasses with side frames passing through the seal area of the self-contained breathing apparatus mask are allowable. D. Firefighters do not need to maintain a tight seal as the mask maintains positive pressure. - B

A. 25 B. 19.5 C. 16 D. 13.5 -

B

  1. Toxic substances found in smoke include: A. hydrogen cyanide. C. oxygen. B. water vapor. D. sulphuric acid. - A
  2. One-self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the firefighter should be aware of is: A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration prohibits spectacles in SCBA masks. B. SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70 pounds of weight to the firefighter. C. the degree of training or experience users have with SCBA affects their level of self-confidence. D. low air alarms frequent malfunction. - C
  3. Which statement regarding the two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) types in fire service use is correct? A. In an open-circuit SCBA, inhaled air is vented to the outside atmosphere. B. In an closed-circuit SCBA, inhaled air stays in the system for filtering, cleaning, and circulation. C. The closed-circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting. D. SCBAs for fire service use are designed and built in accordance with NFPA Standards. - D 27 Some self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders for fire service use are made out of:

A. aluminum. B. stainless steel. C. titanium. D. plastic composite. - A

  1. Carbon composite cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every___ years. A. 6-8 B. 3-5 C. 1-2 D. 12-15 - B
  2. What should a firefighter do if their self-contained breathing apparatus becomes damaged or malfunctions? A. Use the protective hood as a filter. B. Deactivate the PASS device. C. Remain calm and stay with their team. D. Run for the nearest exit as quickly as possible. - C
  3. The purpose of a PASS device is to: A. sound an alarm if certain fire or asphyxiate gases are detected. B. warn firefighters when their air supply is low. C. sound an alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set period of time. D. keep track of elapsed time in deteriorating conditions. - C
  4. Which is true regarding self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)? A. Tighten the top straps of the SCBA facepiece first. B. All SCBA facepieces must be fit-tested. C. Hoods should be worn under the SCBA straps and facepiece.

A. always wear their seat belts. B. don their personal equipment while holding the handrails. C. stand up to don their self-contained breathing apparatus. D. unbuckle and be ready to dismount upon arrival. - A

  1. Firefighters should make sure their personal protective equipment is dry before engaging in structural firefighting because: A. Nomex is rendered non-flame-resistant when wet and heated. B. the outer shell becomes brittle and tears easily when wot. C. water trapped in the fabric can cause steam burns in fire conditions. D. water trapped in the fabric greatly enhances its thermal protection and that cuts off abruptly when the fabric dries. - C
  2. The most common danger that the firefighter experiences occurs: A. during non-fire emergencies. B. while riding the apparatus to and from emergency calls. C. during training. D. at emergency medical calls. - B
  3. Wearing damp or wet clothing: A. provides better thermal protection. B. can lead to reduced thermal resistance and burns. C. makes the wearer less susceptible to fatigue. D. does not affect thermal protection. - B
  1. Personal protective equipment provides a______level of protection to firefighters. A. maximum B. minimum C. mid D. low - B
  2. Which is a hazard associated with riding fire apparatus? A. Donning seat-mounted self-contained breathing apparatus while the apparatus is in motion B. Donning personal protection equipment after arriving at the emergency C. Always being seated with seat belts and/or harnesses fastened while the vehicle is in motion D. Holding on to the side of the moving vehicle. - D
  3. Which is a safety practice to be followed while responding to an emergency? A. Dressing while the apparatus is in motion B. Properly fastening seat belts before the apparatus begins to move C. Jumping onto the apparatus D. Standing on responding apparatus only in designated areas - B
  4. A disadvantage in wearing gloves that meet National Fire Protection Association standards for structural firefighting is: A. thermal protection. B. protection from puncture. C. protection from scrapes and cuts. D. reduced dexterity. - D
  5. Which is a prohibited practice while responding to an emergency call?

D. Generalized assumption - C 47,__________relates to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise. A. Staff rule C. Rule of thumb B. Span of control D. Line rule - B

  1. The serves to coordinate the flow of personnel into and out of the the fire area with the Incident Commander. A. safety officer C. operations officer B. planning officer D. accountability officer - D
  2. Traffic control and are essential to protect firefighters operating on highways. A. police C. good weather B. staging D. apparatus placement - D
  1. What is the first step in developing any fire attack plan? A. Having a good department Standard Operating Procedure B. Conducting an accurate size-up C. Stretching hose lines D. Securing a water supply. - B
  2. Property designated as a target hazard poses what risk to firefighters? A. None B. Decreased C. Same as any other property D. Increased - D
  3. The proper sequence of information and command flow describes: A. chain of command. C. span of control. B. discipline. D. unity of command. - A
  4. The process of dividing large jobs into smaller jobs to make them more manageable is described as: A. chain of command. C. span of control.

A. pry up from the bottom at both outside edges. B. break out a panel and operate the latch from the inside. C. pry open from either side at approximately waist height. D. drive a wedge into the bottom center. - B

  1. Opening concrete block walls is often referred to as: A.breaching. B. barreling. C. mauling. D. tunneling - A
  2. Fire axes should be carried: A. over the shoulder. B. by the handle with the blade hanging close to the ground. C. by the handle with the blade toward the body. D. with the axe blade pointed away from the body and the pick-end shielded. - D
  3. The tool that has two retractable blades that depress as the head is driven through an obstruction and then reopens is the: A. pike pole. C. battering ram B. plaster hook. D. Kelly tool. - B
  4. What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?

A. Spanner tool B. Pompier tool C. Rabbet tool D. Come along tool - C

  1. Which is one of the major lock categories? A. Mortise locks C. Rabbeted locks B. Oval D. Tumbled locks - A
  2. Which statement regarding the K tool is correct? A. The front of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder. B. The K tool is designed to cut lock cylinders in order to open the lock. C. The back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder. D. The front of the tool has a block for striking with a flat-head axe. - C
  3. The tool that is specifically designed to open double swinging doors equipped with panic bars is a(n): A. i-rench curve C. opening strip. B. J tooi. D. claw tool. - B

D. ladder Side A for firefighter coming out. - A

  1. Placing the butt of the ladder too close to the building reduces the_____of the ladder and tends to cause the tip to_______from the building. A. weight, slide down C. curvature, rub down B. stability, pull away D. width, slip down - B
  2. The parts of an extension ladder that prevent the fly section from being overextended are called: A. guides. C. anchors. B. locks. D. stops. - D
  3. When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately ______to ensure a safe climb. A.55° B. 75° C. 60° D. 45° - B
  4. Other than a ladder safety belt, a firefighter can be safely secured to a ground ladder using: A. a rope. B. an elbow lock. C. hose strap. D. a leg lock. - D
  1. An upper section or top section of an extension ladder is known as a: A. truss. B. bed C. fly. D. main. - C
  2. If 40 feet of a 50-foot extension ladder is used, the butt of the ladder should be placed approximately ____feet from the building. A.8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 15 - B
  3. What is the recommended minimum number of firefighters required to carry and safely raise a 35-foot extension ladder? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6 - B
  4. During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the_____to determine the proper placement from the building. A. driver/operator C. company officer B. firefighter at the butt D. incident commander - B 77 While working from a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be: A. attached to a rung. C. secured to a lifeline.