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firefighter 1 practice test questions latest version, Exams of Advanced Education

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NFPA 1001 is the:
A. Standard for Fire Fighter 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
2. One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is:
A. performing forcible entry to the fire building.
B. directing traffic at the scene.
C. laying supply lines for engine companies.
D. fire attack.: A
3. OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities
such as:
A.
work
hours.
B.
anti-discrimination laws.
C. the level of experience required to hold a chief's office.
D. health and safety.: D
4. In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area
responsible for all incident activities, including the development and
implementation of strategic
decisions is:
A.
Planning.
B.
Operations.
C.
Logistics.
D.Command.: D
5. What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?
A. Radiation from the head
B. Radiation from the body
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  1. NFPA 1001 is the: A. Standard for Fire Fighter 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
  2. One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: A. performing forcible entry to the fire building. B. directing traffic at the scene. C. laying supply lines for engine companies. D. fire attack.: A
  3. OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as: A. work hours. B. anti-discrimination laws. C. the level of experience required to hold a chief's office. D. health and safety.: D
  4. In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of strategic decisions is: A. Planning. B. Operations. C. Logistics. D. Command.: D
  5. What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? A. Radiation from the head B. Radiation from the body

2 / C. Internal cooling from ingestion D. Evaporation of perspiration: D

  1. What is one aspect of high-rise fires that is especially draining of energy? A. Walking up many flights of stairs in PPE B. Taking the elevator up only to the floor below the fire C. The inevitable compromise of the HVAC system D. Establishing staging sometimes many floors below the fire floor: A
  2. A permits fire fighters to gain access during an emergency. A. lockout B. tagout C. Baker box D. key box/lock box: D
  3. The is tied as illustrated below: A. bowline B. becket / sheet bend C. clove hitch D. figure eight: D
  4. In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately of its strength. A. 50 percent B. 90 percent C. 75 percent D. 25 percent: C
  5. The is tied as illustrated in the drawing below: A. bowline B. half hitch C. clove hitch D. figure-eight: C
  6. The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes: A. becket/sheet bend with a bight. B. several half hitches.

4 / C. Vital signs of a patient being transported by fire department ambulance D. Transmission of local forest fire danger notice: B

  1. The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to: A. obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location. B. reassure the caller that help will be forthcoming shortly and that his/her problem can be dealt with. C. provide the caller with real-time, emergency instructions such as how to perform CPR. D. ascertain the exact type of event that the caller is reporting.: A
  2. Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire- fighter should: A. press the key two or three times to signal the intent to transmit. B.key the microphone and then clear his/her throat to be sure his/her voice will be clear. C. turn up the volume control if his/her voice is naturally soft. D. listen to be sure the channel is not being used.: D
  3. When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the fire fighter's face is: A. not dangerous, because the positive pressure will keep toxic gases out of the face piece. B. dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly. C. not possible, because the positive pressure will seal the face piece to the face. D. the main cause of deaths on the fireground.: B
  4. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used: A. during hazardous materials incidents. B. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator. C. to clear the mask of unwanted condensation. D. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered.: B

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  1. The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are: A. profuse sweating and ringing in the cars. B. dizziness, impaired vision, and giddiness. C. increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination. D. headache and rapid fatigue.: C
  2. Four hazardous atmospheres that fire fighters are likely to encounter at a fire are: A. super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke. B. toxic gases, hyperventilation, oxygen deficiency, and heat. C. heat, light, smoke, and chemical chain reaction. D. carbon monoxide, ammonia, water, and hydrogen sulfide.: A
  3. Trapped fire fighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they: A. partially close the cylinder valve. B. open the bypass valve. C. struggle to get free. D. control their breathing.: D
  4. The primary function of the bypass valve on SCBA is: A. to enable the wearer to breathe more oxygen. B. for use if the regulator fails. C. to help control excessive heat in the face piece. D. to facilitate removal of condensation from the lens of the face piece.: B
  5. The proper position of the bypass valve on positive-pressure SCBA under normal conditions is: A. fully open. B. cracked open. C. fully dosed. D. open three full turns.: C
  6. Hypoxia is: A. low blood sugar. B. low blood pressure. C. a deficiency of oxygen. D. a lowering of the body's core temperature.: C

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D. 19.5: D

  1. At the beginning of the shift, the fire fighter should make sure their SCBA is at least percent full. A. B. 80 C. D.90: D
  2. There are two methods that can be used to don SCBA that is stored in a case: A. over-the-head and coat method. B. compartment and coat method. C. over-the-head and compartment method. D. jacket and backup mount.: A
  3. Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with which of the following information? A. Cleaning instructions B. MSDS information C. Shelf life D. Liability protection: A
  4. The purpose for the use of reflective trim on PPE is to: A. increase the visibility of the wearer to others. B. provide protection for material under the trim. C. allow the wearer to blend in with the surroundings. D. be more stylish than the plain PPE.: A
  5. Tempered plate glass should be broken only as a last resort. It is recommend- ed that it be shattered by striking: A. in the center with a large, blunt object. B. at the lowest corner with the pick end of a fire ax. C. with a flat-headed ax with hands above the head. D. with a flat-headed ax at the highest corner.: B
  6. In what type of occupancy will fire fighters usually find sliding doors?

8 / A. Barns or warehouses B. Commercial C. Residential D. Institutional: C

  1. Once overhead doors have been forced, they should be: A. removed. B. unlocked to prevent locking. C. locked. D. blocked open.: D
  2. A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the: A. cylinder. B. outer rim. C. face. D. keeper.: A
  3. A/an can be safely carried by two fire fighters, although it is designed to be used by two or four fire fighters. A. hux bar B. Halligan tool C. battering ram D. oxyacetylene cutting unit: C
  4. Which of the following tools is considered to be a pulling tool? A. Crowbar B. Flat-head ax C. Pike pole D. Halligan tool: C
  5. "Irons" are formed by combining a: A. Halligan and a crowbar. B. pickhead ax and a crowbar. C. pickhead ax and a maul. D. flathead ax and a Halligan.: D
  6. What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool? A. Spanner tool

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C. K-

tool D.Ax: C

  1. The most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to: A. select the right tool to do the job. B. use the tool that can do the job fastest. C. use prying tools before striking tools. D. use striking tools before prying tools.: A
  2. Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider: A. manpower on the scene. B. weather conditions. C. damaging evidence of forced entry. D. their own safety.: D
  3. The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a: A. Fire Fighter Location Confirmation. B. Time and Location Verification. C. System Communications Check. D. Personnel Accountability Report.: D
  4. OSHA regulations require that when fire fighters are inside a structure fire, at least trained and equipped fire fighters must be standing by outside. A. B. C. D.6: A
  5. When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from: A. one beam to the other. B. a beam to a rung. C. rung to truss block. D. the pulley(s) to the ladder frame.: A

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  1. When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately to ensure a safe climb.

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he common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between feet. A. 6 to 14 B. 12 to 24

14 / C. 18 to 30 D. 25 to 50: B

  1. What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? A. One-person raise and two-person raise B. Manual raise and mechanical raise C. East raise and West raise D. Rung raise and beam raise: D
  2. What are butt spurs on a ladder? A. Protrusions that attach the hose strap to the ladder B. The teeth of the cam system that extends the fly sections C. Bumps and dents on the foot pad D. Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping: D
  3. What do the stops do on an extension ladder? A. Prevent it from over-extending B. Limit how far the fly sections can collapse C. Lock the extensions in place when extended D. Prevent the whole ladder from slipping on the ground: A
  4. Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry? A.On the hip B. In the hand C. On the shoulder D. On the crook of the elbow: C
  5. One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a hose: A. wrench. B. jacket. C. strap. D. clamp.: C
  6. One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose equipped with one-inch couplings is commonly called a: A. forestry hose. B. supply hose.

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17 / secondary search. C. During primary search, the team is often ahead of attack lines and may be above the fire. D.The primary search takes place in a rapid but thorough manner in areas most likely to have victims.: A

  1. A rapid intervention crew team is composed of: A. at least four fire fighters. B. fire fighters to rescue occupants if found. C. at least two fire fighters. D. fire fighters waiting by ready to don PPE if necessary.: C
  2. Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard requires rescuers. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5: C
  3. When exposed to products of combustion, the are more vulnerable to injury than any other body area. A. lungs and respiratory tract B. heart and respiratory tract C. lungs and eyes D. brain and spinal cord: A
  4. What does the E stand for in Lower Limit (LEL)? A. Endothermic B. Energetic C. Explosive D. Evolution: C
  5. In a multi-story building with a standpipe system, a fire fighter should make the connection the fire floor. A. on the floor below B. on the floor above

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  1. The method is performed with two fire fighters and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench. A. stiff-arm B. foot-tilt C. knee-press D. coupling·tilt: A
  2. Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside? A. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator B. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew C. Under no circumstances D. Under any circumstances: C
  3. A dutchman is: A.used when loading hose and has a short fold or a reverse fold with a coupling at the point where a fold should occur. B. a process for uncoupling hose. C. a short length of hose that connects a deluge set to the engine company's pump. D. the fold in a twin donut roll.: A
  4. When should the fire fighter attaching hose to the hydrant charge the supply line? A. As soon as possible B. Not until the driver/operator's signal is received C. After slowly opening the hydrant all the way D. After ten full minutes from the time of drop-off: B
  5. Which of the following statements regarding fog nozzles is not correct? A. Adjustable fog nozzles provide personal protection because of the screening effect between them and the fire. B. Fog nozzles provide better heat absorption. C. They have a greater reach than solid stream nozzles.

20 / D. Fog streams can produce more steam that can extinguish hidden fire.: C