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FIREFIGHTER TEST| MUST KNOW QUESTIONS, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

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FIREFIGHTER TEST| MUST KNOW
QUESTIONS
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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A
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QUESTIONS

  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 - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -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 - ANSWER -B
  2. 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. - ANSWER -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 - ANSWER -A
  1. What is an alerting system for a staffed fire station? A. Knox box C. Duplex System B. Fax machine D. Radio with alert tone - ANSWER -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. D. on the original dispatch channel only. - ANSWER -C
  2. What is another term for communications center dispatchers'? A. Gall originators C. Public interface officials B. Telecommunicators D. Signals technicians - ANSWER -B
  3. Telecommunication Device and Teletype are: A. location finders on so-called smart, enhanced 9-1-1. B. routers that allow calling the 9-1-1 system in another city. C. devices to help hearing-impaired people use telephones. D. chips that go into PDAs and PCs respectively, to allow them to call 9-1-1. - ANSWER -C
  4. What should be on the mind of a firefighter who ANSWER s the telephone in a fire department facility? A. That the firefighter is a representative of the fire department B. To be brief, so that the incoming phone line will be open to receive emergency calls C. Obtain all information; then hang up first to avoid tying up the phone line. D. Leaving the person on hold for as long as it takes to relay and verify information received - ANSWER -A
  5. The standardized term used to signal the immediate need to clear the radio and transmit critical information is. A. Emergency Traffic.

D. Nitrogen oxide - ANSWER -C

  1. 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. - ANSWER -B
  2. As the oxygen supply in any given area falls below percent, unconsciousness can occur. A. 21 B. 17 C. 12 D. 9 - ANSWER -D
  3. A firefighter is susceptible to poisoning or irritation from carbon monoxide through: A. ingestion. B. absorption. C. inhalation. D. injection. - ANSWER -C
  4. What are the two general types of self-contained breathing apparatus? A. Demand and pressure-demand B. Open-circuit and closed-circuit C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration approved National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health approved D. Compressed air and liquid oxygen - ANSWER -B
  5. Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause: A. impaired lung function. B. muscle cramps in the lower extremities. C. blurred vision, leading to blindness. D. amnesia. - ANSWER -A
  6. Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall below percent oxygen. A. 25 B. 19.5 C. 16 D. 13.5 - ANSWER -B
  7. Toxic substances found in smoke include: A. hydrogen cyanide.

C. oxygen. B. water vapor. D. sulphuric acid. - ANSWER -A

  1. 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. - ANSWER -C
  2. 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. - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -A
  3. Carbon composite cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every___ years. A. 6-8 B. 3-5 C. 1-2 D. 12-15 - ANSWER -B
  4. 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. - ANSWER -C
  5. 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.

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. - ANSWER -C

  1. 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. - ANSWER -B
  2. 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. - ANSWER -B
  3. Personal protective equipment provides a______level of protection to firefighters. A. maximum B. minimum C. mid D. low - ANSWER -B
  4. 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. - ANSWER -D
  5. 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 - ANSWER -B
  6. 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. - ANSWER -D

  1. Which is a prohibited practice while responding to an emergency call? A. Walking briskly to the apparatus B. Donning personal protective equipment after arriving at the emergency C. Donning seat-mounted self-contained breathing apparatus while the apparatus is on the road D. Dressing while the apparatus is responding - ANSWER -D
  2. When mounting fire apparatus, always: A. have at least one hand firmly grasping a hand hold, and at least one foot firmly placed on a foot surface. B. jump up and immediately grasp a hand hold. C. jump up and immediately grasp a hand hold with both hands. D. maintain two-hand and two-foot placement until apparatus starts to move. - ANSWER -A
  3. One type of device that should be placed to warn traffic at emergency highway or roadway scenes is/are: A. smudge pots. C. traffic cones. B. flagman. D. traffic saw horses. - ANSWER -C
  4. What is one source of facts about a structure? A. Eyewitness accounts C. A preincident plan B. Caller information D. Generalized assumption - ANSWER -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 - ANSWER -B

C. span of control. B. division of labor. D. unity of command. - ANSWER -B

  1. A______permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency. A. lockout C. Baker box B. tagout D. key box/lock box - ANSWER -D
  2. Once overhead doors have been forced, they should be: A. removed. C. locked. B. unlocked to prevent relocking. D. blocked open. - ANSWER -D
  3. After the cylinder has been removed, use a(n)_____to move the locking bolt to the open position. A. key tool B. K-tool C. J-tool D. A-tool - ANSWER -A
  4. The preferred way to force an overhead folding door is to: 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. - ANSWER -B
  5. Opening concrete block walls is often referred to as: A.breaching. B. barreling. C. mauling. D. tunneling - ANSWER -A
  6. 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. - ANSWER -D
  1. 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. - ANSWER -B
  2. What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool? A. Spanner tool B. Pompier tool C. Rabbet tool D. Come along tool - ANSWER -C
  3. Which is one of the major lock categories? A. Mortise locks C. Rabbeted locks B. Oval D. Tumbled locks - ANSWER -A
  4. 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. - ANSWER -C
  5. 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. - ANSWER -B
  6. To force entry into an outward-swinging door, where is the Halligan bar applied? A. On either side of each hinge in turn B Space between the door and the door jamb near the lock C. Between the door and the frame near each hinge in turn D. Between the door and the frame on the latch side, but at hinge height, each in turn - ANSWER -B

A.55° B. 75° C. 60° D. 45° - ANSWER -B

  1. 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. - ANSWER -D
  2. An upper section or top section of an extension ladder is known as a: A. truss. B. bed C. fly. D. main. - ANSWER -C
  3. 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 - ANSWER -B
  4. 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 - ANSWER -B
  5. 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 - ANSWER -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. B. attached to a beam. D. attached to the halyard. - ANSWER -A
  6. The purpose of a sensor label on a fire department ladder is that it: A. has been dropped and may have suffered structural damage. B. has been exposed to potentially damaging heat levels. C. has been exposed to subfreezing temperatures that may have structurally damaged the ladder. D. is placed on an angle that makes working from it unsafe. - ANSWER -B
  1. The type of ladder that is usually 12 to 20 feet, and is also known as a wall ladder is a(n): A. straight ladder. C. combination ladder. B. roof ladder. D. A-frame ladder. - ANSWER -A
  2. The proper distance the butt of a ladder should be from a building is _____of the working distance of the ladder from the base of the wall. A. one-half B. one-quarter C. one-third D. one-eighth - ANSWER -B 81 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 - ANSWER -D
  3. How many methods are there for properly heeling a raised ground ladder? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - ANSWER -B
  4. When conducting a primary search within a structure, a firefighter should: A. always begin in the center of the room. B. move quickly to search all areas. C. always start with right hand pattern. D. check under or behind furnishings first. - ANSWER -B
  5. Primary search crews should always carry: A. an extra self-contained breathing apparatus. B. a positive pressure device. C. a portable radio. D. utility rope for lifeline. - ANSWER -C
  6. Which forcible entry tool would typically be used to extend a firefighter's reach while sweeping across floors and under furniture? A. K-tool B. Bolt cutters C. Flat-head axe D. Barn-barn tool - ANSWER -C

A. maintain control of the bag and take it out with you. B. reverse your direction on the line and search along the rope until you get back to the point of entry. C. disregard any knots you come across. D. reverse your direction on the line and proceed directly back to the point of entry. - ANSWER -D

  1. When advancing a dry hose line up a Iadder, firefighters should position themselves on the Iadder: A. on opposing sides of the beam. B no more than six feet apart. C. with no more than one firefighter per section. D. within arms' reach of each other. - ANSWER -C
  2. Firefighters' risk of injury or collapse increases as they: A. operate at wildland fires. B. are assigned to forcible entry C. become tired and/or dehydrated. D. get older. - ANSWER -C
  3. The type of construction where the exterior walls and structural members are made of noncombustible or limited combustible materials and the interior is completely or partially made of wood is: A. Type I construction. C. Type III construction. B. Type II construction. D. Type IV construction. - ANSWER -C
  4. The most common injuries for firefighters are: A. strains. B. bruises. C. burns. D. fractures. - ANSWER -A
  5. Convection is the transfer of heat through: A. space by infrared rays. B. a solid medium. C. friction or compression. D. liquids or gases by circulating currents. - ANSWER -D
  6. When the concentration of a gas is within the range where it can ignite, it is said to: A. be at its ignition temperature.

B. have reached its boiling point. C. be within its flammable/explosive range. D. be at its flash point. - ANSWER -C

  1. The principle which most closely describes how water extinguishes fire is: A. removal of fuel. C. exclusion of oxygen. B. reduction of temperature. D. inhibition of chain reaction. - ANSWER -B
  2. Combustion is the result of a reaction. A. mechanical B. chemical C. dielectrical D. replenishment - ANSWER -B
  3. What are toxic products of combustion? A. convection, conduction, radiation, and direct contact B. fire gases, flame, chemical chain reaction C. water vapor and soot D. carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. - ANSWER -D
  4. How are flammability limits and explosive limits related? A. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits. B. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits. C. The two terms are neither mathematically nor conceptuality related. D. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing. - ANSWER -D
  5. If a gas has a vapor density greater than one, when it escapes from its container: A. it will rise. B. it will float on water. C. its movement will be dependent on temperature. D. it will sink and collect at low points. - ANSWER -D
  6. Which is a mode of heat transfer'? A. Conduction B. Evaporation C. Latent heat D. Pyrolysis - ANSWER -A
  7. A class A fire is fueled by: A. electricity.
  1. The most common type of building material in use today is: A. steel. B. wood. C. concrete. D. plastics - ANSWER -B
  2. For firefighters working in or around a structure, a lightweight truss presents what type of hazard? A. Minimal access hazard B. Collapse hazard C. Wall failure will cause the adjacent structure to fall D. Minimal electrical hazard - ANSWER -B
  3. What danger is suggested by the observation of smoke puffing in and out of a structure? A. Impending structural collapse B The presence of backdraft conditions C. Weak structural roofing members D. Untempered, unreinforced glazing in windows - ANSWER -B
  4. What does the observation of a steel beam bending under fire suggest? A. Nothing, this is normal and it will bend back when it cools. B. Imminent failure C. Imminent ignition D. Underway release of toxic ferrous oxalate - ANSWER -B
  5. While no exact temperature is associated with flashover, a range from approximately _____degrees Fahrenheit is widely accepted. A. 400-900 B. 900-1200 C. 1200-1500 D. 1500-1900 - ANSWER -B
  6. Which statement best describes Type I construction? A. Structural members are noncombustible and have little or no fire resistance. B. Structural members are comprised of massive wood columns and beams. C. Most of the entire structure is made of combustible products. D. Structural members are protected from fire's heat to prevent loss of integrity. - ANSWER -D
  7. The dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites after departure of fire crews is called: A. backdraft. B. rollover. C. fire point. D. rekindle. - ANSWER -D
  1. Which method of gaining entry into a structure is the least destructive? A. Try before you pry B. Breaking a small window in a door and reaching in through the window to unlock the door C. Removing the stop on a non-rabbeted door frame and prying the latch clear of the frame. D. Forcing an outward opening door with a Halligan tool - ANSWER -A
  2. Water normally extinguishes fire by: A. cooling. B. suffocating. C. disrupting the chemical reaction. D. removing the fuel. - ANSWER -A
  3. Water is the most common extinguishing agent because: A. the flow can be periodically interrupted without consequences. B. it has the ability to reflect. C. it is expensive. D. of its cooling properties. - ANSWER -D
  4. All portable extinguishers are classified according to their: A.size B. freeze potential. C. intended use. D. conductivity. - ANSWER -C
  5. Fires involving flammable liquids and gases where applied foam and/or dry chemical agents will be needed are fires. A.Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D - ANSWER -B
  6. A fire extinguisher bearing the symbols shown below would be suitable for extinguishing ______fires. A. Class A, B, and C B. Class B, C, and D C. Class A, B, and K D. Class A, B, C, and D - ANSWER -A
  7. It is dangerous to apply a stream of water to energized electrical equipment because. A. burning electricity intensifies when struck by water. B. water can conduct electricity back to the extinguisher. C. electricity extracts the oxygen from the water and uses it as more fuel. D. cyanide gas is evolved when water hits electricity. - ANSWER -B
  8. The greatest concern associated with selecting too small of an extinguisher is that: A. the contents will expel too quickly.