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FL State Firefighter Test
what is the mission of the fire service? a) to provide a variety of services b) to determine how fire loss occurs c) to save lives and protect property d) to regulate training of emergency responders - c) to save lives and protect property What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II? a) 1001 b) 1002 c) 1021 d) 1582 - a) 1001 A(an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. a) code b) policy c) standard d) procedure - a) code which of the following BEST describes the action first taken after an alert to the station? a) recording of incident information b) processing of postincident paperwork c) dispatching of emergency services responders d) training of emergency responders for annual certification - c) dispatching of emergency services responders
the use of ten-codes in radio transmissions was replaced when agencies began to adopt which of the following? a) incident action plan (IAP) b) incident command system (ICS) c) national fire protection association (NFPA) d) national incident management system (NIMS) - d) national incident management (NIMS) What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report? a) requesting multiple or special alarms b) providing periodic time transmissions c) warning personnel of impending hazard on scene d) giving command in the absence of command staff - b) providing periodic time transmissions which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced? a) after first use of cylinder b) when the cylinder becomes completely empty c) while performing short-term work in emergency operations d) during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity - d) during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity which of the following types of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log? a) utility rope b) escape rope c) life safety rope d) water rescue rope - c) life safety rope which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? a) knot
d) pneumatic lifting bag system - b) buttress tension system what initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the scene? a) stabilize the victim b) size-up the situation c) establish scene security d) communicate information - a) stabilize the victim what type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival? a) a frame b) pancake c) v-shaped d) cantilever - a) a frame In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents: a) O - ok b) H - help c) A - advance d) T - take-up slack - c) A - advance which of the following is an example of a push /pull tool? a) hux bar b) pike pole c) drywall saw d) battering ram - b) pike pole
cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: a) wetness or swelling b) rust, tarnish, or dirt c) chips, cracks, or spurs d) cracks, blisters, or splinters - c) chips, cracks, or spurs What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness? a) ensure the safety of all personnel who are assisting b) direct a fire stream into an existing vertical exhaust opening c) sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe d) direct a fire stream into an existing horizontal exhaust opening - c) sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant? a) soft sleeve hose b) hard-suction hose c) double-jacket hose d) suction supply hose - b) hard-suction hose what type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure? a) organic damage b) thermal damage c) chemical damage d) mechanical damage - a) organic damage which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing?
c) fluorosurfactants d) hydrocarbon fuels - a) polar solvents Which foams are required to extinguish fires of ethanol or ethanol-based fuels? A. Class A foams B. Synthetic foams C. Protein-based foams D. Alcohol-resistant foams - D) alcohol-resistant foams which of the following statements about foam proportioning is MOST accurate? a) most Class A foams are mixed in proportions of 3 to 6 percent b) most Class B foams are mixed in proportions of 1 percent or less c) mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a thick, dry foam d) the percentage rate for proportioning foam is determined by the authority having jurisdiction - c) mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a thick, dry foam which of the following proportioning methods depends on the Venturi Principle to draw foam through a hose connected to the foam concentrate container and into the water stream? a) injection b) eduction c) premixing d) batch-mixing - b) eduction Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low-lying grass, shrubs, and other vegetation? a) crown fire b) ladder fire c) ground fire d) surface fire -
d) surface fire which of the following is a long narrow strip of fire extending from the main fire? a) head b) flank c) island d) finger - d) finger what rule can be amended if a life safety hazard to a victim that can be saved without undue risk to firefighters is present on scene? a) SAR rule b) SCBA rule c) two-in, two-out rule d) situational awareness rule - c) two-in, two-out rule What fireground role is defined as the one that works to locate and assist firefighters trapped during operations? a) incident commander b) second-arriving company c) rapid intervention crew/team d) fireground support company - c) rapid intervention crew/team What fireground role should be two or more members wearing complete PPE and respiratory protection, with the purpose of locating firefighters incapacitated during operations? a) incident commander b) second-arriving company c) rapid-intervention crew/team d) fireground support company - c) rapid-intervention crew/team
b) firefighter c) police officer d) fire investigator - a) fire chief Responsibility for ___ can lie with state fire marshal, state police, or other state agency. a) fire cause b) investigation c) amount of loss d) insurance information - a) fire cause Once the control of scene has been relinquished, personnel can only re-enter after: A. providing valid identification. B. securing permission from owner. C. speaking with the insurance investigator. D. logging in with the person granting access. - B) securing permission from owner Which heat detector uses two metals, one which expands faster than the other when heated, to break a circuit and send a signal to the fire alarm control panel? A. Bimetallic detector B. Ultraviolet detector C. Fusible link detector D. Continuous line detector - A) bimetallic detector the ___ is the vertical piping to which the one-way check valve, alarm valve, and main drain are attached. a) riser b) feed main c) cross main
d) fire department connection - a) riser the sprinkler system feed main is: a) the direct service to a number of branch lines b) the pipe connecting the riser to the cross mains c) vertical piping to which other components are attached d) the piping that connects a spray nozzle to the cross mains - b) the pipe connecting the riser to the cross mains sprinklers' temperature ratings can be identified by: a) the size of the frangible bulb b)the color-coded sprinkler frame arms c) the temperature stamped on the chemical pallet d) the temperature stamped on a brass tag hung on the stem - b) the color-coded sprinkler frame arms which of the following emergency scene lighting equipment has the disadvantage of contaminating the scene with exhaust fumes if the vehicle is not positioned downwind? a) fixed lights b) portable lights c) vehicle-mounted generator d) apparatus electrical system - c) vehicle-mounted generator What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? a) truck company b) brush company c) engine company d) special rescue company - a) truck company
a) informs other responding units of current condition b) gives description of conditions as they appear on scene c) outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports d) provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions at scene - c) outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter) area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish? A.Class A rating B.Class B rating C.Class K rating D.Multiple markings - B) class B rating which of the following is the primary location for shutting off power? a) power line b) transformer c) electric meter d) electrical panel - c) electrical meter Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter petroleum distillates. a) chemicals b) clean agents c) carbon dioxide d) foam additives - d) foam additives the philosophy of loss control is to perform activities to minimize losses to property: a) during a fire incident b) after a fire incident occurs
c) before a fire incident occurs d) before, during, and after a fire incident - d) before, during, and after a fire incident which of the following are often cigarette-match combinations? a) fire patterns b) separate fires c) timing devices d) electrical sources - c) timing devices Insurance investigators are hired to: A. lead the investigation. B. determine the number of fatalities. C. determine cause and amount of loss. D. gather information about the people involved. - c) determine cause and amount of loss What audience characteristic is the primary factor in presentation style when giving a fire and life safety presentation? A. Age B. Physical ability C. Cultural diversity D. Educational level - A) age What kind of evidence is composed of facts to which a person can attest without further physical evidence? - Direct Evidence what is used for hose service testing? - Hose test gate valve
what do you use to clean the male end of a hose when it's pulled through tar on a scene? - wire brush What hose roll do you use when you intend to use for quick deployment? - straight roll which of the following BEST describes the first action taken after an alert to the station? - dispatching of emergency service responders Once a search is complete, a firefighter should: - report promptly to the supervisor what do you use a hard suction hose for? - drafting which action of firefighting foam creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire? - separating Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low-lying grass, shrubs, and other vegetation? - surface fire What fire ground role is defined as the one that works to locate and assist firefighters trapped during operations? - rapid intervention crew/team Where should apparatus be located at a Class B fire? A. Upwind and uphill of the incident
B. Upwind and downhill of the incident C. Downwind and uphill of the incident D. Downwind and downhill from the incident - A. upwind and uphill of the incident which of the following BEST describes a way to determine the nature of cargo at a bulk transport vehicle fire? - use bills of lading or placards Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the ___ required in legal cases. - chain of custody Who has legal responsibility for determining origin and cause of a fire? - fire chief In a one firefighter low shoulder carry, how should the butts on the ladder be carried? - butts forward and butts slightly lower than tips If during an incident there is a change in structural integrity and potential for collapse, what does the IC use? - evacuation signal In what event would SAR's be used? - confinement/technical rescue Water as a mechanical tool can move _____ fires to where they can burn safely. - Class B to prevent injury from exploding struts and cylinder from bumpers, how should you approach a vehicle on fire? -
Class 1 National Fire incident reporting system use ____ for run codes? - standardized codes what is interference with evidence? - Spoliation What hose roll is compact and easy to carry? - Twin donut roll how do you properly dry hose? - hang them LPG is _____ in its natural form? - gas Fire that has used all its oxygen and fuel load is in what stage? - decay how many feet should your ladder be when operating near power lines? - 10 feet What type of rope construction is required for life safety? - block creel What is L in LUNAR? - location what is the N in LUNAR? - name
what are the structural supports at the rungs? - beams What happens when life safety rope is deemed unserviceable? - downgrade to utility rope after inspecting the portable generator what is the last step? - complete documents Standard for retroreflective vest? - ANSI 207/ Fire standard for fire gloves? - NFPA 1971 Fire standard for Life and Safety? - NFPA 1500 Which company rescues victims and downed firefighters? - rescue company which construction company always have a collapse zone? - type V what tool is used to shear off locks? - K tool Master streams flows how much water? - 350 GPMs
