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Your engine company pulls up first to the scene of a car fire isolated to the engine compartment. If difficulty is met when attempting to access the hood, the following methods are correct except ____________________. a. Using a piercing nozzle driven into the hood b. Directing the stream through a headlight compartment c. Bouncing the stream on the street below the engine compartment d. Using a Class C extinguisher through the vehicle's grille
- ANSWER d. Using a Class C extinguisher through the vehicle's grille In which search do firefighters look for victims in every possible spot inside and outside the structure. This search is methodical and thorough in nature and is usually conducted after the fire has been controlled. a. Primary b. Secondary c. All hands d. Perimeter
- ANSWER b. Secondary Tether lines attached to a search rope should not be longer than ______________. a. 20 or 25 feet b. 10 or 15 feet
c. 30 or 35 feet d. 5 feet
- ANSWER b. 10 or 15 feet The average search rope should be approximately ________feet long and indicator knots should be tied in ____________-foot intervals in the rope. a. 200, 20 b. 150, 10 c. 250, 15 d. 100, 5
- ANSWER a. 200, 20 The normal spacing for stud channels is __________________________. a. 12 inches b. 14 inches c. 16 inches d. 18 inches
- ANSWER c. 16 inches The swim method is used for ____________________. a. Entanglements b. A firefighter falls in the water c. Advancing through a breached wall d. None of the above
- ANSWER a. Entanglements
d. On the top floor
- ANSWER c. On the floor above the fire Which of these are carries and drags that can be used to remove a victim? a. The blanket drag b. The seat carry c. The firefighters carry d. All of the above
- ANSWER d. All of the above Which of these is a technique used during mask confidence and emergency procedures? a. Reduced profile b. Crawling method c. Rapid reduction method d. Shoulder drop method
- ANSWER a. Reduced profile Which search method is performed by a firefighter crouching below the smoke layer or laying completely down on the floor below the smoke and utilizing a light to look around the floor area as well as any furniture for victims? a. Perimeter b. Light scan c. Lifeline d. Primary
- ANSWER b. Light scan Which search technique should be used by firefighters searching large areas such as warehouses, supermarkets, or any place with confusing floor plans such as office cubicles?
a. Perimeter b. Light scan c. Lifeline d. Secondary
- ANSWER c. Lifeline A __________ is the development and implementation of a plan, incorporating specific goals, to bring a fire under control. Fill in the blank. a. Tactic b. Goal c. Strategy d. Coordinated attack
- ANSWER c. Strategy All of the following terms are parts of a wildland fire except ________. a. Finger b. Head c. Heel d. Toe
- ANSWER d. Toe An exterior exposure is a building that, if left unprotected could be ignited by all of the following types of heat except _________________. a. Radiant b. Transient c. Convected d. Conducted
- ANSWER b. Transient
d. Colleges
- ANSWER c. Strip malls Offensive strategies can be used ___________________. a. If it is determined that no savable life is present b. When an aggressive interior search can save lives c. If the building is unsafe due to heavy fire involvement d. If no items are salvage due to damage and fire
- ANSWER b. When an aggressive interior search can save lives One good tactic for suppressing a dumpster fire is to ______________________. a. Let it burn itself out b. Fill it full of foam From a CAFs system c. Fill the container with water d. None of the above
- ANSWER c. Fill the container with water Positive pressure ventilation is generally considered to be the use of large fan, usually one capable of flowing how many cubic feet per minute? a. 10, b. 20, c. 30, d. 40,000 - ANSWER c. 30, Strip malls are a modern version of the _____________. a. Taxpayer b. Mega malls
c. Tavern d. Big box stores - ANSWER a. Taxpayer The most proven stream for interior fire attack (and safest for firefighters) is a ___________________________ stream. a. Fog or combination b. Solid or fog c. Solid or straight d. Straight or solid - ANSWER both C & D The S in the acronym ADULTS, used by FDNY, stands for what? a. Safety b. Satisfactory c. Severe d. Standpipe - ANSWER d. Standpipe The term "letting it blow" refers to ______________________. a. Allowing the ventilation fan to blow until all of the smoke is out of a structure b. Allowing the heat and smoke vent from the building so that any unextinguished fire can be discovered c. Allowing natural gas to blow out of a broken line if it is on fire d. Allowing the fire to vent itself through the roof in the event that it is not safe to send firefighters to vertically ventilate - ANSWER b. Allowing the heat and smoke vent from the building so that any unextinguished fire can be discovered The well hole stretch is used most often in _______________________. a. Stairwells b. Open pit wells
Doing what is right means you are a person of __________________. a. Honor b. Trust c. Reliability d. Integrity - ANSWER d. Integrity Firefighters are persons of __________________. a. Passion and vision b. Honor and pride c. Integrity and character d. Skill and daring - ANSWER c. Integrity and character The "Father of the American Fire Service" was __________________. a. Benedict Arnold b. George Washington c. Benjamin Franklin d. Thomas Jefferson - ANSWER c. Benjamin Franklin The fire service is like a __________________. a. Friend b. Brother c. Family d. Sister - ANSWER c. Family The fire service uniform is important, as it __________________. a. Represents our profession
b. Identifies us as firefighters c. Shows the public we care d. Defines us from the rest of the crowd - ANSWER a. Represents our profession Train as if __________________. a. The threat is real b. It counts in training too c. It's a real fire d. Your life depends on it-it does - ANSWER d. Your life depends on it-it does What must you think constantly in the fire service? a. Safety, safety, safety b. Train, train, train c. Drill, drill, drill d. Fire, fire, fire - ANSWER a. Safety, safety, safety In the early 1800s what new innovation for fire protection was introduced, starting in 1803 with Philadelphia? a. Hose companies were formed b. Cotton hose was used c. Medical response by fire departments d. Use of steam engines - ANSWER a. Hose companies were formed What city began the first water-supply and became the model for other cities to follow? a. New York b. Pittsburgh c. Philadelphia
What three things must you do to be prepared as possible? a. Train, train, train b. Practice, practice, practice c. Drill, drill, drill d. Read, read, read - ANSWER a. Train, train, train What three things will keep a firefighter on the right track? a. Do what's right, do your best, treat others how you want to be treated b. Do what's right every time, always do it right, avoid confrontation c. Do what's right as best as you can all the time, do the most work as possible, avoid confrontation d. Do what's right, treat fellow firefighter with respect, always respect officers - ANSWER a. Do what's right, do your best, treat others how you want to be treated When is the building empty? a. When the last person leaves b. When we say it is c. When the buildings owner says so d. When you see no more people leaving - ANSWER b. When we say it is When is the fire out? a. When we say it is b. When the smoke clears c. When the buildings owner says so d. When you see no flames - ANSWER a. When we say it is An individual possessing the knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a fire fighting team, under supervision, in hazardous conditions.
A. Firefighter B. Company Officer C. Deputy or assistant chief D. Battalion of district chief E. Fire Commissioner or chief - ANSWER A. Firefighter Responsible for the supervision of the personnel and resources assigned to a single or multi- unit engine, ladder, or squad company. A. Firefighter B. Company Officer C. Deputy or assistant chief D. Battalion of district chief E. Fire Commissioner or chief - ANSWER B. Company Officer Responsible for the supervision of the personnel and resources associated with multiple units/stations or organizational disciplines within the fire department. A. Firefighter B. Company Officer C. Deputy or assistant chief D. Battalion of district chief E. Fire Commissioner or chief - ANSWER D. Battalion of district chief Must serve as a department head and must possess advanced administrative, financial, communications, political, legal, managerial, analytical, and information management skills and abilities. A. Firefighter B. Company Officer C. Deputy or assistant chief
c. Fire suppression d. All of the above - ANSWER d. All of the above The care and skill capability of this certification level provides for the administration of various medications and invasive EMS procedures under medical direction. a. First responder b. Basic emergency medical technician (EMT-B) c. Intermediate emergency medical technician (EMT-I) d. Paramedic (PM) - ANSWER d. Paramedic (PM) The fire department should develop its ________ to follow the expectations and requirements of the community it serves. a. Standard of Cover b. Mission Statement c. Standard Operating Procedures d. Charter - ANSWER b. Mission Statement These typically address operational matters such as hose loads, water supply, high-rise operations or safety requirements. a. Standard of cover b. Standard operating guidelines c. Charter d. Mission statement - ANSWER b. Standard operating guidelines This company is comprised of an aerial apparatus or vehicle, staffed by firefighters and a supervisor (officer) trained and assigned to place ladders, accomplish search and rescue, perform ventilation and forcible entry operations, secure utilities, and salvage/overhaul at fire and other emergency scenes. a. Engine company
b. Ladder company c. Ambulance company d. Rescue company - ANSWER b. Ladder company This company is comprised of an apparatus or vehicle staffed by firefighters and a supervisor (officer) trained and assigned to deliver water, deploy hose lines, and execute other associated tactics to extinguish fires. a. Engine company b. Ladder company c. Truck company d. Rescue company - ANSWER a. Engine company This company is comprised of vehicle carrying specialized equipment, staffed by firefighters and a supervisor (officer) trained and assigned to perform forcible entry, search and rescue, and other specialized tasks at fire scenes. a. Engine company b. Ladder company c. Truck company d. Rescue company - ANSWER d. Rescue company This department was established after the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks to address duplication or gaps in federal, state, and local resources. a. Federal Emergency Management Agency b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration c. Department of Homeland Security d. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - ANSWER c. Department of Homeland Security
This provider level serves to bridge the practical skills and capabilities of EMT-Bs and paramedics. a. First responder b. Basic emergency medical technician (EMT-B) c. Intermediate emergency medical technician (EMT-I) d. Paramedic (PM) - ANSWER c. Intermediate emergency medical technician(EMT-I) Under the federal Department of Labor, this agency was established to ensure safe working conditions. a. NFPA b. NIOSH c. OSHA d. EPA - ANSWER c. OSHA Which of the following factors have contributed to the decline in volunteers in the United States? a. Increased time and training requirements b. Increased incident call volume c. Aging communities d. All of the above - ANSWER d. All of the above All of the following are examples of mechanical heat sources except___________. a. Compression b. Sparks caused by friction c. Electromagnetic induction d. Friction - ANSWER c. Electromagnetic induction All of the following are warning signs of backdraft except_______________.
a. Flames emerging from doors and windows b. Lack of visible flames c. Window glass appears as if it is being pulled in d. Smoke puffing from the building - ANSWER a. Flames emerging from doors and windows Matter can change from _________________ by heating or cooling, by applying pressure, or by releasing pressure. a. inorganic to organic b. active to inactive c. one state to another d. light to dark - ANSWER c. one state to another Oil-soaked rags, discarded and reaching self ignition temperature are examples of a(n)__________. a. Electrical heat source b. Nuclear heat source c. Endothermic reaction d. Exothermic reaction - ANSWER d. Exothermic reaction The danger of backdraft increases dramatically as oxygen levels drop below_________. a. 21% b. 19% c. 17% d. 16% - ANSWER d. 16% The latent heat of vaporization is___________________. a. The amount of heat that a substance absorbs as the temperature increases. b. The amount of thermal energy required to raise one unit mass of substance by one degree.
