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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 b) working c) running d) standing - ☑️ b) working Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's hands or feet to drag the victim to safety? a) Bowline b) Handcuff c) Figure-eight d) Becket bend - ☑️ b) Handcuff Once a search is complete, a firefighter should: a) repot promptly to RIC/RIT b) report promptly to recovery c) report promptly to the supervisor d) report promptly to decontamination - ☑️ c) report promptly to the supervisor What are the two objectives for a structural search? a) search for life; assess fire conditions b) search for victims; assess structural integrity c) search for witnesses; assess fire crew needs d) search for occupants; assess building conditions - ☑️ a) search for life; assess fire conditions What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side? a) lifting jack system b) buttress tension system c) adjustable struts system d) pneumatic lifting bag system -
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? a) hose clamps b) chaffing blocks c) a hose-washing machine d) nozzles with shutoff valves - ☑️ d) nozzles with shutoff valves the test site for service testing should be: a) on a gravel area b) on a slight grade c) as close to the station as possible d) large enough to lay out hose with multiple kinks - ☑️ b) on a slight grade which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose? a) close all valves as quickly as possible b) pick up all large-diameter hose before charging it c) stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose d) connect the hose to discharges on the pump panel side of the apparatus - ☑️ c) stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose which of the following statements about Class A foam concentrates is MOST accurate? a) Class A foam is used for structural fires, but is not suitable for wildland fires b) Class A foam is used to prevent ignition of fires involving flammable and combustible liquids c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel d) Class A foam concentrate coats and protects application equipment; equipment should not be flushed after use - ☑️ c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are: a) polar solvents b) viscous liquids 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
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 which of the following regulates all radio communication in the United States? a) public safety answering point (PSAP) b) federal communications commission (FCC) c) national fire incident reporting system (NFIRS) d) emergency service specific telecommunications center - ☑️ b) federal communications commission (FCC) which of the following is a radio communications best practice? a) speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice b) place radio as close to PASS device as possible c) lay microphone in seat of vehicle for easy access d) position antennae horizontally for best transmission - ☑️ a) speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice which of the following should be in an arrival report? a) number of victims b) discussion of command c) correct address of the incident d) emergency medical services on scene - ☑️ c) correct address of the incident which of the following provides the telecommunications center with a continous record of actions at scene? a) arrival report b) progress report c) initial radio report d) personal accountability report - ☑️ b) progress report what does the national fire incident reporting system (NFIRS) do? 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
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 If evidence is on the floor and scene is windy and evidence can possibly fly away, what should you cover it with? - ☑️ cover with salvage cover What do you wear on scene of vehicle fire? - ☑️ Full PPE and SCBA what receives signals from alarm-initiating devices, processes the signal, and produces output signals? - ☑️ fire alarm control panels (FACP) where do you use a hard suction hose to draft from? - ☑️ static water source On scene of a MVA what Side of the apparatus do you exit? - ☑️ on opposite side of oncoming traffic what is the primary hazard for extrication on scene? - ☑️ traffic what generator with 11- and 22 volt outlets and produces more than 50kW of power? - ☑️ vehicle mounted generators when should you inspect generators, lighting units and lighting accessories? - ☑️ periodically and after each use When objects must be pushed further than the maximum opening distance, what tool is used? - ☑️ extension rams When oxygen concentrations are below _____%, the human body responds by increasing its respiratory rate - ☑️ 18% 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
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 How do you fight a car fire? - ☑️ uphill a slab door can be? - ☑️ solid or hollow core how do you face the fire truck in traffic? - ☑️ Facing away from traffic What post do you make a purchase point or relieve cut for a dash roll? - ☑️ a post Pure propane is? - ☑️ odorless which type of sprinkler can be mounted to the side of the wall? - ☑️ sidewall mount If SCBA is placed away in front of you, which would you use to don? - ☑️ over-head method What are the locking mechanisms of a ladder? - ☑️ Pawls Who organizes the plan in an incident? - ☑️ Incident Commander Foam concentrate and _____ is used to combine and make a solution? - ☑️ water what is attached to the pump to provide foam? - ☑️ CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) A house with _____ may have peeled away due to the inside wall burning? - ☑️ veneers Firewall are made of what material due to its poor conductivity to heat? - ☑️ masonry
☑️ fly At what type of rescue would a tripod and winch system be used? - ☑️ confined space _____ uses onboard air compressor which adds air to the mix before it is discharged from the pump?
- ☑️ CAFS Synthetic foam concentrate is known as what? - ☑️ AFFF ground fault circuit interpreter (GFCI) is used to? - ☑️ protect against electrical shock Junction boxes contain what? - ☑️ GFCI Salvage covers are made from what? - ☑️ Heavy duty plastic firefighters shouldn't plug into an outlet that doesn't have? - ☑️ GFCI First step of extrication? - ☑️ size-up what does class B foam do? - ☑️ Separates and Cools what type of class B foam would you use on a car fire? - ☑️ AFFF what type of valve is on the large pump discharge? - ☑️ Gate valve What valve is in a gated wye? - ☑️ ball valve what type of valve is on the intake of large pump? - ☑️ Butterfly valve what two types of building construction would you have wood running from bottom to top? - ☑️ balloon frame When you have oxygen, fuel and heat what reaction is created? - ☑️ combustion
what prevents the ladder from over extending? - ☑️ the stops What hose roll do you have access to both couplings and quick deployment? - ☑️ twin donut roll NFPA for communications? - ☑️ NFPA 1221 what type of load do you start at the edge and go along the outside? - ☑️ horseshoe which sprinkler head has a plunger? - ☑️ Chemical pellet What type of FDC connection can be utilized by both firefighters and civilians? - ☑️ class 2 which company is charged with forcible entry? - ☑️ Truck company Circulation of hot gases and fluids? - ☑️ convection Who takes command in a fire scene? - ☑️ First arriving firefighter what level of government does NFIRS cover? - ☑️ local, state, and national Which hydrant has a valve a few feet beneath the ground? - ☑️ dry barrel how do you properly dry a rope? - ☑️ air dry what tool is used to open a double swinging door with a panic bar? - ☑️ J tool Which one is water soluble? - ☑️ polar solvent how do you approach a car fire? - ☑️ 45 degree from the side In a two door car, what would be the back post? - ☑️ B post
When do you pass out the brochure during a fire station tour? - ☑️ at the end of the tour what is a voluntary home survey called? - ☑️ Fire safety survey What are the side windows of a car made of? - ☑️ tempered glass What part of a kernmantle roper extends the entire length of the rope without any knots? - ☑️ kern synthetic material that personal protective structural firefighting hoods are made of? - ☑️ nomex/PBI What has a risk of crumbling due to the wall in front of it heating? - ☑️ veneered masonry who is ultimately responsible for the operations of the department? - ☑️ fire chief what is the low pressure cylinder made of? - ☑️ aluminum and steel what is the report called of the incident report to and the people that responded? - ☑️ post incident analysis what information should a firefighter retrieve from a caller? - ☑️ number and location of victims to prevent irritation after responding to an incident you should? - ☑️ decontaminate What class of extinguishers are used for metal? - ☑️ Class D what kind of evidence is it when on of the 5 physical senses is used to obtain it? - ☑️ direct which of the following is physical evidence? - ☑️ Explosion Debris What does "X" on the door mean? - ☑️ Search had been conducted What does "/" on the door mean? - ☑️ Search is being conducted
