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This practice exam covers key concepts related to the incident command system (ics), firefighting techniques, and vehicle extrication. It includes multiple-choice questions with answers, focusing on topics such as incident management, fire suppression, flammable gas hazards, and rescue operations. The exam is designed to test knowledge and understanding of essential firefighting principles and procedures.
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Under the Incident Command System, the __________ is responsible for determining the strategic goals for control of an incident.
Question 1 options:
Incident Commander
Operations Officer
Planning Officer
Administration Officer - <<<<<
In the Incident Management System, who is the one person ultimately
responsible for managing an incident?
Question 2 options:
A Chief Officer
The Planning Chief
The Incident Commander
National Fire Incident Reporting System information is transmitted to the:
Question 3 options:
U. S. Fire Administration.
Emergency Management.
Department of Homeland Security.
National Fire Protection Association. - <<<<<
The tracking of personnel working at an incident requires a system that is standardized
for every incident to establish:
Question 4 options:
accountability.
chain of command.
unity of command.
Which is a hydrocarbon?
Question 7 options:
Ketone
Kerosene
Alcohol
Acetone - <<<<<
A __________ nozzle is used with a foam solution to produce a low- expansion, short-lasting foam.
Question 8 options:
fog
mechanical blower
solid-bore
Friction loss is:
Question 9 options:
the amount or volume of water that a nozzle will provide.
the force of nature that makes the nozzle move in the opposite direction of the water flow.
the forward pressure of water as it leaves an opening.
that part of total pressure that is lost while water moves through a hose line. - <<<<<
Directions: Read the following statements regarding foam application and select your answer from choices A through D.
Statement 1 Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) can be effectively applied
through a standard fire department fog nozzle.
Statement 2 Air aspirating foam nozzles or foam nozzle adaptors on standard
fog nozzles produce effective, high quality foam.
Proper protective clothing for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder includes:
Question 12 options:
self-contained breathing apparatus.
proximity clothing.
Level A protective clothing.
explosive meters. - <<<<<
An increase in the intensity of sound or fire issuing from a relief valve may indicate:
Question 13 options:
the relief valve is clogged.
rupture of the vessel is imminent.
the fire is burning out.
Once a fire investigator has completed the work required in gathering evidence and information from a fire scene, a thorough __________ can be done.
Question 14 options:
ventilation
demobilization
inventory
overhaul - <<<<<
Directions: Read the following statements regarding discovery and preservation of evidence and select the correct answer from choices A through D.
Statement 1Firefighters have a responsibility to preserve evidence that could indicate the origin or cause of fire.
Statement 2 Evidence discovered should be left in place and protected,
and a company officer or the fire investigator should be
notified immediately.
Statement 3 Evidence is most often found during salvage and overhaul.
Question 15 options:
dispatch.
size-up.
triage.
assignment. - <<<<<
An alternative-powered vehicle can be identified by a:
Question 18 options:
single, red vertical stripe on the right side of each bumper.
cylinder-shaped sticker in the windshield and rear window.
small handle protruding out under the far driver's side of the front bumper.
Compressed natural gas (CNG) sticker on the front and back of the vehicle.
Hydraulic jacks:
Question 19 options:
have a lifting capacity in excess of 40 tons.
must be positioned on a hard surface.
are used for heavy lifting applications.
lack compression for shoring but work well for stabilizing. - <<<<<
One of the challenges unique to ice rescue situation is:
Question 20 options:
using the incident command system.
the victim is not be able to help themselves.
the ice is strong enough to support rescuers near the victim.
ropes are ineffective due to freezing. - <<<<<
The most Common method of establishing the control zones for an emergency
incident site is:
Question 21 options:
V-shaped.
lean-to.
A-frame. - <<<<<
Occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a center wall collapse into what might be seen as opposing lean-to collapses
pancake.
Cantilever collapse:
lean-to.
A-frame. - <<<<<
Occurs when one or more walls of a multistory building collapse, leaving the floors attached to and supported by the remaining walls.
Cantilever collapse
V-shaped.
lean-to.
Before conducting a private dwelling inspection, it is necessary for a firefighter to:
Question 23 options:
ask for permission to enter the dwelling.
be accompanied by an inspector to issue violations.
check the owner's insurance coverage.
review the call history to the occupancy. - <<<<<
The main goal of public fire safety education is to:
Question 24 options:
wake people up to the legal ramifications of having a fire.
awaken public interest and support in the fire department.
teach people how to react if a fire occurs.
crew. - <<<<<
Gasoline powered generators should be tested and run for____________to reduce any deposit build-up that could foul the spark plug(s).
Question 27 options:
15 to 30 minutes
at least 1 hour
5 minutes
2 to 3 minutes - <<<<<
To prevent a pressurized hose from injuring a firefighter, a gate valve should be placed in the line with a __________ hole drilled in the gate.
Question 28 options:
1/8 inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch