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What is the mission of the fire service? a. Completely eliminate the occurrence of fires in residential structures b. Protect personal and public property from fire and disrepair c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations d. Employ the all-hazard approach to providing community protection - ANSWER-c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: Select one: a. provide effective traffic control. b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous. c. will assist with eliminating the hazard. d. provide adequate scene lighting for most operations. - ANSWER-b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous. What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? Select one: a. Help eliminate the need for personal counseling b. Allow firefighters to continue working regular shifts after a major illness or injury c. Help members who are facing financial hardship d. Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job performance - ANSWER-d. Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job performance In the most common type of fire department organizational structure,: Select one: a. firefighters of all different ranks share equal decision-making authority. b. decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels. c. decisions and information are passed from the base up through the intermediate levels to the fire chief.
d. a fire department safety officer ranks above everyone else in the department. - ANSWER-b. decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels. Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? Select one: a. Providing ropes and knots training to new recruits b. Overseeing personnel at an incident scene c. Performing fire suppression activities at an airport d. Forcing entry into a structure - ANSWER-d. Forcing entry into a structure Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and: Select one: a. create personnel schedules. b. award promotions. c. delegate authority. d. organize the budget. - ANSWER-c. delegate authority. The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a: Select one: a. battalion. b. company. c. response district. d. local division. - ANSWER-b. company. What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? Select one: a. Track personnel training and promotional records b. Document incident near misses and injuries c. Organize preincident plans and site surveys d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment - ANSWER-d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? Select one: a. Following the IC's orders without question b. Performing all duties to the best of your ability c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions d. Creating a strategic plan of attack for fire suppression - ANSWER-c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? Select one:
a. Public b. Volunteer c. Career d. Private - ANSWER-c. Career Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? Select one: a. Media b. Law enforcement c. Disaster management agency d. Utility company - ANSWER-b. Law enforcement What must a fire department's health and safety program address? Select one: a. All anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed b. The most dangerous hazards to which members might be exposed c. Documentation of new recruit skills training d. Organization of personnel service and promotional records - ANSWER-a. All anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere to: Select one: a. verbally report to the battalion chief every five minutes. b. utilize rehabilitation facilities every ten minutes. c. be trained as a company officer. d. be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE. - ANSWER-d. be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE. Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus- mounted generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: Select one: a. portable electric generators. b. adaptable converters. c. solar panels. d. the local power grid. - ANSWER-a. portable electric generators. Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire scene? Select one: a. Maintain communication with team members and Command b. Report directly to the officer in command of the incident c. Divide labor into smaller, more manageable tasks in order to equalize the work load d. Use apparatus lighting to fully illuminate the scene and surrounding - ANSWER-a. Maintain communication with team members and Command
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communication rules: the sender should identify themselves in every transmission and the receiver should: Select one: a. avoid repeating back the message. b. acknowledge the message. c. share the message with other telecommunicators. d. make written notes of the message. - ANSWER-b. acknowledge the message. Enhanced 9-1-1 systems provide dispatchers with information such as the caller's location, phone number, and: Select one: a. the caller's first and last name. b. directions to the caller's location. c. live video of the current conditions at the location. d. the type of emergency at the caller's location. - ANSWER-b. directions to the caller's location. The power of the transmitter and receiver and the height of the broadcast and receiving antennas determine the: Select one: a. number of radios that can use a given channel. b. frequency of the radio signal. c. volume of the radio broadcast. d. distance a radio signal will travel. - ANSWER-d. distance a radio signal will travel. Individuals who are trained to receive, process, and dispatch emergency calls are known as: Select one: a. radio operators. b. controllers. c. telecommunicators. d. announcers. - ANSWER-c. telecommunicators. Remote areas or locations inside structures that cause the loss of cellular telephone service or radio signals are known as: Select one: a. no-go-zones. b. dead zones. c. ambient noise zones. d. non-com zones. - ANSWER-b. dead zones. Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: Select one: a. shared with other telecommunicators. b. logged into a public blog.
a. Oxygen in the air b. Hydrogen released during pyrolysis c. Carbon dioxide in the air d. Free radicals released during pyrolysis - ANSWER-a. Oxygen in the air When a compartment fire is in ventilation-limited decay, _____ can trigger flashover quickly. Select one: a. rapid increase in temperature b. introduction of new fuel c. lowering of the neutral plane d. introduction of new oxygen - ANSWER-d. introduction of new oxygen The four stages of fire development are: Select one: a. incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay. b. incipient, growth, pyrolysis, and decay. c. ignition, ventilating, fully developed, and decay. d. ignition, incipient, fully developed, and decay. - ANSWER-a. incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay. Which is a measure of heat energy transfer rate? Select one: a. Heat flux b. Temperature c. Buoyancy d. Kinetic energy - ANSWER-a. Heat flux Which statement about smoke is accurate? Select one: a. Smoke is a product of complete combustion. b. Smoke has the potential to burn. c. Smoke has a relatively low vapor pressure. d. Smoke contains a higher concentration of oxygen than air does. - ANSWER-b. Smoke has the potential to burn. Most residential fires that develop beyond the incipient state become: Select one: a. too lean to burn. b. ventilation limited. c. fuel limited. d. spontaneously ignited. - ANSWER-b. ventilation limited. Which stage of fire occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are burning at their peak heat release rate based on the available oxygen? Select one:
a. Fully developed b. Incipient c. Decay d. Growth - ANSWER-a. Fully developed Which is an example of a self-sustaining chemical reaction? Select one: a. Nonflaming combustion b. Convective flow c. Flaming combustion d. Chemical asphyxiation - ANSWER-c. Flaming combustion If there are no openings for lateral movement during the growth stage of a fire, the hot gases released during combustion will fill the compartment: Select one: a. in swirling radiant current. b. upward and downward from the neutral plane. c. uniformly as the room pressure equalizes. d. starting at the ceiling and filling down. - ANSWER-d. starting at the ceiling and filling down. Slower fire development in large compartments is due to the _____ and the increased distance that radiated heat must travel from the fire to the contents that must be heated. Select one: a. type of building construction b. greater volume of air c. oxygen-deficient atmosphere d. high fuel loads - ANSWER-b. greater volume of air Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model? Select one: a. Heat b. Fuel c. Chemical chain reaction d. Oxygen - ANSWER-c. Chemical chain reaction The range of concentrations of fuel vapor and air within which combustion can occur is the: Select one: a. self-sustaining range. b. oxidation (combustion) range. c. lean-burning range. d. flammable (explosive) range. - ANSWER-d. flammable (explosive) range. In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state.
Which statement about flow paths and ventilation in a structure is accurate? Select one: a. Once flow paths are established in a structure, it is difficult to alter or interrupt the flow of gases and ambient air. b. When hot gases follow the flow path from areas of high to low pressure, they carry heat away and cool the structure. c. The flow is always unidirectional due to pressure differences where the heated fire gases move toward the seat of the fire. d. When firefighters make entry into a building, they establish new flow paths between the fire compartment and exterior vents of the building. - ANSWER-d. When firefighters make entry into a building, they establish new flow paths between the fire compartment and exterior vents of the building. What is the primary consideration affecting how easily solid fuels ignite? Select one: a. Heat release rate b. Specific gravity c. Total mass of the fuel d. Surface-to-mass ratio - ANSWER-d. Surface-to-mass ratio Which SCBA component includes a speaking diaphragm that allows firefighters to communicate with teammates? Select one: a. PASS device b. Regulator assembly c. Facepiece assembly d. Heads-up display - ANSWER-c. Facepiece assembly While using SCBA, always remember to: Select one: a. rely on the radio as the only method of team contact. b. turn the air supply off just before exiting a hazardous area. c. frequently check the air supply status. d. work alone so that you can conserve air. - ANSWER-c. frequently check the air supply status. After doffing SCBA, always remember to: Select one: a. open the cylinder and bypass valves. b. tighten all of the facepiece and harness straps. c. clean and disinfect the facepiece. d. manually turn on the PASS device alarm. - ANSWER-c. clean and disinfect the facepiece. Prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: Select one:
a. check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is at least half full. b. turn off the low pressure alarm. c. check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full. d. turn off the PASS device. - ANSWER-c. check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full. Improperly cleaned or maintained PPE: Select one: a. should be disposed of immediately. b. can cause illness or injury. c. must be worn with caution. d. must be used only for training evolutions. - ANSWER-b. can cause illness or injury. A firefighter should never alter PPE because it may void the manufacturer's warranty and: Select one: a. decrease the trade-in value. b. end his or her employment contract. c. increase the amount of required maintenance. d. endanger his or her life. - ANSWER-d. endanger his or her life. Which emergency exit indicator would signal the need to immediately exit the hazardous area? Select one: a. Activation of the SCBA low-pressure air alarm b. Completion of the assignment objective c. Change in the operational strategy d. Stabilization of the emergency situation - ANSWER-a. Activation of the SCBA low- pressure air alarm When exchanging an empty SCBA air cylinder for a full cylinder, remember to: Select one: a. store empty and full cylinders in the same location. b. tag empty cylinders for inspection. c. store the empty cylinders inside the apparatus cab. d. keep empty cylinders separate from full cylinders. - ANSWER-d. keep empty cylinders separate from full cylinders. What should a firefighter do if an SCBA inspection reveals that repairs are necessary? Select one: a. Immediately report the needed repairs to the appropriate person b. Perform the repairs c. Discard the SCBA unit d. Document the needed repairs, then report them at the next staff meeting - ANSWER- a. Immediately report the needed repairs to the appropriate person
d. Never wear PPE that does not fit. - ANSWER-d. Never wear PPE that does not fit. Who is usually in charge of performing annual SCBA inspection and maintenance? Select one: a. Fire Chief b. Factory-qualified technician c. Fire department mechanic d. Firefighter I - ANSWER-b. Factory-qualified technician Which SCBA component attaches to the SCBA facepiece and directly controls airflow to the wearer? Select one: a. PASS device b. Heads-up display c. Regulator d. Air cylinder - ANSWER-c. Regulator Which SCBA limitation would a firefighter be able to overcome through physical fitness and regular medical evaluations? Select one: a. Lack of visibility b. Insufficient lung capacity c. The weight of the SCBA unit d. Claustrophobia - ANSWER-b. Insufficient lung capacity According to the buddy system, Select one: a. members may work alone in a hazardous environment as long as they are wearing a PASS device. b. every firefighter is only responsible for his or her own safety. c. firefighters must work in teams of at least two members in all hazardous situations. d. firefighters should remain within 25 feet (8 meters) of a teammate at all times. - ANSWER-c. firefighters must work in teams of at least two members in all hazardous situations. When refilling an SCBA cylinder, firefighters must: Select one: a. first empty the cylinder completely before refilling it to the required pressure. b. be directly supervised by a company officer. c. wear full structural personal protective equipment. d. ensure that the cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized. - ANSWER-d. ensure that the cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized. Which tool or piece of equipment does a rapid intervention crew (RIC) need to carry? Select one: a. Extension ladder
b. Spare SCBA cylinder c. Hearing protection d. Portable generator - ANSWER-b. Spare SCBA cylinder When an evacuation signal is given, all units on scene must: Select one: a. give a personnel accountability report (PAR). b. complete tactical assignments, then exit the building. c. activate their PASS device warning alarms. d. exit the building and physically report to the Incident Commander (IC). - ANSWER-a. give a personnel accountability report (PAR). _____ consist of at least two trained members standing by in case a firefighter must be rescued. Select one: a. Rapid intervention crews b. Forcible entry teams c. Mutual aid teams d. Secondary search crews - ANSWER-a. Rapid intervention crews Which situation would be considered a MAYDAY situation? Select one: a. Fire spreads to an adjacent structure b. A piece of equipment breaks c. SCBA malfunctions d. Fire enters the growth stage - ANSWER-c. SCBA malfunctions What is the safest option if there is imminent threat of structural collapse? Select one: a. Escape to a safe haven outside the hazard area b. Move to a location protected by a fire wall c. Use forcible entry tools to shore unstable materials d. Remain in place until ordered to evacuate - ANSWER-a. Escape to a safe haven outside the hazard area Before entering an area that is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH), you must: Select one: a. turn on your thermal imager. b. know an alternate means of egress from the structure. c. know the number of victims inside. d. set your portable radio to the Command channel. - ANSWER-b. know an alternate means of egress from the structure. Air monitoring is performed at incidents in order to determine the: Select one:
a. Injured victims should only be moved if there aren't enough personnel to treat them and suppress the fire at the same time. b. Move the injured victim to a safe location to perform assessment and treatment. c. Injured victims should not be moved until they have been assessed and treated, unless they or the firefighter are in immediate danger. d. Injured children should be moved to a safe location before treatment, but injured adults can remain in place. - ANSWER-c. Injured victims should not be moved until they have been assessed and treated, unless they or the firefighter are in immediate danger. Which action will improve survivability and possibly provide more time to escape a situation that is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)? Select one: a. Exiting the structure at the point farthest from the fire b. Staying low to the floor c. Moving to the center of the room d. Opening doors on the way to the exit - ANSWER-b. Staying low to the floor When conducting search and rescue operations, firefighters should: Select one: a. remain in visual contact with the Incident Commander. b. close doors to create protected areas and avoid creating additional flow paths. c. work in teams of at least four people. d. advance an uncharged hoseline to offer protection in the event of unexpected fire spread. - ANSWER-b. close doors to create protected areas and avoid creating additional flow paths. Shelter-in-place is used as an alternative to evacuation when: Select one: a. the structure is surrounded by high risk exposures. b. victims are so injured that they cannot be moved. c. victims refuse to leave the hazardous area. d. the structure is protected by fire walls or fire doors. - ANSWER-b. victims are so injured that they cannot be moved. To remain safe when evacuating a structure: Select one: a. remain upright and move quickly. b. crawl in a direct path across the shortest part of the room. c. avoid exiting the building through a window. d. keep in contact with the wall. - ANSWER-d. keep in contact with the wall. A search of the fire floor generally: Select one: a. starts as close to the fire as possible and works back toward the entrance. b. requires four teams of firefighters. c. starts at the entrance and works counterclockwise toward the fire.
d. requires more time than searches on other floors. - ANSWER-a. starts as close to the fire as possible and works back toward the entrance. Situational awareness during structural search and rescue includes: Select one: a. using the correct rescue tools for the task being performed. b. marking the building with the known number of victims inside. c. practicing MAYDAY and rapid intervention techniques. d. communicating changes in fire spread and visibility levels. - ANSWER-d. communicating changes in fire spread and visibility levels. An atmosphere is considered oxygen-deficient when oxygen levels are: Select one: a. above 23.5%. b. between 20.5% and 21.9%. c. between 19.5% and 20.9%. d. below 19.5%. - ANSWER-d. below 19.5%. What is the function of hose couplings? Select one: a. Enable different departments to use each other's hose b. Connect sections of hose together to form one long hoseline c. Measure water pressure in the fire hose d. Adapt supply hose so it can be used as attack hose - ANSWER-b. Connect sections of hose together to form one long hoseline When loading hose into the hose bed on an apparatus, hose should be: Select one: a. loaded with both couplings toward the rear. b. packed as tightly as possible. c. loaded with both couplings toward the front. d. loaded loose enough to fit a gloved hand between the folds. - ANSWER-d. loaded loose enough to fit a gloved hand between the folds. Which is a guideline for loading hose? Select one: a. Disconnect all couplings before loading the hose. b. Always load large diameter hose with couplings toward the back of the hose bed. c. Remove kinks and twists from the hose when forming a loop. d. Preconnected attack hose must be loaded with an accordion load. - ANSWER-c. Remove kinks and twists from the hose when forming a loop. Preconnected attack hose must be: Select one: a. loaded flat rather than on its edge. b. loaded using a triple layer or minuteman load.
Select one: a. Straight roll b. Donut roll c. Twin donut roll d. Triple layer roll - ANSWER-c. Twin donut roll Hard suction hose is commonly used: Select one: a. for drafting from a static water source. b. to connect to a fire department connection for a standpipe. c. in situations when multiple departments' hoses must be connected. d. only when soft sleeve hose is not available. - ANSWER-a. for drafting from a static water source. Which hose roll leaves only one coupling exposed? Select one: a. Twin donut roll b. Straight roll c. Donut roll d. Triple layer roll - ANSWER-b. Straight roll In order to prevent obstructions when advancing a charged hoseline down a stairway, excess hose should be: Select one: a. stretched outside the stairway. b. rolled and stored for later use. c. moved to the right side of the stairwell. d. stretched to the opening of the fire compartment. - ANSWER-a. stretched outside the stairway. When advancing a hoseline into a structure, firefighters should: Select one: a. keep the entry door chocked open to ensure fast entry. b. first open the nozzle fully and check for adequate water flow. c. always use an uncharged line, since it weighs much less. d. stand on opposite sides of the hose to best stabilize it. - ANSWER-b. first open the nozzle fully and check for adequate water flow. Which is a characteristic of fog streams? Select one: a. Can be adjusted to suit the situation b. Longer reach than solid or straight streams c. Created by cellar nozzles or piercing nozzles d. Less affected by wind than solid or straight streams - ANSWER-a. Can be adjusted to suit the situation
Which type of nozzle has a straight, smooth tip and produces a solid stream of water? Select one: a. Straight stream nozzle b. Cellar nozzle c. Smooth bore nozzle d. Fog nozzle - ANSWER-c. Smooth bore nozzle What is one advantage of the minuteman load? Select one: a. It requires the use of an adapter or reducer. b. It is the most effective deployment method for LDH hose. c. It puts less weight on the shoulders of the firefighters carrying the hose. d. The hose does not drag on the ground. - ANSWER-d. The hose does not drag on the ground. A spanner wrench is designed to: Select one: a. remove discharge caps from fire hydrant outlets. b. fit over most standard hydrant operating nuts. c. tighten or loosen coupling connections. d. control the flow of water through a hoseline. - ANSWER-c. tighten or loosen coupling connections. Friction loss causes: Select one: a. a water pressure surge that can damage the hose. b. damage to the hose lining and couplings. c. the nozzle to be difficult to control. d. reduced water flow and pressure at the nozzle. - ANSWER-d. reduced water flow and pressure at the nozzle. Which type of hydrant is used in climates with prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures? Select one: a. Dry-barrel hydrant b. Wet-barrel hydrant c. Steamer hydrant d. Gate-valved hydrant - ANSWER-a. Dry-barrel hydrant Mobile water supply operations, such as water shuttles or relay pumping, must be performed: Select one: a. if hydrant testing is not up to date. b. in rural areas without public water distribution systems. c. when hydrant connections are too difficult to make.
