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Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and vapors, so firefighters must: - ANSWER: wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe. If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - ANSWER: arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without removing your seat belt. Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - ANSWER: The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together. A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - ANSWER: a check of the regulator and facepiece. How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - ANSWER: Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to one end? - ANSWER: Air cylinder Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne pathogens? - ANSWER: Surgical masks Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - ANSWER: exit indicators. When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - ANSWER: must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat. Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory protection would be necessary? - ANSWER: Rescue in a sewer In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - ANSWER: keep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
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What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an incident? - ANSWER: Look for damage like rips or tears Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - ANSWER: Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people. Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? - ANSWER: Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that attaches to the helmet? - ANSWER: Face/neck shroud What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - ANSWER: Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each piece of PPE? - ANSWER: Cleaning precautions Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - ANSWER: PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use. Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA facepiece?
- ANSWER: Helmet faceshield What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? - ANSWER: Report the needed repairs to your supervisor In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during emergency operations. - ANSWER: station footwear Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose debris and rinsing the PPE? - ANSWER: Routine cleaning
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Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: - ANSWER: constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in protective coats. On an SCBA air cylinder, the pressure gauge is used to: - ANSWER: display the amount of air left in the cylinder. What should be done after doffing SCBA? - ANSWER: Close the cylinder valve. Which is a safety consideration related to PPE? - ANSWER: Always wear protective clothing that fits properly. In a situation such as a confined space rescue where a team member must work alone, the second team member should: - ANSWER: remain outside the area and monitor the search line. Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres, because exposure to particulate contaminants such as _____ can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease. - ANSWER: vehicle exhaust emissions What is a function of station and work uniforms? - ANSWER: Identify wearer as a member of the fire department IDHL - ANSWER: Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing: - ANSWER: clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic materials. What should be done after doffing SCBA? - ANSWER: Close the cylinder valve. The SCBA backplate and harness assembly: - ANSWER: is used to hold the breathing air cylinder. Immediately prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: - ANSWER: check the cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full.
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Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection? - ANSWER: Operating power tools Which component of the protective coat is designed to make firefighters more visible at night or in low light conditions? - ANSWER: Retroreflective trim What is a general safety precaution to take when refilling an SCBA cylinder? - ANSWER: Check the hydrostatic test date of the cylinder. In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment, firefighters should: - ANSWER: follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool. Open-circuit SCBA models: - ANSWER: provide compressed air to the wearer. Side- or rear-mounted SCBA: - ANSWER: are mounted on the exterior of the apparatus. The end-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI): - ANSWER: uses an audible alarm and flashing light or vibration to warn the wearer that the air supply is almost depleted. What should be done if an article of protective clothing is damaged beyond repair? - ANSWER: It should be removed from service and destroyed. Which situation would be classified as an emergency exit indicator that would signal the need to leave the hazardous or contaminated area immediately? - ANSWER: SCBA failure How do firefighter breathing air replenishment systems make fire fighting operations in high-rise buildings more efficient? - ANSWER: Provide an endless supply of breathing air to any floor within the structure SCBA can help protect from _____, which can be caused by inhaling heated gases. - ANSWER: asphyxiation What should you do if you experience symptoms of oxygen deficiency such as light-headedness or loss of coordination? - ANSWER: Report symptoms and immediately evacuate the area
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he power of the transmitter and receiver and the height of the broadcast and receiving antennas determine the: a.volume of the radio broadcast. b.distance a radio signal will travel. c.frequency of the radio signal. d.number of radios that can use a given channel. - ANSWER: b. distance a radio signal will travel. Individuals who are trained to receive, process, and dispatch emergency calls are known as: a.telecommunicators. b.controllers. c.announcers. d.radio operators. - ANSWER: a. telecommunicators. When answering nonemergency telephone calls, remember to be professional and courteous because you are: a.being paid to be professional. b.likely to be speaking with an officer. c.representing your department. d.going to be evaluated on this behavior. - ANSWER: c. representing your department. Enhanced 9- 1 - 1 systems provide dispatchers with information such as the caller's location, phone number, and: a.the type of emergency at the caller's location. b.the caller's first and last name. c.directions to the caller's location. d.live video of the current conditions at the location. - ANSWER: c. directions to the caller's location. Which federal agency issues radio licenses to fire departments that operate radio equipment? a.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) b.Federal Trade Commission (FTC) c.Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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d.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - ANSWER: a. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Remote areas or locations inside structures that cause the loss of cellular telephone service or radio signals are known as: a.ambient noise zones. b.non-com zones. c.no-go-zones. d.dead zones. - ANSWER: d. dead zones. Radios used in fixed locations such as fire stations, telecommunications centers, training centers, or administrative offices are referred to as: a.portable radios. b.base station radios. c.mobile radios. d.command radios. - ANSWER: b. base station radios. Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: a.shared with other telecommunicators. b.logged into a public blog. c.verified and sorted. d.transmitted to responding units. - ANSWER: d. transmitted to responding units. Modern 9- 1 - 1 system capabilities now include _____ and smartphone apps. a.blogging b.text messaging c.video conferencing d.social media - ANSWER: b. text messaging To provide better performance than other radios, base stations have receivers that are: a.connected in series for redundancy. b.blue-tooth enabled.
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Fire department radio channels should NOT be used: a.in conjunction with a personnel accountability system. b.to dispatch information to responders. c.as a way to communicate about incident hazards. d.to send personal messages. - ANSWER: d. to send personal messages. What federal agency regulates all radio communication in the United States? a.Federal Communications Agency (FCA) b.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) c.Federal Telecommunications Commission (FTC) d.Federal Radio Commission (FRC) - ANSWER: b. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) The use of plain English in radio communications transmissions and avoidance of 10-codes is known as using: a.plain text. b.simple text. c.open text. d.clear text. - ANSWER: d. clear text. Often referred to as dispatchers, the persons who are trained to answer emergency calls and obtain the correct information are: a.communications attendants. b.public safety communicators. c.telecommunicators. d.radio operators. - ANSWER: c. telecommunicators. Using your PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting on a portable radio is a means to deal with: a.physical barriers. b.dead zones. c.ambient noise.
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d.interference. - ANSWER: c. ambient noise. At the station, if you cannot answer a caller's question, refer them to someone who can, then: a.hang up. b.listen in on the call and take notes. c.follow up on the request. d.return to your station duties. - ANSWER: c. follow up on the request. Experience at emergency incidents has shown that, in addition to background noise, _____ can significantly affect the ability to hear and understand radio transmissions. a.time of day b.age of the individual c.experience of the individual d.personal protective equipment - ANSWER: d. personal protective equipment Which term refers to remote areas or locations inside structures that can cause loss of cellular telephone service or radio signals? a.Interference b.Dead zones c.Physical barriers d.Ambient noise - ANSWER: b. Dead zones Which channel would be assigned for fireground operations only? a.Dispatch channel b.Command channel c.Tactical channel d.Primary channel - ANSWER: c. Tactical channel Which type of communications center equipment would be used for communications at an emergency scene? a.Teletype (TTY)
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a.raise the antenna up straight. b.move the radio toward the ground. c.find an acceptable interface. d.attempt to use another channel. - ANSWER: a. raise the antenna up straight. Which category of telecommunications system is in a central location, takes all emergency calls, and then routes calls to appropriate dispatchers? a.Regional Public Safety Telecommunications Center b.Emergency Service Specific Telecommunications Center c.Tertiary Public Safety Answering Point (TSAP) d.Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) - ANSWER: d. Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Emergency calls to a telecommunications center must be handled quickly in order to: a.avoid scrutiny by the media. b.meet federal telecommunications guidelines. c.justify the operations of the telecommunications center. d.ensure the safety of the community. - ANSWER: d. ensure the safety of the community. What information should be included when broadcasting information on emergencies to department members? a.Information from the caller and historical incidents b.Information from the caller and from preincident plans c.Information from neighboring jurisdictions and state law enforcement d.Information from area businesses and media outlets - ANSWER: b. Information from the caller and from preincident plans The straight line travel of radio signals between the transmitting radio and the receiving radio is referred to as _____ communication. a.primary b.direct c.single channel d.repeated - ANSWER: b. direct
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Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: a.properly encoded before transmission. b.electronically recorded before being sent out. c.transmitted to the responding units or personnel. d.verified by a second source before being dispatched. - ANSWER: c. transmitted to the responding units or personnel. Which type of alarm consists of scrolling message boards and pagers? a.Audible b.Visual c.Electronic d.Combination - ANSWER: c. Electronic All recorded transmissions become part of the official record on an incident and may be made public under open records laws or _____ requests. a.Public Records Access Act (PRAA) b.Equal Access to Information Act (EAIA) c.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) d.Federal Information Collection Act (FICA) - ANSWER: c. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Communications equipment that is to be used in flammable atmospheres must be: a.flame proof. b.intrinsically safe. c.oxidation resistant. d.energy limited. - ANSWER: b. intrinsically safe. When receiving a call from someone who is angry or upset: a.speak authoritatively and tell the caller to stop complaining. b.file a complaint with local law enforcement regarding the caller. c.be pleasant and take necessary information.
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Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - ANSWER: Prevent the duplication of effort Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate? - ANSWER: Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries. What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER: Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building The division of labor refers to: - ANSWER: the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable. Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? - ANSWER: Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus. As part of a member assistance program, many fire departments offer tobacco cessation programs because tobacco can: - ANSWER: cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD. What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? - ANSWER: A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments should: - ANSWER: provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment. In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should: - ANSWER: wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire. On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? - ANSWER: NFPA 1001 Which member of a fire department's training division is in charge of providing training for entry level personnel and staff members? - ANSWER: Instructor
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Which highway/roadway incident hazard would require firefighters in full PPE to stand by with a charged hoseline? - ANSWER: Fuel spill Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I? - ANSWER: Cleaning and inspecting ground ladders In the _____, the accountability officer bases expected exit time on the team member who has the lowest air-pressure reading. - ANSWER: SCBA tag system What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene lighting and portable rescue equipment? - ANSWER: Generators In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: - ANSWER: hearing protection. All auxiliary equipment must be: - ANSWER: intrinsically safe. Fire department line personnel are responsible for: - ANSWER: providing emergency services to the public. What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations? - ANSWER: Ask their supervisor for clarification A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWER: all hazard Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations? - ANSWER: They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any firefighters are trapped inside. Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - ANSWER: Hot zone
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What is a guideline for maintaining personal health? - ANSWER: Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke. Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and cause of a fire? - ANSWER: Fire and arson investigator What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? - ANSWER: Cardiovascular disease Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the operations division are called a(an): - ANSWER: battalion. Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs suppression duties at structure fires? - ANSWER: Engine company Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies? - ANSWER: Fire department incident safety officer Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? - ANSWER: Conducting search and rescue operations as part of a team When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene, firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to: - ANSWER: vehicles. Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by: - ANSWER: rank and duty. Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital? - ANSWER: Emergency medical company Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is an example of: - ANSWER: unity of command. Body substance isolation methods are used to: - ANSWER: protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases.
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What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? - ANSWER: Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness What is the overall mission of the fire service? - ANSWER: Save lives and protect property and the environment Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? - ANSWER: Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500? - ANSWER: Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to: - ANSWER: walk facing oncoming traffic. Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains? - ANSWER: Utility company In order to help minimize exposure to risk at a structural fire scene, firefighters should: - ANSWER: do a risk/benefit analysis for every action. A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to: - ANSWER: set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene. What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines? - ANSWER: Contact the electric company to shut off power A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. - ANSWER: policy Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: - ANSWER: increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases.
