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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

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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

ANS: C

What NFPA ® standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II? A. 1001 B. 1002 C. 1021 D. 1582

ANS: A

A(an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. A. code B. policy C. standard D. procedure

ANS: A

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

ANS: C

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)

ANS: D

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

ANS: B

Which of the following must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone? A. Local adopted building codes B. Number of personnel on-scene C. Type of building construction and safest location for personnel D. Number of personnel on-scene and type of building construction

ANS: C

What type of reaction absorbs energy as it occurs? A. Kinetic B. Potential C. Exothermic D. Endothermic

ANS: D

Which of the following BEST describes when SARs are used? A. For assessing industrial accidents B. For emergency medical incidents C. For working with particulate-producing tools D. For confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents

ANS: D

Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity? A. Nose cup B. Universal air coupling C. Remote pressure gauge D. End-of- service-time indicators

ANS: D

When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be: A. fully extended. B. partially extended. C. adjusted individually. D. adjusted per local SOPs.

ANS: A

Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years? A. Steel and aluminum B. Fully wrapped Kevlar TM C. Fully wrapped fiberglass D. Hoop-wrapped aluminum

ANS: A

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

ANS: D

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

ANS: C

Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? A. Knot B. Working C. Running D. Standing

ANS: B

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

ANS: B

Once a search is complete, a firefighter should: A. report promptly to RIC/RIT. B. report promptly to recovery. C. report promptly to the supervisor. D. report promptly to decontamination.

ANS: C

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

ANS: A

In the acronym LUNAR, the A stands for: A. awareness. B. assignment. C. adjustment. D. arrangement.

ANS: B

Which of the following BEST describes the result of running a generator for a long period of time without a load? A. May contaminate fuel B. Can damage electrical system C. Will overheat and damage generator D. Allows equipment to warm-up before use

ANS: C

Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps? A. Electric B. Hydraulic C. Pneumatic D. Electric/pneumatic

ANS: B

What stabilizing tool uses a system of at least three posts wedged between the ground and a vehicle resting on its side or top? A. Hydraulic jack B. Wheel chocks C. Ratchet-lever jack D. Buttress tension system

ANS: D

Hybrid vehicles that use color-coded wiring use _____ to mark high voltage wiring. A. red B. black C. green D. orange

ANS: D

When using a strut and buttress tension system, firefighters must ensure all parts have a safety margin that is: A. the same as the weight being secured. B. in excess of the weight being secured. C. within 5 pounds (2.26 kg) of the weight being secured. D. within 10 pounds (4.53 kg) of the weight being secured.

ANS: B

25.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

ANS: B

What initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the scene? A. Stabilize the victim B. Size-up the situation C. Establish scene security D. Communicate information

ANS: A

What type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival? A. A-frame B. Pancake C. V-shaped D. Cantilever

ANS: A

In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents: A. O - ok B. H - help C. A - advance D. T - take-up slack

ANS: C

Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? A. Hux bar B. Pike pole C. Drywall saw D. Battering ram

ANS: B

Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: A. wetness or swelling. B. rust, tarnish, or dirt. C. chips, cracks, or spurs. D. cracks, blisters, or splinters.

ANS: C

When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: A. hide defects. B. remove dirt and rust. C. make blade edge sharp. D. remove burrs from cutting edge.

ANS: D

NFPA ® 1931 requires that single, roof combination and extension ladders must support a maximum load of: A. 200 lbs. (91 kg) B. 300 lbs. (136 kg) C. 600 lbs. (272 kg) D. 750 lbs. (340 kg)

ANS: D

Ground ladders should be service tested before being placed in service, ___ while in service, and after use that exposes the ladder to high heat or rough treatment. A. after cleaning B. once each year C. once each week D. according to the manufacturer's schedule

ANS: B

Which of the following describes the BEST placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window? A. Ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip B. Ladder directly in front of window, tip even with top of window C. Ladder alongside window on windward side, tip even with top of window D. Ladder directly in front of window, tip extended 3-5 rungs above the roof line

ANS: A

Which of the following is a reason that modern construction may tend to contain fires for longer periods of time? A. Smaller lot sizes B. Energy efficient designs C. Increased fire load of decorative items D. Use of real wood and granite finishings

ANS: B

What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness? A. Ensure the safety of all personnel who are assisting. B. Direct a fire stream into an existing vertical exhaust opening. C. Sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe. D. Direct a fire steam into an existing horizontal exhaust opening.

ANS: C

37. What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant? A. Soft sleeve hose B. Hard-suction hose C. Double-jacket hose D. Suction supply hose

ANS: B

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

ANS: A

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

ANS: D

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.

ANS: B

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

ANS: C

Which action of fire fighting foam creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire? A. Cooling B. Aerating C. Separating D. Penetrating

ANS: C

Foam lowers surface tension of water, allowing it to ___ fires in Class A materials. A. cool B. smother C. suppress D. penetrate

ANS: D

Class A foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition by: A. allowing water to penetrate fuels. B. creating a barrier between the fuel and the fire. C. preventing air from reaching the fuel or mixing with vapors. D. lowering the temperature of the fuel and adjacent surfaces.

ANS: A

When applied to solid fuels, Class A foam blankets the fuel, controls flames, then: A. changes the pH of the water. B. expands at a ratio of 20-to- 1. C. dissipates into the air, leaving no residue. D. breaks down, releasing water to cool the fuel.

ANS: D

Class B foams are especially effective on: A. wildland and brush fires. B. unignited hazardous liquids. C. fires of ordinary combustibles. D. hydrocarbon fuels and polar solvents.

ANS: D

The degree of foam expansion depends on the type of foam concentrate, accurate proportioning, quality of the foam concentrate and: A. method of aeration. B. outside air temperature. C. length of discharge hose. D. wind direction and velocity.

ANS: A

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 C. Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water D. Class A foam concentrate coats and protects application equipment; equipment combustible liquids. penetration into the fuel. should not be flushed after use.

ANS: C

Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are: A. polar solvents. B. viscous liquids. C. fluorosurfactants. D. hydrocarbon fuels.

ANS: A

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

ANS: D

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 D. The percentage rate for proportioning foam is determined by the authority having foam. jurisdiction.

ANS: C

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

ANS: B

53.Which of the following statements about foam proportioners and delivery systems is MOST accurate? A. The foam proportioner adds air into the foam solution to produce finished foam. B. The foam proportioner and delivery system must be compatible to produce usable C. Either a foam proportioner or a foam generating system is needed to produce a D. The foam-generating system introduces the appropriate amount of foam foam. foam fire stream. concentrate into the water to form foam solution.

ANS: B

Which of the following statements about foam hazards is MOST accurate? A. Never flush foam concentrates from exposed skin. B. Some foam concentrates and their vapors may be harmful if inhaled. C. There is no need to flush or wash equipment that has been used to apply foam. D. Most Class A and Class B foams act to lubricate and preserve pumps, eductors, and other equipment.

ANS: B

The deployment of a master stream device requires a minimum of: A. one firefighter. B. two firefighters. C. three firefighters. D. four firefighters.

ANS: B

If a vehicle using ethanol or methanol is on fire, use only ___ to extinguish. A. water B. Class D fire extinguishers C. aqueous film forming foam D. Alcohol Resistant Class B foam

ANS: D

Which kind of ground cover fire is slow moving and smoldering? A. Crown fire B. Ladder fire C. Ground fire D. Surface fire

ANS: C

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

ANS: D

Which of the following is a long narrow strip of fire extending from the main fire? A. Head B. Flank C. Island D. Finger

ANS: D

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

ANS: C

What fireground role is defined as the one that works to locate and assist firefighters trapped during operations? A. Incident Commander B. Second-arriving company C. Rapid intervention crew/team D. Fireground support company

ANS: C

What fireground role should be two or more members wearing complete PPE and respiratory protection, with the purpose of locating firefighters incapacitated during operations? A. Incident Commander B. Second-arriving company C. Rapid intervention crew/team D. Fireground support company

ANS: C

Which of the following BEST describes the flash point of flammable liquids? A. Less than 100°F (38°C) B. Greater than 100°F (38°C) C. Each varies, but it is never less than 50°F (10°C) D. Each varies, but it is always higher than 50°F (10°C)

ANS: A

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

ANS: A

Water as a mechanical tool can move ___ to where they can burn safely. A. Class A fuels B. Class B fuels C. Class C fuels D. Class K fuels

ANS: B

Techniques for extinguishment at bulk transport vehicle fires are similar to fires in: A. high-rise structures. B. underground tunnels. C. residential occupancies. D. flammable fuel storage facilities.

ANS: D

Which of the following BEST describes a way to determine the nature of cargo at a bulk transport vehicle fire? A. Use past experience to predict B. Use bills of lading or placards C. Estimate based on type of container D. Estimate using information from witnesses

ANS: B

Which of the following BEST describes approach and staging techniques used at flammable gas incidents? A. Approach from and stage on the upwind side B. Approach from and stage on the downwind side C. Approach from downwind and stage on upwind side D. Approach from upwind and stage on the downwind side

ANS: A

Which of the following BEST describes the process taken at flammable gas incidents if gas is burning? A. Extinguish burning flame B. Request mutual aid extrication teams C. Use hose streams to protect exposures if needed D. Monitor, but do not shut off pressurized gas supply

ANS: C

Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the ___ required in legal cases. A. area of origin B. chain of custody C. fire investigation D. collection of evidence

ANS: B

Which of the following may appear on floors and indicate where fuel burned in that location? A. Debris B. Charring C. Flashover D. Fire pattern

ANS: B

Which of the following decides what evidence is collected? A. Fire chief B. Firefighter C. Fire investigator D. Insurance investigator

ANS: C

Who has legal responsibility for determining origin and cause of a fire? A. Fire chief B. Firefighter C. Police officer D. Fire investigator

ANS: A

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

ANS: A

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.

ANS: B

Which alarm system component serves as the "brain" for the fire alarm system? A. Initiating device B. Primary power supply C. Notification appliance D. Fire alarm control panel

ANS: D

The fire alarm control panel: A. is required to be red with white lettering. B. contains electronics that control and monitor the fire alarm system. C. senses the products of combustion or other hazardous conditions. D. notifies occupants of an emergency condition through visual text or symbols.

ANS: B

The fire command center: A. senses products of combustion. B. serves as the connection point for power and fire alarm circuits. C. consolidates all fire protection system controls for a structure in one room. D. ensures the fire alarm system will operate if the primary power supply fails.

ANS: C

In which type of sprinkler system does air or nitrogen under pressure replace the water in the sprinklers above a valve? A. Deluge system B. Dry-pipe system C. Wet-pipe system D. Water curtain system

ANS: B

Which of the following statements about dry-pipe sprinkler systems is MOST accurate? A. Dry-pipe systems require pressurized air or nitrogen to hold dry-pipe valves open. B. A disadvantage of dry-pipe systems is that they do not signal an alarm when C. Normally, the air-pressure gauge and water-pressure gauge should show the same D. Accelerators and exhausters are quick-opening devices that allow air to exit and discharged. pressure reading. water to enter the pipes quickly.

ANS: D

Which of the following statements BEST describes an automatic dry standpipe system? A. Water is maintained in the system only to identify leaks. B. Water pressure is maintained in the system at all times. C. Water is admitted to the system upon opening of the hose valve. D. Water is admitted to the system when the dry pipe valve is opened at the hose stati

ANS: C

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

ANS: A

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

ANS: A

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.

ANS: B

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 pellet. D. the temperature stamped on a brass tag hung on the stem.

ANS: B

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

ANS: C

What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? A. Truck company B. Brush company C. Engine company D. Special rescue company

ANS: A

Knowing types of doors and door hardware can help firefighters: A. judge roof safety. B. predict fire development. C. select correct forcible entry tools. D. select the right type of vertical tactical ventilation.

ANS: C

What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible liquids and gases? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class D D. Class K

ANS: B

What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class D D. Class K

ANS: C

Which of the following factors is a primary reason that firefighters should not create tactical ventilation openings in an uncoordinated manner? A. Can spread fire to uninvolved areas B. May damage roof of structure by creating openings C. Can cause fire streams to have negative affect on fire D. Creating openings does unnecessary damage to the structure

ANS: A

Any power tool not marked double insulated should: A. have a two-prong plug. B. have a three-prong plug. C. not ever be used outside. D. not ever be used with an extension cord.

ANS: B

Which of the following is a telecommunications system? A. Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) B. Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) C. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) D. National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)

ANS: A

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

ANS: B

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

ANS: A

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

ANS: C

Which of the following provides the telecommunications center with a continuous record of actions at scene? A. Arrival report B. Progress report C. Initial radio report D. Personal accountability report

ANS: B

What does the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) do? A. Informs other responding units of current conditions B. Gives description of conditions as they appear on scene C. Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports D. Provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions at scene

ANS: C

What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter) area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish? A. Class A rating B. Class B rating C. Class K rating D. Multiple markings

ANS: B

What survival action includes steps that can be performed before communicating a MAYDAY? A. Escape B. Disentangle C. Breach a wall D. Seeking safe haven

ANS: D

When breaching a wall, which of the following BEST describes the action to be taken before crawling through the opening? A. Sound the floor on the other side B. Tighten SCBA to ensure it does not move C. Use wire cutters to help create opening D. Use forcible entry tool to make opening

ANS: A

Which type of jack is operated by using the jack to tighten and support a shoring/stabilizing system? A. Screw jack B. Hydraulic jack C. Trench screw jack D. Ratchet-lever jack

ANS: C

Which of the following tools is made in three basic types and gives rescuers the ability to lift or displace objects? A. Cribbing materials B. Nonhydraulic jacks C. Pneumatic lifting bags D. Buttress tension system

ANS: C

Which of the following personnel determines where to perform forcible entry? A. Fire Chief B. Firefighter C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander

ANS: D

How should hose be stored in hose racks? A. Pack hose tightly to ensure a good fit B. Store hose in direct sunlight whenever possible C. Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads D. Locate hose rack in apparatus room/bay, as close as possible to the apparatus

ANS: C

Which of the following is the primary location for shutting off power? A. Power line B. Transformer C. Electric meter D. Electrical panel

ANS: C

Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter petroleum distillates. A. chemicals B. clean agents C. carbon dioxide D. foam additives

ANS: D

The philosophy of loss control is to perform activities to minimize losses to property: A. during a fire incident. B. after a fire incident occurs. C. before a fire incident occurs. D. before, during, and after a fire incident.

ANS: D

Which of the following are often cigarette-match combinations? A. Fire patterns B. Separate fires C. Timing devices D. Electrical sources

ANS: C

Insurance investigators are hired to: A. lead the investigation. B. determine the number of fatalities. C. determine cause and amount of loss. D. gather information about the people involved.

ANS: C

What audience characteristic is the primary factor in presentation style when giving a fire and life safety presentation? A. Age B. Physical ability C. Cultural diversity D. Educational level

ANS: A

What audience characteristic can impact the worldview and outlook on life of those listening to a fire and life safety presentation? A. Age B. Physical ability C. Cultural diversity D. Educational level

ANS: C

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