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ALL FIREFIGHTER 1 FINAL TEST
FIREFIGHTER 1 FIRE 1 TEST BANK
ACTUAL EXAM 600 QUESTIONS
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"What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident? A. A personnel accountability system B. A grid search system C. A scalar organizational system D. A self-modulating personnel system - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. A personnel accountability system" "Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire? A. Fire Chief B. Fire Investigator C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Incident Commander" "Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is: A. attenuation B. mitigation C. trepidation D. extension - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. extension"
"What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911? A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address" "There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase: A. volume B. cavitation C. back pressure D. critical velocity - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. volume" "Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew? A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire" "The chain of command: A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation D. allows for supervision of five people by one person - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest" "In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the: A. geographical area B. occupancy type C. time of day D. construction type - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. occupancy type" "Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed blades for fine, precise cuts Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades.
"Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line? A. More adapters than necessary B. Crushed couplings C. Number of jackets D. Rough lining - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Number of jackets" "CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher? A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts" "When drying synthetic rope, keep it: A. in a damp, dark place B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place B. in a warm, dry sunlit place D. out of sunlight - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. out of sunlight" "When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the __________ during the carry. A. heel or butt B. beams C. tip or top D. rungs - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. heel or butt" "The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used: A. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered B. during hazardous materials incidents C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator D. to clear the mask of unwanted condensation - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator" "Where is the rehabilitation/staging center, usually, at a high-rise fire? A. Outside the fire building B. Two or three floors below the fire C. In an uninvolved section of the fire floor
D. In the lobby of the fire building - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Two or three floors below the fire" "A stream discharging MORE than 350 gpm is known as a/an ___________ stream. A. master B. booster C. solid D. elevated - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. master" "One purpose of a Personnel Accountability System is to: A. help the Fire Chief control sick leave abuse B. keep track of firefighters' salaries C. identify trapped or injured firefighters D. create a job complaint form - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. identify trapped or injured firefighters" "Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders? A. Very durable B. Good conductor of heat, cold and electricity C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame D. Widest range of sizes - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame" "Which of the following is/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size? A. All of the above B. Ability to communicate is decreased C. The weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for firefighters D. Peripheral vision is reduced - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. All of the above" "The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to: A. apply a K tool to the latch B. cut the door with a torch or saw C. use the irons D. use a J tool on the roller - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. cut the door with a torch or saw" "To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis: A. A B. B C. C
D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents" "The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed _________ for its release mechanism. A. valve cap B. fusible link C. chemical pellet D. frangible disc - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. fusible link" "The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, accumulate, bank down, and spread out laterally is known as: A. buoyancy B. backdraft C. mushrooming D. flashover - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. mushrooming" "During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property are particularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is: A. access information B. water supply type C. location of any activated sensor heads on the suppression system D. location of riser valves on the detection system - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. access information" "When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to: A. stand to the downwind side B. remove the ceiling joist in the ventilation hole C. cut a large circular hole D. make the opening square or rectangle - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. make the opening square or rectangle" "The MOST COMMON synthetic fiber used in life safety rope is: A. Kevlar B. Sisal C. polypropylene D. nylon - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. polypropylene" "The observation of glass blocks in a wall tell the fire fighters that:
A. there is a skylight in that room B. the wall is not load-bearing C. the wall has not been subjected to fire. D. there is an automatic sprinkler system in that room. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. the wall is not load-bearing" "When is the two-person chair carry particularly useful? A. In elevators B. Across open fields C. Going under low obstacles D. In narrow corridors - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. In narrow corridors" "NFPA 1001 is the: A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications C. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training D. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications" "Class C fires involve: A. metals B. energized electrical equipment C. flammable liquids D. combustible materials - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. energized electrical equipment" "What do ladder placement, use of aerial or ground ladders, and emergency exit routes all depend on? A. Time of day B. Roof construction C. Water pressure D. Building layout - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Building layout" "What is one type of incident, other than a fire, which might impose a tremendous energy drain on fire fighters? A. An ARFF standby B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits C. A medical emergency where the victim is choking
C. work together and remain intact D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. All of the above" "Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll? A. The female B. The male C. Either A or B D. It depends on the diameter - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. The male" "Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: A. professional pride B. integrity C. personal motive D. courage - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. personal motive" "Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible: A. cracking B. sudden wall collapse C. discoloration D. additional fire extension - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. cracking" "Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect? A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible" "A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be: A. teamwork and strength B. ladder selection C. ladder placement and angle of inclination D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions" "Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from: A. the burned side
B. the outside of the structure C. the unburned side D. above the fire - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. the unburned side" "To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a __________ angle. A. 180 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90 - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. 90" "Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires? A. Smoke B. Oxygen deficiency C. Elevated temperatures D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. All of the above" "Prior to entering a fire area with a charged hoseline, the nozzle operator should first: A. wait for a building layout B. bleed air from the line C. wait for direction from the pump operator D. wait for the power to be shut off - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. bleed air from the line" "NFPA 1001 is the - CORRECT ANSWER=> Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications" "One of the primary functions of the ladder company is - CORRECT ANSWER=> performing forcible entry of the building" "OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - CORRECT ANSWER=> health and safety" "What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER=> evaporation of perspiration" "What is one aspect of hire-rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Walking up many flights of stairs in PPE"
"The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are - CORRECT ANSWER=> increased respiratory rate and impared muscular coordination" "Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - CORRECT ANSWER=> super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke" "Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - CORRECT ANSWER=> control their breathing" "The primary function of the bypass valve on SCBA is - CORRECT ANSWER=> for use if the the regulator fails" "The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is - CORRECT ANSWER=> fully closed" "Hypoxia is - CORRECT ANSWER=> deficiency of oxygen" "Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - CORRECT ANSWER=> disease of the lung tissue" "What is the first step a firefighter should preform before donning the SCBA - CORRECT ANSWER=> check the air supply of the SCBA unit" "The purpose of a pass device is to - CORRECT ANSWER=> sound an alarm if the firefighter is motionless for a set period of time" "Oxygen deficient atmospheres are those having less then what percent of oxygen in the air - CORRECT ANSWER=> 19.5%" "At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure the SCBA is at least what percent full? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 85%" "There are two methods that can be used to don SCBA that is stored in a case - CORRECT ANSWER=> over the head and coat method" "Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with what - CORRECT ANSWER=> Cleaning instructions"
"The purpose of the use of reflective trim on PPE is to - CORRECT ANSWER=> increase the visability of the wearer to others" "Tempered plate glass should be broken only as a last resort. It is recommended that it be shattered by striking: - CORRECT ANSWER=> at lowest corner with the pick end of a fire axe" "In what type of occupancy will fire fighters usually find sliding doors? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Residential" "Once overhead doors have been forced, they should be: - CORRECT ANSWER=> blocked open" "A K-tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the - CORRECT ANSWER=> cylinder" "What tool can be safely carried by two firefighters, although it is designed to be used by 2- firefighters - CORRECT ANSWER=> battering ram" "What tool is considered to be a pulling tool - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pike-pole" ""Irons" are formed by combining a: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Flathead ax and a halligan." "What is an example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool - CORRECT ANSWER=> rabbet tool" "What tool iw used to pull out a cylinder lock mounted in a wood or heavy metal door - CORRECT ANSWER=> K-tool" "The most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to - CORRECT ANSWER=> select the right tool to do the job" "Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider: - CORRECT ANSWER=> their own safety" "The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Personnel Accountability Report" "OSHA regulations require that when firefighters are inside a structure fire, at least how many trained and equipped firefighters must be standing by outside - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2"
"One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose equipped with one-inch couplings is commonly called a - CORRECT ANSWER=> booster line" "In the fire service, the basic definition of the word "rescue" is - CORRECT ANSWER=> removing a victim from a hazardous situation to safety" "During search operations, the FF should - CORRECT ANSWER=> listen for calls or signals for help" "What is a characteristic of a primary search - CORRECT ANSWER=> rapid and systematic" "When conducting a primary search within a structure a FF should begin - CORRECT ANSWER=> on a wall" "A rapid intervention crew team is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER=> at least two FFs" "Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard requires how many rescuers - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4" "When exposed to products of combustion, what body area are more vulnerable to injury than any other body area? - CORRECT ANSWER=> lungs and respiratory tract" "What does the E stand for in LEL - CORRECT ANSWER=> Explosive" "Where should the FF make the connection in a multi-story building with a standpipe system? - CORRECT ANSWER=> On the floor below the fire floor" "A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known as - CORRECT ANSWER=> Solid stream" "Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _ stream - CORRECT ANSWER=> Fog stream" "When advancing a dry hose line up a ladder, FFs should position themselves on the ladder - CORRECT ANSWER=> with no more than one FF per section" "What is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hose jacket"
"A straight stream is dischagred from what kind of nozzle? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Adjustable-fog nozzle" "What method is performed with two FFs and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench - CORRECT ANSWER=> stiff-arm" "Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where FFs are operating inside? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Under no circumstances" "A dutchman is - CORRECT ANSWER=> used when loading hose and has a short fold or reverse fold with a coupling at the point where a fold should occur" "When should the FF attaching hose to the hydrant charge the supply line - CORRECT ANSWER=> not until the driver/operators signla is received" "Proper ventilation results in an orderly movement of what through and out of the structure - CORRECT ANSWER=> Heated fire gases" "What is convection? - CORRECT ANSWER=> transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents" "Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as - CORRECT ANSWER=> radiation" "What stage of fire releases the maximum amount of heat for the available fuel and produces large volumes of fire gases - CORRECT ANSWER=> Fully developed" "Which of the following is the first stage/phase of the fire - CORRECT ANSWER=> Incipient/Ignition" "The term vapor density refers to the weight of a gas compared to the weight of what - CORRECT ANSWER=> air" "If a gas has a vapor density greater than one when it escapes from its container it will do what?
- CORRECT ANSWER=> it will sink andcollect at low points" "What does BLEVE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion"
"When the water flow alarm sounds, this means - CORRECT ANSWER=> that water is flowing in the system" "The flow of water from an individual sprinkler head can becontrolled by using - CORRECT ANSWER=> sprinkler wedges or tongs" "What color are sprinkler heads rated for the Ultra HIgh temperature classification - CORRECT ANSWER=> orange" "During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - CORRECT ANSWER=> They should be removed and placed with the furniture" "What is one limitiation of backpack water vaccums - CORRECT ANSWER=> cannot be worn with SCBA" "Soft sleeve intake hose is used for - CORRECT ANSWER=> transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus" "Tenders combined with what can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> portable water tanks" "The two major hydrant types are - CORRECT ANSWER=> Wet-barrel and Dry-barrel" "Residual pressure - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pressure remaining in the system after water has begun flowing" "Ona dry-barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is located where - CORRECT ANSWER=> at the base of the hydrant" "All portable extinguishers are classified according to their - CORRECT ANSWER=> intended use" "A dry chemical extinguiser rated 60-B is capable of extinguishing what - CORRECT ANSWER=> a 60 square foot flammable liquid pan fire" "Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include - CORRECT ANSWER=> carbon dioxide and dry chemical"
"A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an extinguisher to be used what what class fires - CORRECT ANSWER=> Class A" "Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter A. What color should it be - CORRECT ANSWER=> Triangle, Green" "Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires can be identified by a what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> blue circle containing letter C" "Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> a yellow star containing letter D" "What class fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium - CORRECT ANSWER=> Class D" "a carbon dioxide extinguisher's means of discharge is - CORRECT ANSWER=> stored liquefied compressed gas" "a pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to extinguish approximately how much more fire as a 2-A rated one - CORRECT ANSWER=> twice" "A dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B should be capable of extinguishing how much more as a 1-B rated one - CORRECT ANSWER=> 10 times" "What injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher while discharging - CORRECT ANSWER=> Cold can freeze the skin" "Class K fires involve - CORRECT ANSWER=> High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats." "Cold temperatures would have the greatest effect on what type of extinguishing agents stored in an extinguisher - CORRECT ANSWER=> water based agent" "Regular dry chemicals (sodium bicarbonate-based and potassium-based) work on __________ fires. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Classes B and C" "The acronym for the four step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is - CORRECT ANSWER=> PASS"
