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
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D. To regulate training of emergency responders - ANSWER ANS: C
What NFPA ® standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II?
A. 1001
B. 1002
C. 1021
D. 1582 - ANSWER ANS: A
A(an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.
A. code
B. policy
C. standard
D. procedure - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ANS: C
What type of reaction absorbs energy as it occurs?
A. Kinetic
B. Potential
C. Exothermic
D. Endothermic - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ANS: C
Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch?
A. Knot
B. Working
C. Running
D. Standing - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ANS: A
In the acronym LUNAR, the A stands for:
A. awareness.
B. assignment.
C. adjustment.
D. arrangement. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ANS: C
Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps?
A. Electric
B. Hydraulic
C. Pneumatic
D. Electric/pneumatic - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ANS: D
Hybrid vehicles that use color-coded wiring use _____ to mark high voltage wiring.
A. red
B. black
C. green
D. orange - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - AN [Show Less]