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When the cartridge seal is broken on a fire extinguisher with a pressure cartridge, the:
A. Cartridge will fill up with the extinguishing agent
B. Extinguisher will no longer be able to function properly
C. Extinguishing agent will be mixed in the proper concentration
D. Expellant will enter the container and force the agent out of the nozzle
D. Expellant will enter the container and force the agent out of the nozzle
The SCBA backplate and harness assembly includes:
A. A heads-up display
B. The regulator fitting
C. An adjustable waist strap
D. Control valves and gauges
C. An adjustable waist strap
If an air monitor determines that the atmosphere is 20.7% oxygen, the:
A. Oxygen is free of any contaminants
B. Oxygen has been displaced by some type of contaminant
C. Atmosphere has increased flammability or explosive potential
D. Monitor needs to be calibrated to read the oxygen level correctly
B. Oxygen has been displaced by some type of contaminant
What must be a priority before any search?
A. Determining cause of the fire
B. Locating and isolating the fire
C. Providing horizontal ventilation
D. Removing victims from the structure
B. Locating and isolating the fire
How are hydraulic rams likely to be used in forcible entry?
A. removing hinges
B. pulling the doors open
C. spreading the frame
D. forcing through locks
C. spreading the frame
What would be classified as a class B fire?
A. Tire fire
B. Wildland fire
C. Fuel storage tank fire
D. Commercial kitchen fire
C. Fuel storage tank fire
When wearing a helmet, the wearer should:
A. Leave the earflaps up for ventilation
B. Avoid placing any kind of label on the helmet itself
C. Wear a form of primary eye protection in addition to the face shield
D. Leave the chin strap loose enough that two fingers will fit in between it and the chin
C. Wear a form of primary eye protection in addition to the face shield
When using the VES method, the second firefighter:
A. Follows immediately behind the first firefighter with a search line
B. Locates and closes the door as the first firefighter searches the room
C. Remains at the entrance of the room and remains in communication with the first firefighter
D. Conducts a 360 degree size up of the structure as the first firefighter makes a rapid extraction
C. Remains at the entrance of the room and remains in communication with the first firefighter
Starting with the male coupling end and rolling the hose toward the female end is:
A. A variation on creating a donut roll
B. The standard method for making a straight roll
C. An improper method for rolling fire hose in any situation
D. One method for indicating that the hose must be repaired/inspected before being put back into service
B. The standard method for making a straight roll
What is NOT a tool typically used to force entry through padlocks?
A. Shove knife
B. Pipe wrench
C. Locking pliers and chain
D. Duck-billed lock breaker
A. Shove knife
Which type of extinguisher is designed for a fire involving magnesium?
A. Dry powder
B. Dry chemical
C. Class A foam
D. Wet chemical
A. Dry powder
Sending personal messages over a designated fire department radio channel is:
A. A federal offense
B. In violation of NFPA standards
C. Allowed if approved by the company officer
D. Acceptable if there is no emergency radio traffic at the time
A. A federal offense
What BEST describes the steps for conducting a primary search within a room?
A. Search the left hand side of the room and then the right hand side
B. First search the perimeter of the room and move to the center and reach out in all directions with a tool
C. Search the perimeter of the room and then place a tool against the wall and reach out to search the middle of the room
D. Move directly to the center of the room, reach in all directions with a tool, and then move to the wall to search the perimeter
C. Search the perimeter of the room and then place a tool against the wall and reach out to search the middle of the room
What type of hoseload causes age deterioration more rapidly?
A. Flat load
B. Accordion load
C. Minuteman load
D. Triple layer load
B. Accordion load
Which type of door has flat face panels that are the full height and width of the door, and are attached to a solid or hollow core?
A. Panel door
B. Flush door
C. Glass door
D. Metal door
B. Flush door
Which piece of information is required to be shown on an NFPA 1971 compliance tag inside items of protective clothing?
A. Purchase price
B. Year of manufacture
C. Name of the purchasing department
D. Name of the firefighter who is issued the gear
B. Year of manufacture
Which features of modern construction poses problems for firefighters during extinguishment and ventilation?
A. Smaller houses on larger lots
B. Windows that can be opened for ventilation
C. Synthetic interior finishes and light wood components
D. Smaller compartments and more compartments in one area
C. Synthetic interior finishes and light wood components
What is the purpose of tying knots along the search line when using the wide-area search method?
A. to indicate distance to the entrance
B. to make it easier to hold onto the line
C. to attach hand tools during the search
D. to attach to anchor points inside of the search area
A. to indicate distance to the entrance
What is the purpose of making a transitional attack?
A. It knocks down the seat of the fire as quickly as possible
B. It protects firefighters during an interior attack by cooling hot gases overhead
C. It stops fire growth and contains the fire to a single compartment or area
D. It reduces the potential for flashover and creates a more survivable interior environment
D. It reduces the potential for flashover and creates a more survivable interior environment
Type IV construction is commonly found in:
A. Churches
B. Residential homes
C. High-rise buildings
D. Apartment complexes
A. Churches
Which SCBA component allows two firefighters to share air from one cylinder without removing their facepieces?
A. Heads up display (HUD)
B. Integrated PASS control module (IPCM)
C. Emergency escape breathing support system (EEBSS)
D. Rapic intervention crew universal air coupling (RIC UAC)
C. Emergency escape breathing support system (EEBSS)
What describes a secondary search conducted during a structure fire?
A. It is conducted rapidly and covers known or likely locations of victims
B. It is a thorough search led by a firefighter who participated in the primary search
C. It is just as systematic as a primary search and is conducted after the fire is under control
D. It requires the use of SCBA unless air monitoring has determined the atmosphere to be safe
C. It is just as systematic as a primary search and is conducted after the fire is under control
When using SCBA, your point of no return is based on:
A. The availability of additional crews
B. Whether or not RIC has been established
C. Your team's physical and mental condition
D. The highest cylinder gauge reading of any member on the team
C. Your team's physical and mental condition
What should you do if preflashover conditions, such as a high volume of turbulent smoke and a low neutral plane, are observed upon opening the door?
A. Back away and keep the door open
B. Close the door and order tactical ventilation
C. Apply water to the hot gas layer but do not enter the structure
D. Do not apply water to the hot gas layer and do not enter the structure
C. Apply water to the hot gas layer but do not enter the structure
At a fire scene, the rehabilitation area and equipment staging areas are located within the:
A. Hot zone
B. Cold zone
C. Warm zone
D. Support zone
B. Cold zone