Chapter 23 : Preincident Planning
Chapter 36 : Fire Prevention and Public Education
Chapter 26 : Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
Chapter 38 : Fire Cause Determination
Chapter 4 : Fire Service Communications
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Fire safety surveys of private residences are ____ _

A) required by the NFPA
B) voluntary and performed at the request of the homeowner
C) required in some jurisdictions
D) performed with the primary goal of code compliance

What is B) voluntary and performed at the request of the homeowner
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Alkaline smoke alarm batteries should be replaced once every __ months.

A) 6
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24
What is A) 6
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What is the correct tool for removing a windshield?

A) Axe
B) Spring-loaded center punch
C) Rotary saw
D) Air chisel
What is A) Axe
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Which of the following is a requirement of a competent ignition source?

A) Design and intent
B) Heat source and fuel in contact long enough to reach ignition temperature
C) An act or omission
D) A mechanical or chemical process
What is B) Heat source and fuel in contact long enough to reach ignition temperature
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Which critical piece of information is required by the telecommunicator to initiate a dispatch?

A) Nature of the situation
B) Reporting party identity
C) Callback number
D) Severity of the situation
What is A) Nature of the situation
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To whom should preincident plans be made available?

A) Command-level staff only
B) The first-due unit for that location only
C) Units from the jurisdiction having authority only
D) Any unit that would respond to an incident at that location

What is B) The first-due unit for that location only
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When conducting a fire station tour, which item is of particular importance to present to the guests?

A) The various services provided by the department
B) What to do if the station receives an alarm
C) Introduction of the station personnel
D) Department structure and funding
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What is B) What to do if the station receives an alarm
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Where should rescuers begin their cuts on a windshield?

A) Bottom, center
B) Lower comer
C) Upper comer
D) Top, center
What is D) Top, center
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According to NFPA statistics, the value of direct property damage caused by structure fires in the United States in 2010 was

A) $5.1 billion
B) $9.7 billion
C) $16.3 billion
D) $22 billion
What is B) $9.7 billion
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What is the term for a two-way radio that is permanently mounted in a vehicle?

A) Mobile radio
B) Portable radio
C) Hi-band radio
D) Repeater
What is A) Mobile radio
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 If a propane gas or fuel oil tank is present on a property, the preincident plan should indicate the tank's __________

A) capacity
B) pipeline diameter
C) valve type
D) hydro date

What is A) capacity
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Which type of fire extinguisher should be located in the kitchen?

A) ABC
B) BC
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Halon
What is A) ABC
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After step chocks are placed under the side of the vehicle, rescuers should ________

A) pull the valve stems from the tires
B) remove the box crib
C) chock the wheels
D) set the parking brake
What is A) pull the valve stems from the tires
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Which of the following is one of the two classifications of fire cause?

A) Malicious
B) Intentional
C) Incendiary
D) Arson
What is B) Intentional
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What is the usual response when a caller disconnects before full information can be gathered and the dispatcher cannot reconnect by calling the caller back?

A) Log the incident and wait for the caller to call back
B) Send a full complement of responders, including police, EMS, and fire
C) Dispatch a police unit to check on the caller
D) Send a single engine to assess the situation
What is C) Dispatch a police unit to check on the caller
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What is the term for a building that is endangered due to an incident in another building?

A) Liability
B) Exposure
C) Endangerment
D) Risk
What is B) Exposure
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What is one of the two primary causes of fire in living rooms?

A) Portable cooking devices
B) Fireplace accidents
C) Electrical equipment
D) Poor housekeeping
What is C) Electrical equipment
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How can a vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) be identified?

A) A small CNG decal on the lower corner of the passenger-side windshield
B) The gas cylinder will be visible between the rear axle and bumper
C) A high-pressure filling coupling in place of the gasoline fill spout
D) CNG stickers on the front and back of the vehicle
What is D) CNG stickers on the front and back of the vehicle
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Which agency can provide technical expertise on a fire investigation?

A) Mortgage lender
B) FEMA
C) USFA
D) Insurance company
What is D) Insurance company
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What is the term for a phone line that connects two predetermined points?

A) Dedicated circuit
B) Private line·
C) Local circuit
D) Direct line
What is D) Direct line
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Which item of information is critical for a private water supply system that feeds both the sprinkler system and the fire hydrants?

A) The location of the system check valves
B) The system's ability to simultaneously supply both hydrants and sprinklers
C) Distance between hydrants and FDCs -
D) The location of the system dry hydrants
What is B) The system's ability to simultaneously supply both hydrants and sprinklers
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How is a residential fire safety survey usually initiated?

A) A complaint from a neighbor
B) A request from the occupant
C) A response to that residence
D) Issuance of a new insurance policy
What is B) A request from the occupant
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What is the minimum size of hose line for fire protection at a vehicle accident?

A) Booster
B) 1" (25 mm)
C) 1 1/2" (38 mm)
D) 1 3/4" (45 mm)
What is C) 1 1/2" (38 mm)
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Why do children younger than 8 years old typically set fires?

A) Need for attention
B) Vandalism
C) Curiosity
D) Anger
What is C) Curiosity
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How has the widespread use of cellular phones affected the automatic location identification (ALI) feature of enhanced 911 systems?

A) ALI does not function for wireless calls
B) ALI is not needed
C) ALI may be unable to provide a specific location
D) The location database is updated automatically
What is C) ALI may be unable to provide a specific location
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