Rescue
Which type of rescue tools are typically vehicle repair tools adapted to fire service use?
a. Pulling tools
b. Cutting tools
c. Power rescue tools
d. Pneumatic and manual rescue tools
d. Pneumatic and manual rescue tools
What is a firefighter’s role when working with insurance investigators?
a. Clean up debris and take written notes
b. Collect evidence and present it in court
c. Determine cause and collect information
d. Be interviewed or provide testimony in court
d. Be interviewed or provide testimony in court
Which of the following supervising station alarm systems is connected to a municipal fire alarm system?
a. Proprietary system
b. Protected premises
c. Auxiliary alarm system
d. Central station system
c. Auxiliary alarm system
Which of the following statements about fire fighting foams is MOST accurate?
a. The majority of fire fighting foams are Class A and Class K
b. Class A foam is especially effective on hydrocarbon fuels and polar solvents
c. Foam works by forming a blanket of foam on the surface of burning liquid and solid fuels
d. Foam works by increasing the surface tension of water, making fire streams more cohesive to reach a greater distance
c. Foam works by forming a blanket of foam on the surface of burning liquid and solid fuels
Which of the following BEST describes where the Command Post is established in an underground fire?
a. Near the hot zone, limiting entrance pathways
b. Near the hot zone, 100 feet (30m) from the entrance
c. Outside of the hot zone, 100 feet (30m) from the entrance
d. Outside of the hot zone, near but not obstructing the entrance
d. Outside of the hot zone, near but not obstructing the entrance
Which statement regarding rescue lift air bags is true?
a) Do not stack high pressure air bags more than three high
b) rescue lift air bags can be used to pull steering columns
c) When stacking two air bags of different sizes, the larger bag goes on top
d) When using lift air bags, you must crib as you lift
d) When using lift air bags, you must crib as you lift
Read the following statements and select the best answer.
STATEMENT 1: Firefighters have a responsibility to preserve evidence that could indicate the origin or cause of fire
STATEMENT 2: Evidence discovered should be left in place and protected and a company officer or investigator should be notified immediately
STATEMENT 3: Evidence is most often found during salvage and overhaul
a) All three statements are true
b) Statement 1 is true, Statements 2 and 3 are false
c) Statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false
d) Statement 1 is false, statements 2 and 3 are true
a) All three statements are true
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
b. The color-coded sprinkler frame arms
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 combustible liquids
c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel
d) Class A foam concentrate coats and protects application equipment; equipment should not be flushed after use
c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel
Which of the following BEST describes the minimum level of protection that should be on stand-by at vehicle extrication incidents?
a. A single firefighter standing by with a charged hoseline
b. A single firefighter standing by with a portable extinguisher
c. Three firefighters standing by, each with a portable extinguisher
d. An entire fire crew standing by with charged hoselines and equipment
b. A single firefighter standing by with a portable extinguisher
What type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of the load-bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival?
a. A-frame
b. Pancake
c. V-shaped
d. Cantilever
a. A-frame
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about types of evidence?
a. There are four primary evidence categories
b. Physical evidence is the most important evidence
c. Evidence is presented to prove or disprove a hypothesis
d. Evidence cannot speak for itself and rarely supports a testimony
c. Evidence is presented to prove or disprove a hypothesis
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
b. Dry-pipe system
The amount that firefighting foam expands depends on the type of foam used and....
a) The number of people working with the proportioner
b) Whether the water is from a static or pressurized source
c) Whether potable or non-potable water is used in the solution
d) Accurate proportioning of the foam concentrate in the solution
d) Accurate proportioning of the foam concentrate in the solution
Which of the following statements BEST explains fixed temperature heat detectors?
a) Fixed temperature heat detectors are most prone to false activations
b) Fixed temperature heat detectors should be installed at eye level or below
c) Fixed temperature heat detectors use photoelectric cells to initiate an alarm signal
d) Fixed temperature heat detectors can be the slowest to activate, depending o installation location
d) Fixed temperature heat detectors can be the slowest to activate, depending o installation location
If firefighters note flames coming from the pressure relief valve of a liquid petroleum gas tanker truck, they should:
a) extinguish the flames coming from the venting pressure relief valve
b)direct handlines towards the vulnerable ends of the tanker truck
c) approach the truck at 30-degree angles under wide fog streams
d) do not extinguish the flame coming from the venting pressure relief valve
d) do not extinguish the flame coming from the venting pressure relief valve
Which statement is correct regarding determining the point of origin in a room?
a) All fires should be considered arson until the point of origin has been determined
b) Fire patterns on walls are the least accurate for determining the point of origin
c) The point of origin is most often at the point of high-water damage
d) The point of origin is often found directly below damaged areas of a ceiling
d) The point of origin is often found directly below damaged areas of a ceiling
Which of the following statements about photoelectric smoke alarms is MOST accurate?
a. Photoelectric smoke alarms are ineffective at detecting Class C fires
b. Photoelectric smoke alarms use a photoelectric cell coupled with ambient room light
c. Photoelectric smoke alarms must he manually reset when conditions return to normal
d. Photoelectric smoke alarms usually respond more quickly to smoldering fires than do ionization-type detectors
d. Photoelectric smoke alarms usually respond more quickly to smoldering fires than do ionization-type detectors
What type of nozzle is used with a foam solution to produce a low expansion, short lasting foam?
a) An adjustable fog
b) A mechanical blower
c) A solid bore
d) A water-aspirating foam
a) An adjustable fog
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?
a) Class A Foam is used for structural fires, but not for wildland fires
b) Class A Foam is used to prevent ignition of fires involving flammable and combustible liquid
c) Class A Foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel
d) Class A Foam concentrate coats and protects application equipment, equipment should not be flushed after use
c) Class A Foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel
What type of technical rescue requires the use of lock out/tag out devices to secure power switches?
a. Water rescue
b. Vehicle rescue
c. Elevator rescue
d. Machinery rescue
d. Machinery rescue
During a fire investigation, how do you maintain legal control?
a) Leave at least 1 firefighter on scene. Owner/occupants may enter if accompanied by fire department personnel
b) Secure the scene and leave it to the protection of law enforcement until fire investigator arrives. It is law enforcement's decision if anyone can enter.
c) Complete a scene release form with the legal property owner to remove any liability from department
d) Place fire barrier tape around the structure and board up openings. The complete a scene release form with the owner and advise investigation will be ongoing.
a) Leave at least 1 firefighter on scene. Owner/occupants may enter if accompanied by fire department personnel
Which of the following statements about fixed temperature heat detectors is MOST accurate?
a. Fixed temperature heat detectors are most prone to false activations
b. Fixed temperature heat detectors should be installed at eye level or below
c. Fixed temperature heat detectors use photelectric cells to initiate an alarm signal
d. Fixed temperature heat detectors can be the slowest to activate, depending on installation location
d. Fixed temperature heat detectors can be the slowest to activate, depending on installation location
In which application method does the operator direct the foam stream onto an elevated object, allowing the foam to run down and onto the surface of the fuel?
a. Roll-on method
b. Rain down method
c. Total-flood method
d. Bank-down method
d. Bank-down method
Which of the following BEST describes a way to determine the nature f cargo at a bulk transport fire?
a) Use of past experience to predict
b) Use of bill of lading or placecards
c) Estimate based on the type of container
d) Estimate using information from witnesses
b) Use of bill of lading or placecards