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1
Which is term for a combined offensive, exterior, and interior attack operation?
Defensive
Indirect
Blitz
Hit and Run
2
Under actual firefighting conditions, an SCBS cylinder rated for 45 min can be realistically expected to last ___
20-25
35-40
10-15
30-35
3
Generally speaking a 1” booster can flow
20-40 gpm
50-75 gpm
40-50 gpm
15- 30 gpm
4
Hose on an apparatus that has not been used should be unloaded, inspected, and reloaded every:
3 months
annually
30 days
6 months
5
_____ should be applied to tools with wooden handles to prevent roughness and warping?
Varnish
Paint
boiled linseed oil
mild soap
6
Defensive firefighting operations are typically conducted from which location
Interior
Exterior
Exposure
Roof
7
Which part of the pathway of a SCBA reduces the air from high to low pressure?
Cylinder valve
Nose piece
Air hose line
Regulator
8
Which osha standard mandates the use of back up teams conducted at IDLH environments
2000.471
2610.472
1500.120
1910.134
9
When a flathead axe and a halligan tool are combined what is created?
the twins
the steels
sledge set
the irons
10
A figure eight in a bite is used to?
Attach a rope to a ring
Wrap loop around an object
Create a secure loop at working end
Join 2 ropes
11
A rope with minimal stretch under load is :
pliant
static
fixed
dynamic
12
What is the most common error when making a mayday call
Making inadequate effort at self rescue before making the call
Failing to activate the PASS after making the call
Waiting to long before making the call
Issuing the call prematurely
13
Another term for head pressure is _________ pressure
residual
elevation
static
flow
14
What form of communication does National fire fighter near miss reporting system provide for reporting ?
Internet
Blogs
Phone
Mail
15
Vehicles fueled by compressed gas is fully involved in fire, what should be used?
Carbon dioxide
1 3/4 hose stream
Unmanned master stream
2 1/2 hose stream
16
Which is common use for a hose clamp?
Allow a hydrant to be opened before supply line is connected to intake
Regulate pressure /volume in a single hose
Allow for quick connect to a pumper
Control burst hose section without interruption of flow
17
Generally speaking you want to make entry with least amount of damage, shortest amount of time but balanced by
equipment present
building materials
entrance necessary
emergency present
18
Which of the following is one of the 16 fire fighter life safety initiatives by Everyone Goes Home?
Response policies
Purchase approved training programs
Management accountability
Retrofit older apparatus for reserve
19
When a company is dispatched to an emergency all members of the crew should get to vehicle and don PPE quickly by?
Walking briskly to apparatus
Running to apparatus
Carefully walk to apparatus
Don then run to apparatus
20
Master streams flow a minimum of?
400 gpm
350 gpm
500 gpm
450 gpm
21
How does a doughnut hose roll differ from a straight roll?
Female coupling is on the outside
both couplings are in the middle
both couplings are on the outside
The two couplings are connected
22
Fire dept communication centers serve as a____ for all information relating to an emergency incident and all info
GPS locating service
Personnel location tracker
Customer communication system
Central processing point
23
Fire fighters must know which types of scba cylinders are used and check each for what before filling it ?
A usage log
Current hydrostatic test date
Pressure limits
Proper O ring
24
If a fire fighter becomes disoriented how can the hose line be used to assist egress
Place both hands on a coupling travel in the direction of the hand holding
Place one hand on the swivel and one hand on the shank
The male coupling is on the end of the hose nearest the apparatus
Move in the direction of the Shank without lungs
25
Ideally when should salvage operations begin?
After safety officials test atmosphere
After completion of the of the cause /origin
Concurrently with fire attack
After the fire is under control
26
Proper care for a tool with a fiberglass handle is to ?
paint handle regularly
wash handle with mild detergent
varnish the handle at least annually
lightly sand and rub with linseed oil
27
Master stream devices are most commonly used for which operation
Defensive
Transitional
Blitz
Offensive
28
Which of the following prying/spreading tool is an example of a machine-powered rescue tool?
Hydraulic spreaders
Rabbit tool
Kelly tool
Hux bar
29
Which is one of the 3 types of attack line hose evolutions
Containment
Master stream
Rapid attack
Transitional
30
For which application is dynamic rope especially well suited
Static loads
Rescue
Mountain climbing
Hoisting
31
What is the function of the rapid intervention crew/company
Reduce losses by expediting the initial fire attack
Be ready and immediately available for the rescue of fire fighter
Provide personnel specializing in the rescue of building occupants
Provide a ready reserve of resources in the event of a chance in conditions
32
When hoisting a ladder, a ______ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to help control it as it is hoisted
Downhaul
Tag
Safety
Backstay
33
What is the most reliable method for determining whether there is hidden fire?
Atmospheric monitoring
Odor/sight inspection
Direct inspection
Thermal imaging
34
Which of the following types of forcible entry tools is powered by human energy to generate an impact on an object?
lock tools
Cutting tools
striking tools
prying tools
35
Which is the NFPA color code for a hydrant flowing 1000-1499 rpm
orange
light blue
yellow
green
36
What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
Rabbit Tool
Come Along tool
Pompier tool
Spanner space tool
37
Which is a correct statement about the flat hose load
It reduces the number of sharp bends in the hose
It is prone to kinks and twist
It is used primarily for attack hose loads
It can be used with any size hose
38
In which case should be downed fire fighters piece be replaced with the emergency face piece from the rapid intervention
Victim is not breathing
The victim is running low on air
Victims face piece is damaged
Victims UAC is damaged or inaccessible
39
Brush less than 6 feet above the ground is classified as what type of fuel ?
Surface
Aerial
ground duff
subsurface
40
Which tool belongs to the cutting group of tools ?
Center punches
Claw tool
McLeod tool
Torches
41
Which of the following of forcible entry tools are often used by fire fighters to force entry into a building?
lock tools
Striking tools
Prying/spreading tools
cutting tools
42
On a wet barrel hydrant, where is the the valve located?
At the base?
In the bonnet
in the barrel
On each outlet
43
The end of the hose bed closest to the apparatus cab is the:
Front
Back
Bulkhead
Partition
44
Which hose load has the hose up on its edge and placed around the perimeter of the hose bed in a U shape?
U load
Horseshoe
Split
Perimeter
45
What is a common location for a post indicator valve?
On an exterior wall
In a utility or mechanical room
Next to the water meter
On the main system riser
46
The flow or quantity of water moving is usually measured in
pounds per square
cubic feet per minute
Gallons per minute
joules
47
Which hose lay is performed by two engine companies when hose must be laid in 2 different directions for water supply
Reverse
Relay
Combination
Split
48
Fire fighter air pack PASS stands for ?
Portable air safety system
Positive air service system
Personal alert safety system
Personal alert safety sound
49
What is the term for the process of reducing the effects of fatigue during an emergency operation?
Recuperation
Rehabilitation
Restoration
Recovery
50
Which of the following knots is not a secure knot by itself and is used with other knots
Half hitch
Clove hitch
Figure eight
Bowline
51
Fire fighters getting close enough to extinguish directly on the fire is what type of operation?
Combination
Defensive
Offensive
Transitional
52
In a direct attack, water should be applied until
water droplets fall from the ceiling
the fire darkens down
all visible flame is extinguished
the smoke level begins to drop
53
Room air contains approx 21% O2. What percent do you experience disorientation, inability to control muscles
17%
15%
12%
10%
54
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of the door construction?
Door
jamb
Sill
Hardware
55
What type of rope is solely used for supporting people?
support rope
utility rope
Life safety rope
56
Which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly when loaded
Technical use
Kernmantle
Rescue
Dynamic
57
The lighting and power equipment used at an emergency scene generally operates at
110 volt AC
220 volt AC
110 volt DC
220 volt DC
58
What type of foam is effective on polar solvents?
Class A
Fluoroprotein
Alcohol- resistant
Aqueous film forming
59
Of the following attack methods which requires only one team of fire fighters
Pincher Attack
Anchor attack
Pinch Attack
Flanking attack
60
Which is an advantage of a forward lay
Greater supply volumes
Greater tactical flexibility
Places the attack engines and it equipment close to the fire
Can be performed solely by the driver/operator without assistance
61
Which approach to organizing a fire department creates a structure for managing the department and fire ground?
Span of control
Crew integrity
Chain of Command
Personnel accountability
62
Application of a fire stream to solar panels should be done from a distance of no less than :
10 ft
25 ft
20 ft
15 ft
63
What does the E stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS?
Extinguish Fire
Establish Command
Evaluate extension
Evaluate Facts
64
What cutting tool is most commonly used to cut through chains and padlocks?
hacksaw
bolt cutters
coping saw
seat belt cutters
65
During two person rescue a downed fire fighter, where does first fire fighter grab the victim?
legs
arms
SCBA shoulder straps
chest
66
The essential reason that team efforts are imperative in fire serve is because?
Need to maintain manageable span of control
Tendency for task related tunnel vision
Need to accomplish several tasks simultaneously
Intense physical labor involved in firefighting operations
67
Which is an advantage of an automatic- adjusting fog nozzle
flow from nozzle remains constant despite variations in pressure
the rate of flow adjusts to maintain the rated nozzle pattern
flow rate remains constant regardless of discharge pattern
the nozzle reaction remains constant regardless in pump pressure
68
Peeling or bubbling paint is an indicator of:
use of accelerants
the fires point of origin
concealed fire
impending building collapse
69
During training what concept describes the importance of fire fighters staying together?
Buddy system
Teamwork
Team management
Communication
70
What does C stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS
Confine the fire
Cool the space from safest location
Control the flow path
Coordinated fire attack
71
Which type of sprinkler head is particularly difficult to shut off?
Deluge
Sidewall
Pre-action
Recessed
72
Which types of protection is not furnished by PPE?
Impact
Respiratory
Radiological
Thermal
73
When learning to operate tools and equipment, use them in:
reduced visibility
low light area as long as no hazard present
lit area with no hazards
during live fire conditions
74
Where is the main valve located in a dry-barrel hydrant
In the riser
At the discharge
Below the frost line
In the bonnet
75
Which of the following roles could a fire fighter fulfill through training and promotion?
Perform fire safety inspections
Fire apparatus driver
Overhaul a fire scene
Coordinate interior attack line
76
What is the common location for a sprinkler system OS&Y valve
On the service side of the water meter
In a mechanical room
In a underground service box
Outside next to the post indicator valve
77
What is added to propane to give it a distinct odor
Isoamyl acetate
Ethyl Mercaptan
Methyl formate
Terthiol
78
How many ways are there to use low pressure hose on RIT pack for downed fire fighter
One
Two
Four
Three
79
How are tasks assigned on the fire ground?
Tasks are assigned to and performed by individual companies
Individuals are assigned tasks individually
Individuals are assigned tasks singly by the company officer
Resources are pooled and deployed according to task
80
Ideally which should be used to extinguish a chimney fire
Water
CO2
Dry chemical
Class A foam
81
Knots that wrap around an object, such as a pike pole, are:
Bights
Bends
Loops
Hitches
82
Which respiratory system takes exhaled air and passes through a mechanism to remove carbon dioxide ?
Air purifying regulators
Closed circuit
Supplied air regulator
Open circuit
83
What special equipment is needed for a rapid intervention company/crew
Thermal imaging device
short pike pole
positive pressure fan
hand line
84
A jet siphon ia used for which application?
priming a dry pump
exhausting air from hard suction
expediting discharge from a mobile water supply apparatus
Transferring water between portable tanks
85
Where on a pumper is the trash line most commonly found?
the hose reel
front bumper
sideboard
transverse bed
86
Approximately how much does water weigh?
7.5 lbs per gallon
12.2 lbs per gallon
10.5 lbs per gallon
8.3 lbs per gallon
87
A rope record must be kept for which type of rope
Escape Rope
Utility rope
All department ropes
Life safety rope
88
Which of the following is the most common rope used for life safety due to being suited for lowering people
Braided rope
Twisted rope
Static Kernmantle
Dynamic Kernmantle
89
In modern residential construction, fresh air enters the attic space through which vent?
Soffit
Gable
Roof
Ridge/Peak
90
One of the most important lifesaving pieces of equipment for woodland and ground fire fighters is
Shovel
Pre connected hose line
fire shelter
indian pack
91
Which of the following prying/spreading tools incorporates a pick, adz and a fork
claw bar
crow bar
Halligan
flat bar
92
Which type of engine company is responsible for securing water, hand lines and conducting search and rescue?
Rescue squad
Ladder company
Truck company
Engine company
93
What must every fire fighter know about the tools and equipment on the apparatus they are assigned?
inspection frequency
service life
location
person assigned to
94
split hose bed w/the end of the hose on one side coupled to the beginning of a hose on the other side is a _____
parallel
skid
Combination
split
95
An unburned area between a finger and the main body of the fire, and a dangerous place for the fire is called a
head
pocket
island
finger
96
What type of rope is solely for lifting people?
Utility rope
General purpose rope
Support rope
Life safety rope
97
How should fire fighters approach a vehicle fire
90 degree angle
Directly from rear
45 degree angle
Directly from front
98
Which is the common synthetic fiber used for life safety rope?
Polyester
Polypropylene
Monoester
Rayon
99
Which is an example of a hose friction point?
Appliance
Hose bed cover
Kink
Doorway
100
Which of the following prying/spreading tools is considered a multipurpose tool that can be used on doors and windows
k tool
pry axe
bolt cutters
sledgehammer
101
Which basic management principle includes guiding and directing fire fighters to what their department expects of them?
Command
Span of control
Division of labor
Discipline
102
Which is formed by making a loop in a rope and hen bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each other
Bend
Cinch
Round turn
Eye
103
The best way to maintain unprotected metal parts of forcible entry tools is by:
buffering with a power buffer
rubbing with steel wool, rinsing and drying
covering metal areas with light film of oil
sanding rust, followed by paint
104
Good guideline is to consume how much water for 5-10 minutes of physical exertion?
10-12 oz
4 -6 oz
6-8 oz
8-10 oz
105
EOSTI or low air alarm is constructed to sound when pressure is down to what percent of capacity?
35%
10%
25%
15%
106
of the following strike tool has an axe on one end and a sledge hammer on the other and considered a specialized tool
Mallet
battering axe
Maul
Flat-head axe
107
A combination attack begins with?
Exposure protection
Ventilation
Exterior attack
An indirect attack
108
Ropes should be cleaned with
Water only
Castile soap
Mild bleach solution
Mild detergent
109
Before attacking wildland fire, firefighters should ensure that lookout, communication, escape route and _ LCES in place
security
safety officers
safety zones
safe space
110
When is it permissible for fire fighters to wear partial PPE during salvage operations
After the fire is declared under control
In areas remote from the hazard area
After the fire has been extinguished
Never
111
An escape rope should be _____ if exposed to an IDLH environment
Inspected
Replaced
Tested
Cleaned
112
Which of the following ropes consists of two parts and produces a very strong flexible rope that is thin and light
Kernmantle
Braided
Suspension
Twisted
113
When charging a supply line at a hydrant, the fire fighter should
fully open the stem and then back it of one full turn
avoid standing between the hose line and the hydrant
place the hose clamp before opening the hydrant
check that the hydrant strap is secure
114
Which approach to organizing a fire department is based on specific area of the community?
Local staffing
Logistics
Functional
Geographical
115
Laying Supply line from the fire to the water source is a _____ lay
remote
reverse
switch
Turnaround
116
A temporary location that provides refuge while waiting rescue is?
In-place shelter
safe location
secure location
emergency refuge
117
Which of the following items is not part of the fire fighters structural ensemble?
Rescue harness
Gloves
Helmet
Self containing breathing apparatus
118
In a well designed water distribution system, which system type of pattern do the water mains follow?
Grid
Branched
Loop
Parallel
119
What does the R stand for in PAR
Roster
Rescue
Report
Resource
120
A short fold in a supply hose load that prevents a coupling from flipping around when hose is being laid out
Truck
Bow tie
Reverse
Dutchman
121
Which of the following is an advantage of using synthetic fiber ropes over natural
Subject to mildew
Degrade quickly
Thinner without sacrificing strength
Lose their load carrying ability over time
122
Which of the following ropes is made by twisting fibers into strands and then twisting together
Spun fiber
Twisted
Kernmantle
Braided
123
Which of the following terms best describes the part of the rope used for lifting or hoisting
The bight
Working end
Running end
S part
124
Which window design has numerous pieces of adjustable glass sections that overlap when closed?
Projected
double hung
jalousie
awning
125
Studies by NIST and UL have determined that the movement of fire is dependent on?
Fire streams
Flow path
Building arrangements
Fuel continuity
126
___fuels and light fuels include dried vegetation such as twigs, leaves, needles, grass, and brush
large
medium
coarse
fine
127
Which of the following forcible entry steps involves determining the need for forcible entry?
look for the presence of a lock box
evaluate the threat level
consider how to enter with the least amount of damage
verify the address
128
What was the leading cause of fire fighter deaths in 2016?
Cardia events
Asphyxiation
Burns
Trauma/ crush injuries
129
Class __ extinguishing agents should be used on energized electrical equipment fires
B
C
D
A
130
Training and performance qualifications are specified in NFPA _____
1052
10
1001
1
131
Which of the following tools can be used for search and rescue RIT and overhaul
Pike Pole
Hand line
Thermal imaging camera
K tool
132
Which belongs to the cutting group of firefighting tools?
Hydraulic spreaders
Rabbit tool
spring loaded- center punch
Hydraulic Shears
133
Which is preferred type of rope for fire department life safety rope
Resilient
Tractable
Static
Dynamic
134
Which is one of the four factors that determine friction loss?
Atmospheric pressure
Water Source
Ambient temperature
Hose diameter
135
Unified command system eliminates multiple commands, establishes single set of incident goals, as part of what system?
Standard operating procedures
Incident command system
Multi command structure
Command regulations
136
Which is a sign that a structure is susceptible to collapse
Door stuck in shifted frames
Inverted fire patterns
Delaminated plywood
Discolored drywall at floor level
137
What equipment is recommended to force entry into a window covered with heavy iron?
Sledge hammer and wedge
crowbar
Oxyacetylene cutting torch
bolt cutters
138
What does the A stand for in LUNAR
Assistance needed
Area
Assignment/air
Accountability
139
Every fire dept should have which of the following utilizing paper assignments, displays or electronic tracking devices?
Dispatched system
Accountability system
Communication system
Personnel record keeping system
140
Generally speaking 1 1/2 attack hose flows :
75-150 gpm
50-100 gpm
60-125 gpm
120-180 gpm
141
Tracking every company working at incident from the time they arrive until the time they are released is the function of
Resource tracking
Check in
Roll call
Personal accountability
142
How many seconds will the PASS sound low warning tone when motionless?
20 seconds
30 seconds
10 seconds
40 seconds
143
Which is the NFPA color code for a hydrant flowing 500-999 gpm
green
orange
red
light blue
144
The woodland fire triangle consists of fuel, oxygen, and
heat
the sun
lightning
the wind
145
What is hard suction hose most commonly used for
Transferring water from a pressurized source to a pump
Drafting from a static water source
Filling a portable tank
Relaying pumping
146
What term describes acting independently of a supervisor orders
Freelancing
Courageous
Initiative
Leading
147
What tool has 2 retractable blades that depress as the head is driven through an obstruction and then reopens?
pike pole
kelly tool
plaster hook
battering ram
148
Operations are conducted from inside the fire building in which type of operation
Rescue
Offensive
Tactical
Defensive
149
Which program provides confidential help for wide variety of problems that affect performance?
National assistance program
Community assistance program
Department assistant program
Employees assistance program
150
Which of the following is the first step of forcible entry
consider how to enter with least amount of damage
evaluate the treat level
look for the presence of lock box
verify the address
151
What is the last step in donning scba prior to helmet and gloves?
Attaching waist belt
Tighten shoulder straps
Checking face piece for seal
Opening air valve
152
What makes a water thief different from a wye is the addition of?
Clapper valves
A 2 1/2outlet
Second inlet
Ball valves
153
What concept of governance is developed by various government organizations to implement a law that has been passed?
Policies
Standard operating Procedures
Suggested operations guidelines
Regulations
154
What should be done to avoid water hammer?
Open and close all valves slowly
Purge air from the line before opening a valve or nozzle
Never connect a hard suction hose to a pressurized water supply
Always maintain a minimum residual pressure of 20 PSI
155
Which type of adaptor is used to connect two female couplings to each other?
Wye
Siamese
double male
double female
156
Once crews are assigned to enter an area a ________ is established and positioned outside of area.
Rapid intervention crew
Rapid entry team
Rapid removal team
Rapid interception crew
157
The pressure remaining in a water distribution system when water is flowing is the ____ pressure?
static
flow split A
residual
operating
158
Many fire depts maintain SOPs on a computer network, which simplifies the process of providing employees with______ SOPs
Existing
Up to date
Need to know
Detailed
159
US building codes are developed by?
OSHA
Local authorities
NIST
NFPA and ICC
160
The term for a rope that is suddenly put under unusual tension ___loading
Impact
Drop
Tensile
Shock
161
Which hazard is of particular concern with the use of gasoline powered portable pumps
Noise
Electrical shock
Carbon monoxide
Heat buildup
162
A soft sleeve hose is used to connect a pumper to a
Static water supply
Hydrant
Master stream device
Standpipe
163
What does the R stand for in LUNAR?
Region (location)
Roll Call
Resources needed
Rescue Required
164
Which basic steps of suppression involves dispatch information along with information about location to determine tools
overhaul
response/size up
forcible entry
search and rescue
165
Two most critical parts of weather that influence a woodland fire are moisture and
rain
wind
precipitation
humidity
166
The function of which item is to connects individual lengths of hose together?
higbee
Rocker
Appliance
coupling
167
Which type of door is commonly found in upscale buildings and should be avoided for forcible entry?
Overhead door
Outward opening door
sliding door
revolving door
168
In woodland ground fires which of the following is rarely an important variable in the spread of the fire?
wind
oxygen
heat
fuel
169
Close range application of water to burning surfaces is the objective of?
Transitional
Offensive
Defensive
Combination
170
Fire attacks should always start from a(n)
point of origin
flanking position
firing out point
anchor point
171
Which hose appliance combines two hose lines into one?
Manifold
Reducer
Wye
Siamese
172
If one member of a company needs rehab, who goes to rehab area?
the member and assigned buddy
the entire company
That member only
All members who need it?
173
When under great pressure, most people's behavior will revert to :
instinct
previous experience
habit
common sense
174
Which of the following is not part of rope maintenance formula
Purchase
Clean
Inspect
Care
175
Which is the recommend use of a battering ram for two or four firefighters?
It is held horizontally by all involved firefighters who run toward the object to be battered.
three firefighters guide the tip of the ram while 2 firefighters swing in direction of the obje
it is held against the object to be battered by 2 fire fighters, while third pounds sledge hamm
It is held horizontally and swung against the object
176
What is the term for operations undertaken to find and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire?
Overhaul
breaching
cold- trailing
secondary search
177
Which of the following is considered one of the primary types of mechanical saws ?
Coping saw
Hacksaw
Chainsaw
Keyhole saw
178
Which type of door can be forced either by breaking window if available or using a halligan to force away from he frame?
outward opening door
revolving door
inward opening door
sliding door
179
In the context of fire fighter survival what is a safe location
A location that is less hazardous then the alternative
Any location outside the threatened area
Any safe haven or building used for sheltering in place
A temporary staging area immediately adjacent to the hazard zone
180
What is a BLEVE
Explosion due to vapor ignition from a liquid spill
Ignition of vapor discharge from a relief valve
Flammable liquid vessel rupture and explosion due to external heating
Vessel rupture and explosion due to relief valve failure
181
Fire fighter boots come in a variety of styles, which NFPA standard defines the requirements for structural boots?
1971
2001
475
1300