To ensure that there is little danger of injury, a fire ax should be carried:

with pick-head axes, the pick should be covered by the hand., with the ax blade away from the body, or protected.

The primary purpose of conducting a residential fire safety survey is to:

reduce the loss of life and property.

Which of the following IS NOT one of the ways foam is applied using a nozzle?

Sub-surface injection technique

Which statement regarding residential sprinklers is incorrect?

They are smaller versions of wet/dry-pipe system sprinklers.

Firefighters should know that fire in Type V construction presents:

high potential for fire extension within the building.

To determine whether there i any slippage of couplings when testing hose:

mark the hose by each coupling using a pencil or marker.

When testing fire hose, fill each hose with water and make sure that each nozzle:

is open until all air is discharged.

Which of the following statements regarding a trench cut is INCORRECT?

The trench cut is an offensive action.

During overhaul, firefighters should wear:

full protective gear, including SCBA.

Which of the following is NOT one of the normal observations for firefighter determining cause?

The number and location of observers

Hidden fire can be checked by using a/an:

electronic/infrared heat sensor.

The Incident Command System should:

be initiated by the first fire unit on the scene.

A post indicator valve (PIV) is:

control valve mounted on a post case showing "open" / "shut"

the ICS system is BEST defined as:

systematic method of control,command,management of incidents

Positive pressure ventilation is effective:

when opening of doors and windows can be controlled.

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1
A network of intermediate-sized pipe that reinforces the overall grid system best describes:
primary loop
grid network
secondary feeders
distributors
2
Which is another potential hazard worth mentioning during a fire safety survey?
Carbon monoxide
Radon testing
Hurricane roof tie down
Driving under the influence
3
The smaller internal grid of a water system feeding hydrants & domestic best describes:
secondary feeders.
primary feeders.
distributors.
grid network
4
When cribbing is used for vehicle stabilization, a __formation is used to support & stabilize.
box
wedging
pyramid
straight stack
5
Policies are examples of standing plans designed to provide:
staffing requirement guidelines.
guidance for decision making.
communications.
problem-solving.
6
What is the step in technical rescue process called when victims are freed from entrapment?
Recovery
Release
Disentanglement
Access
7
What absolutely must be used in conjunction with rescue lift bags?
Cribbing
Designator ribbon
Hose tape
Blocking
8
To ensure that there is little danger of injury, a fire ax should be carried:
on the shoulder with the edge pointed towards the ground.
hanging off of your gear.
with pick-head axes, the pick should be covered by the hand.
with the ax blade away from the body, or protected.
9
Which of the following is one of the major staff functions of the Incident Command System?
Safety Officer
Liaison
Planning
PIO
10
This illustration depicts a _______ hydrant.
dry
wet-barrel
dry-barrel
drafting
11
The primary purpose of conducting a residential fire safety survey is to:
look for illegal activity.
reduce the loss of life and property.
impress the city council.
pre-plan residential areas.
12
Which of the following IS NOT one of the ways foam is applied using a nozzle?
Bank-down or off the wall technique
Sub-surface injection technique
Bank-in or roll-on technique
Raindown or snowflake technique
13
Which statement regarding residential sprinklers is incorrect?
They are smaller versions of wet/dry-pipe system sprinklers.
Designed to control fire level to allow residents to escape.
The water supply is combined with the domestic system.
The use of plastic pipe is allowed.
14
The sprinkler system control valve should always be a/an ____ valve.
indicating type
inspector's test
quarter turn
check
15
In the ICS system, ____ are crews assigned to perform specific tasks like ventilation/rescue.
groups
divisions
single resources
branches
16
As companies arrive at an escalating incident, what is a reason command structure must expand?
To allow unity of command
To employ the arriving officers
To maintain span of control
To counter the formation of sectorization.
17
Firefighters should know that fire in Type V construction presents:
high potential for fire extension within the building.
shortening of steel components.
extensive spalling.
breakdown of the concrete members due to heat buildup.
18
The simplest sprinkler systems in design and operation is the _______ system.
deluge
wet-pipe
preaction
dry-pipe
19
Mechanical damage to hydrants can be caused by many things including:
rust and corrosion.
sedimentation and encrustation.
nature, vandals, accidents & improper actions by frefighters
All of the above.
20
Under ICS, the ___ Officer is responsible for providing factual & accurate info to the media.
Public Information
Staffing
Liaison
Safety
21
What kind of heat energy is the heat of compression?
Electrical
Nuclear
Mechanical
Chemical
22
To determine whether there i any slippage of couplings when testing hose:
use a special torque wrench set to 60 psi.
check to see whether couplings remain tight.
mark the hose by each coupling using a pencil or marker.
measure and mark the exact length of each coupling.
23
When testing fire hose, fill each hose with water and make sure that each nozzle:
receives the same gpm.
is closed and strapped in place.
is open until all air is discharged.
is held by a fire fighter when discharging water.
24
In patient removal, term used to dress/bandage, splint, immobilize patients body is called:
full body immobilization
packaging
Advanced life support care
all clear
25
Which of the following statements regarding a trench cut is INCORRECT?
The trench cut is an offensive action.
it is NOT opened until the entire cut is complete.
It is made in coordination with interior crews.
The trench cut is from 2-4 feet wide.
26
What ICS term can refer to companies or crews that have been assigned by geography or function?
Recon
Division
Branch
Strike force
27
If a windshield must be removed to gain access, what tool is appropriare
An ax
A screwdriver.
A spring loaded center punch.
An Allen wrench (6mm)
28
During overhaul, firefighters should wear:
full protective gear, including SCBA.
boots, gloves, coats and helmets are unnecessary.
full protective gear, SCBA is not needed.
lightweight clothing due to residual heat.
29
Firefighting foam is ____ percent water?
80 to 85.5
80 to 90.7
95 to 98.6
94 to 99.9
30
What is the simplest & most effective method of achieving the goal of preservation of life?
Prevention
More fire stations
Improved technology
More firefighters
31
Which of the following is NOT one of the normal observations for firefighter determining cause?
How the fire reacted to water application
Hindrances to firefighting
People leaving the fire scene in a hurry
The number and location of observers
32
A special communications device that allows the hearing/speech impaired to communicate by phone
wireless
commercial phone
TDD/TTY text phone
direct line
33
Non-combustible construction materials that may not have fire resistive protection is what type
Type II
Type IV
Type III
Type I
34
Hidden fire can be checked by using a/an:
Halligan tool to remove the whole wall.
detector for different levels of CO and O2.
plaster tool from the opposite side of the wall.
electronic/infrared heat sensor.
35
When using pneumatic bags to lift, one should never stack more than ____ bags?
Five
Two
Three
Four
36
By what title are the heads of the four major functional components of the ICS known?
Manager
Chief
Officer
Director
37
The Incident Command System should:
be fully implemented for all situations.
be initiated by the first fire unit on the scene.
eliminate the need for mutual aid assistance.
provide procedures that perfectly fit all departments.
38
Which of the following is a factor in deciding to preplan a structure or area?
Complexity of firefighting operations
Type of hazard expected
Nature of activities conducted at the occupancy
All of the above
39
Normally the air pressure gauge on a dry-pipe system will read ___ the water pressure gauge.
lower then
almost double
higher than
the same as
40
A post indicator valve (PIV) is:
control valve mounted in a wall case showing "open" / "shut"
controls head pressure at the outlet to prevent overpressure
control valve mounted on a post case showing "open" / "shut"
dry-pipe valve device that detects a drop in air pressure
41
Large pipes that carry large quantities of water for distribution to smaller mains best defines
primary feeders
distributors
grid networks.
secondary feeders
42
After the proper test pressure has been reached, pressure should be maintained for:
three to five minutes.
thirty seconds.
one to three minutes.
twenty minutes.
43
the ICS system is BEST defined as:
systematic method of control,command,management of incidents
the ability to start small & expand if incidents deteriorate
the over all plan developed and used to control an incident
one designated leader or officer to command an incident
44
Which of the following sprinkler system components is used to limit water flow to one direction
Control valve
OS&Y valve
Butterfly valve
Check valve
45
______ glass is hardened glass designed to shatter into small pieces.
Laminated
Plastic-coated
Shock-resistant
Tempered
46
When using a spring-loaded center punch to open a window, the punch should be pressed at the:
upper corner of the window.
at the top of the window.
lower corner of the window.
center of the window.
47
Positive pressure ventilation is effective:
if an entire floor is done at a time from top to bottom.
when opening of doors and windows can be controlled.
if the exhaust opening is smaller than the entry point.
only if you can create a lower pressure zone in the building
48
What type of construction has structural members that are noncombustible or limited combustible
Type IV
Type V
Type I
Type III
49
LPG is ____ lighter than air.
1.5 times lighter
1.5 times heavier
2 times lighter
0.5 times heavier
50
When filling a hose line for testing, a pump pressure of approximately ___ psi is maintained?
25 to 30
80 to 90
250
45 to 50
51
A fire hydrant which receives water from only one direction is called a _____ hydrant.
one-way
circulating-feed
dead-end
steamer
52
To localize a fire and create a chimney effect, the primary ventilation hole should be placed:
in an area where supplemental mech ventilation can be added.
At the far end of the roof on the leeward side.
at the far end of the roof on the windward side.
directly over the fire.
53
The tracking of personnel at an incident that is standardized to establish:
unity of command.
span of control.
chain of command.
accountability.
54
The report given to the IC from a crew which tells that the fire is under control is an:
staging report.
all clear notification.
sizeup/conditions report.
situation status/progress report.
55
The preferred method of controlling flammable liquid fires is:
letting the fire burn undisturbed.
the use of foam.
the use of unmanned nozzles.
the use of large amounts of water.
56
This illustration depicts a ______ hydrant.
drafting
dry
dry-barrel
wet-barrel
57
The ICS section responsible for managing actions directly related to controlling an incident is
Planning
Tactics
Logistics
Operations
58
A BLEVE:
a condition caused by consolidation of vaporization.
can occur when insufficient water is applied to keep it cool
is a slow deterioration of the tank.
most commonly occurs when flames contact the relief valve.
59
A facility in which there is a great potential for loss of life or property from fire is called
special.
assembly.
target.
industrial.
60
The safest recommended means for a firefighter to disconnect electrical service to a building:
Cut the service entrance wire.
Locate the nearest transformer and deactivate it.
Shut off the main power breaker/fuse in the panel box.
Pull the meter.
61
Foam, rather than water, is chosen to control a hydrocarbon fire because:
it cools more effectively.
its specific gravity is greater than the burning fuel.
it is soluble, allowing dilution of the fuel concentration.
its specific gravity is less than the burning fuel.
62
The important difference between basic 911 & enhanced 911 is that:
basic systems are more reliable that enhanced.
enhanced provides caller's number and address.
basic provide caller's number and address.
enhanced systems are only used in rural areas.
63
Which ICS section is responsible for keeping vehicles fueled & providing food for Firefighters?
Operations
Liaison
Safety
Logistics
64
What type of building construction is made up of solid heavy timber or laminated wood?
Type I
Type V
Type IV
Type II
65
Smoke detectors work primarily on the principals of photo-electricity and:
ionization.
laser beam.
rate of rise.
fixed temperature.
66
The two MOST COMMON ways an Incident Commander orders an evacuation are a radio message and:
sound an audible warning.
contact dispatch to activate PASS device.
page all firefighter to respond.
implement an accountability system.
67
The arrival report should contain:
a situation evaluation.
All of the above.
the attack mode selected.
The person in command.
68
Following a fire of suspicious origin, the firefighter should:
leave suspected evidence where it is found.
move possible items to be tagged, photographed, indentified
Have the building owner walk through and pick up valuables.
carefully wash all burned articles to clean the off.
69
All of the following are times or events when the Incident Commander may call for PAR EXCEPT:
there is a change in strategy.
there is an emergency evacuation.
initial setup is complete.
incident is declared under control.
70
It's important for firefighter responding to LPG leaks to know LPG's vapor density is approx:
0.15
2.6
0.6
1.5
71
The reason departments have a policy for angled apparatus parking at a crash site is:
so that it will present the largest profile to traffic.
the position presents a wide profile of lights to traffic.
so if struck from behind it will push it off to the side.
the pump operator can look though the truck & see traffic
72
Working an auto crash, the scene, car, patient are stable. The next step in extrication is:
patient packaging and removal.
termination and post incident analysis.
initiating extrication on another vehicle, if needed.
transporting patient to the appropriate facilities.
73
Within the ICS system, the positions of Safety, Liaison, & Information are:
command staff positions.
divisions.
functional areas.
groups
74
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Incident Command System:
Predesignated facilities.
Independent action plans.
Modular organization.
Integrated communications
75
The type of hose testing conducted by the fire department is called:
fireground.
pressure.
service.
acceptance.
76
Concrete has excellent ___ strength when it cures.
tensile
compressive
shear
torsional
77
Which of the following statements regarding masonry as a construction material are true:
Masonry is inherently resistive to the effects of fire.
Masonry applies to brick, block and stone.
All of the above.
Rapid cooling can cause masonry to spall, crack, deteriorate
78
Which of the following is NOT one of the component parts of a dry-barrel fire hydrant?
Operating stem
Post-indicator gate
Drain hole
Stem nut
79
The purpose of the fire department connection to a sprinkler system is to:
Supplement water supply & maintaining operational pressure.
add pressure to system since distribution is inadequate.
boost pressure to upper floors, not sufficient above sixth.
provide water, most systems dependent on fire department.
80
Computer-aided dispatch is:
emergency alert device used by volunteer depts for info
an organized collection of similar facts
typically used by operation chiefs in the fire service.
computer-based, automated system that assists dispatch info
81
At a MINIMUM, firefighters must work in teams of __ when entering an involved structure fire?
7
2
3
5
82
When conducting a hose service test, after charging the hose line with water:
tighten each coupling as tightly as possible.
ensure all air has been discharged from the line.
walk each line to determine whether there are any air leaks.
have adequate numbers of firefighters controlling each line.
83
Dry-pipe systems are used in all of the following incidents except:
outdoor applications where freezing temps occur.
where rapid activation is required.
in unheated buildings.
in buildings that refrigerate or freeze materials.
84
Which of the following statements regarding airbags is INCORRECT?
Bags must be on or against a solid base.
Do not stack more than two bags.
You must crib as you lift.
When stacking bags of different sizes, larger goes on top.
85
Class A foams are essentially wetting agents that ____ of water
create a higher vaporization point
reduce the surface tension
increase the resistance
increase the viscosity
86
Direct pumping water systems are those in which water is:
pumped directly through distribution system back to supply
pumped directly into distribution with no elevated storage.
moved directly into the system by gravity flow.
supplied directly into distribution system by elevated tanks
87
Heat detectors:
are slow to activate.
are responsible for most false alarms.
are expensive to install and operate.
cannot be used as part of a suppression system.
88
Initial recognition and preservation of evidence is the responsibility of:
Fire Investigator
Fire Marshal
Firefighter
Fire Inspector
89
When laying out fire hose to be service tested, test lengths should be:
no more than 500 feet.
no more than 300 feet.
no more than 150 feet.
no more than 200 feet.
90
The MOST COMMON hazard encountered at a confined space incident is:
an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
entrapment.
collapse of a structure.
engulfment.
91
A sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 135-170F would be:
either uncolored or black.
orange.
white.
red.
92
The maximum length of time a fire hose should be used without a service test is:
three years.
six months.
five years.
one year.
93
The goal of fire prevention activities is to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
reducing the risk of public safety.
reducing the dangers to firefighters.
reducing the amount of property damage.
receiving appropriate media coverage.
94
During a fire, the control valve on a sprinkler system should be closed:
when building occupants decide fire is out.
prior to advancing hoselines into fire area.
after ensuring the fire is out or completely under control.
as soon as the fire department arrives.
95
Which of the following violates the principal of a loop feed hydrant?
Interconnecting distributors
Primary feeders
Dead-end water mains
Secondary feeders
96
Process of erecting materials like wood panels, timber or jacks to prevent collapse is called:
supporting.
packing.
shoring.
cribbing.
97
Which of the following is not considered to be an alarm initiating device?
Flame detector
Visible products-of-combustion detector
Invisible products-of-combustion detector
Water detector
98
A forward staging area for high-rise fires is usually established ___ floor(s) below the fire?
2
1
3
4
99
One topic a firefighter may be asked to present during a fire safety presentation is:
home safety practices.
fire extinguisher maintenance.
rescue practices.
fire stream applications.
100
A procedure is a/an:
detailed guide to action.
guide to thinking.
interpretation.
guide to decision making.

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