FF1 Written Exam

Which seeking safe haven action is used only as a last resort when it's too late to exit?

A thermal imager (TI) is used during salvage operations to look for hot spots and check:

Through-the-lock and rim lock technique would be used to gain access to:

Which stage of fire development goes from a 2-layer condition to a single, well-mixed hot gas?

Steel structural members will begin to fail at temperatures near or above:

Which of the following nozzle control valves provides effective control with minimum effort?

Which types of hose couplings are very weak and only found on occupant-use fire hose?

At which stage of pyrolysis will free burning of a wood material exist?

How many firefighters does it take to roll a One-Firefighter spread?

Protecting the scene and delaying overhaul operations should be done when:

The "Protect" category for fire and life safety messages would include the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following allows radio communication in both directions simultaneously?

In radio communication, the content the sender is trying to communicate to the receiver is the:

If additional apparatus are called to a roadway emergency, position ____ from first apparatus

________ occurs where flames move through or across unburned gases at the top of a compartment

As defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, the R in particle filter degradation means:

Pressure treating wood will weaken the wood's load-carrying ability by as much as:

The energy released per unit of time as a given fuel burns is known as the:

Which of the following groups accounts for 54% of all arson arrests?

Which building construction type is often referred to as "Wood-Framed" construction?

Thermal energy is ______ in transit from one location to another

Dry chemical extinguishers should be shaken _______ to loosen the agent and prevent settling.

Which of the following is a sign of decompensated shock?

What is the second leading cause of fatalities in residential fires?

The "Everyone Goes Home" program is intended to reduce line of duty deaths by _____ by 2004.

In relay pumping operations, the apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity should be located

During radio communications, the person who the sender is attempting to communicate to is the:

All the following would be considered unsafe conditions EXCEPT for

Using your body or PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting can eliminate:

A straight stream is created by which of the following nozzles?

When making the hydrant connection for a hose lay, communication between the ____ is essential

Which NFPA standard established fire nozzle categories?

Which type of external bleeding tends to ooze from injuries and is often of limited quantity?

The amount of energy delivered over a period of time is called:

Which of the following statement regarding dry powder extinguishers is true?

A tighter bend in a knot leads to:

Which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator?

Old factories, mills and warehouses would most likely be classified as which of the following:

Which type of rope would be the best choice for use in a rescue situation?

Attack a vehicle fire from a ______ angle

Which of the following is MOST accurate about tempered plate glass doors?

In what year was the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) formed?

Which type of ground cover fire moves through tree tops of heavily forested areas?

A concealed space between the top floor and the roof of a structure is called a:

Which NFPA standard regulates requirements for life safety rope?

Which of the following BEST describes differences that may be found in SCBA face pieces?

A hydraulic ram can spread from:

Which of the following is powered by the power take-off system?

A trunked radio system that permits one radio call to another, much like a phone call is called

Which is the BEST message to teach children to prevent development of juvenile fire setters?

Which type of external bleeding may require surgical intervention in order for it to stop?

Which of the following is the BEST method for caring for an unprotected metal surface?

What are the components of a mobile radio system located in the cab of an apparatus?

The best tool for cutting through chain-link fences is:

Heat sensor labels are preset to what temperature?

Sufficient heat during flaming combustion causes fuel and oxygen to form:

All of the following have a potential risk of launching projectiles at a vehicle fire EXCEPT:

NFPA 1901 recommends engines carry a(an) ____ in areas where there are no ladder trucks.

Which of the following respiratory hazards is most commonly caused by combustion?

Who is responsible for turning back on utilities after a fire incident?

What should be done before advancing hose up a ladder?

What is the first thing a telecommunications should ask when receiving an emergency call?

____ is the reason firefighters may feel an increase in temperature when working in a flow path

A 2010 study found that up to _____ of firefighters nationwide are overweight

Where was the first recorded major fire in the New World that occurred in 1608?

Which type of nozzle produces a solid stream?

Which statement regarding topography and wildland fires is true?

Size-up involves observing the scene to answer the following questions:

Which of the following statements about smooth bore nozzles is MOST accurate?

Which of the following cultural strengths describe a feeling of self-respect and self-worth?

Which of the following statements regarding natural fiber ropes is NOT TRUE?

Portable radios are:

Who is most likely to have the most contact with the public within emergency services system?

Part of a traditional wood-joisted roof that will lose strength gradually when exposed to fire:

Proper position for a ladder used by a firefighter who will break a window for ventilation:

Who was credited for organizing the first volunteer fire department?

What percentage of the US has access to Enhanced 9-1-1 systems?

Iron rusting is a prime example of which of the following reactions:

Which BEST describes when escape is the best option for a firefighter?

Which of the following construction types offers the appearance of Type III construction?

Fire hydrants should be located at:

Which fire stream is less likely to disturb the thermal layering in an interior fire attack?

Pesticides whose contents with a flash point below 80°F must contain which signal word?

All of the following ropes EXCEPT ____ are inspected by looking for soft, mushy spots

Which THIRA element provides solutions to prevent a hazard or reduce harm once a hazard occurs?

Which of the following disrupts the point-to-point transfer of heat?

Which of the following fires claimed the most lives?

In the rapid intervention crew or team acronym AWARE, the R stands for:

Which of the following factors will help determine the choice of salvage procedure?

Victim removal method is commonly used in hospitals, high-rises and hazardous industrial sites

A manufacturer's rebate when a smoke detector is purchased is an example of:

Which fire stream discharges from 40 to 350 gpm and is supplied by 1 1/2 to 3-inch hose?

What type of SCBA cylinder has an indefinite service life until it fails hydrostatic testing?

Function included with some portable radios which permit users to talk directly to each other:

Standard outlets contain at least one _____ inch (mm) outlet.

Which of the following prohibits any water from flowing back into the public water system?

Which of the following cultural strengths requires promptness, reliability and initiative?

Which size stream discharges more than 350 gpm & supplied by 1 or more 2 1/2 or 3-in hoselines?

At an incident involving an electric vehicle, do NOT cut the _____ high-voltage cables

Which NFPA standard requires a RIT team be standing by when firefighters are in a hazard zone?

At normal oxygen levels, Nomex won't burn, but in oxygen-rich atmospheres of __it burns rapidly

White type of ionizing radiation can travel up to 20 feet through air?

Amount of heat required to convert a unit mass of a liquid into a vapor without a temp change:

Which of the following is a ladder marking required by NFPA 1931?

Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguishers are not suitable for:

How should commercial occupancies' stock be stored so it is less vulnerable to water damage?

You respond to a kitchen gas propane leak. Where do you position a ventilation fan inside?

At what angle should a master stream enter a structure?

Which building construction type is offer referred to as "heavy timber" construction?

Which fire stream patterns has the ability to reach areas other streams might not reach?

Which method of improvising a standpipe can be used for lower floors of high-rise buildings?

Which compound acts as a chemical asphyxiant by binding with hemoglobin in the blood?

What respiratory protection equipment limitation can proportionately reduce working time?

Which suppression method is effective on gas and liquid fuels?

Which of the following BESTdescribes NFPA 1500 requirements for training & education?

Which category of hazard results from an accident or failure of a system or structure?

Which type of water supply system may serve a particular area such as a residential subdivision

Place the ladder with the tip slightly below the sill if the ladder is to be used for:

Searching for an exit, use 1 hand to find the window & the other to sweep the floor, avoiding:

Deployment of a master stream device requires a minimum of ____ firefighters

Laid natural fiber rope is removed from service:

Which type of fire hose has two female or non threaded couplings?

When might you expect natural gas to lose its odorant, making it difficult to detect?

Surveys in private residential structures are:

Category of juvenile arsonists include setting fires that are destructive/sophisticated?

Equipment approved for use in flammable atmospheres is called?

What is the BEST method of lowering a conscious victim down a ladder?

Which of the following types of rope is used exclusively as life-safety rope?

Which of the following determines the nozzle type selected?

The minimum temp at which a liquid produces vapors to support combustion once fuel is ignited:

Part of a threaded coupling that serves as the point of attachment to the hose:

A life safety rope should be removed from service or replaced if:

A search method where the team leaders stay at the door while others spread out in a room

Approximately how many firefighter injuries are reported in the US each year?

An increase in water pressure at the nozzle might be caused by:

What is the twisting caused by a spinning blade called?

Industrial furnaces / ovens and unsecured swimming pool access are possible sources of:

Which of the following is always combined with another knot or hitch?

The very first standard published by NFPA was:

Which of the following handles are easily maintained?

What is the acronym used to broadcast a MAYDAY distress message for info to provide the IC?

Under ideal conditions, the greatest horizontal reach of a fire stream is attained at:

Which of the following is a feature that sends an alert signal to an agency's dispatch center?

Which of the following BEST describes how understanding heat transfer can help firefighters?

Which of the following can be an alternative water supply?

Part of a knot formed by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel:

All forms of fire involve a heat-producing chemical reaction between:

Which weather aspect has the highest effect on dead fuels that only gain moisture from the air?

If a solid stream is used on a handline, it should be operated at:

Catchalls used during salvage operations can hold several hundred gallons of water, saving:

_____ may hide heating, ventilation, and HVAC units that can contribute to collapse potential

A horizontal member between trusses that support the roof are called:

A transformer that converts a vehicle's 12/24 volt DC current into 110/220 volt AC current is?

The Public Information Officer (PIO) is the contact person for:

In which supply hose lay is hose deployed from the water source to to the incident?

Which of the following is a type of nonbulk packaging?

Which of the following is NOT the department's responsibility in preventing tobacco dependence

During stabilization, where is the rope or webbing first secured?

Which of the following can cause a fire in a structure?

Type of roof installation containing solar panels that produce clean and reliable energy:

In the SI system, the unit for "work" is:

Tool that has two knifelike wings that depress as the tool head is driven through a wall

Once a vehicle fire has been controlled, which of the following steps should be taken?

Method of electrical energy defined as particles that form & spatter away from point of arcing:

Which US fire department has implemented an exemplary risk management plan?

Responding to a 2-story home for a carbon monoxide call - where are the highest readings?

Which type of viral hepatitis is often contracted by exposure to fecal matter?

The primary fire concern regarding Type III building construction is:

Portable fire extinguishers that have been used should:

In the acronym LUNARS, the R stands for:

Which of the following statements about friction is MOSTaccurate?

Firefighters would used broken stream nozzles in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

What type of masonry rarely shows any sign of serious deterioration?

This BEST describes what could happen if a rope is under a sustained load for more than 2 days:

Search method used to conduct a primary search of large or complex areas filled with smoke

Approves architectural and fire protection systems plans for new construction:

Which type of building construction type is referred to as "ordinary construction"?

Rare type of viral hepatitis is that only occurs when patient is also infected by Hepatitis B

What is the correct position of the fly on an extension ladder?

What would you consider one of the most dangerous types of roof construction?

Anything that may prevent the receiver from completely receiving a radio message is known as:

You might find the batteries for electric or hybrid electric vehicles in these places EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding forcible entry tools is true?

A short fold or reverse bend made in hose during the loading process is called a:

As a rule of thumb, an officer can directly supervise ________ firefighters effectively

Our atmosphere contains _______ oxygen

One of the oldest tools used by firefighters is a(an)

This type of roof is known as:

Which type of ionizing radiation cannot be stopped by standard firefighter PPE?

______ is the most common building material in North America

Which ground cover fuels include needles, duff and twigs?

Category of juvenile fire setters include those who use fire to express anger or sadness

Alternative water supplies should be _____ during preincident planning

Which of the following is the most important survival technique for firefighters?

What type of roof is this?

The portion of the exterior walls of a building that extends above the roof is known as a:

Which officer manages a variety of functions including emergency response and administration?

BEST describes the impact of an extinguishing agent when extinguishing flaming combustion?

Which acts as a chemical asphyxiant by preventing the body from using oxygen at cellular level?

What part of wildland personal protective clothing must close securely around boot tops:

Which of the following is a detailed plan of action for some specific, recurring situation?

Who directs the search during a search line system?

In upper level structure fires, elevators may be used for transporting equipment & personnel to

Which part of a ground cover fire is a patch of unburned fuel inside the fire perimeter?

Which of the following BEST describes miscible materials?

What type of door has the disadvantage of requiring clear space around it to ensure closure?

Which nozzle is generally most useful at an interior fire attack?

The temperature at which steel will begin to fail depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following was the first fire organization in America?

_______ is a guide to decision making within an organization.

The only way to know if fires in bales, cotton, hay, etc have been fully extinguished is by:

Dry powder extinguishers are used to extinguish which types of fires?

What type of tactical ventilation is often used in a high-rise structure fire?

Which of the following statements regarding fire hydrant markings is MOST accurate:

Which of the following is a variety of company types located within a response area?

Isolation and control valves interrupt water flow to:

Which type of couplings are lightweight and of high strength?

The primary danger to firefighters regarding electrical fires is

In 2010, approximately what percentage of firefighter deaths include volunteers?

Which may form an intermediate grid between secondary feeders?

Which of the following nonfire hazards are usually more of a nuisance than a hazard?

What type of roof does this photo illustrate?

Which of the following BEST describes backdraft?

Which type of fuel first decomposes and then releases fuel vapors?

En route to a fire scene, it's the firefighter's responsibility to observe all EXCEPT:

When one radio transmits and another receives, the type of communication is called:

What type of fire extinguisher is this?

What tactic should be used if smoke is visible at an incident involving an electric vehicle?

Which type of rope does not resist abrasion because the sheath can slide along the inner core?

Hazards to firefighters include being susceptible to cuts and punctures from:

You are called to a scene where polyurethane foam is burning. What toxic gas is present?

Which of the following is the term used for two boards connected with long carriage bolts?

Wind speeds as low as ____ can create wind-driven conditions in almost any structure

Heat release rate (HRR) ______ when ventilation is limited

Portable extinguisher that uses deionized water as an agent & can be used on Class C fires

The tracking devices used to locate lost or disoriented firefighters have a range of about:

Which of the following refers to damage caused by suppression activities?

Which of the following would be classified as a "striking tool"?

What is THIRA?

What should be the FIRST step in vehicle incident size-up?

Which type of special protective clothing may be dual certified for emergency medical use?

The salvage procedure method most often used for loss control is:

Which BEST describes how breathing quality air is tested for stationary fill stations?

Drafting hydrants used to increase water supply are usually constructed of:

What thermal property of a compartment maintains temp by absorbing & releasing heat slowly?

Which NFPA standard requires the establishment of a risk management plan?

Which of the following is an example of internal communications?

The temperature at which steel will begin to fail depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

Personnel accountability system requires accountability officer to record expected exit time:

When water is vaporized into steam it expands ______ times

In the Federal Emergency Mgmt Urban Search & Rescue system, what is noted to the left of the X?

Which of the following would be considered part of the simplified Phoenix model?

Which of the following is used to describe hose size?

Which piece of breathing PPE is checked for abrasions, bubbling, cuts, cracks & heat damage?

During radio communications, the person who initiates the message is known as the:

The term that refers to anything that can taint physical evidence is known as:

Which valve devices are used to divide a single hoseline into two or more lines?

When performing forcible entry to open a door, begin with:

Dirt and debris can prevent what piece of PPE from fitting securely to a face piece?

When opening the door to a structure fire, what step should be completed FIRST?

Damage can be justified by _____ and speed needed for entry

Which types of valve devices combine multiple lines into one line?

What do decorative stars sometimes seen on older buildings represent?

The "Persuade" category for fire and life safety messages would include the following, EXCEPT:

After the fire investigator is done collecting evidence, where should burned debris be piled?

To make less harsh or intense, best describes which of the following:

Model codes are only enforceable when:

Identifying hazards to a community requires a review o trends, statistical analysis and:

Class A fire extinguishers have a UL numerical rating from 1 to -

Which of the following is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires?

What is the safest method for controlling a loose handline?

Which of the following are required for effective fire streams?

Firefighters who are injured, trapped or disoriented should:

A collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a jurisdiction:

Which of the following is the BEST way to help avoid and combat skids?

Which internal exposure must be considered when initiating tactical ventilation operations?

A firefighter should be in what position when pulling down any ceiling during a fire incident?

Which is an interlocking network of water mains that compose a water distribution system?

What nonemergency issue must a safety and health program address?

A continuous strand of fiber that runs the entire length of a rope's core is known as:

Standards or codes used to provide uniformity & regulations in regards to construction & design

What auxiliary equipment can allow mutual aid depts to operate of of each other's generators?

The most common hazardous material contained in smoke is:

What types of lugs are normally found on booster hose?

In order to fill mobile water supply apparatus quickly, use:

Fires involving delicate electronic or computer equipment require:

The potential chemical energy of fuel in fire behavior is released as:

Which of the following is NOT a hoisting safety guideline?

Attack homeliness should be connected to the standpipe:

Which of the following can occur even if a scene is secured?

Which alternative sources of power can be controlled by simply shutting them off?

In a trunked radio system which allows the transmission of calls to two or more talk groups?

Which ladder design type maximizes strength while reducing weight?

Deadzones occur with which type of radio?

Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a specific unit mass of a material 1°

What happens if a talkgroup is not available?

The safest method of carrying a pike pole INSIDE a structure is carry it:

Ladders should not be raised within ______ of electrical wires?

Keeping hands and feet apart when crawling on stairs allows you to ____ if stairs collapse

Term used to describe personnel who provide administrative and logistical support to line units

Designed to fit through a space between double-swinging doors equipped with panic hardware:

Which of the following would you NOT expect to find in an automatic sprinkler kit?

Which of the following is an advantage of nonthreaded couplings?

What part of structural PPE must meet ANSI Standard Z87.1?

What common element of flashover requires the combustion to be in an enclosed space?

Which portable extinguisher is the most common portable extinguisher in use today?

Which is an example of "potential energy"?

Metal or wooden plates used to connect & strengthen intersections of metal & wooden trusses are

Which of the following is NOT a type of public alerting system?

When fire departments refer to external customers, who are they referring to?

Dictates how and whom protected medical information (PMI) can be shared

The point at which a fire stream begins to lose its forward velocity is known as:

Which common roof style slopes down from the outside edges to the center of the building?

Which nozzle is the best choice for an exterior attack?

Long-term and reoccurring best describes which of the following:

Which of the following types of companies provides access to upper levels of a structure?

The Code of Federal Regulations defines the N of particulate filters as:

Why should firefighters refrain from touching the antenna of a radio while transmitting?

The "Prevent" category for fire and life safety messages would include the following EXCEPT:

The minimum flow rate at which extinguishment can be achieved in a fire:

Which of the following BEST describes how OSHA regulations are applied?

Which method of electrical energy is when a current flows through a conductor & produces heat?

To shut off water supply, water keys should be used to turn the tang __ to the pipe:

In which type of fire attack is water applied directly onto fire until it is fully extinguished

Devices attached to the inside of the ladder beams, which hold fly sections in place are:

What part of a roof can act as a support and may be the same as a roof covering?

The pressure produced or exerted by vapors released by a liquid is known as:

One of the greatest possible hazards that are ever-present at trash container fires is

Temperature increase of a fuel and sufficient heat transfer are both parts of the process of:

Which would be considered a polar solvent?

Which type of hydrant receives water from more than one direction?

When considering solubility of a liquid fuel, which would you expect to dissolve in water?

Which route of entry involves the skin or other exposed surface touching a solid, liquid or gas

System that depends on repeaters to route calls assigning transmissions to avail frequencies?

The location of isolation valves is intended to disrupt the:

What tactic should be used at fires involving stacked and piled Class A materials?

Most fire hose is:

The point at which air in the SCBA will last only long enough to exit a hazardous area is:

Which is a method of compartmentalizing a structure?

Which of the following are used to cut bars and grille frames?

Which of the following is a type of sliding door?

Which of the following is the most common power source used by emergency services personnel?

What type of window is this?

All of the following materials would be considered spontaneous heating materials EXCEPT:

Ocean water may be used for firefighting, but it is _____ times saltier than freshwater

When should fire hose inspection be scheduled?

A fire heating a pipe to high temps that ignites a floor joist several yards away is example of

Which of the following is a smoke indicator for a possible backdraft?

Classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fire that involve ordinary combustibles

What type of portable fire extinguisher discharge is usually accompanied by dry ice crystals?

Collapse zones must extend the distance ______ of the height of the structure

Which of the following gases is lighter than air so it rises and diffuses in the open?

Which of the following statement about operating nozzles on handlines is MOST accurate?

This permits a door to be opened wide enough to see & speak to a visitor but restricts access:

Horizontal structural members used to support a ceiling or floor are called:

The following is the most common method for two firefighters to deploy a large salvage cover

To prevent overloading, never load a ladder with more than:

What is meant by "saponification"?

Types of valves used in Siamese appliances & FDC to allow water to flow in one direction:

Which of the following represents a natural hazard?

Most effective means for removing water that is leaking through the ceiling from floor above

The energy possessed by a moving object is known as:

A lightweight concrete roof is usually finished with:

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an open-circuit SCBA face piece assembly?

Which would be considered first on a list of key behaviors one should exhibit on a fireground?

Which compound is a product of complete combustion of organic materials?

What should be done with salvage covers with holes upon inspection after salvage operations?

Which of the following officers is responsible for supervising a fire company in the station?

A wedge-shaped blade attached to right angles to the handle of a tool is called a:

Number of personnel required for high-rise structure fires are how much greater than low-rise?

Which of the following is a potential biological weapon?

The minimum requirements for receiving, processing & dispatching emergency responders are in:

When a team is lifting a ladder, the command to lift is given by:

A control valve with a hollow metal post with the words OPEN or SHUT on the side?

Prior to 2007, which condition prevented firefighters from being hired as career firefighters?

Fires originating ____ are some of the most difficult & dangerous structure fires

Autoignition temperature is _____ higher than a fuel's piloted ignition temperature

Which outside agencies can assist by providing heavy equipment for confined-space rescue?

Which of the following BEST describes the results of the combustion of methane and oxygen?

Patients who exhibit signs and symptoms of shock should:

UN identification numbers must be displayed on:

A dry powder extinguisher must _____ in order to create a smothering blanket

Which of the following is MOST accurate about breaking window glass?

The first fire society in Philadelphia was formed by citizens in:

Which of the following terms indicates how easily a substance will evaporate?

Term that refers to evidence that is destroyed, damaged, altered, or not preserved:

A mechanism that allows the vehicle engine to power equipment, such as a portable tool or pump?

Which is protected by chromium or other metals applied during the electroplating process:

What type of combustion occurs when gaseous fuel mixes with oxygen and heated to ignition temp?

On dry-barrel hydrants, the stem nut used to open & close the control valve is located on the:

Which of the following determines the type and level of fire service needed to protect citizens

What product of combustion increases respiratory rate?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective fire stream?

What part of the fire tetrahedron absorbs heat but does not actively participate in combustion?

Canadian construction types are defined by which of the following:

Couplings are categorized by:

Primary search teams should carry which of the following as they make entry & while searching?

The movement of two surfaces against each other creates which source of thermal energy?

When cutting through high-security devices, the tool of choice would be:

Which of the following is breached by using a saw equipped with a diamond-tipped chain?

When one transmits and another receives, the type of communication is called:

Fire hose should be inspected within ____ days before placed in service for the first time

Which of the following should be addressed during care and maintenance of a wooden handle tool?

Which of the following fire stream patterns is MOST likely to conduct electricity?

This type of roof is known as:

What type of door is constructed with spacers between face panels for lateral support?

As it is applied to the fire service, which does CAD mean?

Which describes what first happens when a radio is turned on in a trunked radio system?

Small burning objects found during overhaul should be extinguished using which method?

Which of the following influences how easily a liquid can be ignited?

Which of the following are also known as flush fitting doors?