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Review for IFSTA 6th Edition Chapter 17
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1
In fires in the upper levels of buildings, which determines the method of fire attack?
Location of the standpipe
Available hoselines
Available personnel
Location of the stairway
2
If a firefighter feels a tingling in the legs, they should ___ away from the area.
crawl
run
walk
hop
3
What should be done if smoke is visible at an electrical vehicle incident?
Turn off ignition
Secure vehicle
Chock wheels
Wear full PPE and SCBA
4
What tactics should be used at incidents involving liquefied petroleum gas vehicles?
Extinguish fire immediately
Approach from a 90-degree angle
Use gas detectors to determine leaks
Direct fire streams at bottom of LPG tank
5
Which of the following may be used as interior exposure protection?
Applying water spray between fire and exposure
Opening doors between fire area and unaffected area
Use of fire-rated walls and doors
Proper use of forced ventilation
6
Type of fire attack where water applied is directly onto burning fuels until extinguished?
Indirect attack
Gas cooling
Combination attack
Direct attack
7
Which of the following is the primary location for shutting off power?
Electric meter
Electrical panel
Transformer
Power line
8
Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming grass and shrubs,
Ground fire
Crown fire
Ladder fire
Surface fire
9
Which kind of ground cover fire is slow moving and smoldering?
Ladder fire
Surface fire
Crown fire
Ground fire
10
Which should be used to ensure that floor assemblies over fires are safe for personnel to work?
Thermal imager
Temperature check of floor joists
Sounding of the floor
Visual inspection of floor joist
11
Which of the following is the side of the fire opposite the head?
Heel
Origin
Black
Green
12
At fires in electrical transformers, which type of extinguisher should be used?
Water
Dry chemical extinguisher
CO2 extinguisher
Class A foam
13
Which of the following is one of the FIRST priorities at a fire in a protected structure?
Stopping the flow from a sprinkler
Deploying a master stream
Connecting to a fire department connection (FDC)
Shutting a control valve
14
Which of the following is a visual indicator of an alternative fuel vehicle?
Vehicle year
Vehicle size
Vehicle color
Vehicle profile
15
Which of the following is one of the ten standard fire fighting orders?
Wear standard firefighting structure gear at all incidents
Treat all incidents like a hazardous materials incident
Post lookouts when there is possible danger
Fight fire passively, providing for exposure protection 1st
16
Which topography features may alter air flow and cause turbulence?
Drainages
Aspect
Chutes
Local terrain
17
Method for attacking ground cover fires is taken against flames at its edge or parallel to it?
Indirect attack
Defensive attack
Direct attack
Offensive attack
18
Which of the following is an influence on ground cover fires?
Weather
Cause of fire
Size of fire
Ignition sources
19
If a ground cover fire starts near transmission lines:
extinguish the fire immediately.
extinguish the fire using only Class A foam.
wait for the fire to burn away from the point of contact.
wait for the fire to self-extinguish.
20
At fires involving stacked and piled materials, fire streams should be directed at the:
exposures surrounding the fire.
middle of the fire.
ground, deflecting up onto the fire.
extreme edge of the fire.
21
Which of the following is required for firefighters participating in ground cover fire fighting
Nomex hood
Protective footwear
Web belt
Bunker gear
22
Protective clothing used for ground cover fires should meet the requirements for NFPA
®
:
1799
1977.
1205.
1001.
23
Hoseline selection should be based on which of the following factors?
Number of available apparatus
Water pressure available
Location of exposures
Potential fire spread
24
Which pre-entry consideration is critical to firefighter safety and effectiveness?
Ensuring adequate water flow
Evaluating available forcible entry tools
Reading fire behavior indicators
Identifying exposures
25
The shutoff valves for water are located:
inside the house.
at the water department.
underground.
near the electrical meter.
26
Which of the following statements regarding commercial basements and subfloors is MOST accurate
They are only comprised of steel girders
They are usually less robust than residential basements
Those with metal floor support have little chance of failure
They may be similar to those in residential structures
27
Which of the following may provide firefighters the BEST access to a basement fire?
An interior enclosed stairwell
A window well
An interior open stairwell
An above-ground window
28
How should a Class D fire be extinguished?
By directing hose streams onto it
By using dry chemical extinguishers
By shoveling Class D extinguishing agents onto it
By dousing it with water
29
If a fire is ventilation controlled, what will happen if a door is opened?
Fire will self-extinguish
Heat release rate will significantly increase
Overhead gas layers will cool
Added oxygen will decrease fire development
30
Which of the following guidelines should be used when switching strategies?
Split away from team in order to cover more ground
Turn off radios in order to maintain radio silence
Maintain situational awareness to recognize changes in fire
Abandon hoselines when strategy change is made
31
What should be done for a fire involving a hydrogen-fueled vehicle?
Extinguish the fire immediately
Cut A, B, and C posts for easiest extrication
Request hazardous materials team
Protect exposures and allow fuel to burn off
32
Which type of control valve extends horizontally through the wall with a valve outside?
Post indicator valve
Wall post indicator valve
Outside stem and yoke
Post indicator valve assembly
33
Class C fires are those involving:
energized electrical equipment.
combustible metals.
transportation vehicles.
stacked and piled materials.
34
Which statement regarding burning characteristics of ground cover fires is MOST accurate?
Fuels that contain more moisture burn with greater intensity
Loosely piled fuels burn slower than compacted fuels
Heavy fuels burn faster than lighter fuels.
Fires spread faster when fuels are close together.
35
Which of the following is a long narrow strip of fire extending from the main fire?
Flank
Head
Island
Finger
36
At fires at commercial high-voltage installations, the entry team must wear:
chemical protective clothing.
wildland firefighting clothing.
vapor protective clothing.
full PPE, including SCBA.
37
Which of the following should be done once the fire has been controlled?
Remove air bags
Remove fuel tanks
Disconnect automatic locks and windows
Disconnect the battery
38
Which nonfire hazard may be found around military training areas?
Rolling or falling debris
Explosives
Animal traps
Unstable trees
39
Which strategic transition may be necessary when the situation rapidly changes?
Defensive to offensive
Indirect to direct
Offensive to defensive
Direct to indirect
40
Which alternative energy source will include a shutoff switch on the electric meter?
Hydrogen cells
Nuclear power rods
Fuel-powered generators
Solar panels
41
How may elevators be used at fires in upper levels of structures?
To transport empty SCBA to the staging area
To transport firefighting tools to the fire floor
To transport personnel to the staging area
To transport equipment to the fire floor
42
Which kind of fuels include grass, field crops, and downed limbs?
Surface fuels
Aerial fuels
Ladder fuels
Subsurface fuels
43
Firefighters should stay at least ___ from underground transmission lines during a fire.
200 feet
400 feet
300 feet
100 feet
44
Liquefied petroleum gas is stored:
as a solid.
in a liquid state under pressure.
in its purest form as butane gas.
in a gaseous form.
45
In its pure form, natural gas is:
methane.
butane.
propane.
ethanol.
46
Type of fire attack made through a window or opening, directing the stream toward the ceiling?
Combination attack
Gas cooling
Direct attack
Indirect attack
47
Fuel tanks on a natural gas vehicle are often located:
under the vehicle.
in the trunk area.
behind the rear tires.
under the hood.
48
Which of the following statements regarding ground cover fires is MOST accurate?
They are usually very small in size.
Their characteristics are different from fires in buildings
They are very slow moving.
They are always caused by natural events.
49
Which of the following techniques are the MOST essential part of any ground cover operation?
Safety zones
Escape routes
Lookouts
Communications
50
Which of the following is the area of unburned fuel next to the involved area?
Green
Spot
Finger
Perimeter
51
The deployment of a master stream device requires a minimum of:
four firefighters.
one firefighter.
three firefighters.
two firefighters.
52
What fire streams are most effective at fires involving small unattached structures?
Fog streams
Master streams
Narrow streams
Straight streams
53
Nozzle selection is based upon which of the following factors?
Size of building
Ease of hoseline deployment
Available water supply
Stream reach needed
54
In passenger compartment fires, what nozzle pattern should be used through a broken window?
Medium fog pattern
Narrow fog pattern
Direct stream pattern
Direct straight stream pattern
55
Method for attacking ground cover fires used at varying distances from the advancing fire?
Direct attack
Defensive attack
Indirect attack
Offensive attack
56
Which is used to shut down the water supply to the entire fire protection system?
FDC
Control valve
Sprinkler system
Sprinkler head
57
Which of the following is a guideline for electrical emergencies?
Stay at least 20 feet from power lines when raising ladders
Cut power lines upon arrival
Move any vehicles that are in contact with electrical wires
Use lockout/tagout devices when working on electrical equip.
58
If a vehicle using ethanol or methanol is on fire, use only ___ to extinguish.
Class D fire extinguishers
aqueous film forming foam
water
Alcohol Resistant Class B foam
59
Which of the following is a guideline for vehicle fire attacks?
Rescue vehicle occupants first
Position hoseline behind exposures
Attack the fire from a 90-degree angle
Deploy hoseline that will provide a minimum of 95 gpm
60
Which of the following should be determined during vehicle incident size-up?
If engine is still running
Type of fuel
Vehicle make and model
Number of victims and their ages
61
Class D fires involve:
transportation vehicles.
energized electrical equipment.
stacked and piled materials.
combustible metals.
62
Slows the transfer of heat to other combustibles and reducing the chance gases igniting?
Combination attack
Direct attack
Gas cooling
Indirect attack
63
Which strategy is typically selected when property is not salvageable?
Indirect
Offensive
Direct
Defensive
64
Who makes the decision to make entry?
Rapid intervention crew
Safety officer
First-arriving firefighter
Incident commander
65
A master stream device should enter a structure:
in a straight line.
at an upward angle.
in a circular pattern.
at a downward angle.