When companies are located far from high-rise/high hazard areas, what special effort should the training bureau make?

programs that maintain proficiency when these companies are called

When you reinspect and find occupancy is still not in compliance, give a verbal warning. What is a good course of action

Write a citation and send the matter to civil court

Which is the best tool for cutting through composite roofing?

Carbide chain-equipped chain saw

Which of the following fire service positions is responsible for all aspects of the fire department’s training program?

Fire department training specialist

Who provides fire protection on national forest lands and provides resources to agencies protecting national forests

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

Who represents a cooperative effort of the Department of the Interior/Agriculture and is a central supply point

National Interagency Fire Center

What determines which hose load is carried on the pumper

The type and size of fires expected to be encountered

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1
When companies are located far from high-rise/high hazard areas, what special effort should the training bureau make?
programs that maintain proficiency when these companies are called
Implement the same programs among all mutual aid parties.
Create programs that are tailored for only the company’s area
None. Most companies do not respond to other districts very often
2
What apparatus has different modules mounted. Giving the fire department flexibility for activities like hazard material
Pumper apparatus
Water tank apparatus
Aerial apparatus
Modular apparatus
3
The chemical wagon invented in the late 1800s carried two tanks; one had acid + carbon dioxide, one had what?
Water only
Foam and water
Salt and water
Soda and water
4
What principle is most violated at incidents? Example: when you receive an assignment and chief approaches with another?
Span of control
Chain of command
Unity of command
Division of labor
5
When training bureau is closely tied to a local college, the training bureau administrator is likely to serve as the:
department head of academics
adjunct training chief
lead instructor
liaison officer
6
What can you do to the span of control to prevent from being too split in dynamic and dangerous situations?
Disregarding
Eliminating
Expanding
Limiting
7
knowledge of the communications system is necessary to perform. What must you have knowledge about when fire department
Trunking systems
Repeaters
Frequency numbers
Channel selection
8
Which of the following positions require advanced medical training?
Fire fighter paramedic
Fire fighter recruit
Fire fighter
Fire heavy equipment operator
9
When you reinspect and find occupancy is still not in compliance, give a verbal warning. What is a good course of action
Notify the fire chief and have him or her respond
Write a citation and send the matter to civil court
Recommend an alternative action to correct the problem
Close the business indefinitely
10
The relative density of vapor or gas as compared to air is its:
specific gravity
flash point
boiling point
vapor density
11
Which of the following is not a stage of fire?
Free burning
Flashover
Growth
Incipient
12
If an Arson investigators evidence is not properly preserved, It can't be used:
in press conferences
in personnel files
in training
in court
13
Goal and objective achievement require the use of:
objectives
procedures
guidelines
policies
14
Who educates/influences society to adopt safety/health policies, practices, procedures that mitigate human/eco losses
American National Standards Institute
National Safety Council
International Conference of Building Officials
The International Fire Code Institute
15
Which is the best tool for cutting through composite roofing?
Gas-powered circular saw
Axe
Hammer and chisel
Carbide chain-equipped chain saw
16
With which office does the arson investigator work closely in preparation for presentation of the case
District attorney’s office
Circuit court office
Fire chief’s office
Fire inspection office
17
What percentage of wildland fires are started by humans?
70
50
90
30
18
Which of the following fire service positions is responsible for all aspects of the fire department’s training program?
Fire department training specialist
Fire prevention specialist
Telecommunicator
Fire hazardous materials program specialist
19
Who provides fire protection on national forest lands and provides resources to agencies protecting national forests
U.S Department of Defense
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
20
After satisfactory performance, the wildland fire fighter GS 3 could be trained to which of the following positions?
Incident commander
Hand crew
Smoke jumper
Fuels management crew
21
What within a fire dep. devotes its time preparing fire fighters to perform during ordinary/extraordinary circumstances
Operations
Maintenance
Inspection
Training
22
Which fire classification involves ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cotton?
Class D
Class K
Class A
Class B
23
According to the NFPA, the minimum size of water tank for apparatus to be classified as an engine is:
750 gallons
250 gallons
300 gallons
500 gallons
24
When incidents reach a point at which dispatch is overrun, sometime _ can be deployed to take a load off of dispatchers
Expanded dispatch
Active dispatch
Relocated dispatch
Emergency dispatch
25
following orders from the fire officers is part of the team effort. Which of the following activities is discouraged?
completing assignments
freelancing
following orders
taking responsibility
26
What class of foam would be used to knock down fire in ordinary combustible materials?
Class C
Class B
Class D
Class A
27
Flammable and combustible liquids fall into which fire classification?
Class A
Class C
Class B
Class D
28
Under division of labor, assigning areas of responsibility avoids __________ and promotes efficient use of resources
refusal of responsibility
jurisdiction encroachment
duplication of effort
overuse of manpower
29
What are substances that evolve or generate oxygen, either at ambient temperatures or when exposed to heat?
Oxidizers
Elements
Molecules
Fuel
30
Hazard materials team personnel must test samples to sort chemicals. What is an area to study to perform these tasks
Material control
Chemistry
Reactivity
Chemical manufacturing
31
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was established under federal law to ensure which of the following?
Safe working conditions
Equal opportunity
Union representation
Proficiency training
32
The mission of the fire service is becoming overall:
more focused on rescues
broader in scope
narrower in scope
more focused on fires
33
What management principle states that the person of authority wants to be informed in situations of major importance?
Division of labor
Span of control
Exception principle
Delegation of authority
34
Who represents a cooperative effort of the Department of the Interior/Agriculture and is a central supply point
Bureau of Land Management
National Interagency Fire Center
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Fire Service
35
There are several methods alarm has been transmitted to fire departments. Besides 911 which method was common in cities
Telegraph
Pay telephones
Smoke signals
Alarm boxes
36
Which of the following terms describes a willingness to give up personal desires to benefit the other fire fighters?
Changing demands of the fire service
Physical health and fitness
Workplace stress
Teamwork
37
What determines which hose load is carried on the pumper
The type and size of fires expected to be encountered
The number of personnel assigned to the pumper
The chief decides which pumper he or she prefers.
The type and size of the fire hydrant network
38
In times of high-water demand due to the required fire flow to combat fires, what local government may be contacted
Building department
Street department
Water department
Health department
39
Personnel in the arson bureau are responsible for determining the cause of _ fires to prepare criminal cases
accidental
ordinary
suspicious
electrical
40
What management cycle components includes assigning resources and applies to both line and staff functions
Directing
Organizing
Staffing
Planning
41
What American icon promotes the fire prevention through the message; “Only you can prevent forest fires”?
Smokey Bear
Woodsy Owl
Arthur Antelope
Sparky the Fire Dog
42
To achieve maximum effectiveness, personnel should be training beyond __________ for efficiency and safety reasons
the company officer
their specialties
the minimum level
their classmates
43
____________ are more specific than policies, and they guide the everyday operations of the department
Procedures
Objectives
Guidelines
Policies
44
What was a fire department required to send when a call was received from an alarm box on a street corner
Single engine company
Full box response
Medical unit
Medical unit
45
Which command principle allows information to flow from the chief and so forth until the lowest firefighter?
Span of control
Unity of command
Chain of command
Division of labor
46
Which is the standard entry-level position in fire protection, regardless of fire fighter academy completion?
Fire heavy equipment operator
Fire fighter
Fire fighter paramedic
Fire fighter recruit
47
Who regulates the shipping of hazardous materials in trucking, railroads, on aircraft, and in waterways in US?
DOH
DOD
DOE
DOT
48
What is the preferred type of motor for fire apparatus based on its long life and durability under tough conditions?
Propane
Diesel
Electric
Gasoline
49
What must the fire department have to enforce fire-related codes and ordinances during fire prevention inspections?
Legal authority
Chief’s permission
Fire marshal’s permission
Owner’s permission
50
Which of the following provides a one-call notification service for hazardous materials emergencies?
National Response Center
Department of Defense
Hazmat Services Office
Insurance Services Office
51
As an inspector, all the following abilities are required, except the ability to:
prioritize hazards
develop a plan of correction
write reports
type fast
52
Training yourself from the very beginning to think in a logical and orderly fashion in emergency situations develops:
promotion ability
public respect
command presence
a media persona
53
On large hazardous materials incidents, the Environmental Protection Agency has funding available under_ to cleanup
the Superfund
HAZWOPER
CHRIS
OSHA
54
When a chlorine emergency is reported, CHEMTREC initiates which subunit due to chlorine’s toxic and corrosive nature?
Chlorine Emergency Plan
Chlorine Recovery Plan
Chlorine Response Plan
Chlorine Emergency Response
55
Which of the following is not one of the telecommunicator’s tasks?
Securing and recording incident information.
Operating communication equipment
Organizing fund-raising activities.
Preparing and typing reports
56
Where was the first recognized firefighting force, known as the Familia Publica, organized?
Rome
London
Philadelphia
New York
57
What non-safety positions in the fire service performs routine field checks such as hydrant flow and sprinkler checks?
Fire department training specialist
Telecommunicator
Fire hazardous materials program specialist
Fire prevention specialist
58
The National Fire Science Programs Committee formed to develop_, to include titles, descriptions, outcomes, and outlines
model training
model certification
model compliance
model curriculum
59
New Amsterdam and Boston adopted _ that required fire to be extinguished between the hours of 9 pm and 4:30 am.
quiet hours
a fire watch
a fire code
a curfew
60
Which of the following is a positive side effect of assigning fire fighters rather than civilians to the dispatch center
They can anticipate the needs of the units assigned
They may know the fire fighters on scene
They can feel helpless listening to radio traffic
Their salary and benefits exceed those of civilian employees.
61
A written examination evaluates all of the following elements, EXCEPT:
Mathematical ability
General intelligence
physical ability
mechanical aptitude
62
Adding a fourth component, a chemical chain reaction, to the fire triangle creates which of the following models?
Fire tetrahedron
Fire square
Fire rectangle
Fire polygon
63
City water systems were constructed of hollowed-out logs what were the plugs called?
Fire holes
Water plugs
Fire plugs
Water holes
64
The first method of transporting fire apparatus to the scene was by:
railroad
motorized equipment
humans
horses
65
What NFPA lists requirements for a prevention officer
NFPA 1041
NFPA 1051
NFPA 1021
NFPA 1031
66
what stage of fire does the fire reach a point at which it no longer needs heat from outside sources to burn?
Incipient
Free burning
Flashover
Decay
67
In which of the following areas are fire inspectors specially trained to do their job effectively?
Command and control
Salvage and overhaul
Science of fire
Suppression techniques
68
What computer system provides the dispatcher with info necessary to dispatch the required units to an emergency scene?
Computer-aided dispatch
Global positioning system
Cameo
MABAS
69
The most important area of technical training is safety. Your knowledge of which of the following can save your life?
Flashover
Cavitation
Water hammer
Dirty personal protective equipment
70
Which of the following professionals is hired for his or her financial expertise and reports directly to the fire chief
Business manager
General Manager
Equipment manager
Information manager
71
It would be helpful to include all of the following with your job application, EXCEPT:
college transcripts
proof of military service
a note from your minister
a resume
72
As a heavy equipment operator using a bulldozer in steep, rough terrain, you may be required to build a:
media line
fire line
chow line
control line
73
which apparatus is considered a specialty vehicle, providing advanced life support medical functions or special lighting
Squad apparatus
Quint apparatus
Aerial apparatus
ARFF apparatus
74
Who is responsible for servicing/testing fire extinguishers and fixed fire protection systems such as fire sprinklers
Fire protection system maintenance
Insurance companies
Industry
Fire protection systems engineers
75
What document that training was received by the personnel involved and describes how that training was performed
Promotion records
Individual records
Inspection records
Training records
76
What refers to the intended use of a building, floor, or other part of a building and is divided into general types?
Location
Construction
Occupancy
Hazard
77
Which of the following is not a core course for an associate degree in fire science?
Hazardous Materials Chemistry
Fire Behavior and Combustion
Principles of Emergency Services
Fire Prevention
78
Horses were replaced by motorized fire apparatus because of the apparatus’s:
cost
low maintenance
reliability
power
79
NFPA 1901 requires that pumpers carry a minimum of one straight ladder with hooks of at least how many feet in length?
10
20
12
14
80
Which of the following hose fittings is used to divide a 2½″ hose line into two 1½″ hose lines?
Double male/female
Siamese
Reducer
Wye
81
Which type of construction does not take fire into consideration and causes much concern for fire fighters?
Lightweight construction
Fire-resistive construction
Heavy timber construction
All construction
82
If you plan to pursue an associate’s degree in fire science, which course would be a core course?
Fire investigation II
Strategy and tactics
Fire Protection Systems
Fire Protection Hydraulics
83
One area that requires special training/coordination is working around medical helicopters. What are these called?:
medical air
airborne medics
air ambulances
flying doctors
84
What is the pressure exerted by vapor molecules on the sides of a container at equilibrium?
Specific gravity
Vapor pressure
Boiling point
Volatility
85
Why might a new fire fighter report to the training academy rather than the fire station?
To train in department equipment and methods
To be observed for physical and mental performance.
All of the above
To complete courses required by law.
86
One of the most important groups to reach with the fire prevention message, to effectively enforce the law, is:
parents of schoolchildren
fire department lawyers
fire department leadership
elected officials
87
According to Fourth National Climate Assessment Update 2018, where would be at an increased threat from wildland fires
Northeast
Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
88
Which fire department was the first in the United States, who gave their time and effort without financial comp?
Industrial fire brigade
Career fire department
Volunteer fire department
Combination fire department
89
Which practice has been introduced to help fire fighters cope with particularly difficult or emotional incidents?
Critical incident scene distressing
Crucial incident stress debriefing
Critical incident scene debriefing
Critical incident stress debriefing
90
What are the most common types of devices used to control the spread of the fire to adjoining fixtures?
Fire department connections
Standpipes
Automatic fire alarms
Portable fire extinguishers
91
A fire fighter recruit fills all of the following roles, except:
responding to fire alarms/emergencies to protect life and property.
assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of learning value.
training and instruction programs by individual study or class
acting as a relief driver or company officer.
92
Alarm boxes had several weaknesses as a system, including which of the following?
Locations throughout the city
Easily identified
Two-way communication
Frequent false alarms
93
In the development of the fire helmet, what was the purpose of the long brim in the back?
To advertise the fire fighter’s years of service
To keep hot embers and water off the fire fighter’s neck
To impress the public
To distinguish firefighting from other professions with helmets
94
Regardless of rank or education, a supervisor can supervise a certain number of personnel. What principle is this?
Chain of command
Division of labor
Delegation of authority
Span of control
95
Which of the candidate tests judges overall physical conditioning and ability to perform firefighting-related tasks?
Written examination
Skills test
Oral examination
Physical ability test
96
What standards groups is a private, nonprofit organization that identifies requirements for national safety standards
American National Standards Institute
The International Fire Code Institute
National Safety Council
International Conference of Building Officials
97
What facility is responsible for installing and maintaining all of the department communication equipment
Radio shop
Storeroom closet
Repair garage
Warehouse/central stores
98
The fire triangle includes fuel, an oxidizer, and:
free radicals.
molecules
energy.
a chemical chain reaction.
99
state fire marshal office is often responsible for buildings above local jurisdiction. Which buildings WOULDN"T be local
Shopping center
Prison
School
Theater
100
Cooking materials such as cooking oils, fats, and grease fall into which fire classification?
Class C
Class K
Class D
Class A

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