In general, in emergency operations, the practical span of control within the ICS is no more than _____ to one.

Reduced conflict and duplication of effort

At which types of incidents should a rehabilitation center be established?

High-intensity/long-duration incidents

How does wearing PPE affect the body's ability to regulate temperature?

PPE prevents evaporative cooling

What is the correct method to stop the flow of gas delivered via an underground utility network into a structure?

Turn off the valve at the meter.

A safety zone should be large enough:

that fire shelters are not needed to prevent injury.

According to tests by conducted by UL, in order for ventilation to improve interior conditions, what must occur?

Ventilation must be coordinated with water as close to the fire

What is a primary goal of rehabilitation?

Restoring normal body temperature

Which is a characteristic of a fog stream?

It creates water droplets with a large surface area.

How should fire fighters be released from rehabilitation?

All members of a company should be released together

Which is the preferred method to overhaul a trash bin fire?

Use Class A foam to saturate all the fuel

The purpose of the hooks of a roof ladder is to:

secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof.

Before raising an extension ladder, you should check to make sure the:

area is clear of overhead obstructions.

When operating near the suspected area of origin, fire fighters should be especially careful to:

disturb the area as little as possible.

Which hazard is of particular concern in a basement fire?

Failure of the floor system above the fire

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1
Which type of roof opening extends all the way across the roof from one exterior wall to the other?
Band
Transverse
Crosscut
Trench
2
Who serves as the command's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies?
The planning director
The staging chief
The liaison officer
The agency representative
3
Localized tissue damage resulting from prolonged exposure to cold is called:
frostbite.
hypothermia.
frostnip.
coldsnap.
4
Which is a component of the wildland fire triangle?
Wind
Heat
Humidity
Fuel moisture
5
What is the term for a long, narrow extension of fire projecting out from the main body of a wildland fire?
Finger
Island
Spot
Run
6
In general, in emergency operations, the practical span of control within the ICS is no more than _____ to one.
Reduced conflict and duplication of effort
Maintains and reinforces the span of control
Delegates decision making to a single incident commander
Eliminates the need for unity of command
7
At which types of incidents should a rehabilitation center be established?
High-intensity/long-duration incidents
All incidents
Incidents requiring the use of full PPE
All fire incidents
8
Under which circumstances does the first-arriving officer assume command?
Upon arrival of a second officer
On every incident
When multiple units will be needed to manage the incident
When necessary to maintain span of control
9
What do the beams of a ladder directly support?
Roof hooks
Fly
Rungs
Halyard
10
Which fuel is used most readily by the body during high-intensity physical activities?
Saturated fat
Starch
Amino acids
Carbohydrates
11
Which firefighting attack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage?
Defensive
Transitional
Offensive
Indirect
12
How does wearing PPE affect the body's ability to regulate temperature?
PPE prevents evaporative cooling
Cool SCBA cylinder air improves respiratory cooling
The perspiration-soaked inner liner enhances cooling by convection
Heat is efficiently conducted from the skin to the shell
13
In which type of incident is the rehab center located farthest from the operational area?
Hazardous materials
High-rise
Confined space
Residential
14
What is another term for surface fuels?
Ground
Litter
Duff
Understory
15
What is the correct method to stop the flow of gas delivered via an underground utility network into a structure?
Close the valve on the cylinder.
Turn off the valve at the meter.
Pinch the pipe closed using grounded pipe clamps.
Delegate the task to the utility company.
16
A safety zone should be large enough:
that fire shelters are not needed to prevent injury.
to be accessible by rotary-winged aircraft.
to fit apparatus as well as personnel.
to accommodate an entire division.
17
Which is a location near the incident scene where resources are held, ready to be assigned if needed?
Staging area
Check-in area
Camp
Incident base
18
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to:
300lb
600lb
750lb
450lb
19
According to tests by conducted by UL, in order for ventilation to improve interior conditions, what must occur?
The vent must be in the same compartment as the fire.
Ventilation must not significantly alter the flow path.
Ventilation must be coordinated with water as close to the fire
The vent must be created as soon as possible.
20
At a minimum, how often should ground ladders be visually inspected?
Monthly
Annually
Biannually
Quarterly
21
when the introduction of oxygen into an oxygen-starved mixture of superheated gases results in explosive ignition
Backdraft
Rollover
Flashover
Mushrooming
22
The most rapidly moving part of a wildland fire is the:
foot.
head.
apex.
point.
23
Where is water directed during hydraulic ventilation?
Over the roof opening
Through the roof opening
Out a window or door
Just over the seat of the fire
24
What are the first two types of fire suppression operations?
Direct and indirect
Rescue and property conservation
Interior and exterior
Offensive and defensive
25
What is a primary goal of rehabilitation?
Replacement of SCBA cylinders
Restoring normal body temperature
Minimizing exposure to critical incident stress
“Recharge the body's batteries”
26
Which part is specifically designed to prevent the beams of a wooden ladder from separating?
Rung
Protection plate
Tie rod
Spring bar
27
Which is another term for a deck gun?
Turret pipe
Playpipe
Deluge set
Monitor
28
Which type of map details changes in elevation?
Cartometric
Orthographic
Planometric
Topographic
29
Which extinguishing agent is commonly used in wildland fire operations?
Compressed air foam
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide
AFFF
30
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly into the pump is a:
deluge set.
deck gun.
monitor.
Playpipe
31
What does fast-moving smoke indicate?
Very hot fire
High synthetic fuel content
Poorly ventilated ventilation-controlled fire
Incomplete combustion
32
Which is a characteristic of a fog stream?
It is ideal for reaching distant targets.
It creates water droplets with a large surface area.
It produces less runoff than a solid stream.
It produces minimal air turbulence.
33
How should fire fighters be released from rehabilitation?
All members of a company should be released together
Personnel should check out in the same order that they checked in
Personnel should be released on an as-needed basis
Individuals should be released as they complete the rehab process
34
Which is the preferred method to overhaul a trash bin fire?
Use Class A foam to saturate all the fuel
Sort through the contents using long-handled tools
Remove all contents from the bin
Close the lid and let the fire burn until all fuel is consumed
35
What is the target of the hose stream in a direct attack?
The most threatened exposure
Exposure surfaces
Hot overhead gases
The base of the fire
36
The purpose of the hooks of a roof ladder is to:
grip the eave of the roof to keep the ladder from slipping.
prevent the butt of the ladder from slipping or shifting.
secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof.
provide safe attachment points for fire fighters working on the ladder.
37
Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?
Dog
butt
bed
Heel
38
Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location?
Roof
Exterior
Interior
Threatened exposure
39
Which ladder is carried with the tip forward?
Extension
Roof
Attic
Straight
40
Initial size-up of an emergency incident is conducted by the:
reporting party.
telecommunicator.
first-arriving unit.
first-arriving chief officer.
41
What is the greatest risk to fire fighters performing vertical ventilation?
Sudden increase in fire intensity
Falling off the roof or ladder
Roof collapse
Sudden increase in fire intensity
42
What is the first step in making plans to manage an emergency incident?
Transmit/receive the initial report
Establish command
Establish personnel accountability
Perform size-up
43
What is the term for keeping a ladder from slipping by applying one's weight to the underside of it?
Anchoring
Tying-in
Heeling
Securing
44
Before raising an extension ladder, you should check to make sure the:
foot is heeled.
area is clear of overhead obstructions.
halyard is secure.
dogs are locked.
45
What does the “A” stand for in “IAP”?
Acting
Annual
Advisor
Action
46
What is the term for the burned area of a wildland fire?
Body
Black
Heel
Island
47
When operating near the suspected area of origin, fire fighters should be especially careful to:
disturb the area as little as possible.
collect any potential evidence.
take note of the depth of char.
locate the point of origin.
48
How should company members check into the rehab center?
In assigned pairs
On an as-needed basis
Individually
All members together
49
Which hazard is of particular concern in a basement fire?
Failure of the floor system above the fire
Failure of the floor system above the fire
Introduction of fresh air into a ventilation-controlled fire
Exterior attack pushing fire through void spaces
50
What is the target of the hose stream in an indirect attack?
The base of the fire
The ceiling of the fire room
The most threatened exposure
As close to the fire as possible
51
The first-arriving officer at the scene of a serious incident should __________ command.
pass
defer
establish
transfer
52
Which hazard is of particular concern with fires involving stacked or piled material?
Toxic exposure
Collapse of the stack
Interference with sprinkler systems
Rekindle
53
When a ladder is used to gain access to a roof, a minimum of _____ rungs should show above the roofline.
seven
three
one
five
54
Which is an advantage of a straight stream over a fog stream?
Greater heat absorption
Less nozzle reaction
Increased surface area of the stream
Longer reach
55
What is the maximum personnel load for a fire-service ladder?
Three fire fighters
Two fire fighters plus one victim
Two fire fighters
One fire fighter plus one victim
56
Which tool combines an axe with an adze?
Council rake
Brush hook
McLeod
Pulaski
57
A fire fighter's first priority should be to take care of:
people affected by the incident.
himself or herself.
the members of his or her company.
the general public.
58
Which ladder is usually carried up another ladder before being put into place?
Chimney
Roof
Fresno
Attic
59
Which term describes a power-operated ladder that is permanently mounted on a fire apparatus?
Extension
Snorkel
Quint
Aerial
60
What is the very top of a ladder called?
Top plate
Fly
Caw
Tip
61
Which is the primary factor to take into account when selecting personnel to fill a position within the ICS?
Grade
Rank
Seniority
Qualification
62
How should fire fighters approach a vehicle fire?
90-degree angle from the side
45-degree angle from the side
Directly from the rear
Directly from the front
63
what ventilation uses openings above the fire so that heat and smoke can escape the structure in an upward direction
Negative-pressure
Mechanical
Vertical
Horizontal
64
What are butt spurs on a ladder?
Mechanical locks that hold the fly section in place
Devices to secure the ladder to a roof ridge
Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping
Damage to the metal of the butt plate
65
All forms of ventilation that use fans or other powered equipment are classified as __________ ventilation.
positive-pressure
hydraulic
assisted
mechanical
66
The amount of rest needed to recover from physical exertion is __________ related to the intensity of the work performed
not
directly
somewhat
inversely
67
In modern residential construction, fresh air enters the attic space through which vent?
Soffit
Ridge/peak
Roof
Gable
68
Which condition is defined as an internal body temperature less than 95ºF (35ºC)?
Hypothermia
Frost bite
Exposure
Cold stroke
69
When faced with signs of impending flashover, which action should be taken first?
Vent horizontally
Initiate transitional attack
Perform direct attack
Vent vertically
70
Which ICS section is responsible for providing needed services and supplies?
Logistics
Liaison
Operations
Safety
71
Which type of wildland fire attack is made on the fire's burning edge?
Direct
Frontal
Indirect
Offensive
72
What must be done before beginning ventilation?
The rapid intervention crew must be assigned and ready.
An attack crew must be ready to advance the hose line.
The primary search must be complete.
The main body of the fire must be knocked down.
73
What does the “S” stand for in “RECEO-VS”?
Salvage
Size-up
Span of control
Search
74
Unified command is used to address which situation
The incident involves more than one jurisdiction or agency
There is a lack of consensus among command staff
All command and general staff positions have been activated
The duration of the incident will span several operational periods
75
Studies by NIST and UL have determined that the movement of fire through a structure is dependent primarily on:
fuel continuity.
flow path.
building arrangement.
fire streams.
76
Which is the primary function of a roof ladder?
Distribute the weight of fire fighters during roof operations
Reduce the number of fire fighters required for vertical ventilation
Provide lightweight, rapid access to a roof
Provide a secondary means of egress
77
Class _____ extinguishing agents should be used on energized electrical equipment fires.
B
A
C
D
78
Which statement about hydraulic ventilation is correct?
A medium-diameter line is required.
The ventilation crew must remain in the path of the exhausting smoke.
A straight or solid stream is used.
It is not effective for large volumes of smoke and heat.
79
Which statement best summarizes the type of incident for which ICS is applicable?
Incidents involving unified command
Any type or size of incident
Incidents exceeding more than one operational period
Incidents crossing jurisdiction borders
80
What is the term for an open space within a wall where wires and pipes run?
Chase
Channel
Soffit
Bay
81
Which type of stream is most likely to disrupt thermal balance?
Straight
Soild
Broken
Fog
82
Which precaution should you take when raising the fly section of an extension ladder?
Maintain a firm grip on the rungs
Set the dogs after each click
Do not wrap the halyard around your hands
Set your feet against the inside of the rails
83
When two or more fire fighters are carrying a ladder, what should the fire fighter closer to the butt end do?
Decide on the best placement
Extend the free arm forward
Cover the butt spur with a gloved hand
Carry the ladder chocks
84
Which is one of the ten standard wildland firefighting orders?
Do not attempt to outrun a fire uphill
Focus on what is not burning, rather than what is burning
Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior
Attack the flanks of the fire, not the head
85
Which is a form of passive cooling?
Rest in an air-conditioned environment
Use of misting fans
Immersion in cool water
Application of wet towels
86
Preventing the spread of fire is the primary objective of which fire attack?
Indirect
Defensive
Offensive
Direct
87
The quantity of wildland fuel available in a specific area is fuel:
loading.
volume.
continuity.
density.
88
Which is a disadvantage of positive-pressure fans?
They impede entry and exit of personnel.
They can spread fire if used improperly.
Favorable wind conditions are required for their use.
Correct placement can be time consuming.
89
What is the preferred method to ventilate a large building?
Trench cut
Individual ventilation of interior compartments
Existing vertical shafts
Multiple roof openings
90
What is an ideal location for the rehabilitation center at a high-rise fire?
In the lobby of the fire building
Outside but nearby the fire building
In a safe location on the fire floor
Two or three floors below the fire
91
Which is the safest and most reliable type of wildland fire attack?
Pinch
Flanking
Tandem
Parallel
92
What is the term for an area of unburned land surrounded by burned land?
Heel
Pocket
Island
Finger
93
What is usually the main type of fuel present in ground cover fires?
Light
Coarse
Heavy
Fine
94
offensive attack initiated by a quick, exterior, fire compartment followed by an interior direct fire attack
indirect
combination
exterior
transitional
95
What is another term for aerial fuels?
Canopy
Elevated
Raised
Ladder
96
What is the most likely consequence if the butt of a ladder is placed too close to the side of the building?
The ladder will be more prone to tipping sideways
The tip will pull away from the wall
The ladder will have reduced weight capacity
The butt will kick out from the wall
97
Which statement about rehabilitation is correct?
Rehab should be a consideration on every incident.
Rehab should be limited to high-intensity or long-duration incidents.
The need for rehab should be determined by line personnel.
A rehab center should be established at every incident.
98
When shutting down electrical service to a structure, you should:
test an outlet.
remove the breakers.
notify the utility company.
apply a lockout device.
99
What is a common sign or symptom of low blood sugar?
Excessive thirst
Nausea and vomiting
Muscle cramps
Feeling weak and shaky
100
Which ICS section is responsible for developing the IAP?
Operations
Tactical
Planning
Command
101
What does the “E” in LCES stand for?
Establish accountability
Establish lookouts
Expect surprises
Escape routes
102
Which ICS section is responsible for the financial and accounting aspect of an incident?
Planning
Finance/Administration
Legal/Accounting
Logistics
103
What is a critical factor to consider when evaluating the potential for collapse of a burning structure?
Size of the collapse zone
Reflex time
Weather conditions
How long it has been burning
104
As fatigue increases, the risk of injury:
stays the same.
becomes unavoidable.
decreases.
increases.
105
Application of water to the base of a fire is a(n) __________ attack.
Indirect
direct
Blitz
combination
106
Where should additional equipment be staged on a high-rise fire?
On the ground floor
On the floor above the fire floor
On the fire floor
One or two floors below the fire
107
What is the open space between the ceiling of the top floor and the underside of the roof of a building?
Cockloft
Mansard
Eave
Roof chase
108
What is the last resort for a fire fighter in danger of being overrun by a wildland fire?
Take shelter in a vehicle cab
Deploy a fire shelter
Take shelter in a house
Flee to the safety zone
109
What is the best item to aid in the extinguishment of smoldering fires in tightly packed combustible materials?
Water fog
Dry chemical
Class A foam
Piercing nozzle
110
Which action is particularly dangerous when dealing with a ventilation-limited fire?
Creating exterior openings
Transitional attack
Limiting the clean air supply
Vertical ventilation
111
What is the most reliable way to stay well hydrated?
Drink as much as you can during work periods
Use urine color as an indicator of hydration
Drink early and often
Drink when you are thirsty
112
Which fire ground situation is most likely to result in bloating?
Stress and anxiety
Use of positive-pressure SCBA
Heavy exertion
Gulping water
113
Which statement is correct about simultaneous offensive and defensive operations at the same building?
It is dangerous and should not be done.
necessary when circumstances prevent the use of a transitional attack.
t may be necessary until the completion of the primary search.
It may be a useful tactic for large industrial buildings.
114
As more companies are deployed at an incident, why must the incident management structure expand?
To establish personnel accountability
To maintain unity of command
To establish the modular organization
To maintain span of control
115
Which vehicle fuel or propulsion system presents the potential for BLEVE?
Hybrid/electric
Diesel
Gasoline
Compressed gas
116
Which is a commonly used mnemonic for reporting a mayday?
AREA
UNIT-A
TROUBL
LUNAR
117
representatives from several different agencies working together to manage a multi jurisdictional incident
Unified command
Operational control
Area command
Group command
118
In general, in emergency operations, the practical span of control within the ICS is no more than _____ to one.
four
seven
five
three
119
Which statement about positive-pressure ventilation is correct?
It requires the use of a built-in HVAC system.
It is not affected by wind conditions.
It uses a smoke ejector to draw smoke out of a building.
It should be used only if attack crews have access to all fire.
120
Which is the term for areas adjacent to a burning building?
Zones
sectors
Divisions
exposures
121
Exposure of a metal ladder to a minimum temperature of approximately _____will cause a heat sensor label to change color
212f
300f
250f
150f
122
What should be done with the excess halyard once an extension ladder is placed and extended?
Use it to form an anchor point
Wrap it around rungs of the ladder
Let it hang between the ladder and the building
Use it to tie off the bed section
123
An elevated master stream device mounted at the tip of an aerial ladder is a:
turret.
Ladder pipe
rung gun.
Snorkel
124
From a doorway, a crew directs a hose stream at the ceiling of a burning room. This is a(n) __________ attack.
direct
indirect
flanking
combination
125
How many points of contact should a fire fighter maintain with the ladder when dismounting a ladder onto a roof?
four
two
one
three
126
What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder?
65 degress
60 degrees
75 degress
85 degrees
127
Which ladder can be converted from a straight ladder to an A-frame configuration?
Attic
Combination
Folding
Fresno
128
What is a strike team?
Any combination of resources temporarily assembled for a specific purpose
A team of resources that intact throughout involvement in the incident
group of resources that travels to the incident to be deployed upon arrival
Two or more single resources of the same type with an assigned supervisor
129
What is the term for the natural and human-made features of land?
Topography
Cartography
Geology
Geography
130
What is the function of stops on an extension ladder?
Prevent the ladder from slipping on the ground
Prevent overextension
Prevent collapse in the event of halyard failure
Lock the extended fly sections in place
131
What is the correct method to stop the flow of gas into a structure supplied by an outside LPG storage cylinder?
Close the valve on the cylinder.
Disconnect the cylinder.
Rotate the quarter-turn valve at the meter.
Delegate the task to the gas service company.
132
What is the area between the fingers of a wildland fire?
Island
Peninsula
Pocket
Joint
133
What are gusset plates?
Structural sheathing designed to resist shear forces
Connecting plates made of a thin sheet of steel
The vertical members of a truss assembly
Long strips of metal that are sandwiched by wood beam members
134
Which action must be performed before beginning the seven part rehab process?
SCBA cylinder refill
Rehydration
Medical assessment
Field reduction of contaminants
135
If a wildland or ground cover fire is too dangerous for a direct attack, which type of fire attack should be used?
Flanking
Head
Indirect
Pinch
136
What are electrolytes?
Salts and other chemicals dissolved in body fluids
Nutrients required for body temperature regulation
Specialized tissues that conduct nerve impulses
Compounds that provide energy for physical exertion
137
Which principle requires each person to have only one direct supervisor?
Management by objectives
Chain of command
Span of control
Unity of command
138
a ladder from the ground into carrying position the three-fire-fighter flat-shoulder carry all three fire fighters
move to the same side.
step toward the butt.
pivot during the lift.
move their hands from the beam to the rung.
139
Wildland fuels that lie under the surface of the ground are __________ fuels.
substory
subsurface
duff
understory
140
What is an effect of a hose stream that consists of droplets with a large surface area?
The stream carries over a longer distance.
Water in this pattern penetrates fuels better.
The stream resists breakup from the wind.
Heat absorption is enhanced.
141
What is the minimum size hose line for a vehicle fire?
2½" (65 mm)
1½" (38 mm)
1¾" (45 mm)
1" (25 mm)
142
Which is correct procedure when cutting a ventilation opening in a roof?
Use preexisting openings only when there is no alternative.
Return the saw to idle before withdrawing it from a cut.
Sound the roof to locate structural supports.
small holes distributed over the fire area are better than one large hole.
143
What does the “C” stand for in “RECEO-VS”?
Conduction
Convection
Command
Confinement
144
A freestanding wall that extends above the roofline is a __________ wall.
curtain
pony
sleeper
parapet
145
Which of the following is an example of a fine fuel?
Branch
Root
Stick
Grass
146
What should fire fighters do with their PPE in rehabilitation?
Remove it
Keep it on
Remove helmets, hoods, and gloves only
Keep it on in cold or wet weather
147
Which is a component of the seven-part rehabilitation model?
Stress management
Debriefing
Rotation
Medical monitoring
148
What is the ICS term for companies or crews working on the same task or function?
Unit
Group
Division
Branch
149
What is the term for the capability of an apparatus to pump water while moving?
Pump and roll
Dual drive
Auxiliary drive
Power take-off
150
When standing upright on a rung, how far should the rung at shoulder height be from the fire fighter?
Half an arm's length
About 12 in. (30 cm)
An arm's length
About 24 in. (61 cm)
151
What is the rope or cable that is used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder?
Hawser
Leader
sheet
Hayard
152
At which types of incidents is rehabilitation a concern?
Incidents requiring the use of full PPE
High-intensity/long-duration incidents
All incidents
All fire incidents
153
For natural ventilation, which window should be opened first?
The highest window
The downwind window
Windows opening directly into the fire room
The upwind window
154
Exposure protection during a defensive operation takes __________ priority.
Zero
Low
High
Medium
155
What is the intention of an indirect fire attack?
Extinguish all visible flame
Cool hot gases in the fire compartment
Fill the fire compartment with steam
Contain the fire to the room of origin
156
Which term means the viability and survivability of potential fire victims under the current conditions in the structure
Survivability profiling
Triage
Risk management
Size-up
157
Why do compact fuels burn slowly?
They retain moisture.
Air cannot circulate as freely.
They have less surface area.
They are less continuous.
158
movement of heat and smoke in a structure from an area of higher pressure near the fire to an area of lower pressure
Chimney effect
Flow path
Exhaust flow
Thermal pressure gradient
159
Fire fighters getting close to apply extinguishing agent directly on fire is the objective of what type of operation
Combination
Transitional
Offensive
Defensive
160
The location near the area of origin of a wildland fire began is the:
launch.
origin.
source.
heel.
161
Another term for a portable ladder is a __________ ladder.
Bangor
straight
ground
single
162
What are the two main structural components that run the entire length of a ladder?
Truss blocks
Beams
Rungs
Flies
163
The unburned part of a wildland fire area is the:
perimeter.
green.
clear.
island.
164
Which ICS section is responsible for the collection evaluation dissemination and use of information to the incident?
Logistics
Planning
Strategy
Staging
165
When raising a ladder, it should be kept a minimum of _____ from power lines.
15ft
10ft
5ft
20ft
166
As an incident progresses, what is an additional factor to be evaluated in the ongoing size-up?
Actions that can be safely accomplished
Additional resources needed
The effectiveness of the initial plan
Establishment of an overall goal for the incident
167
An exposure on the left side of the fire building would be designated as exposure:
2
Left
D
B
168
Which part of the ladder is raised or extended from the bed section?
Extension
Fly
Guide
Tip
169
What is the maximum length of a straight or roof ladder that can be carried safely by one fire fighter?
14ft
12ft
16ft
18ft
170
Which ICS section is responsible for taking direct action to control the incident?
Tactics
Operations
Command
Division
171
If there is no officer on the first-arriving unit, who assumes initial command?
The driver/operator
Whomever the nearest responding chief officer designates over the radio
The first officer to arrive
A fire fighter
172
How often should periodic ladder service testing be performed?
Annually
Quarterly
Monthly
Semi-annually
173
Aerial fuels are at least _____ above the ground.
4
8
10
6
174
Which process is the first step in making plans to bring a situation under control?
Preincident planning
Drafting an IAP
Establishing command
Size-up
175
Which type of ventilation opening is used to stop fire spread in a long, narrow building?
Peak
Triangular
Trench
Louvered
176
A ladder belt or a leg lock should be used when:
reaching or working from a ladder.
tying in either the fly or the butt.
carrying equipment up or down the ladder.
moving an unconscious victim down a ladder.
177
In the ICS structure, who is responsible for all aspects of managing an incident?
The planning chief
The incident commander
The executive officer
The operations section chief
178
A portable monitor is an example of:
aerial streams.
deluge sets.
large handlines.
master stream devices.
179
Which tool is a combination of hoe and rake?
Forestry hoe
Combination
McLeod
Pulaski
180
Application of water streams into a structure from the outside will have which effect?
Pushing the fire into uninvolved parts of the structure
Reduced temperatures in many parts of the structure
Redirecting the flow path
Lowering of the smoke layer
181
Where should the tip of a ladder be placed for rescue operations from a window?
Immediately below the windowsill
Into the opening about three rungs
Just above the top of the window
On either side of the window, halfway up the opening
182
Which term means the spread of fire from one floor to another via exterior windows?
Crowning
Vertical fire extension
Stack effect
Laddering
183
For a ladder contacting the wall 20 ft (6 m) above the ground, the base should be _____ from the wall.
5ft
6ft
4ft
3ft
184
Which knot is used to tie off a ladder halyard?
Clove hitch
Sheepshank
Figure eight
Bowline on a bight
185
On a three-fire-fighter ladder carry, how should the fire fighters align themselves?
Two at the butt, one at the tip
Two on one side, one on the other
Two at the tip, one at the butt
All three on the same side of the ladder
186
Which is one of the three causes of wildland fire ignition?
Mechanical
Electrical
Natural
Proximal
187
Which method of communication for sharing transfer-of-command information is most effective?
Face to Face
Written report with diagrams
Cell phone
Radio report
188
When is an indirect attack indicated?
With an incipient fire
When exposures are immediately threatened
The fire has vented prior to arrival of fire crews
When flashover is likely
189
Where should the command post be located?
On either front corner of the building
At the forward observation limit
In a nearby, protected location
Adjacent to the incident perimeter
190
What is correct ladder placement when breaking a window for ventilation?
On the upwind side of the window, tip level with the top of the window
Centered on the window, tip just below the sill
On the most accessible side of the window, tip level with the sill
Centered on the window, tip on the wall just above the window
191
Which statement most accurately describes a transitional attack?
A brief offensive exterior attack followed by interior attack
Operations performed while transitioning from defensive to offensive attack
The simultaneous use of both offensive and defensive strategies.
Changes to operations made possible deployment of later-arriving resources
192
Which part of a ladder transfers the weight of the person climbing it to the beams?
Rung
Spur
Truss block
Tie rod
193
Which is a form of active cooling?
Removal of PPE
Rest in a shady area
Rest in an air-conditioned environment
Application of wet, cool towels
194
Positive-pressure ventilation is the least suitable approach for which situation?
Fire in structural void spaces
High-rise fire
Structure with large interior spaces
Fire attack is in progress
195
Which term refers to two crews operating hose lines against each other?
Freelancing
Uncoordinated attack
Opposing handlines
Combination attack
196
In which type of operation are large handlines and master streams more often used?
Defensive
Indirect
Offensive
Tactical
197
Which is the best way to shut off electrical service to a building?
Have a power company employee do it
Cut the service drop
Use the main circuit breakers
Pull the electrical meter from its socket
198
What is the minimum measurement for a ventilation-opening cut in a roof?
4ft
6ft
5ft
6ft
199
Which form of ventilation is best for potential backdraft conditions?
Positive-pressure
Negative-pressure
Vertical
Horizontal
200
Safety begins with:
taking care of yourself.
developing good habits.
leadership by example.
realistic training.

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