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Firefighter 1 Final Test, Firefighter 1, Fire 1 TEST PREP
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When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 0
D. 2
D. 2
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
C. making one large opening
D. using a power saw
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
A. Only four people are required to perform the load
B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads
D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load
B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire
D. They come in pressurized and handheld models
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:
A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
B. they all involved industrial complexes
C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires
D. they all occurred in urban settings
A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn?
A. Rollover
B. Fully developed
C. Backdraft
D. Initial
B. Fully developed
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?
A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
B. Active
After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:
A. remove any natural roof openings
B. make another opening on the opposite side of the pitched roof
C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened
D. direct a hose line into the opening
C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened
How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?
A. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits
B. The two terms are neither mathematically nor conceptually related.
C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
D. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits
C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n) __________ load.
A. dead
B. concentrated
C. impact
D. design
D. design
What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
A. Group 5
B. Type II
C. Class I
D. Level D
B. Type II
What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?
A. Mortise locks
B. Auxiliary locking devices
C. Padlocks
D. Rim Locks
B. Auxiliary locking devices
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?
A. Use edge roller over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope
B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted
C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety
D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting
B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted
The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are:
A. burns
B. carbon dioxide poisoning
C. smoke and toxic gases
A. ledge and framed
B. slab and panel
C. raised and flat
D. solid core and hollow core
D. solid core and hollow core
When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except __________ ventilation.
A. manual
B. forced
C. horizontal
D. vertical
A. manual
The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:
A. the caller's telephone number
B. from where s(he) is calling
C. the nature of the emergency
D. the location of the emergency
D. the location of the emergency
Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:
A. in a closet
B. in the attic
C. near a door
D. in the middle of a room
C. near a door
One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:
A. jacket
B. wrench
C. clamp
D. strap
D. strap
The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:
A. Grade 6
B. Grade 2
C. Grade D
D. Grade A
C. Grade D
What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
A. Baker pole
B. Porta power
C. K tool
D. Closet hook
D. Closet hook
Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?
A. Ventilation
A. Polar solvents
The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:
A. dutchman
B. double donut
C. straight/storage
D. single donut
D. single donut
During _________, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.
A. growth
B. rollover
C. fully-developed
D. flashover
D. flashover
The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is a(n):
A. claw tool
B. French curve
C. J tool
D. opening strip
C. J tool
Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside?
A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew
B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator
C. Under any circumstances
D. Under no circumstances
D. Under no circumstances
Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because:
A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in.
B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation
C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers
C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it:
A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA
B. requires no equipment to carry out
C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique
D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of:
A. radiation
B. conduction
C. direct-flame contact
D. convection
Steel performs well under:
A. corrosive conditions
B. direct flame impingement
C. exposure to high heat
D. compression
B. direct flame impingement
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident?
A. A personnel accountability system
B. A grid search system
C. A scalar organizational system
D. A self-modulating personnel system
A. A personnel accountability system
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
A. Fire Chief
B. Fire Investigator
C. Safety Officer
D. Incident Commander
D. Incident Commander
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
A. attenuation
B. mitigation
C. trepidation
D. extension
D. extension
What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas
D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:
A. volume
B. cavitation
C. back pressure
D. critical velocity
A. volume
Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?
A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue
B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire
D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation
B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature.
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in use, especially if not used for extended periods of time
D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient.
A. two-person
B. firefighter's
C. leg
D. seat
D. seat
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage?
A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the apparatus within the last year.
B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage
C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way
D. Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage of replacement hose.
B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage
When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach _________ floor(s).
A. one
B. four
C. two
D. three
C. two
Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line?
A. More adapters than necessary
B. Crushed couplings
C. Number of jackets
D. Rough lining
C. Number of jackets
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO have over a dry chemical extinguisher?
A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance
B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher
C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts
D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area
C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts
When drying synthetic rope, keep it:
A. in a damp, dark place
B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place
B. in a warm, dry sunlit place
D. out of sunlight
A. master
B. booster
C. solid
D. elevated
A. master
One purpose of a Personnel Accountability System is to:
A. help the Fire Chief control sick leave abuse
B. keep track of firefighters' salaries
C. identify trapped or injured firefighters
D. create a job complaint form
C. identify trapped or injured firefighters
Which of the following is an advantage of metal ladders?
A. Very durable
B. Good conductor of heat, cold and electricity
C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame
D. Widest range of sizes
C. Retains strength when exposed to heat or flame
Which of the following is/are disadvantages of an SCBA unit based on design and size?
A. All of the above
B. Ability to communicate is decreased
C. The weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for firefighters
D. Peripheral vision is reduced
A. All of the above
The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to:
A. apply a K tool to the latch
B. cut the door with a torch or saw
C. use the irons
D. use a J tool on the roller
B. cut the door with a torch or saw
To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis:
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
B. B
When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to:
A. wear rubber boots when approaching the emergency scene
B. obtain a pair of lineman gloves
C. have equipment de-energized
D. use a dry rope to pull victim from contact with an energized conductor
C. have equipment de-energized
Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire?
A. Fully developed
B. Incipient/ignition