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A set of questions and answers related to nfpa 1001, the standard for fire fighter professional qualifications. It covers various aspects of firefighting, including equipment, safety procedures, and emergency response. Useful for individuals preparing for firefighting certification exams or those seeking to enhance their knowledge of firefighting practices.
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NFPA 1001 is the: - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - performing forcible entry to fire building. OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as: - health and safety. In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is: - Command. What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - Evaporation of perspiration What is one aspect of high-rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - Walking up many flights of stairs in PPE A ______ permits fire fighters to gain access during an emergency. - key box/lock box The _____ is tied as illustrated below: - figure eight In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its strength. - 75 percent The ______ is tied as illustrated in the drawing below. - clove hitch The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes: - a clove hitch and half hitches. The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes: - chain of command.
The street, or address side of the structure is termed: - Division A. The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at the same temperature is: - specific gravity. Life-safety rope should be stored in: - coils or in rope bags. Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called: - immediately dangerous to life and health. Which of the following has the highest priority for a radio transmission: - Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to: - obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units the correct location. Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should: - listen to be sure the channel is not being used. When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the fire fighter's face is: - dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used: - in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator. The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are: - increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination. Four hazardous atmospheres that fire fighters are likely to encounter at a fire are: - super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke. Trapped fire fighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they: - control their breathing.
Tempered plate glass should be broken only as a last resort. It is recommended - at the lowest corner with the pick end of a fire ax. In what type of occupancy will fire fighters usually find sliding doors? - Residential Once overhead doors have been forced, they should be: - blocked open. A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the: - cylinder. A/An ____ can be safely carried by two fire fighters, although it is designed to be used by two or four fire fighters. - battering ram Which of the following tools is considered to be a pulling tool? - Pike pole "Irons" are formed by combining a: - flathead ax and a Halligan. What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool? - Rabbet tool Which of the following statements regarding power saw safety is incorrect? - The saw should be started on level ground and carried up the ladder while running. Which tool is used to pull out a cylinder lock mounted in a wood or heavy metal door? - K-tool The most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to: - select the right tool to do the job. Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider: - their own safety. The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a: - Personnel Accountability Report.
OSHA regulations require that when fire fighters are inside a structure fire, at _____ least trained and equipped fire fighters must be standing by outside. - 2 When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from: - one beam to the other. When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately _____ to ensure a safe climb. - 75° A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called a ____ ladder. - single/wall Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid fire fighters in climbing onto and off the ladder and: - so fire fighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke conditions. A fire fighter who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should: - slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb. When performing the one-person raise, the _____ of the ladder is placed against the building wall. - butt The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between _____ feet. - 12 to 24 What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? - Rung raise and beam raise What are butt spurs on a ladder? - Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping What do the stops do on an extension ladder? - Prevent it from over-extending Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry? - On the shoulder
What does the E stand for in Lower _______ Limit (LEL)? - Explosive In a multi-story building with a standpipe system, a fire fighter should make the connection ______ the fire floor. - on the floor below Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _____ stream. - fog A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known as a _____ stream. - Solid When advancing a dry hose line up a ladder, fire fighters should position themselves on the ladder: - with no more than one fire fighter per section. A _____ hose is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking. - jacket A straight stream is discharged from a/an _____ nozzle. - adjustable-fog The _____ method is performed with two fire fighters and used for breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench. - knee-press Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside? - Under no circumstances A dutchman is: - a short length of hose that connects a deluge set to the engine company's pump. When should the fire fighter attaching hose to the hydrant charge the supply line? - Not until the driver/operator's signal is received Which of the following statements regarding fog nozzles is not correct? - They have a greater reach than solid stream nozzles.
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent mechanical fire hose damage? - Open and close nozzles, valves and hydrants slowly. Proper ventilation results in an orderly movement of through and out of the structure. - heated fire gases Convection is: - transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents. Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as: - radiation. Which stage of fire releases the maximum amount of heat for the available fuel and produces large volumes of fire gases? - Growth Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire? - Incipient/ignition The term vapor density refers to the weight of a gas as compared to the weight of: - air. If a gas has a vapor density greater than one when it escapes from its container: - it will sink and collect at low points. The acronym BLEVE stands for: - boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion. Positive-pressure ventilation is: - blowing fresh air in. From a life safety point of view, the advantage(s) of proper ventilation for building occupants is/are that it: - A. improves visibility. B. reduces the danger of backdraft explosions. C. removes toxic smoke. D. All of the above. Smoke and heat collects at a structure starting from the: - highest point. _____ construction is often used in mill construction. - Heavy timber
If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking floor drains, fire fighters may ____ to remove the water quickly. - remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain Which of the following statements is incorrect? - A catch-all is used when the volume of water is too great for a water chute. When the water flow alarm (water gong) sounds, this indicates that: - water is flowing in the system. The flow of water from an individual sprinkler head can be controlled by using: - sprinkler wedges or tongs. Sprinkler heads rated for the Ultra High temperature classification are color coded:
What injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher while discharging it? - Cold can freeze the skin. Class K fires involve: - high temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats. Cold temperatures would have the greatest effect on _____ extinguishing agents stored in an extinguisher. - water-based Regular dry chemicals (sodium bicarbonate-based and potassium-based) work on _____ fires. - Classes B and C The acronym for the four-step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is: - PASS. What is the term for water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others? - Polar solvents Fire fighters should treat all downed wires as: - energized. Which one of the following statements regarding wildland firefighting is incorrect?