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1) A red hydrant is capable of delivering of waier-

ff)rcr, flran 5oo gpm

Vsoo -999 gpm

C 1000 -1499 gpmD 1500 ormorc gpm

2) An adquatqwater supply for a buitdingls sprinkler sysbm shoutd be able to deliver water to the higfuest sprinkler in

the building at a residual pressure of-

6rsp.i-t'zs psiC 50 psi

D 75psi

3) Which ofthe foltowing hoselines would firefighters select if a 50 to 100 foot reach was required?

A llD "hoselineB l3l4 " hoselineC .2 " hoseline

rtlulz l/2 " hoselineV4) The heatftat is generated by movement oftwo surfaces against each other would be defined as -

4e,,Contact heating

'(hheat of frictionYH"*of compression

D Fission

5) Which ofthe following is not a factor affectingthe seriousness of an electrical shock?

A The paftr the electricity takes througlr the body

@*" height of ffre individual-C The lenglh of exposure

D The frrequencyAC orDC

6) From the list of knots below, which lrrot would you choose to hoist a roof ladder from the ground to the roof?

A Sheetbend

6bowlineC Clove hitchD Halfhitch

7; Which method of moving water uses a primary water source located at a higher elevation than thp dishibution

system?

A Vacuum pumping system

ftj)C*"ity systemC Directpumping sysGm

D Combination system

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8) When should rescue operations begin?

''A Prior to ventilationII Simuttaneously to ventilation

C After ventilafion operations have begun

r(D)a"V of the above depending on the circumstances'\_j'

9) What does RIC stand for?

A Rapid Incident Command

@ nagia Intervention CrewC Rapid Interior CrewD Reactive Incident Chief

10) Which ofttre following types of revolving doors has zl/4 tnch cable holding the doors apmt? To collapse themechanisnr, the firefiglrter only needs to push the doors (wings) in opposite directions.

'.A.Panic-ProoftypeB'Drop-armtypeC Metal-Braced typeD Classictype

1l) The specific ga.vlty of water: !

G;,Bl0c 100

D 1000

12) Medium expansion foams have an airlsolution ratio of -

A,10B15

(c zoD25

I to 100I to 150

I to 200I to 250

I3) Which ofthe fotlowingNFPA standards lists specifications for fire hose corinections?

a Nrpe rqotAA.\R,NFPA 1e63

C NFPA 1901

D NFPA 1OOI

14) The frility for a Type I construction to confine a fire to a certain are4 can be compromised by which of thefollowing?

A Combustible materials found wiftinthe walls of the stmctureB The nafure ofthe room's contents

1. C-.lOpenings made in partitions or improperly dampered or improperly designed heating systemsD Combustible materials found in the foundation

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15) you arrive at a two car motor vehicle accident You assigF 3 rescuers to assess the scene- Rescuer 1 checks the

immediate area around the first motor vehicle- Rescuer 2 checks the immediate area amund the second motor vehicle-

What does Rescuer 3 do?

A Pull and charge ahoseline

B Stabitize the vehicleG.Begin setting up hydraulic rescue tools /

fD-.\st".t the entire alea around the emergency scene

"'- -/,/ . le Which of the following statements regarding Self-heating is NOT true?

t .-tt' t ;Self heating is a form of chemical heat enerry tfrat occurs when a material increases in temperature without any

addition of any external heat

- B Self-heating is produced slowly by oxidation..i( a Self-heatin! is nonnally cause by tre absorption and buitd up of heat by a second material through radiation or most

Jften convectionD Normally heaJed produced by self-heating will be lost to the air almost as fast as it is generated

17) Who should be wearing seat belts when the apparatus is moving?

1) The driver 2) The officer 3) Firefigtrters riding in unenclosed cabs 4) Firefighters riding in enclosed cabs

A 1,2,3B 3 onlY

9L1,2,4'D\r,2,3,4

lg) Class A fires are fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as all of the following except -

A PaperB- Wood'O)crtotio"-D

Plastic

19) Hed generated by arcing sparking, overcurrent/overloa4 shtic, and current flow througlt resistance would all be

examples of which ofthe following heat energies?

A MechanicalB Nuclear

(C,lElectricalD Chemical

i . 20) In instances where fircfighters must cut through higfu-security devices, the tool of choice would be which of the

,, , , following?

' .^t.., /' i A'Bolt cuttersB\ Cutting torches

C Hacksaws

D Chisels

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, 21) If a fire investigator is not immediately available to investigaie flre fire, the premises -

, , A Should be released back to the owner ofthe propertyB Should be releasedto the police deparhent so it can be protected from vandals

-Q. Should be guarded and kept undertre contnol ofthe fire deparfrnent untillhe cause oflhe fire has been determined;1D)Should be guarded and kept under the control of the fire deparftnent until all evidence is collected

22) Where should a firefighter position a ladder at a window if it is to be used as a vantage point from which to break awindow for ventilation?

'@ * the windward side of the window with the tip of the ladder even with flre top of the window.B On the leeward side ofthe window with the tip ofthe ladder even wifli the top ofthe windowC Directly in front ofthe window with the tip of the Iadder on the wall directly above the windowD In front of the window with the tip ofthe ladder even with flre window sill

/ 23) When testing fire hose, test pressure should be exerted on the hoseline for a period of -

A l minute

@s *io,rt".C l0 minutesD 15 minutes

24)lnwildland fireg the "Dufl would be considered -

A Subsurface fuels l

@surzu" rrr"t" )

C Aerial fuelsD Suspended fuels

25) The basic concept ofNFPA Standards on Fire Deparftnent Occupational Safety and Health Programs is to -

Q$fgfV ttre same degree of safety throughout the fire service regardless of individual status or type of organizationB rDefine rules by which each firefighter should adhere to and fire deparhnents should operateC Define rules of conduct subjectto enforcementD Define examples of goals that each firefighter should shive for

26) One sign that a wooden ladder should be taken out of service and tested, is the appearance of dark steaks in thewood. What does this indicate?

A Natural oxidation ofphotosensitive rcsins in the grainB Evidence that the varnish is breaking down and should be re4ppriedC Bacterial action on the wood (weafhering)

6O"t"rio.otion ofthe wood itself

27) When utilizing hydraulic ventilation, the firefighter should position the nonle so that it is at leastopening of awindow or door.

A 6 inchesB 1 footC I ll?fer;t(Tz rnt\...1

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2g) The preconnected hose loa4 that allows artack crews to putl hose offapparatus and carry on their back, while the

load pays offthe firefigfttefs shoulder as he advances towards the fire, is called -

A Minuteman load

Erripr" hyerload.C Pr"**"cted flat load

D Booster load

29) What common problem oocurs ufuen water is used to extinguish a chimney flue fire?

A Chernical decomposition of the brickB Spalling and cracking ofthe brickC Deterioration ofthe mortar between tre bricks

D Atl ofthe above

30) Small children should be brougfot down liadders using which of the following methods?

A Cradled acnoss the firefightet's arms

B' Cradled betneen the firefighter and the ladder

C Overthe firefightet's shoulders

D All of the above can be used to bring a small child down a ladder

3 t) Ropes composed of a braided covering or sheattr over the main load bearing strands are known as -

A I^aidropeB BraidedropeC Braid4n-BraidroPeQ Kernmantle rope

32) _refers to the gain or loss of pressure in a hoseline due to a change in elevation.

A Elevation prcssure

d Ebvation fictionC Elevation effectD ElevationvelocrtY

33) Doors that have either a solid core or a hollow core are best l:nown as -

,4, Panel doors# sut a*oC kdge doors

D Swingingdoors

34) The majority ofthe fire departmenb and firefighters in the countr5r are -

A CareerB Part timeC Paid On Call

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,- 35) Protective hoods are Nor made from which ofthe following materials?

- A NomexB PBI

@)rc,V Kevlar

36) Besides being assigned letters and an UL numerical ratings, portable extinguishers are labeled with coloredsymbols so the extinguishert5pe is easily recognized- Which ofthe fotlowing is not correcfl

A Class A - Greentriangle"ii cl*r B - Gray squareC Class C - Blue circleD Class D -Yellow star

37) Using a charged hoseline to ventilaie smoke and olher fire gases from a buming building is known asventilation-

Positive-PressureNegative-PressureHydraulicHorimntal

38) Gate valves are normally marked with a number. What does this number indicate?

A The diameter of the pipe

P- Th" distance (in feet) to the next valveC_ The number ofturns necessary to completely close the valveD The date the valve was last inspected

39) While preparing to lift a ladder offthe ground utilizing the low-shoulder carr5r, the firefighter shouldfrring the _ of the ladder before lifting-

A, Stand, buttB Crouc[ buftC Stan4tip

Q)Crouch, tip

40) Class A foams effectively work by -

a;; |educine-th1^surhce tension of the waJer in the foam solution, thereby providing for increased water penetratioq

zft d increased effectivenessB By smothering flammable vaporsC By creating a barrier between dre fuel and the fireD By preventing flaimmable liquids &om igniting through suppression

AB-

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41) Class D fires are those that involve combustible metals. Which ofthe following wouldNOT be considered a

combustible metal?

'A, Carbon-E Poassium

C MagnesiumD Sodium

42) Which of the fotlowing would NOT be considered a Feason for the failure to generde foam?

'r- A Air leaks f suction

W {b; Too short ofthe inductor

C Failure toD Kinked hose

43) Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three basic types of fixed temperature alarm initiating

devices?

A, A device which activates tbrough a radioactive material (usually Americium)

B A device which activates through tre expansion of a heaied material

C A device which activates bythe melting of heated material

D A device which activaies wiftr changes in resistance of heated material

',44) Which of the following ropes should not be stored wefl

,,tA)ManilaB NylonC KevlarA"midD Polypropylene

45) Which ofthe fotlowing statements regardingsolid streams is NoT true?

' A Solid streams have a greater rcach rhan other types of streams

B Solid streams have greater penetration power than other types of streams

Q Som sfreams operate atreduced lrozzle pressures per gallonthan othertypes of streams

D Sona streams are ideal forfoam applications

46) The energr transferred between two bodies of differing temperatue such as the eardr and the sun is known as -

, fgUeatenerry\E -Nuclear enerry

C LightenerryD Electicalenerry

. 47)The end of the rope used to form the knot is commonly called all of the following except the -

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--- A Loose endB Working end

&)nunning ena

' DlBitter end)

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48) All the following statements regarding the removal of a downed firefighter are FALSE except -

A Search teams looking for lost firefighters should stop often and remain perfectty quiet so they may hear calls for helpor PASS devices, from iqiured or disoriented firefightersB If an r4iured firefighGr is discovered, injuries should be stabilized before the firefighter is removed, no matter howhostile the environment isC If the downed firefightels SCBA is not functioning, rescue firefighters should remove their masks and assist inbuddy breathingD Firefighters should always make an ffiempt to locate downed victims no matter if the fire has progressed to a pointwhere viable victims are unlikely to be found

49) The main stmchrral member of a ladder is knovm as the -

A Base

B BeamC ButtD Dog

50) Firefighter Richard says that firefigfuters should not remove more debris than is necessary during salvageoperations. Firefighter Barbara says fhat firefighters should be flrorough in their salvage operationsLd should attemptto leave the scene as neatly and as orderly as possible. Firefighter James says thatthorough salvage and overhauloperations in the area of origin should not be performed until the cause ofthe fire has been determined- Who is correct?

A Firefighter Barbara

El Firefighter Richard and Firefighter Barbara

@ fir"ngnt"r Richard and Firefighter JamesD Firefighter Barbara and Firefighter James

5I) Which type of portable fire extinguisher has the characteristic horn' nozzle?

A Dry chemical extinguishers'8 CO2 extinguishersC llalon extinguishenD Portable backpack pump tank water extinguishers

52) All the following would be considered environmental hazards associated with the rescue of victims from a

,\ collapsed building except -HI \

f{worLing around exposed wiringB llazardous mafierials contamination

fl Orrt*"r. in exheme GmperaturesD Adverse weather conditions

53) The reach of a carbon Dioxide extinguisher is which ofthe following?

A 4to6feetr6tltoSfeetC roto t5 feetD 15 to 20feet

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5a) A wedged shape tool trat will widen and breakthe shackles ofpadlocks is called -

ffl Duck-billed tock breaker

$ Bam-BamtoolC Hockey puck lock breaker

D Locking pliers and chain

55) A saw equipped with a Carbide-tipped chain, depth gauge, and kick back protection, fiat makes fast cuts througlr

, natural materials, best describes which ofthe following saws?

A Chainsaw

fipe.tilutiott *r,C) Rotary saw-D

Reciprocating saw

56) The least stable of all the various jacks is the -

N-HydraulicjackiE-d"rch"t-Leverjacke Trench screwjackD Bar screwjack

57) Seat mounting hardware for SCBAs is available in all of the following types except -

A Lever clampB SpringclampC Flathook

lBlPivot clanrp

58) Which ofthe following would not be considered a cortmon oxidizgr?

A Chlorates

flNitrateslC ]Noble Gases'D Iodine

59) Iron rusting is aprime example of nihich of the following reactions?

'A lOxidation reaction

B-'Endotlre.mic reactionC ChemicalreactionD Physicalreaction

60) What is the average distance of a'Commercial Story'?

A Sfeet'0 to r""t

C lzfeetD 14feet

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, 6l ) A tool designed for pulling lock cylinders, which has a sharp notch with cutting edges machined into the tool andis designed to cut behind the protective collar of a lock cylinder, ftus maintaining a hold so the lock can be pried ou!best describes which of the following forcible entry tools?

''I K-t:*l@)a-tootC J-ToolD Shove Knife

62) Which sprinkler head is used in a small room where the branch line runs along the wall?

A PendantB Downwald

Q.UP.ightr D.i'Sidewall

63) Which of the following statements regarding circular saws is NOT true?

manufacfureds sawand gasoline should be stored in the same comparfinent

t -C-t

Do not use any power saw when working in a flammable atmosphere or near flammable liquidsD Store blades in a clean dr5l environment

64) What will correct the effect of churning around an exhaust fan hanging in a doorway?

A Placing two fans in the same doorway both frcing outB Placing two fans in ihe same doorway both facing in

Q. Placing two fans in a doorway, one facing irU the other frcing outD Covering the area around the fan with a salvage tarp

65) Rescuers attempting to gain access to a patient trapped in a motor vehicle, should ty all doors first The nextcourse ofaction should be to -

l1!)Gain zrcrcess through a windowB Remove the roof ofthe vehicleC Force fie door using extrication toolsD None ofthe above

66) The personnel accountabilrty system in which individually assigned breathing apparatus is utilized is referred to as

the -

C,fuesystemplsCna Tag SystemC Apparatus Tag Systern

D Cascade Tag System

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67) The hose lay for large diarneter hose should be started from the front ofthe hose bed-

A'12to6 inches

B 6 to 12 inches

Qtzto 18 inches- D 78 to 22 inches

68) A radio fire alarm box alerts the telecommunicator by -

A An audible signalB A visual light indicator

9A printed rec,ord indicating the location

Di All the above

69) The densrty of a gas or vapor in relation to air is known as -

A)Vapor densrty

E vupor pressure

C Vapor expansion rate

D Vaporvolume

70) When firefighters t.yto extinguish wildland fires by cuttingthe progress ofthe fire, bythe process of removing

fuels, they are said to be figfuting the fire using {an) -

A Direct atrack

@r"ai.""t attack

C Perimeter attack

D Flank afiask

7l) Which water pumping system uses one or more pumps to take wafier from a primary source, and discharge it

through a fitfiation and tretuent process?

A VacuumpumpingsYstemB Gravity system

[$ Ui.""t pumping system

D pombination sYstem

T1.Syoahave arrived at the scene of a motor vehicle acciden! an oil tank as ruptured and fuel is covering the surface of

ttre roadway- There ale four patients injured in the accident, and a car has caused a small grass fire to ignite in the field

nearby. How many incident commanders are required forthis emergency-

A)lB2C3D4

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73) All of the following methods are normally used to alert unstaffed station personnel of emergencies except -

' A Pagers-B

Home electronic monitorsC-TelephonesD House bell or gong

74) Which of the following would NOT be considered objectives of a home fire safety suwefl

A To help the occupant understand safl improve hiVher living conditions and how they could make it saferB To hetp prevent accidental fires from startingC To improve life safety conditions

't'6 fopoint out code violafions

75) What does an AVL system do?

A It displays the phone number and address of anyone who calls the telecommunications center on 911B It is a device designed to allowthe hearing impaired to communicaie over the telephone system

'Ci It is a system that is able to tack the exact location of emergency response apparatus as it moves up and down-sfreets.

D It is a computer device ttrat automatically records and logs all incoming calls to tre telecommrmications center

76) The hose appliance that allows a firefigfoter to connect both a2 ll2-nchline and two 1 l/2-lines in the same layout,' is called -

4 wveB Siamese

C Water ThiefD Manifold

77) Which heat detection device uses a litle glass vial containing a liquid wift a small air bubble that is designed tobreak when the liquid is heaied to a predetermined temperature, thus activating the device?

A Fusible device, BTFrangible bulbC Continuous line deGctorD Bimetallic detector

78) Which ofthe following sprinkler heads are manufactured witrr a corrosive-resistant coating and are designed to beused in corrosive atnospheres?

A PendantB UprightC Sidewallp,r Special-purpose

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79) Modern SCBA units have audible alarms that alert the firefighter when tre pressure in the tank becomes less than

approximately -

A Uztullt''g=,rt4fullt 1/3 tullD 1/8 tull

80) If a solid stream is used on a handline it should be operafed at -

A 25 psiB 50psilC ,80 psiD 100psi

81) Fire hose is manufactured in which of the following configurations?

(t) Double-jacket (2) Single-jacket (3) Rubber single-jacket (4) Hard-rubber noncollapsing

,N 1,2B 3,4c 1,2,4D 1,2,3,4

82) PASS devices should be checked d least -

(l) Weekly (2) Bi-Weekly (3) Monftly (4) Every 6 months (5) Before each use (O Daily

Ai1,5daC2D3

g3) If the varnish of a wooden ladder shows any sign of bubbling this may indicate that the ladder has been exposed to

A Excessive ultraviolet lightR_ Strong oxidizing agents

le pxcessive heat' t' llne c,orrosive effects of protein foams

,,1 84) A fire offrcer can order that control valves for a sprinkler system be closed in all of the following circumstances

except -

A When the line officers declare the fire under control

B ) When further operations would simpty wasG water

C When further operations would produce heavy water damage

D When further operations would hamperthe prcgress of final extinguishment ofthe fire

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85) What kinds of fires should fire deparEnents investigate?

A Suspicious firesB Fires in which accelerants were involvedC Structure fires only

r'f.-Atl fires

86) Stored potential enerry that is available to firefighters to force water througlr hose, pipe fittings, and adapers islarown as -

i A static prcssure' B,Normal operating pressureC Residual pressureD Flow pressure

87) Which of the following fabrics would be considered rrnsuitable to be wom by firefigfoters?

A CottonB NomexC PBI

1'D7: Spandex

88) Which of the following compounds is often called "Silo Gas?"

A Carbon monoxideB Phosgene

Q. Nitrogen dioxide'D, Carbon dioxide

89) Fire hose is required to be tested -

A After being repairedB After being run over by a vehicle

.Q AnnuallyrD lAllthe above

90) Which of the following is the safest method of carrying a pike pole INSIDE a structtue?

A Vertically with the head upright and close to the bodyB Over the firefighte/s shoulder

OaO* end in front ofthe firefighter and loweredD Sharp end in front of the firefighter and raised

91) one ofthe most common types of litters used by fire service personnel are -

A Ambulance cotsB Scoop stretchers

.€ ,lnogbackboardsD Basket litier

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92) Firefighters would use Class A foam to extinguish which ofthe following fires?

A A burning puddle of gasoline at a car fireB A burning barrel of crude oilC A fire from a spilled dnrm of 90% Ethel Alcohol

r'B awfldlandfire

93) The cross members of a ladder in which the firefighter stands are known as -

A RailsB PlatesC Beams

,,/D,Ruog*

94) Cutting a padlock using a power rotary saw or cutting torch requires two firefighters. While one firefighter is doing

the cutting, what should the other firefigJnter be doing?

A Preventing other firefighters from entering the immediate area where the cutting is taking place

B Assisting the first firefigfoter in steadying the cutting tool''Cl Shouldholdtension on the padlock using locking pliers and chain'd R"rdi", potential backup tools in case the cutting tool fails to cut through the padlock

95) In order to reach a third story window or roof, a ladder should b at least feet long.

A28B35c)40v+s

96) In most cases involving advancing hoselines downstairs, firefigfoters should do which ofthe following?

Il-fn" line should be charged when advancing hoselines downstairs'd rn" fine should not be charged when advancing hoselines downstairs

C The line should only be charged if the firefigfoters are sure their is no fire present

D Firefighters should never advance hoseline downstairs in working structure fires

97) What is the effective reach of aHalon 1301 extinguisher?

A 4to6feet'@ u^ 10 feetC 10to 15 feetD 15to2Ofeet

98) The last step in donning personal protective equipment is to -

A Check the cytinder pressure. It should be at least 90% fulLB Position the SCBA in front of you ready for donning

,3'bon gloves't'Oot protective coa! tousers, and boots

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99) Because msls laminates are being added to windshields, the best method for cutting through it is with a(an) -

,? A*"g'sawC AirD Hydraulic cutters

100) Which ofthe following hazardous atnospheres are associated wift fires or other emergencies?

(1) Smoke (2) Elevafed temperatures (3) Oxygen deficiency (4) Toxic aftnospheres (w/ or w/o fire)

A 1,2b. 7,2,4

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101) The most common uye has -

i Or" 2ll2 nchinlet and two L lt2inch outletsB Two 2l/2 nch inlets and one I 112 inch outletC One 1 112 rnchinlet and firo 2 lD inch outlersD Two I lD tnch inlets and one I ll2 inch outlet

102) All ofthe following items would be checked while performing an inspection ofthe basement except -

A Furnace and stove ventpipesB_ Oil buming installations

i,C_E:cterior waste burnersD Accumulation ofwaste maJerial

103) An extinguished fte in a 6 room ranch has created evenly dishibuted smoke conditions thmughout the stuctuie.The wind is blowing strong out of the west at 25 miles per hour. In which window would you place a smoke ejectingfan in?

A In the window on the North side of the stucture blowing out@ lntre window on the East side ofthe structure blowing outC In the window on the West side of the structure blowing outD In fte window on the South side ofthe stmcture blowing out

104) In the SI system of measurement, which of the following would be considered a base unit?

'-e U."ttr-WeigtrtC HourD Liter

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1A- R**"rirg any questions the owner has, and referring him/her to the fire marshal's office for further assistance

E'Explainingthe purpose of any fines for violations found duringthe course ofthe survey

C Pointing out where the property owner can make imFrovements in fiIe safety

D Taking detail photogaphs of the outside of the building and all other associated exposures

r06) is anything that occupies space and has mass-

A Enerry

IHeatC'MatterD Liquids

107) Fire streams that have been fomred as coarse divided droplets are known as -

A Solid sfreams

B' Straight streams

C Broken streams

D Fog sheams

I0g) How would you expect the continuity of a fuel in a wildland fire to affect the burning characteristics of the fuel

itselfi

A Patchy fuels will spread at a faster rde than fuels that ale ctose together

B Fuels that are close together will spread at a faster rate

C ttre continuity of the fuel does not play a role in the rate a wildland fire will burn

D Continuity of the fuel effects the fuels burning characteristics only if it also is affected by weather and volume

I 09) Proper ventilation reduces the chances of flashover by removing

-

from the structure.

A;HeatB SmokeC Toxic gases

D Wdervapor

1t0) With advances in radio technologr, many fire departments communicaie over radio waves using -

A 10 Codes

B SignalsC Numeric codes

D PlainEnglish

I l1) Under normal circumstances the air pressure gauge in dry-prpe systems will read

gauge-

'Dt sotstuotially lower than

B Substantially higfuer than

C EqualtoD Atl tre above depending on the water level in the tank

the waler-pressure

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I 12) Inhaling heated gases can result in all of the following except -

A Damage to the respiratory trackB Serious increase in blood pressureC'rrrhorrryedemaD Circulatory system failure

113) which of the following procedures is the correct way to hoist a pike pole?

A Raise the pike pole head dowrL with a figure-eight knot around the handte, followed by a half hitch in the center,aud another half hitch around the head

i'BTRaise the pike pole head up, with a clove hitch tied toward '1e end ofthe handle, followed by a half hitch in ttre

denter of the handle, and anoflrer half hitch around the headC Raise the pike pole horizontally with two clove hitches; one tie to the end of the handle and the second tied aroundthe headD Raise the pike pole head up, with a bowline around the head, followed by a figure-eight around the center of thehandle, and a sheet bend tied near the end oflhe handle

I 14) Which of the following statements is NOT tue?

A Anyheat source maybe dangerousB Not all fuel supplies can be igited easily

,C__ A self-sustained chemical reaction is required after a fire starts

D; control of the oxygen-supply hazad, is one of the easiest fire hazards to attain

115) Woven-jacket hose should be removed, inspected, sweep, and reloaded back on apparatus if it has not been usedwithin -

A I weekB-. 30 daysC 6 monthsD 1 year

1 16) Firefighters should feel walls and floors for heat using the -

A Pdm ofthe handD'gack ofthe handC Index and middle fingersD Thumb

I I 7) All cental station systems should comply with the requirements of which of the following NFpA standards?

A NFPA 72B NFPA 12

d rqrpe rrD NFPA I3B

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1l g) Storz-type couplings (sexless couplings) are designed to connect and disconnect from each other with only a -

,[',t/+,u*B 1/3 turnC ll?ttmD 3/4tum

I 19) Water pnessure found on a distribution system during norrnal consumption demands, is referred to as -

A Static pressure'-p Normal operating prcssure

C Residual pressure

D Flow pressure

120) Iarge mains, with relatively widespread spacing, that convey large quantities of water to many locations of a

system, that are tocally distributed to smaller mains are called -

',t Primary feeders

Ii SeconAary feeders

C TertiaryfeedersD Distributors

l2l) When asked to comment about the cause of a fire to the news medi4 what is considered a sufficient reply?

A Tell fte news media only facts that you know to be tme

B Tell the news media what you heard the incident commander say

Q-)feU tte news mediathatthe fire is under investigation

D Tell the news media your opinion conceming what you believe personally is the cause of the fire

t2Z) All,safety harnesses used by firefighters must meet the requirements set forth in -

A NFPA 1901

B-NFPA 1932IC NFPA 1931'/Nrpa tqss

123) Which of the following statements is NOT frue?

A A fire may be extinguished by reducing oxygen content using an inert gas

B A fuel can be separated from air by blmketing it with foam

Q. Reducing the oxygen content in the area will assist in e:Cinguishing the firre/U/ Setf-oxidizing fuels can easily be extinguished by oxygen dilution

124) Which ofthe following hydraulic rescue tools is effective in spreading a door frarne far enouglr aPart to allow the

doorto swing open?

,-;1A Spreadersg namC Shears

D Combinationtool

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I 25) The general term that describes a variety of means by rvhich an unstable structure, or parts of an unstablesfiucturg can become stabilized is called -

,"f-stori"gB Building stabilizalionC Cribbing abuildingD SSO (Structural Stabilization Operations)

126) which of the followingNFPA standards lists specifications for fire hose?

NFPA 1961

NFPA 1963

NFPA I9OINFPA 1OO1

127) Which of the following types of windows are usually associated with factories, warehouses, and other commercialor industrial locations?

-L"Casement windows

B Projected windowsC AwningwindowsD Jalousie windows

128) Energized electrical equipment and household appliances would be classified as -

Class A firesClass B firesClass C firesClass D fues

129) Which of the following is NOT a normally used for repairing salvage covers?

A Hot glue gun plugsB Duct or mastic tapeC Iron-onpatchesD Sew-onpatches

130) All of the following statements regarding the raising of ladders is true except-

{. Single and roof ladders of 14 feet or less can usually be raised by a single firefighterB It is preferred that a ladder is raised parallel to a building rather than perpendicularC Buildings can be used to heel a ladder during a One-Firefighter Single Ladder RaiseD The firefighter d the buft end of the ladder, is responsible for positioning it at a desired distance from the buildingand also determines if the ladder is to be raised parallel or perpendicular to the building

131) Rescuers responding to any emergency situdion invotving electricity, should do all the following except -

A Control the sceneB Assume all power lines or electrical equipment ue energjzcdC. Request the lrcwer company to respond to dre scene immediatelyD Move any hazardous appearing electrical tines using a double insulaied pifte pole

A1PC

D

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a guide to decision making within an organization.

, AJPolicyB RuleC ProcedureD Law

133) The Two.Firefigfrter I-ow-Shoulder Carry is most commonly used for all the following ladders except -

A 14 foot extension ladderB 24 foot extension ladder

!,.28 foot extension ladder(9 35 foot extension ladder

134) Also known as higfo-lift jacks, which of the following would best describe a jack that consisted of a rigid I beam

with perforations in the web.

A Trench screwjackB Bar screwjackC Ratchet-Irverjack

,S--pva*"ricjack

I35) are made in between the rafters rather than beside them, causing the panels to be hinged on the

rafters.

A KerfcutsB Inspection cuts

C LouveredcutsD Trench cuts

l3O At what concentration of CO can result in unconsciousness after t hour?

Aj 100 ppmB aooppmC 800ppmD 1000ppm

I37) The auxiliary system that features an alarm sysGm within an occupancy, that is attached directly to a hard-wired or

radiotype municipal fire alarm box, best describes which ofthe following?

i--.I A'Local enerry systemE Snunt system

;Q Parallel telephone system(g,.ttemote station system

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138) Water pipes are usually made from which of the following materials?

(l) Cast Iron (2) Ductile Iron- (3) Asbestos Cement (a) Steel (5) Plastic (6) Concrete

A 1,2,4,6B 7,4,5,6c 2,3,5D 1,2,3,4,5,6

139) After the fire investigator has completed collecting evidence, where should bumed debris be piled?

A It should remain in the premises for the properly owner to deal withB It should be piled in the sheetC It should be piled on the side walkD'It should be piled in the backyard or alley

140) Emergency moves are essential under all of the following situations except -

A There is fire or the danger of fire in the immediate areaB It is impossible to protect the accident scene

Aft i" impossible to gain accessto other victims who need immediate medical care

, ?)The patient has possible spinal cord injuries

141) In fires involving petroleum distillates such as ga-soline, water is most useful as a -

A Extinguishing agent if it is apptied using a 30 degree fog streamB Extinguishing agent if applied using a straight sfieam

_C Extinguishing agent as long as it is not mixed with foam concentratesD Cooling agent for protecting exposures

142)The last step in performing a one person air cylinder change is to -

..4 Op"r, the cylinder valveR- Check the gauges on the cylinder and the regulatorC Connectthe high-pressure hose to the cylinderD Checkthe condition ofthe Gring

143) All ofthe following tools would be considered Pushing/Pulling tools except -

A SanFranciscohookB Pike pole

Gp*uD Clemens hook

144) Personnel about to enter the fire ground perimeter should -

A Leave their identificationtags onthe apparatusB Give their identification tags to the ICC kave thsir tags at the command post'D "l-*rnetheir tags at a predeternined location or with a designated person

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145) A piece of molding added to a door frame for the door to close on, best describes which of the following types of

doorjambs?

6 Baru"tedjarrb'tr-(torti""dlr-bC StoppedjambD Tenonedjarnb

146) Afire hydrant that receives water in more than one direction is called dat) -

A Circulating-feed hydrant-E

Dead-end hydranti Di-flowhydrantD Grid-end hydrant

147) have statistically been proven to be the most expensive single type of accident in terms of workels

compensation.

A Lung illnessesR- Knee injuriesC Back injuriesD Lacerations and abrasions

14g) Firefighters should prevent hose from coming in close proximity of vehicle apparatus exhaus! in order to prevent

from occurring?

A Chemical damager e] Thermaldamage

C MildewdamageD Mechanicaldamage

149) Which ofthe following would be considered the best foam application technique to use on above-ground storage

tank fires?

A Build-Up methodB Roll-On methodC Bankdownmethod

lD Raindownmethod

150) SCBA regulators are found in which ofthe following locations?

A On the facepieceB Onthe firefighte/s chest

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151) Normally extension ladders range between feet in length.

t0 -2415-3572 -3920-45

152) Upon arriving at an emergency scene, who of the following would be responsible for deciding whether it is safeand or even feasible to attempt an emergency operation?

A The chief..\Th" first arriving firefighter

_91 fa. Incident CommanderD The firstarrivingpolice officer

153) Which of the following is not a major type of fire stream-

A SolidB BrokenC_Fog

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154) The tlest method for removing large amounts of water from a basement is to use a -

4 Fir" departmentpumperB Portable waterpumpC Water chuteD Water vacuum

I55) A[ ofthe following would be considered ways by which horizontal extension occurs except -

A Through stairwells and elevator shaflsB Through wall openings by direct flame contact or by convectionC Through open space by radiation or convected air currentsD Though walls by conduction of heat from bearns, or pipes

156) One of the best tools for breaking a window would be a -

Pick-head axe

HalliganPike poleBattering ram

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groups ofhose?

(I) Soft sleeve hose (2) Ilard suction hose (3) Ilar&rubber noncollapsing hose (a) Phstic Composite hose

A 1,2B 2,3C,3,4D 1,2,3,4

158) Before attempting to force a door operg the firefighter should always check -

A If he has the correct tool for the specific locking mechanism

B_ Ifthe door opens inward or outwardC Ifthe door is lockedD The t;rpe of construction materials the door is made from

159) In the fire service, the mixing of water with foam concentrate is known as -

A AgitatingB Aeratinge)ProportioningD Shaking

160) Fires involving downed transformers are best left up to qualified utility personnel. If firefighters have to

extinguish a downed transformer the best meens of extinguishment is -

A A dry chemical extinguisherB High expansion foamC HalonD CO2

161) When attempting to ventilate an arched mof, firefighters should work -

A On the edges of the roofB Inthe center ofthe roofC From a well-secured roof ladder

i fr f-- an aerial ladder or platform extended to the roof

162) Firefighter Chris says that firc incident reports should be filled out in terminologl that nonfue service personnel

can understand-

Firefighter Jason says that fire incident reports should be filled out using fire service technical language for the upmost

clarity

,'f,,Fir"fighter chrisB Firefighter Jason

C Both are correctD Both are incorrect

157) Intake hose used to connect fire apparatus to a near by waler souroe, is characterized by which of the following

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163) Those who assist in emergency operations with traffic control, crowd control and scene security are called -

Information Systems PersonnelFire Department Safety OfficersFire Department OfficersFire Police Personnel

164) Which of the following would constituG a "split lay?"

A Two lines laid forwardB Two lines laid reverseC A forward lay followed by a reverse layD Alltheabove

165) When water is applied in short bursb to tlre base of a fue, fircfiEhters are said to be implementing a(an) -

A, Direct atfackd tnairect ztltzrEk

C Combination attackD Ventilation afrack

166) In order to properly anilyzc fhe cause of a fire, firefighters should do which of the following?

iA_Protect and preserve evidence at a scene

B Determine ttre exact cause ofthe fireC Properly document the entire processD All the above

167)Type tr construction buildings often have flat built-up rooft. What is the main fire hazard in this type ofconstruction type?

'i,,,fheroof contains combustible felt insulation and roofingtarB The absence of fire stopsC Poorly designed heating and air conditioning systemsD Often are supported by wooded beams

'168) A11 of the following can cause chemical damage to a hose except -

A Ultraviolet radiationB PaintsC Acids

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169) Which of the following forms of matter will burn?

A Gases

B LiquidsC SolidsD Allthe above

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171) Which of the following is the best way to alert firefig[ters in manned stations of acall?

A Very loud audible devices

B _Very bright lightsi puU lights and reasonably audible devices

D'None ofthe above

1?2) When using a dry chemical extinguisher, the best resulB ale obtained by attackingthe -

,' d,Near edge ofthe fire and progressing forward-b far edge of the fire and progressing back

C Topmost part of the flames and progressing downward

D Lower part ofthe flames and progressing up

173) Heat transfer in the early development of fires is almost entirely due to which of the following modes?

A ConvectionB Conduction

iCnadiationD All the above

174) Carryalls are used for which of the following purposes.

,?' To carry debris or smoldering objects

fi to carryhandtools into the fireC For storing SCBAs after they have been used

D For carrying the belongings ofthe occupant

175) Which of the following ropes have the LEAST resistance to abrasion?

A PolyesterB , Cotton

' C IL SpectraPolyethyleneD Nylon

176) The amount of water needed for fire protection in small towns is

industrial and domestic use.

than fire amount of water needed for

GreaterLess thanEqualSlightly less than

ABcD

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177) Which of the following should be fte main goals of any good fire safety program?

A Preventthe damage and loss of equipmentB Prevent any human suffering deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures tor hazqrdous atmospheres

C_ Reduce the incidents and severity of accidents and hazardous exposures

o-au the above

178) The responsibilities of the second{ue engine company include all of the following except -

. A Back up initial attack linesp Protect secondar5r means of egress

C Protect interior exlpsuresD Prevent fire extension

179) Typically, fire attack in high rise buildings is usually initiated -

A Onthe floor abovethe fire floorB Onthe floorbelowftre fire floore Trro floors below the fire floorD On the same floor as the fire

1E0) The temperature at which steel will begin to fail depends on all of the following factors except-

A The size ofthe steel memberB The amount of load it is subjectedtoC The geometry ofthe memberD '.The age ofthe steel member

181) Assuming drat a ladder has been set d the proper angle, whd is the maximum working height for an extension

ladder which has a designated length of 24 feefl

A 22feet'-b zl rotC 24feetD 25feet

182) Wired telegraph circuit boxes transmit which of the following information?

A The location ofthe boxB The location ofthe emergencyC The nature of the emergencyii anm" above

183) How manytwisted strands are used to construct a laid rope?

A1B2Q3D4


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184) The gasket used at the end of the hose where it is expanded into dre shank of the coupling is called the -

r? Hose gasket'B 'Swivel gasket

C Coupling gasket

D Expansion-ring gasket

185) The safety plates or spikes attached to the butt end of ground ladders are known as But -

A DogsB PawlsC spursD Hooks

186) Rope used for any purpose other ttan nescue is commonty called

A FireB SafetyC CommonD;Utility

187) The most interior layer of a turnout coat protects the firefighter from -

'i', severe heat/tvtoirtr."C Cuts and abrasions

D Corrosive liquids

188) Which ofthe following statements regarding the use of Class D extinguishing agents is true?

4, Th" agent should be applied in sufficient depth so ftat it completely covers the area that is burning.

B If the combustible metal forms a crus! the crust must be broken to allow the extinguishing agent to reach the fire

C Once the Class D extinguishing agent has been applied" the fire should be scattered to ensure that flre firc has been

extinguishedD Once the agent has been applied to the combustible metal the entire area should be cooled down with water using a

gentle fog

189) Firefuhter Bill says that charred documents found in a fireplace should be removed and placed in a waterproof

container. Firefigfuter Will says ffrat charred documents found in a fireplace should be gently soaked down to pr€vefit

frgther deterioration. Firefighter Phil says rhat charred documents found in a fireplace should be protected by

immediately closing dampers and other openings. Who is correct?

A Firefighter BillB FirefighterBill and WillC FirefighterPhil

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190) All of the following statements are true regarding the care of fire axes except -

A Always file an axe blade by hand, grinding will take the temper out ofthe metalf paint or varnish axe handle to protect against roughness and warpingd Oo notpaintaxe headD Ground walnut shells may be mixed wift oil and applied to the end ofthe handle to increase fte grip, and decreasethe possibility ofthe axe slipping out ofthe hands ofthe op€raior

191) Fire hydrant supply mains in residential areas should be at least in diameter.

'-,i'4 ir"h",'6 o in"h",C 8 inchesD 10 inches

192) Fire hydrant supply mains in business and industrial areas should be at least

A 4 inches

B 6 inchesC,8 inchesD 10 inches

193) The Stop, Drop, and Roll technique is utilized

-.A. To tie bed sheets together when trying to escape from a second floor windowBi For extinguishing one's clothing if it catches on fireC By an engine company when making a forward layD As a commonly used hose roll

194) All ofthe foltowing would be considered cutting tools except -

A,ClawtoolB Flat-head axeC Reciprocating sawD Chainsaw

195) The boiling point of water is -

A l00degreesFB l45degreesFC.200 degrees FD',212 degrees F

196) A fire strern that discharges less than 40 gallons per minute would be classified as a -

A Lowvolume streamB llandline streamC Hoseline s'heam

D Master sheam

in diameter.

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197) Fire departrnent sprinkler connections consist of which ofthe following?

A A siamese with at leasttwo I ll2-nchmale connectors or one large diameter connection.

. B A siamese with at least two 2'1,/2-nchfemale connectors or one large diameter connection

'C ,Asiamese with at least two 2ll2-nchmale connectors or one large diameter connection' ' rt' Asiamese with at least two I ll}-nchfernale connectors or one large diameter connection

198) When is it permissible for a firefighter to ride on the tailboard of the apparatus?

A When the apparatus is moving slowerthan 30 mphB If there are no more jump seats availiable on the apparatus

C Only when going to a working stnrcture fire.D'Never

199) Which ofthe following statements regarding heattansfer is true?

, -.t The flow of heat is from the warmer areato the cooler area

6 fn" flow ofheat is from the cooler areato the warmer area

C Heat can be conducted through a vacuumD All ofthe above can be correct under certain circumstances

200) Which of the following is the correct order for nescuers attempting to rescue a victim during a water emergency?

A Throw, Row, Reactq Go

E_Go, Row, Reactg ThmwClneuct, Throw, Row, GoD Reach, Row, Throw, Go

201) In which of the following ways can water be used to control Class B fires?

(1) Cooting ageft Q) Mechanical tool (3) Substitute medium (4) Protective cover

A 1,2B 2,3c 1,2,4D\ 1,2,3,4

202)

-are

not very adaptive to traditional salvage cover folds.

A CanvassalvagecoversB Reinforced vinyl salvage covers

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203) Oxidation reactions can be characterized by which ofthe following?

(1) Endothermic (2) Exottrermic (3) Enerry Releasing (4) Enerry Absorbing (5) Non-reacfive

4 1,4B 2,3c L,5D5

2O4) When drafting from a static wafer source,shainer?

A 12 inchesB 24 inchesC 36 inches6'48 io"h"t

how much waier should there be above and below the hard suction line

205) The required air pressure for dry-pipe systems should be above the trip pressure.

A l0psiR t5 psiC 20psiD 25 psi

20O What is the first step firefiglrters should take before opening aportable tank?

A Inspect the portable tank for leaksB Ensure that the mobile water supply apparatus is on-scene

C Inspect the portable tank frame for structural integrty-Dl, Spread a heavy tarp on the ground to help protect the liner once waier is dumped into it

2O7)The amount ofheat necessary to raise one gram of water 1 degree Celsius is known as a

a Caori"B British ThermalUnit (BTU)C KilocalorieD Joule

208) You are standing in front of a fully involved structure fire. You and your crew have been assigned by the IC tomake an interior attack on the Division C side ofthe building. From which side of the building will you be makingyour attack fi,om?

A Front sideB Left side

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209) What is the application rate of AFFF and FFFP foams for ignited hydrocarbon fuel?

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\.r. A 0-10 gpmlftn2

.i'- B 0.16 pmltr2C O-24 gpmlfr^2

'D-)-0.54 gpmlff2

210) Which ofthe following is NOT considered a required communication skill of atelecommunicatorr?

4 Basic reading and writing skills

lP] T" abitity to anticipate what a caller is going to say before she/tre says iL and dispatch the proper emergency

services, or redirect the caller to the appropriate agetcy

C The abiltty to speak clearlyD The ability to follow written and verbal instructions

211) The _ mechanism was designed with increased surhce area in order to collect the heat generated by fue,

faster than other sprinkler mechanisms

f7 ,iFusibte linki .,' B'Glass bulb

C Chemical pelletD Quick response

212) Which washing machine is the best choice for washing slmthetic fiber ropes?

i- i A plasticwindows/ B plastic windows' l$;Toploading washing machines

D Synthetic ropes should never be washed by any machine

213) What are Siamese appliances commonly used for?

i;..-i A Overcoming friction loss problems in hose lays that must c*lrry a.large flow of water over a long disAnce

B Allowing two or more attack hoselines to be used offthe same supply line

C.Increasingthe rate in whichthe waier is pumped

D Connecting two hoselines of different diameter

214) According to IFSTA, which ofthe following wouldbe aproper definition of "Ladder Maintenance?"

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215) Finefighter Jean says that in windowless buildings, mechanical ventilation equipment can sometimes be effectivein clearing an area of smoke-

Firefighter Dennis says that in windowless buildings, mechanical ventilation equipment cat cause the spread of heatand fire. Who is correct?

A Firefighter Jean

B Ffuefighter Dennis

,'C=rBoth are correct'd Both are incorrect

216) A firefigfrter doning a SCBA by putting one arm at a time through the shoulder straps, best describes which of thefollowing methods?

A Over-the-headmethod''F'Coat method€ Over-the-arm methodD Arm-lift-shoulder method

217) Which lvafsl pain valve rotates 90 degrees from the fully opened position to tightly shut?

A BufterflyvalveB Gate valveC Clapper valveD PIV valve

218) Which rope can withstand temperatures as high as 500 degrees F before losing shength?\

/ ArNylonB PolypropyleneC PolyethyleneD KevlarAramidFiber

219) Whose responsibility is it to determine the distance between pumpers in a water-shuttle operaaion?

A The Incident ComrnanderB The ChiefC The drivers ofthe apparatus

lQ fh" Water Supply officer\_,

220) Trench ventilation cuts -

A Should extend from one exterior wall to the midpoint or peak of the roofB Should extend the entire widft ofthe roofC Should never be used in low expansive structures such as schools, motels or shopping mallsD.$houldbe cutwell in back of the advancing fire

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221) A firefighter can avoid a flashover from occurring

4 Allowing the fire to burn itself out

B\ Directing water toward the ceiling level, -C

Oi.""ti, gwater over the room contents to cool the materials betow their ignition temperatures.i oBandConly

222)The final part of salvage is -

A Gathering all furniture and placing it in the center of a room and covering it with a tarp

B Removing excess water from the structure

C Removing destroyed contents from the structure

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223'STo help prevent a hose from suffering thennal damage, fuefighters should do al[ ofthe following except -

A. Avoid drying hose on hot pavement

B-lKerep the outside wovenjacket ofthe hose wetC Run water through a seldom used hose from time to timeD Cover the hose bed to prevent the hose from being exposed to the sun

224) Firefighters entering a burning building should do all of the following except -

A Feel the door using the back ofthe hand wiftr glove offR Stay low and out of the doorwayttus avoiding blocking ventilation

CTUave backup firefighte(s) stand on ttre opposite side of the hose, than the firefighter on the riozzle to ensure stability

D Bleed any air out ofthe line before entering the fire area

225)Froma communit5r standpoin! what is the end result of good loss control practices?

',?,r, raises communit5r awareness ofthe dangers of fire\B It holds down the cost of fire insurance in the communityi

iC It builds goodwill between the fire service and the communit5r

D It increases in real dollars contibutions, and./or funding to the department by the community

226)Pactaglng apatient includes which ofthe following -

A Dressing and bandaging the patient's woundsp Splinting any fractures

,1C-lfmmotitizing the patient's body to reduce the possibility of further injuryD Allthe above

Z27)Whichof the following would not be considered part of a firefightels personal protective equipment?

A Helmet

B Turnout coat and bunker pants

Cj Pocket spanner wrenchD SCBA

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228) Extrahose added to the basic load to provide enough hose to make ahydrant connection" and also to provide aworking line onthe fire ground is called a(an) -

A Attackprep loadB^ Straight prep

C;Hose load furishD Hose load source

229)T1rc gasket used to make a water tight seal when the male and female ends of a hose ile connected is called the -

A Hose gasket

ld;swiver gasket

C Coupling gasket

D Expansion-ring gasket

230) Which of the following would NOT be considered a suspicious area for a fire to start?

A Bathtubs

A FiI" drawers

iC Kitchens'ff Closets

231) When considering home fire safety, what should occupants of any building never do?

A Roll out of bed if awaken in the middle of the nigfot by the smell of smokeiE='jetum for pets and other valuables once safely outside the buildinge'Have a whistle by each bed, so trat individuals can alert all members of the family if a fire has been detectedD Feel a closed door first before opening it If it is hot don't open it

232)Whret tanks containing flammable liquids are exposed to flame impingement which of the following fire sheams

is mostrecommended?

A 30degreefog,'? solid stream1J'C Creat€ awaf,er curtainD Does notmatter

..' 2?3) Sprinklers are mrked for their temperature rating by all of the following methods except -

-" A Color coding the frame arms ofthe headB'Using different colored liquid in the bulbtype sprinklersC With a code number on the deflectorD Stamping the temperature onto the sprinkler itself

234) Your crew is assigned to perform salvage operations inside a bedroom- Where should the chest of drawers be

placed?

A On its side, directly onthe bedB On its side, to one side ofthe bed

ieluprighL atthe foot ofthe bedD On its side, at the foot of the bed

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235) The most effective manner in whichto figfot fires is -

A To have well trained personnel

B To have top+f-the-line equipmentC To have 24honr manned fire stations

,Oto prevent them from starting

236) Firefigtrters who have obtained information from occupants or neighbors, regarding the number and location ofvictims within a building should be relayed to the -

A First search tearn withinthe structure

B Second search team within the buildingC Dispatch center

flllncident Commander

Z37)Mostcommunities will use which of flle following methods for moving water from a primary water source to a

disnibution system?

A Vacuum pumping system

B...Gravity systemC,Direct pumping systemD Combination system

238) Selecting the proper portable fire extinguisher depends on which ofthe following factors?

A llazards to be protected and the severity of the fireB Personnel available as well as afinospheric conditions

.,q Ease of handling the extinguisher as wefl as consideration of any life hazard or operational concenrct n) nlt the above

239) Atr cylinders must be stamped or labeled with the date of manufacture and the date offte cylindefs last

hydrostatic test Steel and aluminum cylinders must be tested every five years. How often should composite cylinders

be tested?

A EveryyearB-,Every 2yansC Every3yearsD Every5 years

240) Which of the following statements regarding knots is NOT true?

A A good knot should be easyto tier B A good knot should be dfficult to untie

Q, A good knot should be easy to untie(Ut O"" should be able to easily identif a good knot



241) An individual who conducts technical and supervisory work in the fire prevention program is known as -

i 4,F tre Prevention Offi cerllnspector'E fire and ArsonlnvestigatorC Public Fire and Life Safety EducdorD Fire Protection Engineer/Specialist

242'1'Nhriclr^ of the following is NOT a method for avoiding damaging fire hose?

A Do not allow vehicles to run over hose

B Avoid exerting excess pump pressure onthe hoseC Always keep the same position of bends when reloadingthe hoseD Avoid rough handling ofhose

243) During overhaul, large smoldering objects such as mattnesses and stuffed furniture should -

A Be soaked down with a fog stream until they are no longer smolderingB Be cut up into small sections and soaked in large tubs ofwater

fne removed to the outside ofthe building where they can be easily extinguished without imposing much waterihmage onthe strucfureD Be left in place, closely monitored by firefighters for rekindling-

244)\,lhenmultiple porable tanks are used in water-shuffle operations a is usedto effectively maintain,.' the water level in one tank forthe pumper, while waiertankerVtendets dump into the oflrers-

B ,PTS @ortableTank Siphon)C-Jet SiphonD Shuttle Siphon

245) All of the following would be situdions where firefighters would use horizontal ventilation except -

'/' A Residential involvedthe attic area

.-. @rn" involve the top floorC Fires involvD Buildings wilh large, unsupported op€n spaoes under the roof in which the structure itselfhas become weakened bythe effects of the fire

246) Firefiglter Betty says when investigating the cause of a fire, business records should be checked to see if they are

current and up to date.

Firefighter Liza says when investigding fte cause of a fire, business records should be checked to see if they were leftexposed to the fire or in their nonnal place. Who is correct?

{Jirefighter Beayi g ,FirefighterLiza,d goth are correctD Both are incorrect

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247) Lccordng to NFPA 1901, how much attack hose must be carried on a pumper fire apparatus?

\A, 200 feetB 300 feetC 400 feetD 500feet

248) Top ventilation in high-rise buildings mustbe considered -

A During scene size-upB Upon arrival of the first ladder company

C _Upon arrival ofthe first apparatus

, D During pre-incident planning

249) Which of the fotlowing extinguishing agents should never be used to extinguish a Class C fire?

i,w*,B HalonC Carbon dioxideD Drychemical

250) Firefighter James says that visitors to the fire station should never be altowed to roam around unescorted-

Firefighter Dave says that equipment and apparatus should be demonshatecl with considerable caution to ensure no one

gets into a dangerous position. Who is correcfl

A Firefig[ter James

[Iirefighter Dave

C ,Botr arc correctb gom are incorrect

251) Fire hydrant valve facings are norrnally made from which of the following materials?

(L) Teflon (2) kattrer (3) Brass (4) Bronze (5) Rubber (6) Plastic

,A:or+B 1o16C 2or5D 1or4

252) Firefighters should be aware that unprotected steel beams elongate if exposed to temperatures above -

i A\ 300 degrees F''ry 500 degrees FC 800 degreesFD 1000 degreesF



253)The best method for storing kemmantle rope and other life-safety ropes is -

A To hang the rope from a hose tower out of direct sunlight

!_ Piled ontop of one anotrer in appardus storage comparfinentsC To place it in a storage bagD All the above

254) Which ladder can be used as an A-ftame laddefl

A RoofladderB Pompier ladder.C, Combination ladderD Single ladder

255) The major difference betweenttre rotary control valve and othertypes of handline nozbvalves, is which ofthefollowing -

A Nozles with rotary control valves have a greater reach than other typesB The rotary control valve allows for greater nozzle prcssure

,C_Nozles with rotaqr contnol valves H)ssess a limited shreem angle range,!_, Th" rotary confrol valve also conftols the discharge pattern

256) is the study ofthe physical world and includes such disciplines as chemistry and physics, and thelaws that relate to both matter and enerry-

A Ecological scienceB Biological scienceC PhysicalscienceD Quantum mechanics

257) A telecommunicatot's duties include all of the following except -

A Staying in contact with the incident commanderB Receiving requests for infonnation and/or additional resources

Q Keeping records for each request for assistance and how each one was handledD 'Assigning duties to companies operating on the fire ground

258) Long ruurow sfips extending out fromthe main fire are called -

A HeadsI B iFingersC SpotfiresD Heels

259) Which rescue tool is the tool of choice for displacing a dashboard?

A SpreadersB RamC Shears

D Combination spreader/shears


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260) NFPA 1901, Stadard for Pumper Fire Apparatus requires pumpers to carry at least

hose-

ofhard suction

ABfD

A 10 feetB lsfeet

ra,2ofeetD 25feet

261) If the possibility of backdraft exists firefighters should -

A Open the entrance door slowly, and stay low while entering the burning structure

B Ventilate all lower windows before attempting to enter the structure

p Ventilate alt upper windows before attempting to enter the structure

i D; Vertically ventilate at the higtrest point before attempting to enter the stmcture

262) According to the Factory Mutual Research Corporatiorg about

-

of all fires are controlled by the

activation of five or fewer sprinklers.

A 25%B sOYa

c^70%iD, goyo

263) When using a pike pole to pull a ceiling during overhaul, the firefighter should do all of the following except -

Stand between the area being pulled and a doorway that provides fte means of escape

Pull down and away from the firefigfrte/s bodyStand dire€tly under the area being pulled

' Wear full protective equipment

264)a\e best method firefighters can document facts concerning a particular fte ;s -

A To conduct a meeting of all firefigfuters present atfie scene and together reconstruct the circumstances surrounding

the fireB To verbally report all pertinent facts to the incident commander

Q To ask bystanders about what they lnow about the fireIOi for each firefighter to write a chronological account of important circumstances personatly observed at the fire scene

265) Care against freezing should be given to dry chemical extinguishers if they ale exposed to temperatures below -

A 45 degreesFB 40degreesFf^ 32 degrees F

lr_,Po"*" the material is dry chemical, no special care is needed

266) Firefighters should encourage citizens to change the batteries in their smoke detectors -

A Once amonth, n; When clocks are changed for daylight savings time and back to standard timeC Atflre beginning ofevery month with a "R" in itD On the Winter Solstice and Summer Solstice

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267)The functional area of the ICS that is responsible for collection, evaluation, disseminatioq and use of infonnationconcerning the development of an incident is called -

A CommandB Operations'C rt*oingD Logistics

268) The responsibilities of the trucl/rescue company include all ofthe foltowing except -

A Protect exterior exposures'B' Conduct search and rescueC PerformventilationD Place elevated fire streams

269) Which of the following has become the standard method for setting up a relay pumping operation?

A l^aying hose from the water source back to the fire sceneB Laying hose from the fire scene back to the water sourceC Utilizing a split lay is always the bestwayto set up arelay pumping operationD There is no standard method for seting up a relay pumping operations. Relay pumping set up is dictated by thesituation

270) NFPA 10 requires that Stored-Pressure water extinguishers should be protected against freezing ifthey are goingto be exposed to temperafures less than -

A 45 degreesF

.A 40 degrees F

'9 32 degrees FD 0degreesC

27l)WbatWW of valve would you expect to find in a wet-barrel hydrant?

' A Comptession-t5pe valveB Butterfly valveC Gate valveD Checkvalve

/ 272\ Depending on it's size, high pressure air bags are able to inflate to a height of -

z-l

, ,,4 10 inchesB 15 inchesC 20 inchesD 30 inches

273) The most effective way to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher is to direct the extinguishing agent -

(.a Bact and forth atthe base of the flamesB Back and forth atthe top ofthe flamesC Up and down starting from the right hand side ofthe flamesD Up and down starting from the left band side of the flames

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2't4) ClassB fuels would include all of the following except -

A LiquidsB Greases

C Gases/TPafr,age

275) Smoke detectors maybe test€d using all ofthe followingmaterials except -

A A stick of buming incense

B A piece of smoldering cotton rope

Q A burning string in an ashtay,D 'A wad of rolled up newspaper

27qpne fighting foams extinguish or prevent fires from occurring through all of the following effects except -

{ Coolingi q;DilutineC Suppressing (smothering)D Separating

2?7) Which ofthe following ropes have the MOST resistance to abrasion?

A PolyesterB ,Cotton

QIf Spectra PolyethyleneD Nylon

278) Firefighters should use to preserve wooden ladders.

A Paint

[, Shellac

C\VamishD Po!rurethane

279) Which hose ro11 consisb of starting at one end (usually the male end) and rolling tte hose towards the olher end?

When completed, the male coupling is protected in the center of the roll and the female coupling is exposed

r,])snaigntroll

B DonutrollC Twin donutrollD Triple donut roll

280) After a fire, when should sprinkler equipment be restored to service -

A g"for" the fire department leaves the premises

B Within 2 hours of the incidentC Within 12 hours ofthe incidentD Within 24 hours of ttre incident

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2S1) A key-in-knob lock best describes which of the following types of locks?

A Mortise lock'F Bored lock-t rum tockD Padlock

282) Which ofthe following staternents are correct?

(A) Flammable liquids are liquids with flash points less than 100 degrees F.(B) Combustible liquids are liquids with flash points higher than 100 degrees F-

A A is correct B is incorrect

A A ir inconec! B is correct'Q Both statements are incorreetD Both statements are correct

283) AU ofthe following would be considered metal doors with the exception ofwhich of the following?

ArrTubularB Frame-and-BraceC Metal coveredD Hollowmetal

284) Which of the following statements regarding handheld fire extinguishers is NOT true?

A The designs for handheld dry extinguishers are either "stored-pressure" or "cartidge-operated"

-B Stored pressure extinguishers have a constantpressure ofabout200 psi',C )Handheld extinguishers use helium as the pressurizing gas

D In cartridge+perated extinguishers, the agent tank is not pressurized while in storage

285) How can a firefigfoter tell if a downed power line is dead?

A If the line is brokenB Ifthe line is not arcingC If bystanders tell you the line is dead

D, There is no way of telling- Firefigfoters should assume that all downed power lines are live

286) AU ofthe following are indications of arson except -

,d Intrusion alarrns have been tampered with or intentionally disabledB Major appliances missing and/or replaced withjunkC A lack of material possessions in the structureD Fire detection and protection systems have been tampered with

287) Which ofthe following wouldNOT be considered an interior survey concern during ahome fire safety survey?

1t Appliances' B; Lightening protectionC Portable heating unitsD Smoke detectors


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