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FF1 Chapter 17
Fire Control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 54. Which strategy is typically selected when property is not salvageable? A. Direct B. Indirect C. Offensive D. Defensive | D. Defensive -no threat to occupant life exists -occupants not savable -property not salvageable -resources not avail for offensive -danger of collapse -offensive would endanger ff b/c of scene conditions |
| 55. Which strategic transition may be necessary when the situation rapidly changes? A. Indirect to direct B. Direct to indirect C. Offensive to defensive D. Defensive to offensive | C. Offensive to defensive |
| 56. Which of the following guidelines should be used when switching strategies? A. Turn off radios in order to maintain radio silence B. Abandon hoselines when strategy change is made D. Maintain situational awareness | D. Maintain situational awareness Know depts evac signal continue to monitor radio remain calm and follow orders stay w/ team use hoseline and right nozzle set for protection Evac as quickly and safely as possible dept sops respond to PAR |
| 57. Hoseline selection should be based on which of the following factors? A. Potential fire spread B. Location of exposures C. Water pressure available D. Number of available apparatus | A. Potential fire spread Fire load and material involved flow rate needed stream reach needed # of ff available need for speed and mobility tactical requirements ease of hoseline deployment size of building size of area location of fire |
| 58. Nozzle selection is based upon which of the following factors? A. Size of building B. Stream reach needed C. Available water supply D. Ease of hoseline deployment | C. Available water supply -fire conditions -number or ffs available to safely operate hoseline -capabilities of nozzle being used |
| 59. Who makes the decision to make entry? A. Safety officer B. Incident commander C. First-arriving firefighter D. Rapid intervention crew | B. Incident commander |
| Which of the following pre-entry considerations is critical to firefighter safety and effectiveness? A. Identifying exposures B. Ensuring adequate water flow C. Reading fire behavior indicators D. Evaluating available forcible entry tools | C. Reading fire behavior indicators understanding crews tactical assignment ID escape routes eval forceable entry rqmnts ID hazards verifying proper radio function ensuring SCBA is on and tank is full ensuring PASS is on and proper buddy check |
| 61. If a fire is ventilation controlled, what will happen if a door is opened? A. Fire will self-extinguish B. Overhead gas layers will cool C. Heat release rate will significantly increase D. Added oxygen will decrease fire development | C. Heat release rate will significantly increase |
| 62. In which type of fire attack is water applied directly onto burning fuels until the fire is extinguished? A. Gas cooling B. Direct attack C. Indirect attack D. Combination attack | B. Direct attack |
| 63. Which type of fire attack is made through a window or other opening, directing the stream toward the ceiling to cool the room? A. Gas cooling B. Direct attack C. Indirect attack D. Combination attack | C. Indirect attack |
| 64. Which of the following slows the transfer of heat to other combustibles and reduces the chances of overhead gases igniting? A. Gas cooling B. Direct attack C. Indirect attack D. Combination attack | A. Gas cooling |
| 65. In fires in the upper levels of structures, which of the following determines the method of fire attack? A. Available hoselines B. Available personnel C. Location of the stairway D. Location of the standpipe | D. Location of the standpipe |
| How may elevators be used at fires in upper levels of structures? A. To transport equipment to the fire floor B. To transport personnel to the staging area C. To transport empty SCBA to the staging area | B. To transport personnel to the staging area |
| Which of the following should be used to ensure that floor assemblies over basement fires are safe for personnel to work? A. Thermal imager B. Sounding of the floor C. Visual inspection of floor joist D. Temperature check of floor joists | C. Visual inspection of floor joist |
| 68. Which of the following may provide firefighters the BEST access to a basement fire? A. A window well B. An above-ground window C. An interior open stairwell D. An interior enclosed stairwell | A. A window well |
| Which of the following statements regarding commercial basements and subfloors is MOST accurate? A. They are only comprised of steel girders B. They are usually less robust than residential basements C. Those made of metal floor supports have little | B. They are usually less robust than residential basements |
| 70. Which of the following may be used as interior exposure protection? A. Proper use of forced ventilation B. Use of fire-rated walls and doors C. Applying water spray between fire and exposure D. Opening doors between fire area and unaffected area | B. Use of fire-rated walls and doors |
| 71. Which of the following is the primary location for shutting off power? A. Power line B. Transformer C. Electric meter D. Electrical panel | C. Electric meter |
| 72. Which alternative energy source will include a shutoff switch on the electric meter? A. Solar panels B. Hydrogen cells C. Nuclear power rods D. Fuel-powered generators | A. Solar panels |
| 73. In its pure form, natural gas is: A. butane. B. ethanol. C. propane. D. methane. | D. methane. |
| 74. Liquefied petroleum gas is stored: A. as a solid. B. in a gaseous form. C. in a liquid state under pressure. D. in its purest form as butane gas. | C. in a liquid state under pressure. |
| 75. The shutoff valves for water are located: A. underground. B. inside the house. C. at the water department. D. near the electrical meter. | A. underground. |
| 76. Which of the following is one of the FIRST priorities at a fire in a protected structure? A. Shutting a control valve B. Deploying a master stream C. Stopping the flow from a sprinkler D. Connecting to a fire department connection (FDC) | D. Connecting to a fire department connection (FDC) |
| 77. Which of the following is used to shut down the water supply to the entire fire protection system? A. FDC B. Control valve C. Sprinkler head D. Sprinkler system | B. Control valve |
| 78. Which type of control valve extends horizontally through the wall with a target and valve operating nut on the outside of building? A. Post indicator valve B. Outside stem and yoke C. Wall post indicator valve D. Post indicator valve assembly | C. Wall post indicator valve |
| 79. A master stream device should enter a structure: A. in a straight line. B. at an upward angle. C. in a circular pattern. D. at a downward angle. | B. at an upward angle. |
| 80. The deployment of a master stream device requires a minimum of: A. one firefighter. B. two firefighters. C. three firefighters. D. four firefighters. | B. two firefighters. |
| 81. Class C fires are those involving: A. combustible metals. B. transportation vehicles. C. stacked and piled materials. D. energized electrical equipment. | D. energized electrical equipment. |
| 82. If a ground cover fire starts near transmission lines: A. extinguish the fire immediately. B. wait for the fire to self-extinguish. C. extinguish the fire using only Class A foam. D. wait for the fire to burn away from the point of contact. | D. wait for the fire to burn away from the point of contact. |
| 83. At fires in electrical transformers, which type of extinguisher should be used? A. Water B. Class A foam C. CO2 extinguisher D. Dry chemical extinguisher | D. Dry chemical extinguisher |
| 84. Firefighters and the public should stay at least ___ from underground transmission lines during a fire. A. 100 feet (30 m) B. 200 feet (60 m) C. 300 feet (91 m) D. 400 feet (120 m) | C. 300 feet (91 m) |
| 85. At fires at commercial high-voltage installations, the entry team must wear: A. full PPE, including SCBA. B. vapor protective clothing. C. wildland firefighting clothing. D. chemical protective clothing. | A. full PPE, including SCBA. and tag line |
| Which of the following is a guideline for electrical emergencies A. Cut power lines upon arrival B. Move any vehicles that are in contact with electrical wires C. Stay at least 20 feet (6 m) from power lines when raising ladders D. Use lockout/tago | D. Use lockout/tagout devices |
| 87. If a firefighter is inside the gradient field of a grounded power line or feels a tingling in the legs, they should ___ away from the area. A. run B. hop C. walk D. crawl | B. hop |
| 88. Class D fires involve: A. combustible metals. B. transportation vehicles. C. stacked and piled materials. D. energized electrical equipment. | A. combustible metals. |
| 89. How should a Class D fire be extinguished? A. By dousing it with water B. By directing hose streams onto it C. By using dry chemical extinguishers D. By shoveling Class D extinguishing agents onto it | D. By shoveling Class D extinguishing agents onto it |
| 90. Which of the following should be determined during vehicle incident size-up? A. Type of fuel B. If engine is still running C. Vehicle make and model D. Number of victims and their ages | A. Type of fuel |
| Which of the following is a guideline for vehicle fire attacks? A. Rescue vehicle occupants first B. Position hoseline behind exposures C. Attack the fire from a 90-degree angle D. Deploy hoseline that will provide a minimum of 95 gpm (360 L/min) | D. Deploy hoseline that will provide a minimum of 95 gpm (360 L/min) |
| 92. Which of the following should be done once the fire has been controlled? A. Remove air bags B. Remove fuel tanks C. Disconnect the battery D. Disconnect automatic locks and windows | C. Disconnect the battery |
| 93. In passenger compartment fires, what nozzle pattern should be used through a broken window? A. Narrow fog pattern B. Medium fog pattern C. Direct stream pattern D. Direct straight stream pattern | B. Medium fog pattern |
| 94. Which of the following is a visual indicator of an alternative fuel vehicle? A. Vehicle size B. Vehicle year C. Vehicle color D. Vehicle profile | D. Vehicle profile |
| 95. Fuel tanks on a natural gas vehicle are often located: A. under the hood. B. in the trunk area. C. under the vehicle. D. behind the rear tires. | B. in the trunk area. |
| 96. What tactics should be used at incidents involving liquefied petroleum gas vehicles? A. Extinguish fire immediately B. Approach from a 90-degree angle C. Use gas detectors to determine leaks D. Direct fire streams at bottom of LPG tank | C. Use gas detectors to determine leaks |
| 97. What should be done if smoke is visible at an electrical vehicle incident? A. Chock wheels B. Secure vehicle C. Turn off ignition D. Wear full PPE and SCBA | D. Wear full PPE and SCBA |
| 98. If a vehicle using ethanol or methanol is on fire, use only ___ to extinguish. A. water B. Class D fire extinguishers C. aqueous film forming foam D. Alcohol Resistant Class B foam | D. Alcohol Resistant Class B foam |
| 99. What should be done for a fire involving a hydrogen-fueled vehicle? A. Extinguish the fire immediately B. Request hazardous materials team C. Cut A, B, and C posts for easiest extrication D. Protect exposures and allow fuel to burn off | D. Protect exposures and allow fuel to burn off |
| 100. At fires involving stacked and piled materials, fire streams should be directed at the: A. middle of the fire. B. extreme edge of the fire. C. exposures surrounding the fire. D. ground, deflecting up onto the fire. | B. extreme edge of the fire. |
| 101. What fire streams are most effective at fires involving small unattached structures? A. Fog streams B. Master streams C. Narrow streams D. Straight streams | D. Straight streams |
| Which of the following statements regarding ground cover fires is MOST accurate A. They are very slow moving. B. They are usually very small in size. C. They are always caused by natural events. D. Their characteristics are very different from fires | D. Their characteristics are very different from fires |
| 103. Which of the following is an influence on ground cover fires? A. Weather B. Size of fire C. Cause of fire D. Ignition sources | A. Weather |
| 104. Which kind of ground cover fire is slow moving and smoldering? A. Crown fire B. Ladder fire C. Ground fire D. Surface fire | C. Ground fire |
| 105. Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low-lying grass, shrubs, and other vegetation? A. Crown fire B. Ladder fire C. Ground fire D. Surface fire | D. Surface fire |
| 106. Which kind of fuels include grass, field crops, and downed limbs? A. Aerial fuels B. Ladder fuels C. Surface fuels D. Subsurface fuels | C. Surface fuels |
| Which of the following statements regarding burning characteristics of ground cover fires is MOST accurate A. Heavy fuels burn faster than lighter fuels B. Fires spread faster when fuels are close together C. Fuels that contain more moisture burn wi | B. Fires spread faster when fuels are close together |
| Which topography features may alter air flow and cause turbulence? A. Aspect B. Chutes C. Drainages D. Local terrain | D. Local terrain |
| 109. Which of the following is a long narrow strip of fire extending from the main fire? A. Head B. Flank C. Island D. Finger | D. Finger |
| 110. Which of the following is the side of the fire opposite the head? A. Heel B. Black C. Origin D. Green | A. Heel |
| 111. Which of the following is the area of unburned fuel next to the involved area? A. Spot B. Green C. Finger D. Perimeter | B. Green |
| 112. Protective clothing used for ground cover fires should meet the requirements for NFPA®: A. 1001. B. 1205. C. 1799. D. 1977. | D. 1977. |
| 113. Which of the following is required for firefighters participating in ground cover fire fighting? A. Web belt B. Bunker gear C. Nomex hood D. Protective footwear | D. Protective footwear |
| 114. Which method for attacking ground cover fires is action taken against flames at its edge or closely parallel to it? A. Direct attack B. Indirect attack C. Offensive attack D. Defensive attack | A. Direct attack |
| 115. Which method for attacking ground cover fires is used at varying distances from the advancing fire? A. Direct attack B. Indirect attack C. Offensive attack D. Defensive attack | B. Indirect attack |
| 116. Which of the following techniques are the MOST essential part of any ground cover operation? A. Lookouts B. Safety zones C. Escape routes D. Communications | D. Communications |
| Which of the following is one of the ten standard fire fighting orders A. Post lookouts when there is possible danger B. Treat all incidents like a hazardous materials incident C. Wear standard firefighting structure gear at all incidents D. Fight f | A. Post lookouts when there is possible danger |
| 118. Which nonfire hazard may be found around military training areas? A. Explosives B. Animal traps C. Unstable trees D. Rolling or falling debris | A. Explosives |
| Small Diameter Hose (SDH) | Hose of 3/4 inch - 2 inches in diameter; used for fire fighting, also called small line. |
| Direct Attack (structural) | Attack method that involves the discharge of water or a foam stream directly onto the burning fuel |
| Indirect Attack (structural) | Fire attack that involves directing streams toward ceiling in order to cool the compartment . converting wqter to steam displaces O2 , absorbs heat, and cools gas layer for ffs to safely enter for direct attack |
| Combination attack | Extinguishing fire by both direct and indirect attack. |
| Shielded Fire | A fire that is located in a remote part of the structure hidden from view by objects in the compartment. |
| Exposures | Structure or separate part of the fireground to which a fire could spread |
| Exposure protection | covering any object in the immediate vicinity of the fire with water or foam. |
| High Voltage | Any voltage in excess of 600 volts |
| Low voltage | Any voltage that is less than 600 volts and safe enough for domestic use, typically 120v or less |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) | Toxic compound found in some older oil-filled electric transformers |
| Topography | Physical configuration of the land or terrain |
| Fusee | A friction match with a large head capable of burniung in a wind |
| Direct Attack (Ground Cover) | OPERATION WHERE ACTION IS TAKEN DIRECTLY ON BURNING FUELS BY APPLYING AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT TO THE EDGEOF THE FIRE OR CLOSE TO IT. |
| Indirect Attack (Ground Cover) | Method of controlling ground cover fire in which a control line is constructed or located some distance from the edge of the main fire, and the fuel between the two points is burned |
| LCES | Lookouts Communications Escape Routes Safe Zones |
| 7. What type of fire attack produces large quantities of steam and must be coordinated with ventilation? (1014) A. Direct B. Indirect C. Offensive D. Defensive | B. Indirect |
| Which of the following is a form of exterior exposure protection A. Use passive forms, such as fire-rated walls and doors B. Use tactical ventilation to ensure that smoke movement is limited D. Apply a protective spray of water or foam between the fi | D. Apply a protective spray of water or foam between the fire and exposures |
| When should water flow from a sprinkler be stopped? (1027) A. Once the fire has been brought under control B. As soon as the fire department arrives on scene C. Once master stream devices have been deployed | A. Once the fire has been brought under control |
| Class D fires: (1037) A. are reactive to water. B. involve electrical equipment. C. involve stacked and piled materials D. are easily extinguished with water or foam. | A. are reactive to water |
| 11. A vehicle fire should be attacked from a ___-degree angle. (1039) A. 15 B. 30 C. 45 D. 90 | C. 45 |
| 12. What type of ground cover fire is the most common type and consumes low-lying grass, shrubs, and other vegetation? (1050) A. Crown fire B. Ladder fire C. Ground fire D. Surface fire | D. Surface fire |
| Ground cover fires are dangerous because which two elements of the fire triangle are always present? (1051) A. Oxygen and fuel B. Heat and oxygen C. Ignition source and fuel D. Heat and ignition source | A. Oxygen and fuel |
| 14. Which part of a ground cover fire are the sides, roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread? (1053) A. Heads B. Flanks C. Islands D. Fingers | B. Flanks |
| 15. Which method used to attack ground cover fires is generally used against fires that are very hot, very big, and very fast? (1054) A. Direct B. Indirect C. Offensive D. Defensive | |
| 16. List five pre-entry considerations that are critical to firefighter safety and effectiveness. (1012) | -Reading fire behaviors -know crew's tactical assignment -ID potential EM escape routes -Eval forcible entry rqmnts -Verifying proper radio function -ID hazards -SCBA is on and air is full -PASS is properly operating -team members are rdy to enter |
| What factors contribute to basement fires? (1017-18) | -fuel loading, from fuel load on the above floor -Age of Joists -Hidden paths for fire in walls and ducts the could be exposed -use of lightweight contsruction materials |
| What are the four main uses of a master stream device? (1028) | -Direct Attack -Indirect Attack -Supplement hand lines that are already attacking the fire from the exterior -Provide exposure protection |
| List three guidelines for electrical emergencies. (1035-36) | -wear PPE -establish exclusion zone = TO DISTANCE BE POLES IN 360 -beware of short circuits may have weakened other lines -Guard against shock burns arcs -wait for utility worx to cut lines -stay 10' away from lines when raising lowering them -more |
| List five causes of ground cover fires. (1049) | -lightning -volcanos -autoignition -sparks from landslides -arson -discarded smoking materials -campfires -spark or other ignition sources from machinery -electrical shorts in power lines or fences |
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