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Question	Answer
Which is one of the three basic components required for fire?	Oxygen
Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?	Butt
In the ICS structure, who is responsible for all aspects of managing the incident?	The incident commander
A ladder is carried at arm's length in a ________ carry?	Suitcase
What does the "R" stand for in "PAR"?	Report
What is the term for an open space within a wall where wires and pipes run?	Chase
Which of the following is the best definition of salvage?	Actions taken to save property and reduce damage caused by fire.
Which statement best summarizes the types of incidents for which the incident command system (ISC) be should be implemented?	All emergency incidents
All forms of ventilation that use fans or other powered equipment are classified as _________ ventilation	Mechanical
The movement of heated gases in a fire is an example of which form of heat transfer?	Convection
On a wet-barrel hydrant, where is the valve located?	On each outlet
For forcible entry, who usually determines the point of entry?	Company officer
When should a fire building be turned over to the owner?	After the investigation is complete
Which is a commonly used safety knot?	Overhand
What is the minimum measurement for a ventilation-opening cut in a roof?	4ft x 4ft
Which position has the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct any activity on the fireground that he or she judges to be unsafe?	Designated safety officer
Flammable liquid fires are class?	B
When should fire fighters begin making observations for use in a fire investigation?	During dispatch and response
Which area is the second search priority?	Directly above the fire
What is the term for the spontaneous ignition of hot gases at the upper level of a room?	Rollover
Which is the fastest way for a mobile water supply apperatus to offload water in a portable tank?	Use the dump valve
Which rope construction type consists of braided outer sheath surrounding a load-bearing core?	Kernmantle
Which item is commonly used to improvise a water chute?	Pike poles
The NFPA recommends color-coding hydrants to indicate	available flow
Which type of construction is called ordinary construction?	III
What does the "R" stand for n the LUNAR acronym?	Resources
When is it acceptable to use a roof ladder as a free-hanging ladder?	Never
Which is defining characteristic of utility rope?	It must not be used to support the weight of a person
What are gusset plates?	Connecting plates made of thin sheet of metal
Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled air?	Closed circuit
Which class of fire includes cloth?	A
What are the first two types of fire suppression operations?	Offensive and defensive
An endothermic reaction is one that	absorbs heat
Which is a component of a fire triangle	Heat
What is the percentage of oxygen normally found in the air?	21
During salvage operations, rolls of polyethylene film are particularly useful for protecting	long surfaces
What is the common sign of damage to a kernmantle rope?	Flat spots or lumps
Which is a disadvantage of CO2 extinguishers?	short discharge range
If a private residence has a single fire extinguisher, where would it be located?	Kitchen
When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that they cylinder has a minimum of ___________ percent of its rated maximum pressure.	90
Which term means the weight of a building's contents?	live load
Which tool is a small hydraulic spreader operated by a hand-powered pump?	Rabbit tool
Which term is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?	Hearing protection
What happens to the personnel accountability passports at the scene of an incident?	They are left with the designee at the command post or hazardous area entry point
In the fire service, the bugle had become they symbol of	authority
Which type of hose roll is used to store hose on a storage rack?	flat
What must be done prior to making forcible entryin to a fire building?	The fire attack team must be ready
The kern of a kernmantle rope is its	core
Ideally, when should overhaul operations begin?	After the fire investigators has examined the scene
An engine lays hose from a water source to the fire scene in a _______ lay.	forward
The "P" in the acronym PASS, used in reference to fire extinguisher operation, stands for	Pull
Which is a commonly used mnemonic for reporting a mayday?	LUNAR
Which statement about the use of protective hood is correct?	Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.
Heat transfer in the form of invisible electromagnetic waves is called	radiation
What happens when moisture trapped in concrete is heated and expands, causing parts of the concrete to break away	spalling
What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a fire fighting team?	2
When is the use of utility rope appropriate?	when the rope will not be supporting people
Which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the neck and ears?	the protective hood
Which statement about positive- pressure ventilation is correct?	It should be used only if attach crews have access to all fire.
Complete this sentence, "We will not risk our lives"	for persons of property that cannot be saved.
What is the term for preparing a knot by tightening it and removing twists, kinks, and slack from the rope	dressing
Where is the dump valve located	On the mobile water supply apparatus
What is the second stage of fire development	growth
A Class C fire involves	energized electrical equipment
Which class of fire includes combustible metals?	D
Which problem can be caused by using doorways as ventilation openings?	It compromises personnel entry and exit.
What is the term for keeping a ladder from slipping and applying one's weight to the underside of it>	Heeling
How are jalousie windows normally opened or closed?	turning a small hand crank
What is the rope or cable that is used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder?	Halyard
Which type of glass is normally used in automobile windshields	Laminated
A portable fire extinguisher is best suited for which situation?	fire in a wastebasket
Which type of attack is used when the main objective is to protect exposures?	defensive
How can recirculation be eliminated during smoke ejection?	Completely block the opening around the fan.
Which construction technique builds one floor at a time with a firestop between each floor?	Platform-frame
What should be done to avoid water hammer?	Open and close all the valves slowly
An offensive attack initiated by a quick, exterior, indirect attack into the fire compartment followed by an interior direct fire attack for final suppression is a ________ attack	transitional
Which is the last step in rolling a straight hose roll?	Use your foot to alight protruding hose.
What is the very top of a ladder called?	Tip
A soft sleeve hose is used to connect the pumper to a	pressurized water source
A chemical reaction that produces heat is	exothermic
Which of the following methods offers a firefighter the safest way to reduce the possibility of inhalation exposures?	Don't remove SCBA at all
Telecommunicators should use _________ listening?	active
What does the "A" stand for in LUNAR?	Assignment/ Air
Which area is the first search priority?	The area immediately around the fire
What are the laminated glass window likely to do when exposed to a fire?	Crack but remain in place
When is a secondary search performed?	After the fire had been brought under control
Operations are conducted from in side the fire building in which type of attack?	Offensive
What is the correct procedure for a burst hose line?	Use two lenghts of hose to prelace a single burst length
Turbulent smoke is an indication of impending	flashover
What is the most common term for hand-held two-way radios carried by individual fire fighters?	Portable radios
Which class of fire is depicted in the pictograph system by a burining trash can next to a wood fire?	A
Which part of a ladder transfers the weight of a person climbing it to the beams?	Rung
During a fire, where is a child likely to hide?	in the closet
Ideally, when should salvage operations begin?	Concurrently with a fire attack
what is another term for gypsum board?	Sheetrock
Laying supply line form the fire to water source is a _______ lay.	reverse
Traditionally, most fog nozzles were designed to operate at which nozzle pressure?	100 PSI
Which type of light projects a diffuse light over a wide area?	Flood
What does the "S" stand for in "SOP"?	standard
Which class of fire involves ordinary solid combustibles such as wood and paper?	A
What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in a structural firefighting PPE?	Prevent liquids and vapors from reaching the skin.
What is the correct ladder placement when breaking a window for ventilation?	On the upwind side of the window, tip level with the top of the window.
Where should the tip of a ladder be placed for a rescue operations from a window?	Immediately below the windowsill
What is the function of the PTT button on a two-way radio?	Cause the radio to transmit
In double-jacket fire hose, which is the function of the outer jacker?	it is a protective covering
Which statement about natural fiber ropes is correct>	Natural fiber ropes deteriorate even if stored properly.
When approaching a fire with an extinguisher in hand, you should always have an	exit route
What does the term Mayday mean?	A fire fighter is in trouble and needs assistence.
Smoke contains ________ highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter	three
A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when ?	the handle is in line with the supply pipe
When standing upright on a rung, how far should the rung at the shoulder height be from the fire fighter>	An arm's length
Which position is part of the command staff?	Incident safety officer
The majority of fires are extinguished by which method?	cooling the fuel
Which statement about masonry materials is correct?	Masonry materials are fire resistive
Which tool is part of the "irons'	flat-head axe
Before climbing a ladder, fire fighters should make sure it is	secured
Which knot is frequently used to secure the end of the rope to an anchor point?	Bowling
The primary purpose of the ________ is to transfer the weight of the building and it contents to the ground.	Foundation
Which part of the body should be used for a heavy lift?	The legs
A duck-billed lock breaker is used to	open a padlock
Which is another term for liquified petroleum gas?	propane
Which type of wrench is ued to tighten and loosen couplings?	Spanner
How should fire fighters approach a vehicle fire?	45-degree angle from the side
Which extinguishing method is being used when a foam blanket is placed over a surface of a burning liquid?	Cutting off the oxygen supply
Which extinguishing agent is suitable for use on a Class C fire?	Carbon Dioxide
The first priority for search teams is those areas	where live victims may be immediately around the fire.
Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct>	Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.
If there is no officer on the first- arriving unit, who assumes initial command?	A fire fighter
Situational awareness is best summed up by which phrase?	Seeing the big picture and avoiding tunnel vision
Which class of fire is depicted in the pictograph system by a fire in a frying pan?	K
Which is commonly used evacuation signal?	A sequence of 3 blasts on an apparatus air horn.
In general, in emergency operations, the practical span of control with the ICS is no more than ________ to one	five
What is the second step in the five-step process of emergency incident dispatch?	Location validation
What is the term for a phone line that connects two predetermined points?	Direct Line
Which is one of the functional categories of forcible entry tools?	Striking
Which statement best describes a primary search/	A quick search for victims in immediate danger
What is commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air?	Skip Breathing
What is the term for water-soluble flammable liquid?	Polar solvent
In general, what is the primary responsibility of fire fighters in fire investigation?	Preservation of evidence
which knot would typically be used to attach a roper to a tree or a pole?	Clove Hitch
What position serves as a point of contact between the incident commander and the news media?	Public Information officer
Which state of fire results from decreasing oxygen and/or fuel supply?	Decay
When raising a ladder, it should be kept a minimum of ________ from power lines.	10ft
What is the function of EOSTI?	Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure.
Following receipt of an alarm, a common practice is for fire fighters to don personal protective equipment PPE	Prior to mounting the apparatus
Which statement is correct about simultaneous offensive and defensive operations at the same building?	It is dangerous and it should not be done
Which type of truss has a curved upper memever and straight lower member?	Bowstring
What does the "A" stand for in "CAD"?	Aided
Which construction component is compsed of smaller pieces joined to form a triangular configuration?	Truss
Which type of company specializes in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals?	Hazardous material

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