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ILLINOIS BOF State Exam 2026|Actual
Questions And Answers |Excellent Scores
the firefighter carry: - correct-answer -should not be used in a smoke-filled
environment
when dismounting fire apparatus at the emergency scene: - correct-answer -wait
until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
on a fire department connection, what allows the water to flow in one direction -
correct-answer -clapper valve
the three-fire fighter carry is usually used with extol ladders up to - correct-
answer -35 feet
which is important when striving for a professional approach when speaking on
the radio - correct-answer -be polite and to the point
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while no exact temperature is associated with flashover, a range from
approximately ___ degrees Fahrenheit is widely accepted. - correct-answer -900-
1200
the process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber or jacks to
strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse is known as - correct-answer -
shoring
the primary purpose of a public service communication system is to - correct-
answer -accept reports of emergencies and dispatch emergency
where should furniture be clustered in a room prior to covering with a salvage
cover - correct-answer -in the center of the room
which statement regarding trench cuts is correct - correct-answer -the trench cut
promotes vertical air flow
the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) may establish
regulations governing fire department actives such as - correct-answer -health
and safety
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one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the -
correct-answer -DOT emergency response guide book
carbon composite cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every ___ years -
correct-answer -3-5
the mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes -
correct-answer -recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
which would be considered a program offered by an employee assistance program
(EAP) - correct-answer -dealing with physical problems
what extinguishing agents are being replaced because they have been banned for
destroying the earth's ozone layer - correct-answer -halons or halogenated
hydrocarbons
one way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by the
use of - correct-answer -chutes
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to ensure safety at the emergency scene: - correct-answer -team members should
enter together, work together and leave together
what needs to occur before committing ff to a basement fire - correct-answer -
check for structural integrity of the first floor
a passenger vehicle has several types of class, including - correct-answer -
tempered and laminated
when assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a ff should be - correct-answer -
feet first, facing the ladder with the ff supporting the victim
the most acceptable method of controlling electricity at an emergency scene is to
- correct-answer -shut the power down at the main panel
at 212F, a cubic foot of water expands to approximately ___ times its original
volume when converted into steam - correct-answer -1,700
ILLINOIS BOF State Exam 2026|Actual
Questions And Answers |Excellent Scores
the firefighter carry: - correct-answer -should not be used in a smoke-filled
environment
when dismounting fire apparatus at the emergency scene: - correct-answer -wait
until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
on a fire department connection, what allows the water to flow in one direction -
correct-answer -clapper valve
the three-fire fighter carry is usually used with extol ladders up to - correct-
answer -35 feet
which is important when striving for a professional approach when speaking on
the radio - correct-answer -be polite and to the point
,2|Page
while no exact temperature is associated with flashover, a range from
approximately ___ degrees Fahrenheit is widely accepted. - correct-answer -900-
1200
the process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber or jacks to
strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse is known as - correct-answer -
shoring
the primary purpose of a public service communication system is to - correct-
answer -accept reports of emergencies and dispatch emergency
where should furniture be clustered in a room prior to covering with a salvage
cover - correct-answer -in the center of the room
which statement regarding trench cuts is correct - correct-answer -the trench cut
promotes vertical air flow
the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) may establish
regulations governing fire department actives such as - correct-answer -health
and safety
,3|Page
one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the -
correct-answer -DOT emergency response guide book
carbon composite cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every ___ years -
correct-answer -3-5
the mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes -
correct-answer -recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
which would be considered a program offered by an employee assistance program
(EAP) - correct-answer -dealing with physical problems
what extinguishing agents are being replaced because they have been banned for
destroying the earth's ozone layer - correct-answer -halons or halogenated
hydrocarbons
one way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by the
use of - correct-answer -chutes
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to ensure safety at the emergency scene: - correct-answer -team members should
enter together, work together and leave together
what needs to occur before committing ff to a basement fire - correct-answer -
check for structural integrity of the first floor
a passenger vehicle has several types of class, including - correct-answer -
tempered and laminated
when assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a ff should be - correct-answer -
feet first, facing the ladder with the ff supporting the victim
the most acceptable method of controlling electricity at an emergency scene is to
- correct-answer -shut the power down at the main panel
at 212F, a cubic foot of water expands to approximately ___ times its original
volume when converted into steam - correct-answer -1,700
