FF1 IFO Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following describes the BEST placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window?
a. ladder along side window on windward side, tip even with top of the window
b. ladder directly in front of the window, tip even with top of window
c. ladder directly in front of window, tip extended 3-5 rungs above the roofline
d. ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip
Correct Answer
D
Question 2
What are the two objectives for structural search?
a. search for life, assess fire conditions
b. search for victims, assess structural integrity
c. search for witnesses, assess fire crew needs
d. search for occupants, assess building conditions
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 3
Once the search is complete a firefighter should
a. report promptly to decontamination
b. report promptly to the supervisor
c. report promptly too RIC/RIT
d.report promptly to recovery
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
Which of the following actions should a firefighter immediately take after transmitting a mayday report?
a. attempt self -rescue
b. Turn off PASS device
c. Activate PASS device
d. move toward exit 20 feet (6 m) at a time
Correct Answer
C
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, Question 5
In which type of fire attack is water applied directly on to the burning fuels until the fire is extinguished?
a. in direct attack
b. direct attack
c. gas cooling
d. combination attack
Correct Answer
B
Question 6
Which of the following statements regarding burning characteristics of ground cover fires is MOST accurate?
a. loosely piled fuels burn slower than those that are tightly compacted
b. heavy fuels burn faster than lighter fuels
c. fires spread faster when fuels are close together
d. fuels that contain more moisture burn with greater intensity
Correct Answer
C
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Question 1
Which of the following describes the BEST placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window?
a. ladder along side window on windward side, tip even with top of the window
b. ladder directly in front of the window, tip even with top of window
c. ladder directly in front of window, tip extended 3-5 rungs above the roofline
d. ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip
Correct Answer
D
Question 2
What are the two objectives for structural search?
a. search for life, assess fire conditions
b. search for victims, assess structural integrity
c. search for witnesses, assess fire crew needs
d. search for occupants, assess building conditions
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 3
Once the search is complete a firefighter should
a. report promptly to decontamination
b. report promptly to the supervisor
c. report promptly too RIC/RIT
d.report promptly to recovery
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
Which of the following actions should a firefighter immediately take after transmitting a mayday report?
a. attempt self -rescue
b. Turn off PASS device
c. Activate PASS device
d. move toward exit 20 feet (6 m) at a time
Correct Answer
C
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, Question 5
In which type of fire attack is water applied directly on to the burning fuels until the fire is extinguished?
a. in direct attack
b. direct attack
c. gas cooling
d. combination attack
Correct Answer
B
Question 6
Which of the following statements regarding burning characteristics of ground cover fires is MOST accurate?
a. loosely piled fuels burn slower than those that are tightly compacted
b. heavy fuels burn faster than lighter fuels
c. fires spread faster when fuels are close together
d. fuels that contain more moisture burn with greater intensity
Correct Answer
C
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