Firefighter Training S-130 Exam
Questions and Answers
How can you reduce the chance of an entrapment by fire?
Look up, down and all around. Stay aware of your surroundings, stay in contact
with your team, and stay notified on changing conditions.
Safety zone VS. a deployment site?
safety zone is planned before working on the fire, escape route will lead you to
the safety zone. Deployment site is an area where you get in your fire shelter
What mandatory equipment must be worn by firefighters?
hard hat, gloves, eye protection, boots, fire resistant clothing, and hearing
protection
Who is the person that is in charge of the overall fire?
Incident Commander
What types of hand tools can be used by fire personnel?
Pulaski, shovels, chainsaws, leaf blowers, fire swatter, rakes, McLeods, etc.
, What is the minimum spacing personnel should be apart from each other when
working on the fire line and why is this spacing important?
10 feet because you don’t want to injure yourself or any one around you if you
would fall with your tool or tools
When is it acceptable to board a helicopter?
when given the command
What devices can fire personnel use to start firing operations?
drip torches, fuses,
What hazards can the fire fighter encounter when utilizing these devices?
personal burns, injuries from improper carrying and handling, improper fuel mix,
flash back or explosion
How would you patrol for spot fires in your designated area?
follow the fireline inwards (dry and wet mop-ups)
Questions and Answers
How can you reduce the chance of an entrapment by fire?
Look up, down and all around. Stay aware of your surroundings, stay in contact
with your team, and stay notified on changing conditions.
Safety zone VS. a deployment site?
safety zone is planned before working on the fire, escape route will lead you to
the safety zone. Deployment site is an area where you get in your fire shelter
What mandatory equipment must be worn by firefighters?
hard hat, gloves, eye protection, boots, fire resistant clothing, and hearing
protection
Who is the person that is in charge of the overall fire?
Incident Commander
What types of hand tools can be used by fire personnel?
Pulaski, shovels, chainsaws, leaf blowers, fire swatter, rakes, McLeods, etc.
, What is the minimum spacing personnel should be apart from each other when
working on the fire line and why is this spacing important?
10 feet because you don’t want to injure yourself or any one around you if you
would fall with your tool or tools
When is it acceptable to board a helicopter?
when given the command
What devices can fire personnel use to start firing operations?
drip torches, fuses,
What hazards can the fire fighter encounter when utilizing these devices?
personal burns, injuries from improper carrying and handling, improper fuel mix,
flash back or explosion
How would you patrol for spot fires in your designated area?
follow the fireline inwards (dry and wet mop-ups)
