FIREFIGHTER 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,Which statement about advancing a hose-line up a ladder is correct?
A.) The nozzle person climbs the ladder to 20'
B.) Use hose straps to tie the hose to the ladder.
C.) The fastest and best manner is to advance an uncharged house line up the ladder.
D.) The safest and best manner is to advance a charged hose-line up the ladder. -
ANSWER C.) The fastest and best manner is to advance an uncharged hose line up the
ladder.
Which action is acceptable if a fire is coming at you and you need to retreat to a safe
haven?
A.) Retreat to a utility room.
B.) Retreat to a room and shut the door behind you.
C.) Retreat to a room but leave the door open.
D.) Retreat to a bathroom. - ANSWER B.) Retreat to a room and shut the door behind
you.
Placing the butt of the ladder to close to the building reduces the __________ of the
ladder and tends to cause the tip to __________ from the building.
A.) Curvature, rub down.
B.) Width, slip down.
C.) Stability, pull away.
D.) Weight, slide down. - ANSWER C. Stability, pull away.
What is covered by NFPA 1500
A.) Safety programs.
B.) Salvage operation.
C.) Budgeting requirements.
D.) Electrical safety. - ANSWER A.) Safety programs.
In what physical state is a material the easiest to ignite?
A.) Gas
B.) Liquid
, C.) Solid
D.) Neutrons - ANSWER A.) Gas
The transfer of heat by the movement of gasses or liquid is known as,
A.) Direct flame contact.
B.) Convection.
C.) Radiation.
D.) Conduction. - ANSWER B.) Convection
The Bresnan Distributor Nozzle is used primarily for what type of fire?
A.) Grass/brush fires
B.) Dumpster fires
C.) Basement fires
D.) Car fires - ANSWER C.) Basement fires
An axe should be hoisted
A.) Only with a tagline attached
B.) Vertically with the head of the axe up
C.) Vertically with the head of the axe down
D.) Using a rope at both ends - ANSWER C.) Vertically with the head of the axe down
Portable water tanks should be positioned in a location that allows easy access from
A.) The leeward side
B.) The windward side
C.) Only one direction
D.) Multiple directions - ANSWER D.) Multiple directions
While mounting or dismounting the fire apparatus the firefighter should
A.) Have their SCBA in hand to don
B.) Carefully get in and jump out quickly
C.) Keep both feet firmly on a flat surface
D.) Use the handrails - ANSWER D.) Use the handrails
Which is a hazard associated only with Hybrid vehicle fires
A.) Hydraulic pistons may explode
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,Which statement about advancing a hose-line up a ladder is correct?
A.) The nozzle person climbs the ladder to 20'
B.) Use hose straps to tie the hose to the ladder.
C.) The fastest and best manner is to advance an uncharged house line up the ladder.
D.) The safest and best manner is to advance a charged hose-line up the ladder. -
ANSWER C.) The fastest and best manner is to advance an uncharged hose line up the
ladder.
Which action is acceptable if a fire is coming at you and you need to retreat to a safe
haven?
A.) Retreat to a utility room.
B.) Retreat to a room and shut the door behind you.
C.) Retreat to a room but leave the door open.
D.) Retreat to a bathroom. - ANSWER B.) Retreat to a room and shut the door behind
you.
Placing the butt of the ladder to close to the building reduces the __________ of the
ladder and tends to cause the tip to __________ from the building.
A.) Curvature, rub down.
B.) Width, slip down.
C.) Stability, pull away.
D.) Weight, slide down. - ANSWER C. Stability, pull away.
What is covered by NFPA 1500
A.) Safety programs.
B.) Salvage operation.
C.) Budgeting requirements.
D.) Electrical safety. - ANSWER A.) Safety programs.
In what physical state is a material the easiest to ignite?
A.) Gas
B.) Liquid
, C.) Solid
D.) Neutrons - ANSWER A.) Gas
The transfer of heat by the movement of gasses or liquid is known as,
A.) Direct flame contact.
B.) Convection.
C.) Radiation.
D.) Conduction. - ANSWER B.) Convection
The Bresnan Distributor Nozzle is used primarily for what type of fire?
A.) Grass/brush fires
B.) Dumpster fires
C.) Basement fires
D.) Car fires - ANSWER C.) Basement fires
An axe should be hoisted
A.) Only with a tagline attached
B.) Vertically with the head of the axe up
C.) Vertically with the head of the axe down
D.) Using a rope at both ends - ANSWER C.) Vertically with the head of the axe down
Portable water tanks should be positioned in a location that allows easy access from
A.) The leeward side
B.) The windward side
C.) Only one direction
D.) Multiple directions - ANSWER D.) Multiple directions
While mounting or dismounting the fire apparatus the firefighter should
A.) Have their SCBA in hand to don
B.) Carefully get in and jump out quickly
C.) Keep both feet firmly on a flat surface
D.) Use the handrails - ANSWER D.) Use the handrails
Which is a hazard associated only with Hybrid vehicle fires
A.) Hydraulic pistons may explode
