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ILLINOIS BOF STATE ACTUAL EXAM PREP
2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED
|NEW AND REVISED
What are guides to decision-making within the organization -
ANSWER- policies
A rapid intervention crew team is composed of - ANSWER- at least two
ff
The end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - ANSWER-
working end
Which violates a rule of personal safety - ANSWER- remain standing
even when you cannot see your feet
Which is required on a pipeline marker - ANSWER- pipeline owner's
phone number
Ground ladders should be tested - ANSWER- annually
An on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on
the problem, any changing circumstances at the incident and -
ANSWER- the effectiveness of the initial plan
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Which is true regarding structural fire helmets - ANSWER- they must
have earflaps
Which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - ANSWER-
it requires ff to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
To chock the wheels of a vehicle involved in an accident, the ff should: -
ANSWER- chock the wheels in both directions
In what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not
in use - ANSWER- full
While working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness
should be - ANSWER- attacked to a rung
From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without
coming untied - ANSWER- from either end
Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires -
ANSWER- class B and C
A non-load bearing wall can be described as - ANSWER- a wall that
only supports its own weight
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A ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember -
ANSWER- the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
When caring for the axe head, remember to - ANSWER- maintain the
axe head as it will void the manufacturer's warranty
The primary rule of forcible entry is - ANSWER- try before you pry
An advantage of a forward lay is - ANSWER- that the pumper is located
at the fire with access to additional hoselines
The combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - ANSWER-
a clove hitch and half hitch
The dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites
after departure of fire crews is called - ANSWER- rekindle
What organization provides an emergency call center for first responders
at a hazmat emergency - ANSWER- CHEMTREC
The term used to dress and bandage, splint fractures, and immobilize the
patient's body to reduce possibility of further injury is called -
ANSWER- full body immobilization
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In the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unaccompanied house
you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to
illegal activity that is indicative of - ANSWER- drug making
A stream discharging more than 350gpm is known as ___ stream -
ANSWER- master
The recommended tool for breaking a tempered plate glass window is a -
ANSWER- pick-head axe
The firefighter carry: - ANSWER- should not be used in a smoke-filled
environment
When dismounting fire apparatus at the emergency scene: - ANSWER-
wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
On a fire department connection, what allows the water to flow in one
direction - ANSWER- clapper valve
The three-fire fighter carry is usually used with extol ladders up to -
ANSWER- 35 feet
Which is important when striving for a professional approach when
speaking on the radio - ANSWER- be polite and to the point
ILLINOIS BOF STATE ACTUAL EXAM PREP
2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED
|NEW AND REVISED
What are guides to decision-making within the organization -
ANSWER- policies
A rapid intervention crew team is composed of - ANSWER- at least two
ff
The end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - ANSWER-
working end
Which violates a rule of personal safety - ANSWER- remain standing
even when you cannot see your feet
Which is required on a pipeline marker - ANSWER- pipeline owner's
phone number
Ground ladders should be tested - ANSWER- annually
An on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on
the problem, any changing circumstances at the incident and -
ANSWER- the effectiveness of the initial plan
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Which is true regarding structural fire helmets - ANSWER- they must
have earflaps
Which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - ANSWER-
it requires ff to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
To chock the wheels of a vehicle involved in an accident, the ff should: -
ANSWER- chock the wheels in both directions
In what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not
in use - ANSWER- full
While working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness
should be - ANSWER- attacked to a rung
From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without
coming untied - ANSWER- from either end
Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires -
ANSWER- class B and C
A non-load bearing wall can be described as - ANSWER- a wall that
only supports its own weight
,3|Page
A ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember -
ANSWER- the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
When caring for the axe head, remember to - ANSWER- maintain the
axe head as it will void the manufacturer's warranty
The primary rule of forcible entry is - ANSWER- try before you pry
An advantage of a forward lay is - ANSWER- that the pumper is located
at the fire with access to additional hoselines
The combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - ANSWER-
a clove hitch and half hitch
The dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites
after departure of fire crews is called - ANSWER- rekindle
What organization provides an emergency call center for first responders
at a hazmat emergency - ANSWER- CHEMTREC
The term used to dress and bandage, splint fractures, and immobilize the
patient's body to reduce possibility of further injury is called -
ANSWER- full body immobilization
, 4|Page
In the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unaccompanied house
you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to
illegal activity that is indicative of - ANSWER- drug making
A stream discharging more than 350gpm is known as ___ stream -
ANSWER- master
The recommended tool for breaking a tempered plate glass window is a -
ANSWER- pick-head axe
The firefighter carry: - ANSWER- should not be used in a smoke-filled
environment
When dismounting fire apparatus at the emergency scene: - ANSWER-
wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
On a fire department connection, what allows the water to flow in one
direction - ANSWER- clapper valve
The three-fire fighter carry is usually used with extol ladders up to -
ANSWER- 35 feet
Which is important when striving for a professional approach when
speaking on the radio - ANSWER- be polite and to the point
