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ILLINOIS BOF STATE EXAM 2026-
ACTUAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADE A+
what are guides to decision-making within the organization - correct-answer -
policies
a rapid intervention crew team is composed of - correct-answer -at least two ff
the end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - correct-answer -
working end
which violates a rule of personal safety - correct-answer -remain standing even
when you cannot see your feet
which is required on a pipeline marker - correct-answer -pipeline owner's phone
number
ground ladders should be tested - correct-answer -annually
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an on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the
problem, any changing circumstances at the incident and - correct-answer -the
effectiveness of the initial plan
which is true regarding structural fire helmets - correct-answer -they must have
earflaps
which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - correct-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: - correct-
answer -chock the wheels in both directions
in what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not in use -
correct-answer -full
while working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be -
correct-answer -attacked to a rung
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from which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied - correct-answer -from either end
carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires - correct-answer -
class B and C
a non-load bearing wall can be described as - correct-answer -a wall that only
supports its own weight
a ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember - correct-
answer -the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
when caring for the axe head, remember to - correct-answer -maintain the axe
head as it will void the manufacturer's warranty
the primary rule of forcible entry is - correct-answer -try before you pry
an advantage of a forward lay is - correct-answer -that the pumper is located at
the fire with access to additional hoselines
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the combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - correct-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 - correct-answer -rekindle
what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a
hazmat emergency - correct-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 - correct-answer -full body
immobilization
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 - correct-answer -drug making
a stream discharging more than 350gpm is known as ___ stream - correct-answer
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ILLINOIS BOF STATE EXAM 2026-
ACTUAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADE A+
what are guides to decision-making within the organization - correct-answer -
policies
a rapid intervention crew team is composed of - correct-answer -at least two ff
the end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - correct-answer -
working end
which violates a rule of personal safety - correct-answer -remain standing even
when you cannot see your feet
which is required on a pipeline marker - correct-answer -pipeline owner's phone
number
ground ladders should be tested - correct-answer -annually
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an on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the
problem, any changing circumstances at the incident and - correct-answer -the
effectiveness of the initial plan
which is true regarding structural fire helmets - correct-answer -they must have
earflaps
which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - correct-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: - correct-
answer -chock the wheels in both directions
in what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not in use -
correct-answer -full
while working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be -
correct-answer -attacked to a rung
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from which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied - correct-answer -from either end
carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires - correct-answer -
class B and C
a non-load bearing wall can be described as - correct-answer -a wall that only
supports its own weight
a ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember - correct-
answer -the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
when caring for the axe head, remember to - correct-answer -maintain the axe
head as it will void the manufacturer's warranty
the primary rule of forcible entry is - correct-answer -try before you pry
an advantage of a forward lay is - correct-answer -that the pumper is located at
the fire with access to additional hoselines
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the combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - correct-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 - correct-answer -rekindle
what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a
hazmat emergency - correct-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 - correct-answer -full body
immobilization
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 - correct-answer -drug making
a stream discharging more than 350gpm is known as ___ stream - correct-answer
-master
