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Illinois BOF state PREP EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST
EXAM TESTBANK UNDER NEW GUIDELINE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS PERFECT TO PASS 2026 Illinois BOF
state TEST EXAM
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous environment is
for the ff to maintain: - correct answer-situational awareness
Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground
operation. - correct answer-portable water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related - correct answer-they are interchangeable
terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve
agent - correct answer-anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes - correct answer-
incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to - correct answer-identify trapped or
injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should ensure they have a safe haven
such as - correct answer-secondary means of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives - correct
answer-general hazard and degree of severity
devices through which water flows, used in conjunction with fire hose, such as a gate valve, are
known as - correct answer-appliances
the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is a - correct
answer-dry system
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which defines vehicle stabilization - correct answer-process of providing additional support to key
places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - correct answer-life safety, control loss, and stabilize the incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene - correct
answer-yes, it can often be delayed for this reason
a number 4 in the blue quadrant of the national fire protection association 704 system indicates that
there is ___ risk in this category from the chemical involved - correct answer-severe
the national fire protection association 704 system indicates hazardous materials as - correct
answer-potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - correct answer-step chocks placed toward
the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft - correct answer-static water
sources
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a __ containing the letter D - correct
answer-yellow star
the type of portable ladder that is a straight ladder with permanently attached curved metal hooks is
called a - correct answer-roof ladder
which statement regarding the operation of doors is correct - correct answer-if you can see the
hinges, the door will swing toward you
when ventilating a building, the firefighter can use ___ ventilation - correct answer-mechanical
which statement is correct - correct answer-personnel accountability should be used at all
emergency scenes
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when approaching a fire, stored-pressure water extinguishers are designed to be discharged with
the nozzle: - correct answer-swept back and forth swiftly
if rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to - correct answer-
assess/protect the victims
sexless hose couplings are sometimes referred by their brand name, which is - correct answer-storz
one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the ff should be aware of is - correct
answer-SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70 pounds of weight to the
ff
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
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
18 June 2026
Illinois BOF state PREP EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST
EXAM TESTBANK UNDER NEW GUIDELINE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS PERFECT TO PASS 2026 Illinois BOF
state TEST EXAM
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous environment is
for the ff to maintain: - correct answer-situational awareness
Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground
operation. - correct answer-portable water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related - correct answer-they are interchangeable
terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve
agent - correct answer-anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes - correct answer-
incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to - correct answer-identify trapped or
injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should ensure they have a safe haven
such as - correct answer-secondary means of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives - correct
answer-general hazard and degree of severity
devices through which water flows, used in conjunction with fire hose, such as a gate valve, are
known as - correct answer-appliances
the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is a - correct
answer-dry system
, Page 2 of 25
18 June 2026
which defines vehicle stabilization - correct answer-process of providing additional support to key
places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - correct answer-life safety, control loss, and stabilize the incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene - correct
answer-yes, it can often be delayed for this reason
a number 4 in the blue quadrant of the national fire protection association 704 system indicates that
there is ___ risk in this category from the chemical involved - correct answer-severe
the national fire protection association 704 system indicates hazardous materials as - correct
answer-potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - correct answer-step chocks placed toward
the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft - correct answer-static water
sources
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a __ containing the letter D - correct
answer-yellow star
the type of portable ladder that is a straight ladder with permanently attached curved metal hooks is
called a - correct answer-roof ladder
which statement regarding the operation of doors is correct - correct answer-if you can see the
hinges, the door will swing toward you
when ventilating a building, the firefighter can use ___ ventilation - correct answer-mechanical
which statement is correct - correct answer-personnel accountability should be used at all
emergency scenes
, Page 3 of 25
18 June 2026
when approaching a fire, stored-pressure water extinguishers are designed to be discharged with
the nozzle: - correct answer-swept back and forth swiftly
if rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to - correct answer-
assess/protect the victims
sexless hose couplings are sometimes referred by their brand name, which is - correct answer-storz
one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the ff should be aware of is - correct
answer-SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70 pounds of weight to the
ff
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
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
