Firefighter 1 & 2 State Test

Firefighter 1 & 2 State Test What is the mission of the fire service? Ans- To save lives and protect property What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II Ans- 1001 A ____ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. Ans- Code Which of the following BEST describes the action first taken after an alert to the station? AnsDispatching of emergency services responders What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report? Ans- Periodic time transmissions Which of the following must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone? Ans- Type of building construction and safest location for personel Which of the following best describes when SARS are used? Ans- Confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25 percent of cylinder capacity? Ans- End of service time indicators When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be Ans- Fully extended Which types of SCBA are tested every five years? Ans- Steel and aluminum Which of the following types of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log? Ans- Life safety rope Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? Ans- Working Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's hands or feet to drag the victim to safety? AnsHandcuff Once a search is complete, a firefighter should Ans- Report promptly to the supervisor What are the two objectives for a structural search? Ans- Search for life; assess fire conditions In the acronym LUNAR, the A stands for Ans- Assignment Which of the following best describes the result of running a generator for a long period of time without a load? Ans- Will overheat and damage the generator. Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps? Ans- Hydraulic What stabilizing tool uses a system of at least three wedged posts between the ground and a vehicle resting on its side or top? Ans- Buttress tension system Hybrid vehicles that use color coded wiring use ____ to mark high voltage wiring. Ans- Orange When using a strut and buttress tension system, firefighters must ensure all parts have a safety margin that is: Ans- In excess of the weight being secured What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side? Ans- Buttress tension system What initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the scene? Ans- Stabilize the victim What type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a loadbearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival? Ans- A-frame In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents Ans- Advance Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? Ans- Pike pole Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: Ans- Chips, cracks, or spurs When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: Ans- Remove burrs from a cutting edge NFPA 1931 requires that single, roof combination and extension ladders must support a maximum load of Ans- 750 lbs Ground ladders should be service tested before being placed in service, ____ while in service, and after use that exposes the ladder to high heat or rough treatment. Ans- Once each year Which of the following describes the best placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window? Ans- Ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip Which of the following is a reason that modern construction may tend to contain fires for longer periods of time? Ans- Energy efficient designs What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness? Ans- Sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe. What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant? Ans- Hard suction hose What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure? AnsOrganic damage Which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing? Ans- Nozzles with shutoff valves The test site for service testing should be: Ans- On a slight grade Which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose? Ans- Stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose Which action of fire fighting foam creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire? Ans- Separating Foam lowers surface tension of water, allowing it to ____ fires in class A materials Ans- Penetrate Class A foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition by Ans- Allowing water to penetrate fuels When applied to solid fuels, Class A foam blankets the fuel, controls flames, then Ans- Breaks down, releasing water to cool the fuel Class B foams are especially effective on Ans- Hydrocarbon fuels and polar solvents The degree of foam expansion depends on the type of foam concentrate, accurate proportioning, quality of the foam concentrate and Ans- Method of aeration Which of the following statements about Class A foam concentrates is most accurate? Ans- Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water penetration into the fuel. Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are Ans- Polar solvents Which foams are required to extinguish fire of ethanol or ethanol-based fuels? Ans- Alcohol resistant foams Which of the following statements about foam proportioning is MOST accurate? Ans- Mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a thick, dry foam. Which of the following proportioning methods depends on the venturi principle to draw foam through a hose connected to the foam concentrate container and into the water stream? Ans- Eduction Which of the following statements about foam proportioners and delivery system is MOST accurate? Ans- The foam proportioner and delivery system must be compatible to produce usable foam Which of the following statements about foam hazards is most accurate? Ans- Some foam concentrates and their vapors may be harmful if inhaled The deployment of a master stream devices requires a minimum of Ans- Two firefighters Which kind of ground cover fire is slow moving and smoldering? Ans- Ground fire Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low ly