Basic Firefighter Written Exam
Questions & Answers 2023/2024
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. -
ANSWER-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWER-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWER-outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWER-sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWER-halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANSWER-up-wind
blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool, after
warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - ANSWER-start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWER-sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWER-reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - ANSWER-link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWER-1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
, 3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . - ANSWER-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWER-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . - ANSWER-
crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWER-2 1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate large amount
of steam is an attack. - ANSWER-indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. - ANSWER-
exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWER-direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . - ANSWER-downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - ANSWER-ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . - ANSWER-water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - ANSWER-
dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . - ANSWER-drafting
Questions & Answers 2023/2024
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. -
ANSWER-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWER-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWER-outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWER-sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWER-halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANSWER-up-wind
blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool, after
warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - ANSWER-start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWER-sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWER-reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - ANSWER-link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWER-1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
, 3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . - ANSWER-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWER-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . - ANSWER-
crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWER-2 1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate large amount
of steam is an attack. - ANSWER-indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. - ANSWER-
exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWER-direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . - ANSWER-downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - ANSWER-ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . - ANSWER-water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - ANSWER-
dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . - ANSWER-drafting
