Basic Firefighter Written Exam WITH
100%CORRECT ANSWERS.
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material. - ANSWERS-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWERS-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWERS-outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWERS-sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWERS-halligan Flat head
axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWERS-sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWERS-reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
ANSWERS-link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWERS-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 . -
ANSWERS-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWERS-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you
should . - ANSWERS-crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders.
- ANSWERS-exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWERS-
direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
ANSWERS-downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. -
ANSWERS-ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
ANSWERS-water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are
common. - ANSWERS-dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . -
ANSWERS-drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - ANSWERS-water
In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is
. - ANSWERS-tenders
What equipment is needed for drafting: - ANSWERS-1. hard suction
2. barrel strainer
3. low level strainer
4. float-a-dock
5. rubber mallet
All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - ANSWERS-vacuum/suction
The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - ANSWERS-under
List 3 alternative water supplies? - ANSWERS-1. lakes
2. rivers
3. underground tanks
Where would you find a dry hydrant? - ANSWERS-lake sides
100%CORRECT ANSWERS.
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material. - ANSWERS-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWERS-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWERS-outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWERS-sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWERS-halligan Flat head
axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWERS-sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWERS-reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
ANSWERS-link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWERS-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 . -
ANSWERS-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWERS-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you
should . - ANSWERS-crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders.
- ANSWERS-exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWERS-
direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
ANSWERS-downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. -
ANSWERS-ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
ANSWERS-water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are
common. - ANSWERS-dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . -
ANSWERS-drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - ANSWERS-water
In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is
. - ANSWERS-tenders
What equipment is needed for drafting: - ANSWERS-1. hard suction
2. barrel strainer
3. low level strainer
4. float-a-dock
5. rubber mallet
All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - ANSWERS-vacuum/suction
The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - ANSWERS-under
List 3 alternative water supplies? - ANSWERS-1. lakes
2. rivers
3. underground tanks
Where would you find a dry hydrant? - ANSWERS-lake sides
