FIREFIGHTING STRATEGYY & TACTICS MID TERM
EXAM 2025
Normal breathing air contains __________ percent oxygen - ✅✅✅CORRECT -21%
When confronted with a situation that has NOT been experienced in the past, it is best to use the
__________ decision-making model. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -classical
The four main types of sprinkler systems are wet pipe, dry pipe, deluge, and __________ systems -
✅✅✅CORRECT -preaction
What is the most abundant gas produced at any fire? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Carbon dioxide
Trusses used in lightweight metal construction are used to span __________ areas in buildings. -
✅✅✅CORRECT -large
Water cannot be __________; therefore, it can be forced to move by applying pressure. -
✅✅✅CORRECT -compressed
The assignment and function of a(n) __________ is a key component to minimizing risk and increasing
overall scene safety. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -incident safety officer
A fog nozzle most often requires an operating pressure of __________ pounds per square inch -
✅✅✅CORRECT -100
When the stem of an outside screw and yokevalve is visible, the valve is: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -open
Which of the following terms refers to a technique used by fire fighters to remove smoke and heat from
a structure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -ventilation
, Smoke ejectors, fans, and HVAC systems are considered __________ ventilation. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -
mechanical
A Class I standpipe system must be able to flow __________ gallons per minute for a minimum of
__________ seconds. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -500; 30
The __________ is a group of firefighters equipped and on stand-by near the emergency scene,
prepared to rescue firefighters. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -RIC or RIT
Most basements have only one: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -entrance
The pressure on a water distribution system during ordinary demand is known as __________ pressure -
✅✅✅CORRECT -normal operating
When firefighters vent for __________, they are facilitating an advance into the fire area -
✅✅✅CORRECT -fire
Hospitals and nursing homes fall under the __________ occupancy classification - ✅✅✅CORRECT -
institutional
Strategic goals are accomplished by more specific functions known as tactical: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -
objectives
Heated gases that have ignited and appear as fingers of fire that begin to roll across the ceiling are
called: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -flashover
Terminology for the organizational elements must be: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -standard and consistent.
_______ command is a structure used to manage an incident involving multiple jurisdictions. -
✅✅✅CORRECT -unified
EXAM 2025
Normal breathing air contains __________ percent oxygen - ✅✅✅CORRECT -21%
When confronted with a situation that has NOT been experienced in the past, it is best to use the
__________ decision-making model. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -classical
The four main types of sprinkler systems are wet pipe, dry pipe, deluge, and __________ systems -
✅✅✅CORRECT -preaction
What is the most abundant gas produced at any fire? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Carbon dioxide
Trusses used in lightweight metal construction are used to span __________ areas in buildings. -
✅✅✅CORRECT -large
Water cannot be __________; therefore, it can be forced to move by applying pressure. -
✅✅✅CORRECT -compressed
The assignment and function of a(n) __________ is a key component to minimizing risk and increasing
overall scene safety. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -incident safety officer
A fog nozzle most often requires an operating pressure of __________ pounds per square inch -
✅✅✅CORRECT -100
When the stem of an outside screw and yokevalve is visible, the valve is: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -open
Which of the following terms refers to a technique used by fire fighters to remove smoke and heat from
a structure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -ventilation
, Smoke ejectors, fans, and HVAC systems are considered __________ ventilation. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -
mechanical
A Class I standpipe system must be able to flow __________ gallons per minute for a minimum of
__________ seconds. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -500; 30
The __________ is a group of firefighters equipped and on stand-by near the emergency scene,
prepared to rescue firefighters. - ✅✅✅CORRECT -RIC or RIT
Most basements have only one: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -entrance
The pressure on a water distribution system during ordinary demand is known as __________ pressure -
✅✅✅CORRECT -normal operating
When firefighters vent for __________, they are facilitating an advance into the fire area -
✅✅✅CORRECT -fire
Hospitals and nursing homes fall under the __________ occupancy classification - ✅✅✅CORRECT -
institutional
Strategic goals are accomplished by more specific functions known as tactical: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -
objectives
Heated gases that have ignited and appear as fingers of fire that begin to roll across the ceiling are
called: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -flashover
Terminology for the organizational elements must be: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -standard and consistent.
_______ command is a structure used to manage an incident involving multiple jurisdictions. -
✅✅✅CORRECT -unified
