Hamilton Fire Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Update 2025
What does P.A.R. stand for? - Answers Personnel Accountability Report
What is the purpose of an accountability tag - Answers Used to track personnel on an incident scene.
Purpose of an entry tag? - Answers to track personnel in a controlled zone
Rule of 6, in order - Answers size up, additional resources/call for help, rescue, exposures,
extinguishment, overhaul (vent, salvage)
Name the 3 levels of accountability ? - Answers class 1- crew accountability
class 2- incident scene accountability
class 3- accountability with entry control
4 objectives of the incident management system? - Answers 1- stop or remove danger and treat the
injured
2-scene stabilization/control
3-property conservation
4-provide refuge and safety for emergency personnel
4 rules of auto ex? - Answers 1- if tools come off the truck, so does cribbing
2- if tools come off so does a charged hose line
3-break all windows before using tools,
4-strip before you cut
name 3 common and accepted safety terms in auto ex - Answers 1-FREEZE- everyone stops
2- hand on shoulder- that person stops
3- thumbs up/down - dump valve indication
maximum # of air bags that can be stacked? what order? - Answers 2, larger on the bottom
how high can box cribbing be stacked?? - Answers no more than 3 times the width of the base
maximum length for ZMAG stabilization ? - Answers total length between the ZAMA point and the
ZMAG plate is 3.3m or 10ft
describe the action circle ?? - Answers 1- initial 5m around the vehicle
2- kept clear of all non-essential personnel and tools/ debris for the IC to have a clear view.
,3- used as a barrier for protection from flying debris
3 extrication control points on scene? - Answers 1- stabilize the scene before advancing
2-stabilize the car for extraction
3-stabilize the patient before removal
What is the definition of Stabilization?? Auto ex - Answers The process of adding additional support to
the vehicle in key points to the ground, or a solid anchor point
What PPE is used on a scene for auto ex? - Answers At least all turnout gear must be worn during an
auto ex rescue
Rule to use when lifting anything in auto ex? - Answers lift an inch, crib an inch
when a cribbing tower is used to support an air bag, how must the top of the tower be assembled ? -
Answers The top of the tower must be completely solid in order to be used to support an airbag.
Airbag commands for inflation/ deflation? - Answers "up/down on red, up/down on blue"
what is the last post to cut before removing the roof of a car? - Answers the last post to cut is the one
next to the patients head
How is airbag wiring generally identified? - Answers yellow tape, or wiring loom.
How are hybrid vehicles identified ? - Answers orange or blue thiccc wires or "high voltage"
Rule of avoiding airbags in a vehicle? - Answers 5'',10''/20''
Describe the 5/10/20 rules - Answers 5'' away from side impact air bags
10'' away from drivers air bags
20'' away from passenger air bags
Describe the SANE rule for water rescue - Answers s- step by step process beginning with self rescue
a- always have additional resources
n-never take chances
e- everytime the river will win
size up is preformed by? - Answers First FF on scene
after entering a structure, FF should use their _________ to increase their situational awareness. -
Answers Hearing
, what sensory clues can indicate the stage and fuel involved in a fire? - Answers colour of smoke
during a structural search, FF should listen to their radios for? - Answers updates from command,
maydays, changing tactics
When encountering a fire in a room, FF should ? - Answers sound before entering, update command,
use light for the fire to aid in the search of that room.
once a search is complete FF should report _____________ - Answers "all clear"
never assume everyone is out of the building until? - Answers it can be confirmed by witness or roster
Why is it beneficial to start Ventilation and search as soon as possible? - Answers increases survivability
and visibility for personnel and patients, property conservation .
two objectives for structural search? - Answers search for live and assess fire conditions
which area of the fire is described as the being on the same floor of the fire, but furthest away? -
Answers Remainder hazard zone
Name the NFPA search area priorities ?? - Answers 1- Immediate fire area
2-area with most potential victims
3-remainder hazard zone
4-exposures
when is a secondary search begun? - Answers after vent and extinguishment have been completed
when leaving the room, search the _______ direction from entry - Answers same
once on the fire floor, search from ________ to _________ - Answers closest to the fire, back to the exit
deciding to walk, crawl is dependant on ?? - Answers smoke, fire and internal conditions
how do you advance up stairs? - Answers up stairs - head first, crawling with arms and legs wide
down stairs- feet first, crawling with legs and arms wide
when should the middle of the room be searched? - Answers once the perimeter has been searched
what is a reason why objects should not be moved when searching a room - Answers can disorientate a
FF trying to leave the building or block an egress point
during a search, close door unless? - Answers they are being used for ventilation
how do FF most commonly injure themselves while removing a patient ? - Answers improper lifting
techniques
What does P.A.R. stand for? - Answers Personnel Accountability Report
What is the purpose of an accountability tag - Answers Used to track personnel on an incident scene.
Purpose of an entry tag? - Answers to track personnel in a controlled zone
Rule of 6, in order - Answers size up, additional resources/call for help, rescue, exposures,
extinguishment, overhaul (vent, salvage)
Name the 3 levels of accountability ? - Answers class 1- crew accountability
class 2- incident scene accountability
class 3- accountability with entry control
4 objectives of the incident management system? - Answers 1- stop or remove danger and treat the
injured
2-scene stabilization/control
3-property conservation
4-provide refuge and safety for emergency personnel
4 rules of auto ex? - Answers 1- if tools come off the truck, so does cribbing
2- if tools come off so does a charged hose line
3-break all windows before using tools,
4-strip before you cut
name 3 common and accepted safety terms in auto ex - Answers 1-FREEZE- everyone stops
2- hand on shoulder- that person stops
3- thumbs up/down - dump valve indication
maximum # of air bags that can be stacked? what order? - Answers 2, larger on the bottom
how high can box cribbing be stacked?? - Answers no more than 3 times the width of the base
maximum length for ZMAG stabilization ? - Answers total length between the ZAMA point and the
ZMAG plate is 3.3m or 10ft
describe the action circle ?? - Answers 1- initial 5m around the vehicle
2- kept clear of all non-essential personnel and tools/ debris for the IC to have a clear view.
,3- used as a barrier for protection from flying debris
3 extrication control points on scene? - Answers 1- stabilize the scene before advancing
2-stabilize the car for extraction
3-stabilize the patient before removal
What is the definition of Stabilization?? Auto ex - Answers The process of adding additional support to
the vehicle in key points to the ground, or a solid anchor point
What PPE is used on a scene for auto ex? - Answers At least all turnout gear must be worn during an
auto ex rescue
Rule to use when lifting anything in auto ex? - Answers lift an inch, crib an inch
when a cribbing tower is used to support an air bag, how must the top of the tower be assembled ? -
Answers The top of the tower must be completely solid in order to be used to support an airbag.
Airbag commands for inflation/ deflation? - Answers "up/down on red, up/down on blue"
what is the last post to cut before removing the roof of a car? - Answers the last post to cut is the one
next to the patients head
How is airbag wiring generally identified? - Answers yellow tape, or wiring loom.
How are hybrid vehicles identified ? - Answers orange or blue thiccc wires or "high voltage"
Rule of avoiding airbags in a vehicle? - Answers 5'',10''/20''
Describe the 5/10/20 rules - Answers 5'' away from side impact air bags
10'' away from drivers air bags
20'' away from passenger air bags
Describe the SANE rule for water rescue - Answers s- step by step process beginning with self rescue
a- always have additional resources
n-never take chances
e- everytime the river will win
size up is preformed by? - Answers First FF on scene
after entering a structure, FF should use their _________ to increase their situational awareness. -
Answers Hearing
, what sensory clues can indicate the stage and fuel involved in a fire? - Answers colour of smoke
during a structural search, FF should listen to their radios for? - Answers updates from command,
maydays, changing tactics
When encountering a fire in a room, FF should ? - Answers sound before entering, update command,
use light for the fire to aid in the search of that room.
once a search is complete FF should report _____________ - Answers "all clear"
never assume everyone is out of the building until? - Answers it can be confirmed by witness or roster
Why is it beneficial to start Ventilation and search as soon as possible? - Answers increases survivability
and visibility for personnel and patients, property conservation .
two objectives for structural search? - Answers search for live and assess fire conditions
which area of the fire is described as the being on the same floor of the fire, but furthest away? -
Answers Remainder hazard zone
Name the NFPA search area priorities ?? - Answers 1- Immediate fire area
2-area with most potential victims
3-remainder hazard zone
4-exposures
when is a secondary search begun? - Answers after vent and extinguishment have been completed
when leaving the room, search the _______ direction from entry - Answers same
once on the fire floor, search from ________ to _________ - Answers closest to the fire, back to the exit
deciding to walk, crawl is dependant on ?? - Answers smoke, fire and internal conditions
how do you advance up stairs? - Answers up stairs - head first, crawling with arms and legs wide
down stairs- feet first, crawling with legs and arms wide
when should the middle of the room be searched? - Answers once the perimeter has been searched
what is a reason why objects should not be moved when searching a room - Answers can disorientate a
FF trying to leave the building or block an egress point
during a search, close door unless? - Answers they are being used for ventilation
how do FF most commonly injure themselves while removing a patient ? - Answers improper lifting
techniques
