FLORIDA FIRE STATE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
What is the mission of the fire service - ANSWERTo save lives and protect property
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and
Firefighter II? - ANSWER1001
a ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction -
ANSWERCode
Once a search is complete, a FF should - ANSWERReport promptly to the
supervisor
What are the two objectives for a structural search - ANSWERSearch for life; assess
fire conditions
what types of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or
lying on its side - ANSWERButtress tension System
what initial action is next priority after stabilizing the scene - ANSWERstabilize the
victim
what type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and or roof assemblies on both
sides of a load bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival -
ANSWERA-Frame
in the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents -
ANSWERAdvance
What type of tool is a pike pole - ANSWERPush pull
cutting edges on axes should be inspected for - ANSWERchips, cracks, or spurs.
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what should a FF 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 - ANSWERSound the roof for structural integrity by striking it with
an axe
what type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or
connecting to a fire hydrant - ANSWERhard suction hose
what type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures
under pressure - ANSWERorganic damage
, which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing - ANSWERnozzles
with shutoff valves
the test site for service testing should be - ANSWERon a slight grade
which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hoses
- ANSWERstand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
which of the following statesments about class a foam concentrates is most
accurate? - ANSWERclass A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing
better water penetration into the fuel
Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are - ANSWERpolar solvents
which foams are required to extinguish fires of ethanol or ethanol based fuels -
ANSWERalcohol resistant foams
which of the following statements about foam proportioning is most accurate -
ANSWERmixing class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a
thick, dry foam
What best describes the action first taken after an alert to the station -
ANSWERDispatching of emergency servies responders
the use of ten codes in radio transmissions was replaced when agencies began to
adopt which of the following - ANSWERNational Incident Management system
(NIMS)
What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report -
ANSWERProviding periodic time transmission
what best describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced - ANSWERDuring
inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
which type of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log - ANSWERLife Safety
Rope
which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch - ANSWERWorking
which type of knot can be used to secure a victims hands or feet to drag a victim to
safety - ANSWERHandcuff
Which proportioning methods depends on the venturi principle to draw foam through
a hose connected to the foam concentrate container and into the water stream -
ANSWEREduction
which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low lying grass,
shrubs, and other vegetation - ANSWERsurface fires
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
What is the mission of the fire service - ANSWERTo save lives and protect property
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and
Firefighter II? - ANSWER1001
a ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction -
ANSWERCode
Once a search is complete, a FF should - ANSWERReport promptly to the
supervisor
What are the two objectives for a structural search - ANSWERSearch for life; assess
fire conditions
what types of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or
lying on its side - ANSWERButtress tension System
what initial action is next priority after stabilizing the scene - ANSWERstabilize the
victim
what type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and or roof assemblies on both
sides of a load bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival -
ANSWERA-Frame
in the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents -
ANSWERAdvance
What type of tool is a pike pole - ANSWERPush pull
cutting edges on axes should be inspected for - ANSWERchips, cracks, or spurs.
p.595
what should a FF 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 - ANSWERSound the roof for structural integrity by striking it with
an axe
what type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or
connecting to a fire hydrant - ANSWERhard suction hose
what type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures
under pressure - ANSWERorganic damage
, which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing - ANSWERnozzles
with shutoff valves
the test site for service testing should be - ANSWERon a slight grade
which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hoses
- ANSWERstand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
which of the following statesments about class a foam concentrates is most
accurate? - ANSWERclass A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing
better water penetration into the fuel
Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are - ANSWERpolar solvents
which foams are required to extinguish fires of ethanol or ethanol based fuels -
ANSWERalcohol resistant foams
which of the following statements about foam proportioning is most accurate -
ANSWERmixing class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a
thick, dry foam
What best describes the action first taken after an alert to the station -
ANSWERDispatching of emergency servies responders
the use of ten codes in radio transmissions was replaced when agencies began to
adopt which of the following - ANSWERNational Incident Management system
(NIMS)
What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report -
ANSWERProviding periodic time transmission
what best describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced - ANSWERDuring
inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
which type of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log - ANSWERLife Safety
Rope
which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch - ANSWERWorking
which type of knot can be used to secure a victims hands or feet to drag a victim to
safety - ANSWERHandcuff
Which proportioning methods depends on the venturi principle to draw foam through
a hose connected to the foam concentrate container and into the water stream -
ANSWEREduction
which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low lying grass,
shrubs, and other vegetation - ANSWERsurface fires
