Firefighter 1 Final Test, Firefighter 1, Fire 1 Test
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During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________
to determine the proper placement distance from the building.
A. incident commander
B. driver/operator
C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
D. company office - ANSWER C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and
others?
A. Polar solvents
B. Volatile fuels
C. Three-dimensional liquids
D. Flammable surfactants - ANSWER A. Polar solvents
The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:
A. dutchman
B. double donut
C. straight/storage
D. single donut - ANSWER D. single donut
During _________, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.
A. growth
B. rollover
C. fully-developed
D. flashover - ANSWER D. flashover
The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is
a(n):
A. claw tool
B. French curve
C. J tool
D. opening strip - ANSWER C. J tool
Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings
where fire fighters are operating inside?
,A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew
B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream
operator
C. Under any circumstances
D. Under no circumstances - ANSWER D. Under no circumstances
Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because: A.
the spaces may be small and difficult to work in.
B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation
C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers - ANSWER C. embers can
smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it:
A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA
B. requires no equipment to carry out
C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique
D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer - ANSWER D.
can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it
starts another fire is an example of:
A. radiation
B. conduction
C. direct-flame contact
D. convection - ANSWER B. conduction
What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?
A. Rung raise and beam raise
B. East raise and West raise
C. Manual raise and mechanical raise
D. One-person raise and two-person raise - ANSWER D. One-person raise
and two-person raise
With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or
visible hinges move?
A. It swings toward the forcible entry team
B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out
C. It can go either toward or away from the team.
D. It swings away from the forcible entry team - ANSWER A. It swings toward the
forcible entry team
,An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with
application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n)
_________attack.
A. blitz
B. direct
C. indirect
D. combination - ANSWER D. combination
Steel performs well under:
A. corrosive conditions
B. direct flame impingement
C. exposure to high heat
D. compression - ANSWER B. direct flame impingement
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all
personnel operating at the scene of an incident?
A. A personnel accountability system
B. A grid search system
C. A scalar organizational system
D. A self-modulating personnel system - ANSWER A. A personnel
accountability system
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
A. Fire Chief
B. Fire Investigator
C. Safety Officer
D. Incident Commander - ANSWER D. Incident Commander
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
A. attenuation
B. mitigation
C. trepidation
D. extension - ANSWER D. extension
What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and
address
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and
address
C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas
D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced - ANSWER B. Enhanced systems
have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
, There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will
only increase: A. volume
B. cavitation
C. back pressure
D. critical velocity - ANSWER A. volume
Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company
crew?
A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue
B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire
D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation - ANSWER B. Advancing hose lines to
extinguish the fire
The chain of command:
A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest
B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics
C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation
D. allows for supervision of five people by one person - ANSWER A. is the pathway of
responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest
In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
A. geographical area
B. occupancy type
C. time of day
D. construction type - ANSWER B. occupancy type
Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed
blades for fine, precise cuts
Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation
Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades.
A. All three statements are true.
B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false
C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. - ANSWER B.
Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate
temperature.
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
Prep Revised Study Guide Questions And Answers
Verified 100% Correct
During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________
to determine the proper placement distance from the building.
A. incident commander
B. driver/operator
C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
D. company office - ANSWER C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and
others?
A. Polar solvents
B. Volatile fuels
C. Three-dimensional liquids
D. Flammable surfactants - ANSWER A. Polar solvents
The type of hose roll that is the easiest to work with is the:
A. dutchman
B. double donut
C. straight/storage
D. single donut - ANSWER D. single donut
During _________, conditions in the compartment change very rapidly.
A. growth
B. rollover
C. fully-developed
D. flashover - ANSWER D. flashover
The tool that is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars is
a(n):
A. claw tool
B. French curve
C. J tool
D. opening strip - ANSWER C. J tool
Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings
where fire fighters are operating inside?
,A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew
B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream
operator
C. Under any circumstances
D. Under no circumstances - ANSWER D. Under no circumstances
Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because: A.
the spaces may be small and difficult to work in.
B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation
C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers - ANSWER C. embers can
smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it:
A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA
B. requires no equipment to carry out
C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique
D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer - ANSWER D.
can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it
starts another fire is an example of:
A. radiation
B. conduction
C. direct-flame contact
D. convection - ANSWER B. conduction
What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?
A. Rung raise and beam raise
B. East raise and West raise
C. Manual raise and mechanical raise
D. One-person raise and two-person raise - ANSWER D. One-person raise
and two-person raise
With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or
visible hinges move?
A. It swings toward the forcible entry team
B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out
C. It can go either toward or away from the team.
D. It swings away from the forcible entry team - ANSWER A. It swings toward the
forcible entry team
,An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with
application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n)
_________attack.
A. blitz
B. direct
C. indirect
D. combination - ANSWER D. combination
Steel performs well under:
A. corrosive conditions
B. direct flame impingement
C. exposure to high heat
D. compression - ANSWER B. direct flame impingement
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all
personnel operating at the scene of an incident?
A. A personnel accountability system
B. A grid search system
C. A scalar organizational system
D. A self-modulating personnel system - ANSWER A. A personnel
accountability system
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
A. Fire Chief
B. Fire Investigator
C. Safety Officer
D. Incident Commander - ANSWER D. Incident Commander
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
A. attenuation
B. mitigation
C. trepidation
D. extension - ANSWER D. extension
What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and
address
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and
address
C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas
D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced - ANSWER B. Enhanced systems
have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
, There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will
only increase: A. volume
B. cavitation
C. back pressure
D. critical velocity - ANSWER A. volume
Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company
crew?
A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue
B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire
D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation - ANSWER B. Advancing hose lines to
extinguish the fire
The chain of command:
A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest
B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics
C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation
D. allows for supervision of five people by one person - ANSWER A. is the pathway of
responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest
In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
A. geographical area
B. occupancy type
C. time of day
D. construction type - ANSWER B. occupancy type
Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine-toothed
blades for fine, precise cuts
Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation
Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades.
A. All three statements are true.
B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false
C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. - ANSWER B.
Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate
temperature.
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
