FF1 Exam |274 Questions and Answers
The type of construction where the exterior walls and structural members are made of
noncombustible or limited combustible materials and the interior is completely or partially
made of wood - -Type III construction
-What does the Automatic Number Identification (ANI) feature of enhanced 9-1-1 do? - -
show the caller's phone umber
-Overhaul operation should commence: - -after fire investigation concerns are met
-Aspect is the: - -direction a slope faces
-In the extremity carry: - -both firefighters face the same way
-Concealed spaces can be created when a seconf roof is constructed over an older roof. the
second roof is called: - -rain roof
-The hose bed should allow as much air circulation as possible - -true
-Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for _____________ fires - -class B and C
-In wood trusses, the ______________ connects and holds the truss - -gusset plate
-NFPA 291 standard, a fire hydrant color-coded green will flow: - -1000-1499 gpm
-In general, fire hydrants should not be spaced more than ________ feet apart in a high-value
district. - -300
-The term for a rope that is intended to be used by a fire fighter only for self-rescue from
an extreme situation is: - -personal escape rope
-The best tool to use in initiating ventilation of a tile/slate roof is a: - -sledge hammer
-Pump tank extinguishers are used to apply - -water
-What type of fuel is ground duff? - -fine
-What factor(s) must be considered when venting? - -location for ventilation
-What is a method for preventing mechanical damage to a fire hose? - -closing the nozzle
slowly
-All safety hazards must be addressed before: - -extinguishment
,-What is one source of facts about a structure? - -a preincident plan
-A general overview and critique of the incident by members of responding agencies is
called: - -postincident analysis
-What must be done to stop the flow of sprinklers? - -Close the sprinkler control valve
-In the IMS, the functional area that directs the organizations tactics to meet the strategic
goals is: - -operations
-A chord is: - -the main member of a truss, the top or bottom structural element
-When a ladder is placed at the proper angle for climbing and a fire fighter is standing on a
rung, how far away will the rung at shoulder height be from the fire fighter? - -arm's length
-When using a fire extinguisher, always approach the fire: - -with an exit behind you
-The principle which mostly closley describes how water extinguishes fire is: - -reduction
of temperature
-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISD) is defined as: - -a process for managing the
short and long-term effects of critical incident stress reactions.
-The planning section is responsible for: - -documentation and demobilization
-When using a pike pole to break a window, the firefighter should: - -position hands higher
than the impact point
-In wood trusses, the weakest point that will warp and fail quickly when exposed to heat is
the: - -gusset plate
-what type of listening is required by a telecommunication to draw out all the necessary
information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?
- -active
-Which belongs to the cutting group of firefighting tools? - -hydraulic shears
-When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the ladder
_____________ the distance from the top? - -1/3
-Which can indicate the possibility of a building colapse - -weakened mortar
-A ____________ stream is one in which the pattern is separated into coarsely divided
droplets. - -broken
, -To avoid sharp bends and kinks during the advancement of a hose line up a stairway: - -
lay the hose on the stairs against the outside wall
-How many methods are there for properly heeling a raised ground ladder? - -two
-When performing the one-person raise, the _______ of the ladder should be placed against
the building - -butt
-A water thief is considered a: - -variation of wye appliance
-What should be in place during overhaul? - -charged hoselines
-A type of wood framing that has vertical channels going from floor to floor, allowing a fire
to travel uninterrupted is a ____________ frame. - -balloon
-When small burning objects that can be picked up are found during overhaul, they should
be: - -dunked in a container full of water
-A parapet wall is best describes as: - -exterior wall extending above the roof line
-Which is considered a valuable benefit of proper overhaul? - -helps locate hidden fires
-The _____________ method is performed with two firefighters and used for breaking tight
couplings without the use of a spanner wrench - -stiff-arm
-When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a firefighter should be: - -feet first,
facing the ladder with the firefighter supporting the victim
-How much water is required for a fire extinguisher to receive a 2-A rating? - -2-1/2
gallons
-Which is the highest priority for a radio transmission? - -emergency traffic from a unit
working at a fire
-When exposed to intense heat, a lightweight metal truss can: - -be expected to fail in 5 to
10 minutes
-Salvage may begin on the fireground: - -during the initial fire attack
-Noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are: - -increased respiratory rate and impaired
muscular coordination
-What is one basic method for staying oriented inside a low-visibility environment? - -
staying in contact with the hose line
-Halogenated agents extinguish a fire by: - -cooling the temperature
The type of construction where the exterior walls and structural members are made of
noncombustible or limited combustible materials and the interior is completely or partially
made of wood - -Type III construction
-What does the Automatic Number Identification (ANI) feature of enhanced 9-1-1 do? - -
show the caller's phone umber
-Overhaul operation should commence: - -after fire investigation concerns are met
-Aspect is the: - -direction a slope faces
-In the extremity carry: - -both firefighters face the same way
-Concealed spaces can be created when a seconf roof is constructed over an older roof. the
second roof is called: - -rain roof
-The hose bed should allow as much air circulation as possible - -true
-Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for _____________ fires - -class B and C
-In wood trusses, the ______________ connects and holds the truss - -gusset plate
-NFPA 291 standard, a fire hydrant color-coded green will flow: - -1000-1499 gpm
-In general, fire hydrants should not be spaced more than ________ feet apart in a high-value
district. - -300
-The term for a rope that is intended to be used by a fire fighter only for self-rescue from
an extreme situation is: - -personal escape rope
-The best tool to use in initiating ventilation of a tile/slate roof is a: - -sledge hammer
-Pump tank extinguishers are used to apply - -water
-What type of fuel is ground duff? - -fine
-What factor(s) must be considered when venting? - -location for ventilation
-What is a method for preventing mechanical damage to a fire hose? - -closing the nozzle
slowly
-All safety hazards must be addressed before: - -extinguishment
,-What is one source of facts about a structure? - -a preincident plan
-A general overview and critique of the incident by members of responding agencies is
called: - -postincident analysis
-What must be done to stop the flow of sprinklers? - -Close the sprinkler control valve
-In the IMS, the functional area that directs the organizations tactics to meet the strategic
goals is: - -operations
-A chord is: - -the main member of a truss, the top or bottom structural element
-When a ladder is placed at the proper angle for climbing and a fire fighter is standing on a
rung, how far away will the rung at shoulder height be from the fire fighter? - -arm's length
-When using a fire extinguisher, always approach the fire: - -with an exit behind you
-The principle which mostly closley describes how water extinguishes fire is: - -reduction
of temperature
-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISD) is defined as: - -a process for managing the
short and long-term effects of critical incident stress reactions.
-The planning section is responsible for: - -documentation and demobilization
-When using a pike pole to break a window, the firefighter should: - -position hands higher
than the impact point
-In wood trusses, the weakest point that will warp and fail quickly when exposed to heat is
the: - -gusset plate
-what type of listening is required by a telecommunication to draw out all the necessary
information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?
- -active
-Which belongs to the cutting group of firefighting tools? - -hydraulic shears
-When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the ladder
_____________ the distance from the top? - -1/3
-Which can indicate the possibility of a building colapse - -weakened mortar
-A ____________ stream is one in which the pattern is separated into coarsely divided
droplets. - -broken
, -To avoid sharp bends and kinks during the advancement of a hose line up a stairway: - -
lay the hose on the stairs against the outside wall
-How many methods are there for properly heeling a raised ground ladder? - -two
-When performing the one-person raise, the _______ of the ladder should be placed against
the building - -butt
-A water thief is considered a: - -variation of wye appliance
-What should be in place during overhaul? - -charged hoselines
-A type of wood framing that has vertical channels going from floor to floor, allowing a fire
to travel uninterrupted is a ____________ frame. - -balloon
-When small burning objects that can be picked up are found during overhaul, they should
be: - -dunked in a container full of water
-A parapet wall is best describes as: - -exterior wall extending above the roof line
-Which is considered a valuable benefit of proper overhaul? - -helps locate hidden fires
-The _____________ method is performed with two firefighters and used for breaking tight
couplings without the use of a spanner wrench - -stiff-arm
-When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a firefighter should be: - -feet first,
facing the ladder with the firefighter supporting the victim
-How much water is required for a fire extinguisher to receive a 2-A rating? - -2-1/2
gallons
-Which is the highest priority for a radio transmission? - -emergency traffic from a unit
working at a fire
-When exposed to intense heat, a lightweight metal truss can: - -be expected to fail in 5 to
10 minutes
-Salvage may begin on the fireground: - -during the initial fire attack
-Noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are: - -increased respiratory rate and impaired
muscular coordination
-What is one basic method for staying oriented inside a low-visibility environment? - -
staying in contact with the hose line
-Halogenated agents extinguish a fire by: - -cooling the temperature
