Firefighter Safety Training Practice Questions PDF
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This document contains a series of practice questions related to firefighting, including topics such as safety protocols, incident management, and apparatus operation. The questions are derived from sources like the 2020 AOP and 2009 EOG. This is suitable for those preparing for firefighting exams or as a refresher. The document covers a wide range of topics to assess knowledge and understanding of fire safety.
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***2020 AOP*** 1 A supervisor displays a sexually suggestive photo on their desk. It is small and generally only visible from behind the desk. Has the supervisor violated the dept's anti-harassment policy? Yes, but only if another member makes a complaint **X** Yes, because the display of sexuall...
***2020 AOP*** 1 A supervisor displays a sexually suggestive photo on their desk. It is small and generally only visible from behind the desk. Has the supervisor violated the dept's anti-harassment policy? Yes, but only if another member makes a complaint **X** Yes, because the display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures is considered prohibited conduct No, because the photo is located on the supervisor's personal property No, because the supervisor has not engaged in any verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature 2 If a city official is not certain whether conflict of interest exist with their city employment, they may contact their manager, supervisor or appropriate appointing authority or inquire with the \_\_\_\_\_? City auditor or mayor or their designee City auditor or city clerk **X** Director of HR or city attorney Director of HR or city clerk 3 May a patient give consent to others to view their EMS report? Yes, and that process may take place orally if exigent circumstances exist during fire scene investigation **X** Yes, but that process shall take place through a formal and written information request conducted at the direction of the EMS division No, because medical records are confidential and may never be viewed by anyone other than the patient and the caregiver No, because only the caregiver mat give consent to others to view a patient's EMS report 4 All issues concerning repairs needed/completed at or by fire garage will be reported to \_\_\_\_? Specific mechanic at the fire garage The chief of physical resources or the district chief The on duty assistant chief through the chain of command or via **X** Physical resources in person or via 5 Which of the following members is demonstrating correct radio practices? A member holds the antenna when keying up A member informs dispatch over the radio when the call turns out to be a false call A member charges batteries of a portable radio after they become half discharged **X** A member pauses for 2 secs after keying up the radio and before speaking 6 Which of the following diseases is transmitted by airborne pathogens? Herpes **X** Tuberculosis Meningitis Mononucleosis 7 Which of the following shall apply regarding the disposal of sharps? **X** The wall mounted sharps containers in every station are to be used for emergency backup purposes only Sharps containers should be changed when they are half full TFD will accept all sharps that require disposal, regardless of their source Used needles must be recapped before they are handled 8 After a collision, a summary shall be electronically sent by the driver/operator and their immediate supervisor, detailing how collision occurred and actions necessary to prevent similar accidents in the future. This summary shall be submitted to the \_\_\_\_ within \_\_\_\_ hours following the event Assistant chief and chief of health and safety only; 48 Assistant chief and chief of health and safety only; 72 Fire chief, assistant chief, their district chief, and chief of health and safety; 48 **X** Fire chief, assistant chief, their district chief, and chief of health and safety; 72 9 A member experiences a suspected chemical contamination of their clothing, but does not inhale, absorb, ingest or inject the source. What are the required actions in this situation? No actions are required **X** Decontamination and an exposure report only are required Decontamination, an exposure report, and medical evaluation of the exposure Decontamination, an exposure report, medical evaluation of the exposure, and notification of the chief of health and safety are required ***2009 EOG*** Probationary firefighters in training will have \_\_\_\_ helmet ID tags and \_\_\_\_ nametags during an incident? Fluorescent yellow; black Fluorescent green; orange Fluorescent orange; white **X** Dark green; white 11 Which of the following statements about the two-in/two-out rule is correct? **X** There are only three members in the first arriving company at a structure fire and there\'s no evidence of rescue need the entire company will remain outside the structure until additional resources arrive The pump operator in the two-out group may never leave the pump and apparatus unattended to perform a rescue of a trapped or injured firefighter If there is a need for a rescue at a structure fire, confined space rescue, hazardous material response or trench rescue, it is acceptable to allow two members to enter the hazard area and leave one member outside the hazard area Both members remaining outside the hazard area must remain focused on their task and may not perform other duties 12 Once \_\_\_\_ or more companies are assigned or operating in a hazardous area, the incident shall no longer be considered in the "initial stage", and at least one rapid intervention crew (RIC) is required. A RIC will consist of at least \_\_\_\_ members who are available for rescue of a member or crew if the need arises. One; two One; four **X** Two; two Two; four 13 May a fire equipment operator request a Critical Incident Debriefing (CID) Team response for an incident? Yes, by contacting the on-duty shift coordinator after the incident **X** Yes, by contacting the IC or a team member individually after the incident No, because only a supervisor of the rank of Captain or above May request a CID team response No, because only the IC or fire chief may request a CID team response 14 Upon approaching a school bus displaying flashing lights, loading or unloading children, operators of emergency vehicles operating in emergency mode shall take which of the following actions? Slow the vehicle to the posted speed limit, leave siren and warning lights on and proceed with caution Slow the vehicle to the posted speed limit shut off siren, leave emergency warning lights on and proceed with caution Come to a complete stop, leaving siren and warning lights on and wait for the bus operator to signal before proceeding **X** Come to a complete stop, shut off siren, leave warning lights on and wait for bus operator to signal before perceiving 15 When an apparatus drops off the road onto the shoulder, operators should take which of the following actions? Apply for breaking Make a drastic steering movement away from the shoulder **X** Allow the vehicle to slow down gradually Accelerate over the surface drop off 16 Which of the following members is using tools in accordance with the Department\'s tool safety guidelines? A member uses a tool extension when the tool by itself does not suffice A member forces a power saw through particularly stubborn material **X** A member bleeds off pressure from a powered tool line before attaching it A member where\'s hearing protection to operate hydraulic tool in a high heat environment that requires an SCBA 17 Which of the following is one of the primary functions of a ladder company? Deploying hose lines to protect avenues of egress Supplying standpipes to support fire protection systems Developing a scene safety plan **X** Removing water from the structure 18 When a fire is in an area that threatens normal avenues of escape, what is the most direct and effective rescue tactic? Protecting place with at least one company remaining with the occupants **X** Vent-enter-search (VES) from strategic window Conduct a blitz attack on part of the fire closest to the occupant Delay rescue until fire air control is a chief 19 Which of the following statements about fire streams is correct? **X** When used as part of an offensive attack, master streams are only flowed long enough to achieve major knockdown In most cases when changing from an interior to an exterior attack, the lines that were used as interior line should be retained for exterior attack When applying master streams, a solid bore nozzle is most effective most of the time (except when using Telesquirts) When interior operations are in place, they should be supplemented with exterior fire streams 20 When applying a master stream (\_\_\_\_ a rapid access monitor (RAM)), the standard minimum flow is \_\_\_\_ gpm. Including; 750 Including; 1000 Other than; 750 **X** Other than; 1000 21 A Telesquirt with onboard foam carries \_\_\_\_. **X** 20 gallons of each class A and class B concentrate 20 gallons of class A and 40 gallons of class B concentrate 40 gallons of class A and 20 gallons of class B concentrate 40 gallons od each class A and class B concentrate 22 All firefighters should be aware of the capabilities and limitations of the foam systems on their apparatus. A 40-gallon tank of 3% class B foam applied using a hand line at 250 g m should last around \_\_\_\_. 2 ½ mins **X** 5 mins 6-7 mins 13 mins 23 Personnel assigned to the rescue / evacuation function at a high-rise fire are responsible for moving occupants to safe areas of refuge and keeping them out of the stairwells once in refuge areas. Refuge areas must be a minimum of \_\_\_\_ floors below the fire or \_\_\_\_ floors above the fire. Three; four **X** Three; five Four; three Five; three 24 What is the primary danger, during a vehicle fire, associated with items such as shocks, struts, shock-absorbing bumper mounts, drive shafts, and gas-charged supports? They may emit toxic smoke/gases They may leak liquids that require a Hazmat response **X** They may over-pressurize due to the heat exposure and send projectiles flying They may remain charged and injure personnel to touch them 25 Which of the following shall apply when attacking dumpster fires? Consider using class b foam **X** Some dumpsters may need to be pulled away from the adjacent structures with a vehicle Use booster lines regardless of the size of the dumpster Look over the edge of the dumpster periodically to check the conditions inside 26 The higher the speed limit at an expressway incident, the farther out from the apparatus that the cones should be placed. What is the current placement recommendation when the speed limit is 45mph? 100 ft **X** 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 27 A lift assist response to a bariatric patient, generally defined as a patient weighing more than \_\_\_\_ pounds, should be no fewer than \_\_\_\_ companies. **X** 350; 2 350; 3 400; 2 400; 3 28 Elevators in Phase II can be used to quickly access and transport patients for a medical emergency incident. When a building representative is not available, a set of procedures involving the building\'s Knox box should be used. According to these procedures, which action should Personnel take next after activating phase one at the appropriate elevator bank. **X** Key selected elevator car station switch to the "On" position Key selected elevator car station switch to the "Hold" position Key non selected elevator cars at the elevator bank to the "Off" position Key non selected elevator cars at the elevator bank to the 'Bypass" or "Reset" position 29 When responding to an incident at a single-family residence where utility control is needed, TFD members discover that the utility system has been damaged. Should they have Public Service Companies of Oklahoma (PSO) and Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) respond to shut off the utilities? Yes, because utilities at one- and two-family residences generally cannot be shut off by TFD members **X** Yes, because this ensures that the resident will have to repair the system, and have it inspected before it can be used again No, because only TFD can shut off utilities when responding to an incident where utility control is needed No because PSO and ONG will respond only to incidents at multi-family residences and high-rise buildings 30 Which of the following is an aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) guideline **X** Control 90% of the fire intensity with 1 min Use long, continuous burst of extinguishing agents if possible Position ARFF vehicles downwind of the aircraft Attempt rescue by forced entry, emergency exits and normal exits in that order 31 What is the flammable range of carbon monoxide (CO)? 12.5 % to 35% **X** 12.5% to 74% 35% to 74% 35% to 88% 32 TFD responds to a CO incident where the CO reading is 20ppm. Personnel evacuate the structure, but cannot identify the source of the CO. May the structure be reoccupied? Yes, after it is ventilated to a level less than 6ppm and a data logging survey reveals the results to be the same **X** Yes, after it is ventilated to a level less than 9ppm and a data logging survey reveals the results to be the same No, and personnel must identify the source of the CO before reoccupation is permitted No, and personnel must request assistance from Hazmat to identify the source of the CO. 33 In the event of an elevator incident, bringing trapped passengers through the door openings \_\_\_\_. Can be done on hydraulic elevators only Can be done on traction elevators only **X** Can be done on either tractor or hydraulic elevators Shall be attempted only by elevator mechanics and not TFD personnel 34 Which of the following statements about helicopter landing zones (LZs) is correct? The LZ should not have any slope **X** The LZ should be at least 70' by 70' At night, lights used to define the LZ should e pointed at the helicopter The approach and takeoff from the LZ perimeter should be free of obstructions at a 60-degree angle from grade level 35 Which of the following statements about "MAYDAY" reports is correct? **X** Upon receipt of a MAYDAY, the IC should consider having all companies expect the affected firefighter(s) manually change to channel P The term MAYDAY shall be reserved for reporting endangered firefighters or victims Activating the emergency identifier button (EIB) on a radio will give the sender channel priority on all subsequent transmissions The first step a sender must take when initiating a MAYDAY is to activate their pass device. 36 Which of the following situations would lightweight fire-resistive PPE be most appropriate? Initial hazmat investigation A hazardous material standby **X** An auto extrication rescue An EMSA incident with high potential for body fluid exposure ***2020-2021 Contract*** 37 An employee who continues to be physically unable to perform their normal duties beyond the original sick leave shall be required to present each \_\_\_\_ calendar days a physician's statement to their \_\_\_\_ confirming their continued inability to perform their normal duties. 30; district chief **X** 30; assistant chief 60; district chief 60; assistant chief 38 Cause for the denial of duty exchange shall, when possible, be discussed with the employee prior to denial. The parties agree that an employee shall not work in excess of \_\_\_\_ consecutive shifts \_\_\_\_. Two; without exception Two; expect under circumstances of emergency callback Three; without exception **X** Three, expect under circumstances of emergency callback 39 If an employee is a mandatory participant fails to meet the maintenance level of the Physical Ability Test (PAT), which of the following will occur next? The employee will be allowed to retest within a period of seven calendar days **X** The employee will schedule a meeting with a fitness coordinator or specialist to work on their exercise prescription The fire chief will review the employee\'s performance and expected Improvement The employee will be placed on administrative leave with pay pending a review of their case ***Company Officer*** 40 The authors of Company Officer recommend that new company officers should adopt \_\_\_\_ for those they supervise in order to make the transition to officer less lengthy and difficult. Strong self-confidence and patience A bit of arrogance about their position intolerance Determination to lead well and compassion **X** An appropriate level of humility and respect 41 The company officer performs many functions. Which of the following is the company officers most important task? Seeking to resolve interpersonal conflicts Providing representation for members to the administration **X** Ensuring the safety of the unit\'s personnel Directing the work and ensuring readiness 42 Which of the following actions should I company officer take if they have a criticism or question regarding an unpopular policy? **X** Any criticisms are questions about policies should be discussed privately with the administration in order to search for solutions Any criticisms or questions about policy should be discussed publicly in front of subordinate so they can hear and benefit from the discussion Criticisms or questions about policy should be discussed publicly with the company officer's peers in order to search for solutions Criticisms or questions about policy should be discussed privately with the company officer's peers because it is acceptable to complain to them, but not to subordinates 43 To overcome the personal challenges that occurred during the transition to company officer, the new officer must \_\_\_\_. **X** Praise in public; discipline in private Praise in private; discipline in public Praise in public; discipline in public Praise in private; discipline a public 44 Which if the following is the recommended approach for new company officers regarding applying policies and procedures? I am the officer in charge of this company **X** Start tight, then go lights I am the officer, so I deserve respect and obedience Start easy, then get tough 45 Level I Fire Officers may supervise salvage and overhaul operations at incidents that involve criminal activity, such as acts terrorism or the operation of a legal drug laboratories. At these incidents, officers should take actions such as notifying the appropriate law enforcement agency, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1021, this duty falls into which category listed below? Community and government relations Emergency service delivery **X** Inspections and investigation Administration 46 Company officers may be assigned other duties that are not specifically mentioned in NFPA 1021. which of the duties listed below is one of those unlisted duties? **X** Performing preconstruction plan reviews Act as a role model by personally adhering to accepted health and safety practices Monitor and document the consumption and cost of providing the unit's resources in order to Help prepare organization\'s budget Act as a project manager in certain situations 47 Effective fire and emergency services leaders have command presence in all of their assigned emergency non-emergency duties. To achieve command presence, Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer list six attributes that may be helpful to have. Which of the following is one of those listed attributes? **X** Consistency Understanding Kindness Humor 48 Ethics (sometimes called moral philosophy) are the agreed-upon philosophical principles that define what is correct and proper behavior for the members of society. Which of the following accurately reflects fire and Emergency Services Company Officer regarding ethics? A written code of ethics does not strengthen the ethical culture of the organization, nor does it guarantee that ethical questions will not continue to challenge the organization or its employees **X** Company officers must use ethical decision-making to manage issues as they arise and provide a positive example of how to apply ethics to all decisions in actions Ethical behavior is a trait that individuals learn primarily from their friends and peers The responsibility for the development of an ethical culture within an organization belongs solely to all supervisors in the organization 49 Counseling is a formal process that assists participants in identifying and resolving personal, behavioral or career problems that are adversely affecting performance. The second step in the four-step method of counseling is to \_\_\_\_. Describe the correct performance, explaining how and why that behavior is not acceptable Gain a commitment for change which can be considered a contract and become part of the employee's formal personnel record **X** State in detail exactly what action is expected or required in order to provide clear direction for the employee Observe the employee to determine whether performance improves and schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss progress 50 Mentoring is used better to prepare individuals for their roles and responsibilities within the organization under the direction of a positive role model. which of the following shall apply regarding whether the program should be voluntary or mandatory? The program should be mandatory for both the mentors and the mentees Mentors should participate voluntarily, but it should be mandatory for the mentees Mentees should participate voluntarily, but it should be mandatory for the mentors **X** Both mentors and mentees should participate voluntarily 51 Which type of plan charts the course of the organization over the indefinite future that is divided into definite time components? **X** Strategic Standing Contingency Single use 52 To be effective communicators, company officers must select and use words that accurately symbolize the image that they are trying to convey. The authors of Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer suggest avoiding technical language and fire service jargon when speaking with \_\_\_\_. The public only Elected officials only Elected officials and the media only **X** The public, elected officials, the media and others from outside the profession 53 Which of the following statements below is the best way for an officer to show respect for another person\'s feelings? I know how you feel **X** I\'m sorry you\'re having to go through this I\'ve been there too I think this will pass quickly 54 Improving listening skills as he Central to effective communication within a crew and involve several listening components. what component is evaluating, which includes \_\_\_\_. **X** Assessing the credibility of the speaker. Requesting more information using mnemonic devices organizing the message into a logical pattern 55 Written Communications must be accurate, concise and professional in appearance. which of the following is generally accepted writing guideline that may assist an officer in development of a text of such written communication? Use as many words as possible to convey the message Write in a passive voice **X** Use current and understood words, terms and phrases Use slang or colloquial expressions that may be familiar to the audience 56 During an emergency, there is no time for company officers to stop and think about the correct method of communication. the 5 Cs of radio communication include all of the following, except \_\_\_\_? Capability Clarity Conciseness **X** Casual ***Pumping and Aerial*** 57 Which of the following is correct regarding brake fade? Radial tires reduce the potential for brake fade Only disc brakes will overheat if breaking and driving habits or poor **X** Overheated brake components lose their ability to stop the vehicle Regardless of the configuration of the very consistent 58 All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the body or cab and wearing their seatbelts \_\_\_\_? **X** Before the apparatus is put in motion As soon as the apparatus reaches the street As the apparatus leaves the apparatus bay After the riders puts on their helmets 59 Which of the following statements below accurately reflect parked regeneration? Parked regeneration does not require operator involvement to initiate Automatic regeneration greatly increases the temperature of the exhaust system exiting the tailpipe, but manual regeneration does not increase the temperature Parked regeneration may be performed while connected to an exhaust extraction system **X** Parked regeneration cannot be initiated during pumping operations 60 A driver notes the temperature gauge on the apparatus indicates that the engine is overheated. Should the driver shut down the engine immediately in this situation? Yes, because the hot engine must always be shut down immediately Yes, but only if the apparatus is parked by the apparatus operator No, because a hot engine should be revved before shutting down, which actually causes the cooling process to begin **X** No, because the hot engine should be cool to normal operating temperatures; usually idling for three to five minutes is sufficient 61 At speeds above \_\_\_\_, an emergency vehicle may outrun the effective range of its audible warning device? 40mph 45mph **X** 50mph 60mph 62 A driver's apparatus goes into a locked wheel skid. To regain proper control, the driver should do which of the following? Turn into the skid **X** Ease off the brake Turn away from the skid Apply the brakes hard 63 Which statement below is a general rule for back apparatus that is recommended by IFSTA? **X** Back the apparatus at a very slow speed and use caution not to outpace the spotters Require the use of two or more spotters\ Use backup cameras instead of mirrors The backup warning alarm allows the driver to relax a bit because it is loud enough for members to hear when operating it an emergency scene 64 Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least \_\_\_\_ the height of any building determined likely to collapse. The \_\_\_\_ of a structure is generally considered the safest position should a collapse occur. two and a half times; corners **X** one and a half times; corners two and a half times; front one and a half times; front 65 The "inside/outside" method of apparatus placement may be used to position aerial and pumping apparatus at a fire scene. If the building is less than \_\_\_\_, the \_\_\_\_ is positioned on the side of the street closest to the building and other apparatus is placed outboard of it. Six floors; attack pumper Six floors; aerial apparatus **X** Five floors; attack pumper Five floors; aerial apparatus 66 Which of the following accurately reflects hydrant operations? In order to properly position an apparatus to make a large-diameter hose connection, the distance must be judged from the curb line rather than the fire hydrant **X** A good way to minimize the chance of the intake hose kinking is to put a counterclockwise twist in the hose when making the connection between the hydrant in the pumper When positioning pumpers with front and rear intakes, the driver should stop the apparatus right in front of the hydrant, so the intake hose does not curve Hard intake hose is designed to be used under positive pressure situations but is not designed to withstand the vacuum associated with drafting operations 67 Tandem pumping operations are a form of relay pumping with pumpers positioned \_\_\_\_ in the supply hose layout. The tandem pump may be needed when \_\_\_\_ than a single engine is capable of supplying our required evenly space rather than close together; volume of total water is more evenly space rather than clothes together; pressures higher close together rather than evenly spaced; the volume of total water is more **X** close together rather than even in lace paste; pressure higher 68 Which of the following is correct regarding level II staging? Upon arrival at staging, the apparatus operator should report to staging manager The apparatus operator of the first unit to arrive in staging tends to become the initial staging manager **X** Apparatus in staging should shut off its emergency lights, but maintain ready to rapid deploy Engine companies typically stage near a hydrant or water source 69 Where are driver's likely to stage their apparatus? **X** Cold zone Limited access area Hot zone Warm zone 70 Fire Personnel have responded to an incident near railroad. Which guidelines should they follow regarding operations in this situation? **X** Park on the same side of the track as the incident in order to keep firefighters from making repeated crossings of the track An aerial device shall not be used to provide access for hose line over the top of the track under any circumstances Cross the tracks at any point the driver deems appropriate Fire department personnel shall consider only railroad tracks live with active railroad cars observed on them 71 Which of the following is a characteristic of water that makes it an excellent extinguishing agent? Radiant heat does not pass easily through water making water curtains very effect **X** Water has a greater heat-absorbing capacity than other common extinguishing agent Water is relatively light agent so accumulations of water within a structure rarely lead to structural collapse Water has low surface tension that makes it easy to soak into any material 72 According to the fourth principle of pressure, the pressure of a liquid in an open vessel is \_\_\_\_? **X** Proportional to its depth Inversely proportional to its width Proportional to its circumference Inversely proportional to its density 73 What is the definition of residual pressure? The height of a water supply above the discharge orifice The stored potential energy available to force water through pipes, fittings, hose, and adapters **X** The portion of the total available pressure not used to overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipes The pressure found in a water distribution system during normal consumption demands. 74 Generally, friction loss in older hose may be \_\_\_\_ than that of brand-new hose. Much less Slightly less **X** Much greater Slightly greater 75 The third principle of friction loss states that for the same discharge, friction loss \_\_\_\_? **X** Varies inversely as the fifth power of the diameter of the hose Varies directly as the fifth power of the diameter of the hose Varies directly as double the diameter of the hose Varies inversely as double the diameter of the hose 76 Some brands of fire hose may expand to a larger inside diameter than other brands when under pressure. The tendency to expand \_\_\_\_ velocity and therefore \_\_\_\_ friction loss. Decreases; increases **X** Decreases; decreases Increases; decreases Increases; decreases 77 This valve has a target that moves as the vale is opened or closed. The words "open'" or "shut" appear in the window as the valve approaches one position or the other. These vales are commonly used on private water supply systems. This valve is the \_\_\_\_? Outside screw and yoke vale Non-rising stem gate valve Rising stem gate valve **X** Post indicator valve 78 IFSTA recommends that the apparatus wheels be chocked \_\_\_\_. Only when the driver is using the fire pump Only when the apparatus is parked on an incline Only when the parking brake seems to be malfunctioning **X** Every time the driver exits the cab 79 Drivers should maintain a residual pressure of at least \_\_\_\_ on their master intake gauge at all times during pumping operations. 10psi 15psi **X** 20psi 25psi 80 What is the third step for operation of a four-way valve? Connect the second pumper to the large diameter pump intake connection Open the pumper intake valve **X** Open the hydrant Connect the original supply line, laid by the first pumper, to the supply line outlet 81 Executing a reverse lay is common method for setting up a water supply using \_\_\_\_ as a supply line. With this hose, it is \_\_\_\_ to position a pumper at the hydrant to supplement the pressure to the supply hose. **X** Medium diameter hose; necessary Medium diameter hose, not necessary Large diameter hose, necessary Large diameter hose, not necessary 82 The first-digit method is a quick and easy way to calculate available water using psi and gpm. In the second step of this process, personnel multiply the first digit of the status pressure by 1, 2, or 3 to determine how many additional lines of equal flow may be added. For example, if the psi drop is equal to or less than the first digit of the static pressure multiplied by \_\_\_\_, then \_\_\_\_ additional line(s) of equal flow may be added. Three; two **X** Three; one Two; three Two; one 83 Which procedure should drivers follow when shutting down the water supply operation? Close the hydrant valve in short, quick motions Bring engine rpms to idle swiftly The apparatus fire pump should only be disengaged after the hydrant is closed **X** Discontinue a pressure control device if in operation 84 In a relay operation, the relay pumper is the pumper or pumpers connected within the relay that receive water from the source pumper or another relay pumper, raises the pressure and then supplies water to the next apparatus. May a smaller capacity pumper be used as a relay pumper? Yes, because smaller capacity pumpers can only be used in the relay pumper position **X** Yes, due to its ability to use acquired energy of the previous pumpers in the relay No, because the relay pumper must be the largest capacity pumper No, because the smaller capacity pumper must always be the water supply pumper rather than a relay pumper 85 Fire Department pumpers are rated to flow their maximum volume at \_\_\_\_ and 70 percent of their maximum at \_\_\_\_. 125psi; 175psi **X** 150psi; 200psi 175psi; 225psi 200psi; 250psi 86 For their own safety and the efficient operation of the system, all personnel involved in a relay operation must understand that the overall capacity of the system is determined by the \_\_\_\_ pump and the \_\_\_\_ diameter of hose used in the relay. Largest; largest Largest; smallest **X** Smallest; smallest Smallest; largest 87 When the need for relay pumping has ended, the operations should be discontinued. Beginning with the \_\_\_\_, and coordinating with the other pumpers in the relay, each driver should \_\_\_\_ the throttle, and \_\_\_\_. Water supply pumper; quickly decrease; disengage the pump and then open the dump line valve Water supply pumper; slowly decrease, open the dump valve and then disengage the pump Attack pumper; quickly decrease; disengage the pump and then open the dump line valve **X** Attack pumper; slowly decrease, open the dump line valve and then disengage the pump 88 Which method of foam proportioning uses the pressure of a water stream and draft foam concentrate into the fire stream by passing the stream of water through a Venturi device? Injection Premixing Batch mixing **X** Induction 89 When proportioning Class A foam for fire attack and overhaul using a standard fog nozzle, what percent concentration should fire personnel use? **X** 0.2-0.5 percent 0.3-0.7 percent 0.5-1.0 percent 0.8-1.3 percent 90 Once you begin Class B foam application, it should be continued without interruption from a/an \_\_\_\_ position? Uphill and downwind **X** Uphill and upwind Downhill and downwind Downhill and upwind 91 Personnel arrive at the scene of a pool of liquid fuel burning on open ground. Which foam application method listed below would be the most appropriate in this situation? Bank-down Direct application **X** Roll-on Rain-down 92 Personnel are search for leaks in a hydraulic system under pressure. If a leak is found, should the employee block the leak with their body? Yes, but only if the leak is a pinhole because any other leak would be unsafe to attempt to block Yes, because personnel may block any hydraulic leak with their body without fear of injury **X** No, personnel should use extreme care and should never attempt to block a leak with any part of their body No, unless personnel use their hand instead of their finger 93 When should fire personnel use the auxiliary pump? **X** Use of these pumps should be limited to bedding the aerial device only if a main system failure occurs Use of these pumps may occur to continue use of a failed hydraulic system Use of these pumps should be limited to 30min intervals with rest to avoid overheating Use of these pumps shall be the same as the main pump, in both duration and speed 94 All elevating platforms must have a minimum load capacity of \_\_\_\_ pounds without flowing water? 500 650 **X** 750 900 95 One type of pre-piped ladder waterway is the bed ladder pipe. Which of the following is true of bed ladder systems? **X** The bed ladder pipe is supplied through a connection at the turntable end of the pipe. Bed ladder pipes are often equipped with fog nozzles since they are capable of effective fog stream application Generally, the minimum internal diameter of the bed ladder pipes is 4 inches Most bed ladder ladders pipes are equipped to be automatic and remote controlled 96 Electric power cords are needed to conduct elect power to portable equipment carried on the aerial apparatus. Common recommended lengths should not exceed \_\_\_\_ feet per reel or cord. The driver should examine electric cords \_\_\_\_ for damage to the insulation or connections. 100; daily 100; weekly **X** 200; daily 200; weekly 97 A driver is positioning an older apparatus at an incident scene. Should they use this truck at low elevation and long extension? Yes, because old apparatus were designed for low elevations and long extensions Yes, because all apparatus perform well at low elevations and long extensions No, because low elevation is never recommended for any aerial apparatus **X** No, because old apparatus were not designed for those positions; always follow manufactures' recommendations for all apparatus 98 Which statement below accurately reflects surface conditions for spotting an aerial apparatus? Firm, paved surfaces will not weaken even during extreme heat and will remain stable for apparatus spotting When possible, drivers should avoid parking the apparatus and deploying the aerial device on snow surfaces, but icy surfaces tend to be more stable, and thus, are acceptable for parking/deploying **X** During warm weather operations, dry, solid, ground can become unstable from fireground runoff All areas with underground vaults are engineered to withstand the use of aerial apparatus 99 When it is necessary to operate in high-wind conditions, the driver should spot the apparatus in a manner that minimizes the \_\_\_\_ needed. The aerial may also be positioned \_\_\_\_ to the wind direction. **X** Extension; over the front or rear of the apparatus, preferably parallel Extension; over the side of the apparatus, preferably perpendicular Elevation; over the front or rear of the apparatus, preferably perpendicular Elevation; over the side of the apparatus, preferably parallel 100 When approaching from the downhill side of a building, the apparatus should be stopped \_\_\_\_ and the aerial should be operated \_\_\_\_. Short of the building; from the rear of the truck **X** Short of the building; over the cab of the truck Directly in front of the building; from the rear of the truck Past the building; over the cab of the truck 101 If the apparatus manufacturer recommends that the device is operated in the supported position, the \_\_\_\_ during unsupported operations. **X** Load or amount of extension must be reduced for low angles if elevation Load or amount of extension must be increased for low angles if elevation Amount of extension only must be reduced for high angles of elevation Amount of extension only must be increased for high angles of elevation 102 Which statement below accurately reflects one of the aerial apparatus principles? Stabilizers are only required when the aerial device is extended away from the centerline of the chassis Extending the aerial device straight over the front of the apparatus will cause a corresponding backward shift in the center of the gravity Overloading the aerial device does not have an adverse effect on the stability of the apparatus if on level surface with the stabilizers fully deployed **X** If the aerial device is deployed without setting the apparatus stabilizers, the base of stability is limited to the rectangle formed at each corner by the tires of the apparatus 103 There are many stabilizing devices available, depending on the type, size, and configuration of the aerial apparatus. Which type of jack extends straight away from the truck and has jacks that extend straight to the ground? Scissor stabilizers Post-type stabilizers A-frame stabilizers **X** Box stabilizers 104 When setting up on a longitudinal grade, which guideline below should drivers follow? **X** Unless the situation is unavoidable, do not place the apparatus crosswise on the grade Operate articulation devices off the side of the vehicle whenever possible If the aerial turntable is not level, the rungs on the device is will not be exactly parallel to the ground unless the device is positioned over the side of the apparatus Operate the aerial device directly over the front of the apparatus only on a longitudinal grade 105 When retracting the stabilizers after their use, which of the following shall apply regarding raising the stabilizers? The driver should always raise the stabilizers following the same order they were deployed whether on level or uneven terrain The driver should always raise the stabilizers following the reverse order they were deployed on level terrain and following the same order deployed on uneven terrain **X** The driver should always raise the stabilizers in the reverse order they were deployed on level or uneven terrain The drive should always raise the stabilizers following the same order the were deployed on level terrain and following the reverse order deployed when on uneven terrain 106 Which of the personnel listed below are following safety guidelines for climbing and riding on an aerial device? The driver slowly rotates the device while an untethered firefighter is on the ladder A firefighter secures their tether to a cable that allows the clip to slide one foot **X** A firefighter descends the ladder while maintaining three points of contact The driver sets the platform device in motion with three untethered riders on it 107 Which of the following shall apply regarding full-speed operations using telescoping aerial equipment? Regardless of the skill of the operator, full-speed operations are prohibited for any driver due to the dynamic stress placed upon the aerial device when high speed is achieved **X** Regardless of the skill of the operator, full-speed operations should be minimized due to the large amount of dynamic stress placed upon the aerial device when the motion is halted Full-speed operations may be used regularly by experienced operators only Full-speed operations may be used regularly by any operator because the aerial device is made to withstand any motion that may be required or advantageous during an incident 108 When operating aerial ladders with detachable waterways, use the correct guideline for quick ladder pipe use: \_\_\_\_ degree of elevation, \_\_\_\_ percent extended length, and \_\_\_\_ psi nozzle pressure for 1 ½ inch tip 75;75;80 **X** 75;80;80 80;80;85 80;85;85 109 Which statement below is a general safety tenet for operating an aerial device? Only exceed load chart limits of operation with approval of the company officer Keep the aerial device 50 feet from all powerlines, regardless of knowledge of voltage Use secondary operator at the tip as standard practice **X** When approaching a structure with the aerial, always finish by lowering 110 When using aerial apparatus for rescue, which of the following list the rescue priority from highest to lowest? **X** Most severely threatened by conditions of the hazard, largest number of groups of people, remainder of people in the hazard area, people in exposed area Remainder of people in the hazard area, most severely threatened by conditions of the hazard, largest number of groups of people, people in exposed area People in exposed area, most severely threatened by conditions of the hazard, largest number of groups of people, remainder of people in the hazard area Largest number of groups of people, remainder of people in the hazard area, people in exposed area, most severely threatened by conditions of the hazard 111 Placement of the aerial device tip is an important consideration when victims are to be removed from the interior of a building through a window. When using an aerial ladder, the \_\_\_\_ should be place even with the windowsill. When using an aerial platform, most fire departments prefer that the platform be placed so that the top rail of the platform is \_\_\_ the windowsill. Second rung of the ladder tip, one foot below **X** First rung of the ladder tip; even with Second rung of the ladder tip; even with First rung of the ladder tip; one foot below 112 Which of the following is correct regarding the over the shoulder method of carrying a victim down an aerial ladder? This carry is the most difficult but the least risky of all the carries a firefighter can perform The best position for the victim in this carry is the one that will be the most comfortable them or the least potential to exacerbate any injuries This carry is the best for a heavier person who is conscious and able to control their movement but not strong enough to descend the ladder on their own power **X** The assisting firefighter below the rescue firefighter should remain in physical contact with the carrying firefighter as the descent is performed 113 Do all nozzles need to be provided their rated flows to be effective in aerial operations? No, because only a fog nozzle needs to be provided its rated flow and pressure **X** Yes, because all nozzles lose some effectiveness when they are not discharging their rated flow No, because only a solid stream nozzle needs to be provided its rated flow and pressure Yes, but only if it is a 1000 gpm nozzle or higher flowing at a lower discharge gpm. 114 Which of the following accurately reflects exposure protection with an aerial device? It is expected that windows will be broken during exposure protection stream operations Simply directing fire streams into the air between the fire and the exposure will appreciably reduce the chance of the exposure catching fire A fog stream will work best when there is excessive distance between the nozzle and the exposure **X** Do not operate elevated streams into natural ventilation openings at any time ***Initial Response Strategy and Tactics*** 115 Liquids that are \_\_\_\_ than water are more difficult to extinguish using water as the sole extinguishing agent. Firefighters should use the appropriate foam or chemical agent to extinguish liquid fuels that are \_\_\_\_. **X** Less dense (lighter); not water-soluble Less dense (lighter); miscible Denser (heavier); miscible Denser (heavier), not water soluble 116 Oxygen concentration in the atmosphere has a significant effect on both fire behavior and our ability to survive. Typically, an atmosphere having less than \_\_\_\_ percent oxygen is considered oxygen deficient and presents a hazard to persons not wearing respiratory protection. When the oxygen concentration in the atmosphere exceeds \_\_\_\_ percent, the atmosphere is considered oxygen rich and presents an increased fire risk. 18.5; 22.5 185; 23.5 19.5; 22.5 **X** 19.5; 23.5 117 Flashover in a compartment fire typically occurs during the fire's \_\_\_\_ stage but may occur during the \_\_\_\_ stage as the result of a change in \_\_\_\_. Growth; incipient; ventilation **X** Growth, fully developed; ventilation Incipient; growth; temperature Incipient; fully developed; temperature 118 In a structure fire, the floor plan and openings within the structure determine the available flow path. For example, hot gases from a fire in the bedroom will travel out the doorway and into the hallway if the door is open. Other doors in the structure are also open. The pressure in these other rooms is \_\_\_\_ than the pressure in the fire room; therefore, hot gases and smoke will travel \_\_\_\_ those areas unless the direction of the flow is altered through tactical ventilation or door control. Higher; toward Higher; away from **X** Lower; toward Lower; away from 119 Prefire planning should include your primary response area, also referred to as your "first in" area. Because life safety is the first priority, you must be familiar with the \_\_\_\_ within your area. **X** Population demographics Fire protections requirements of structures Building materials used Condition and design of streets 120 In \_\_\_\_ construction, the exterior bearing walls may be composed of wood and other combustible materials. A brick or stone veneer may be constructed over the wood framing. The veneer offers the exterior appearance of mason-type construction but provides little additional fire protection to the structure. **X** Type V Type IV Type III Type II 121 Fire that begin in a/an \_\_\_\_ structure will likely be initially fuel controlled because they will have adequate oxygen available. This type of floor plan can be found in \_\_\_\_. Compartmentalized; apartment buildings Compartmentalized; house of worship Open floor plan; schools **X** Open floor plans; house of worship 122 It has become more common to find solar panels on roofs. When dealing with solar panels, company officers and firefighters should \_\_\_\_. Wear PPE and SCBA at their discretion when the system is on fire. **X** Use insulated tools are the panels and components Recognize that once regular power service has been shut off the panels will not logger be energized Walk on these panels with extreme care as they will support your weight but may be slippery 123 Firefighters should learn how to read smoke at a fire. On cold days when the temperature is below freezing, smoke immediately turns \_\_\_\_ on leaving the structure. Gray and turbulent Gray and slow-moving **X** White and turbulent White and slow-moving 124 Laminar smoke is \_\_\_\_. Obstructed and ventilation limited and not heat pushed. Laminar smoked flow exits from openings near the active flaming fire Obstructed and ventilation limited and not heat pushed. Laminar smoke flow travels a distance from the active flaming fire Heat pushed and not obstructed or ventilation limited. Laminar smoke flow travels a distance from the active flaming fire **X** Heat pushed and not obstructed or ventilation limited. Laminar smoke flow exits from the opens near the active flaming fire 125 Does a relatively small incident need to have a written plan of operation/IAP? Yes, because all incidents, regardless of size, should have a plan of operation/IAP in writing Yes, but only if command changes, is a plan of operation/IAP required **X** No, plan of operation/IAP does not need to be in writing on relatively small, routine incidents involving only an initial assignment No, a written plan of operation/IAP is only required when multiple jurisdictions are involved 126 Which of the following statements is one of the IAFC rules of engagement for firefighter survival? **X** Maintain continuous awareness of your air supply, situation, location and fire conditions It is recommended but not required that you report unsafe conditions that can harm you Extend vigilant and measured risk to protect savable property Go in together, separate to perform task, come out alive 127 What is the correct order of priority for incidents priorities is \_\_\_\_. **X** Life safety; incident stabilization, property conversation 128 What confirmation must be made by the IC before an offensive strategy may be justified at a fire incident? Only that lives have been lost in the fire Only hat lives are threatened but not lost Only that the structure is stable enough for operations **X** That lives are threatened but not lost and the structure is stable enough for operations 129 The situation at a fire incident rapidly changes, and the IC communicates the order to transition from an offensive strategy to defensive strategy. Under which condition below may personnel freelance in this situation? Personnel may only freelance if they care completing vertical ventilation **X** Personnel must not freelance Personnel may only freelance if they believe they can extinguish the fire Personnel may only freelance with company officer approval 130 In which situation should the mobile command option be used? **X** Offensive fire attacks that are in a marginal mode When there is not time to complete the on-scene report Throughout an incident so the company officer may remain with their crew Only for defensive operations 131 Regarding resource allocation, a key to a successful operation is \_\_\_\_. To allow driver to leave their apparatus **X** To assign units so that the apparatus do not have to be repositioned To make entry into the IDHL atmosphere by themselves to adequately decide risk level To avoid assigning units to a staging area because it takes too much time 132 Which if of the following is true regarding primary and secondary searches? **X** The secondary search team should approach the task as though the area has not been searched before The primary search is slower, more thorough search compared to the secondary search During the primary search, the search team only focuses on finding victims rather than making any reports of fire conditions The secondary search is performed before or during fire suppression operations 133 Fire personnel arrive at the scene of a residential structure dire where it is probable that a victim is present in her bedroom. If the fire is on the other side of the house, firefighters are able to access the room through the window. Which search method below would be the most appropriate for the situation? General/traditional search Wide-area search Oriented search **X** Vent, enter, isolate, search (VEIS) 134 Firefighters conducting a transitional attack should ensure that the nozzle is \_\_\_\_ and must \_\_\_\_ of the stream within the opening Not placed on fog pattern; maintain movement **X** Not placed on a fog pattern; avoid movement Placed on a fog pattern; maintain movement Placed on a fog pattern; avoid movement 135 When done correctly, positive-pressure attack (PPA) reduces the thermal effect on firefighters as they perform an interior operation. Which of the following shall apply for PPA to be done correctly? In order for the fan to create the needed pressure to force the heat and gases out of the structure, the exhaust opening must be located near the fire but not necessarily in the fire compartment Crews operating inside the structure may open interior doors to search victims but should not shut them Additional crews should not enter the structure once PPA has begun **X** Creating a large enough exhaust opening to ensure the fire room pressure remains lower than the remainder of the structure will allow firefighters to control the flow path and the fire 136 The firefighter cancer support network strongly recommends firefighters use SCBAs from the beginning of firefighting operations until the end of \_\_\_\_. Policies that permit firefighters to remove their SCBAs when monitored levels of CO and HCN reach certain levels \_\_\_\_. Extinguishment; are no longer appropriate Extinguishment; remain appropriate **X** Overhaul; no longer appropriate Overhaul; remain appropriate 137 Which statement below is correct about salvage operations? **X** Salvage tactical operations begin when resources are available to implement the tasks required to complete salvage Salvage covers will usually provide protection for all types of damage, including ceiling collapse Evidence of arson found by fire personnel should be removed for safekeeping The tools and equipment required for salvage operations are generally the same used for firefighting efforts ***Truck Company*** 138 Which of the following is an example of secondary damage? Damage produced by flames Damage produced by smoke Damage resulting from hidden fire **X** Damage resulting from ventilation 139 Risk identification is usually accomplished through preincident planning surveys. All of the following are purposes of these surveys. except? To inform building owners of anything they can do to reduce the risk of loss To allow firefighters to become familiar with the building and its contents **X** To note any code violations within the building To gather information for plan development 140 When fire personnel are assigned to remove exposed property from the structure, which order should the property be removed? Most likely path of fire spread, on the floor above the fire, nearest the seat of the fire On the floor above the fire, nearest the seat of the fire, most likely path of fire spread On the floor above the fire, most likely path of fire spread, nearest the seat of the fire **X** Nearest the seat of the fire, most likely path of the fire, floor above the fire 141 Which of the following factors considered during the dispatch and response phase of the incident size-up are especially critical? Time of day and weather only Day of the week and weather only Time of day, day of the week and season of the year only **X** Time of day, day of the week, season of the year and weather 142 The color and density of smoke can often give firefighters some idea of the type of products involved. For example, \_\_\_\_ smoke typically indicates that rubber is involved Light gray Dark brown **X** Black Yellow 143 The age of the burning building can be a very critical factor for firefighters to assess in their size-up. For example, newer wood frame buildings are \_\_\_\_. Less likely to contain building materials that liberate toxic materials when on fire **X** More likely to have some type of lightweight construction that may fail early in a fire Less likely to be fully sprinklered so the likelihood of full fire involvement is increased More likely to be of balloon-frame construction that allows fire to travel unseen inside the walls from the basement to the attic. 144 In sizing up a burning building, which of the following is a consideration for metal buildings? Metal buildings, especially if well-insulated, may contain a fire long enough that it can develop into major proportions before it is discovered. In addition, unprotected steel components are more likely to withstand failure longer in a fire than would wooden beams. **X** Metal buildings, especially if well-insulated, may contain a fire long enough that it can develop into major proportions before it is discovered. In addition, unprotected steel components are more likely to fail earlier in a fire than would wooden beams A fire in metal buildings, regardless of insulation, is usually discovered before it can develop into major proportions. In addition, unprotected steel components are more likely to fail earlier in a fore than would wooden beams A fire in metal buildings, regardless of insulation, is usually discovered before it can develop into major proportions. In addition, unprotected steel components are more likely withstand failure longer in a fire than would wooden beams. 145 in a closed compartment, a ventilation-controlled fire may progress into the decay stage as the available fuel and oxygen are consumed. Which of the following statements shall apply in this situation? Both of these two variables are equally major concerns Neither of these two variables are a major concern **X** Of the two variables, the major concern is when the fire decays due to a limited air supply Of the two variables, the major concern is when the fire decays due to a limited fuel supply 146 Which of the following is a characteristic of older buildings constructed of unreinforced masonry (URM)? URM structures are not prone to structural collapse URM structures tend to have increased risk of fire spread to other structures URM structures have decreased chances of backdraft conditions developing **X** URM structures have the capacity to contain the heat of a fire longer than wood-frame buildings 147 In which situation is mechanical or forced ventilation indicated? **X** The involved area within a compartment is so large that natural ventilation is inefficient The location and size of the fire is undetermined In any fire that is burning above grade The layout of the building is conductive to natural ventilation 148 Which weather-related influence(s) on tactical ventilation listed below is/are most important? Wind only Precipitation and humidity **X** Wind and temperature Precipitation only 149 Stack effect is the natural vertical movement of her and smoke in tall structures. If a high-rise is opened at the roof and at the street and if there is only a short distance between the upper and lower openings and if the inside and outside temperatures are equal \_\_\_\_\> The airflow will be inward at the bottom and outward at the top The airflow will be outward at the bottom and inward at the top The airflow will be inward at the bottoms and outward at the top **X** No natural airflow takes place 150 To effectively use an HVAC system to control smoke movement, which guideline below should firefighters use? The HVAC system shall not be used to assist in locating the seat of the fire **X** The HVAC system should be used to limit the extension of fire and smoke to the smallest possible area The HVAC system shall not be used to provide fresh, uncontaminated air to any occupants The HVAC system should be occupied by a qualified building engineer or an experienced firefighter