Basic Firefighter Written Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- halligan
Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool,
after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- link/chain
, What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
2 1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate
large amount of steam is an attack. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- water shuttle
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- halligan
Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool,
after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- link/chain
, What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
2 1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate
large amount of steam is an attack. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- water shuttle
