FIREFIGHTER WRITTEN EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
250 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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In most cases, how many sprinkler heads will open before a fire is controlled? -
ANSWER 1-2
The minimum slope of a high-angle rescue operation is ____ degrees. - ANSWER
45
A straight stream is briefly discharged through a window from the building exterior.
This is typical of which type of attack? - ANSWER Transitional
If the air bag did not deploy a vehicle accident, what must be done prior to
disentangling a victim? - ANSWER Disconnect the battery
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water will flow? -
ANSWER An alarm initiating device must be activated
An abandoned building id fully involved in fire. Which type of operation is
appropriate? - ANSWER Defensive
What happens if a windshield is struck with a spring-loaded center punch? -
ANSWER A small chip or crack will appear
What are step chocks commonly used for? - ANSWER Stabilize a vehicle's
suspension
To batch mix 3% foam into a 500-gallon (1894 L) booster tank, you would need to
add____ of foam concentrate to the tank. - ANSWER 15 gal (65 L)
All of the following are standard sprinkler head mounting positions except one.
a. Pendent
b. Upright
c. Branch
d. Sidewall - ANSWER Branch
The maximum slope of a low-angle rescue operation is ____ degrees. - ANSWER 45
How is the tamper alarm on a pull-station connected to the fire alarm system? -
ANSWER There is no such connection
The first-arriving officer at the scene of a serious incident should ____ command. -
ANSWER Establish
, How often should smoke alarms be tested? - ANSWER Monthly
Unified command is used to address which situation? - ANSWER The incident
involves more than one jurisdiction or agency
What does the E stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS - ANSWER Extinguish the fire.
What is a fire fighter's initial objective during a confined-space incident? - ANSWER
Secure the scene
What is the ICS term of a group of firefighters with an assigned leader who are
working without an apparatus? - ANSWER Crew
What does the "I" stand for in the FAILURE acronym? - ANSWER Inadequate
rescue skills
What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a branch? - ANSWER Director
A windshield is made of __________ glass. - ANSWER Laminated
Under which condition might command be transferred from a high-ranking officer to
an officer with lower rank? - ANSWER During the later stages of the incident
A vehicle air bag will remain energized until the: - ANSWER air bag capacitor is fully
discharged.
According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm is caused by improper installation of an
alarm system? - ANSWER Nuisance
What is added to propane to give it a distinct odor? - ANSWER Ethyl mercaptan
What do older heat detectors lack that makes it difficult to track down the cause of an
alarm? - ANSWER Indicator light
After step chocks are placed under the side of the vehicle, rescuers should: -
ANSWER Pull the valve stems from the tires.
In a preaction system, one function of the main valve is to act as a: - ANSWER dam.
What is a concern when a gaseous suppression system is activated? - ANSWER
Oxygen-deficient atmosphere
In the FAILURE acronym, what does the "L" stand for? - ANSWER Lack of teamwork
or experience
Adding foam concentrate to a fire apparatus tank is called _________ mixing. -
ANSWER batch
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