Which of the following contributes to the type of respiratory diseases for which firfighters
are at risk?
A. Heat Stress
B. Psychological Stress
C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals
D. Exposure to long, irregular work hours - correct answer C. Exposure to smoke and
chemicals
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained
compared to the ___:
A. Risk involved
B. Safety-first mindset
C. Loss of life expected
D. Risk to equipment on scene - correct answer A. Risk involved
Which of the following is a common safety measure taken when riding a fire apparatus?
A. Wear helmet, regardless of cab type
B. Secure all loose tools and equipment
C. Wear hearing protection only after arriving on-scene
D. Be careful and secure belt while apparatus starts moving - correct answer B. Secure
all loose tools and equipment
Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in
fire stations and facilities?
A. Safety Behavior
B. Poor Nutrition
C. Unsafe Behavior
D. Lack of driving skill - correct answer C. Unsafe Behavior
Units or individuals must ___ in every transmission as outlined in the local radio
protocols.
A. Us filler phases
B. Repeat themselves
C. Identify Themselves
D. Use overemphasized speech - correct answer C. Identify Themselves
Which of the following is the MOST accurate rule to control communications?
A. Fire ground communications to the Incident Commander should be run through
dispatch.
B. Firefighters should speak directly into the microphone after pressing key.
C. Only the fire chief and Incident Commander identify themselves in every
transmission.
D. Receiver must acknowledge every message by repeating essence of the message to
sender. - correct answer
, Which of the following is a radio communications best practice?
A. Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice
B. Please radio as close to PASS device as possible
C. Lay microphone in seat of vehicle for easy access
D. Position antennae horizontally for best transmission - correct answer A. Speak with a
loud, controlled, clear voice
The philosophy of loss control is to preform activities to minimize losses to property:
A. During a fire incident
B. After a fire incident occurs
C. Before a fire incident occurs
D. Before, during, and after a Fire incident. - correct answer D. Before, during, and after
a Fire incident.
Salvage and overhaul are tactics:
A. Intended to reduce property damage
B. Started only after all fire has been extinguished
C. Completed when the owner/occupant can pay expenses
D. Completed only when property contains known valuables - correct answer A.
Intended to reduce property damage.
Covering the contents of rooms immediately below the fire floor while fire suppression
operations are conducted in performing a:
A. Fire suppression activity
B. Preincident plan activity
C. Salvage operations procedure
D. Overhaul operations procedure - correct answer C. Salvage operations procedure
The area of origin is the location:
A. Where the fire began.
B. With the most charring.
C. Where ignition took place.
D. With places where fire patterns can be determined. - correct answer A. Where the
fire began
Which of the following may have an effect on the natural path of fire spread?
A. Burglary tools
B. Containers or cans
C. When direction and velocity
D. Time of arrival and extent of fire - correct answer C. When direction and velocity
Which of the following countries how a fire spread?
A. Debris
B. Ignition source
C. Flashover
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