Basic Firefighter Written Exam Study
Guide
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material.
- Answer-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - Answer-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - Answer-outward
is ...
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. - Answer✔✔-
link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - 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 . -
Answer✔✔-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - Answer✔✔-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
Answer✔✔-crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - 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. - Answer✔✔-indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
Answer✔✔-exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - Answer✔✔-direct
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