LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 11 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 11
LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 11 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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Which of the following is a common method used in vertical ventilation?
A) Opening windows on the lower floors
B) Creating a hole in the roof to let heat and smoke escape
C) Cutting a vent hole in the ro...
LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 11 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
Which of the following is a common method used in vertical ventilation?
A) Opening windows on the lower floors
B) Creating a hole in the roof to let heat and smoke escape
✔✔C) Cutting a vent hole in the roof for smoke and heat release
D) Using high-powered fans to push air downward
During overhaul operations, firefighters are most concerned with:
✔✔A) Ensuring that all smoldering embers are extinguished to prevent re-ignition
B) Collecting evidence for fire investigation
C) Identifying structural defects
D) Ensuring the building remains secure after the fire
What is the primary concern when using ladders in firefighting?
✔✔A) Ensuring the ladder is properly secured and used at the correct angle
B) Choosing the heaviest ladder for stability
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,C) Using ladders only in small spaces
D) Always ensuring ladders are positioned near windows
In a confined space rescue operation, what is the first action for a firefighter?
✔✔A) Establishing ventilation to remove hazardous gases
B) Sending in a rescue team immediately without preparation
C) Allowing victims to escape on their own
D) Searching for additional firefighters who might be trapped
What is the key factor in determining the placement of a fire engine at a scene?
A) Proximity to a fire hydrant
✔✔B) Access to both the fire and the safest approach for the crew
C) Positioning it as close as possible to the command post
D) Ensuring it is parked out of sight from the public
What should a firefighter do when encountering hazardous materials on the fireground?
✔✔A) Immediately report it to the Incident Commander and await further instructions
B) Try to neutralize the hazard with available resources
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,C) Ignore the hazard if the fire is under control
D) Evacuate everyone without notifying anyone
When conducting a water relay operation, what is the primary objective?
✔✔A) To maintain a continuous supply of water to the fire scene from a distant source
B) To increase the pressure in the hose line
C) To create a firebreak using water
D) To maintain the temperature of the equipment
In which situation should a firefighter use an emergency escape rope?
✔✔A) If trapped in a building with no other means of exit
B) To perform a high-angle rescue from a cliff
C) When climbing to a higher level
D) During routine search operations in a building
Which of the following is considered a primary function of a fire department’s Incident
Command System (ICS)?
✔✔A) To manage and coordinate all resources and personnel at an incident
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, B) To handle all public relations during an emergency
C) To monitor the weather conditions at a fire scene
D) To document all financial transactions during an emergency
The primary purpose of a fire attack is to:
A) Block all escape routes
✔✔B) Extinguish the fire and prevent further damage
C) Investigate the cause of the fire
D) Collect evidence for the fire marshal
When a firefighter is inside a building, what should be the first thing done when conducting a
search for victims?
A) Look for exit points
B) Check for the origin of the fire
✔✔C) Systematically search rooms and hallways for trapped individuals
D) Begin ventilating the building
In fireground operations, what is meant by “ventilation”?
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