FF 1A Practice Tests

address all anticipated hazards to which firefighters may be exposed

A fire department health and safety program must

easily slipped into a narrow opening such as between a door and doorframe

A hydraulic door opener is

on the beam closest to the structure

A raised ladder should be pivoted

all combustible materials inside, including any flammable construction materials

A structure's fuel load is made up of

awning

A window that has one or more top-hinged sashes and uses a crank mechanism to open outward is known as

clean and inspect SCBA

According to NFPA 1001, a Fire Fighter I must be able to

wearing fire fighting helmets

According to NFPA 1500 which activity is prohibited while riding inside cab of fire apparatus?

hydrogen

An example of an inorganic fuel is

ventilation that allows an exchange of fresh air and products of combustion

Any entry into a structure is a form of

tempered glass

Building codes require that glass doors be made out of

are nonconductive and can extinguish energized electrical equipment fires

Clean agent extinguishers

search and rescue calls with no fire present

During what type of incident would firefighters likely perform air monitoring

provide an endless source of breathing air to firefighters on any floor of the structure

Firefighter breathing air replenishment systems are designed to

are heavy enough to increase physical stress during emergency operations

Firefighters should be aware that SCBA air cylinders

fire suppression system pipes

Firefighters should be aware they are likely to find _______ in space between a building's ceiling and roof when performing vertical ventilation

career firefighters

Firefighters who work required schedule and receive pay and benefits for work are referred to as

as horizontal fire doors

Folding doors are used

35 feet

For ladder lengths of ___ or less, reach is approximately 1 foot less than the designated length

modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be positioned with the fly out

How are fly sections of extension ladders typically positioned

metal-covered wood core with a vent hole

How are horizontal sliding fire doors commonly constructed

utilize rehab facilities at emergency incidents

How can firefighters reduce the likelihood of sustaining a job-related injury

there are no NFPA requirements

How does NFPA 1983 address requirements for utility rope used in fire fighting operations

two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side

How should a larger victim be assisted down a ladder

Materials could still ignite and burn at regular temperatures

How would an atmosphere that has a low oxygen concentration of 15 percent affect combustion of materials

key tool

If firefighters are able to unscrew the lock cylinder on a door, what additional tool will be required to open the door

cut around the lock

If inward swinging doors are metal or metal-clad in a metal frame and can't be forced by prying what would the next option for forcible entry likely be

Inverter

If small amounts of power are needed to operate lights and tools, what is used to convert vehicle's 12- or 24- volt direct current into 110- or 220- volt alternating current

natural fiber can be used for utility rope; synthetic is used for life safety

In what ways are natural fiber and synthetic fiber ropes used in the fire service

When long falls are a possibility

In which situation would a dynamic kernmantle rope be used

has been used as utility rope

Life safety rope should be removed from service if it

iron bars

Manual bolt cutters can safely be used to cut

block creel construction

NFPA 1983 specifies that only rope of ____ using continuous filament virgin fiber for load-bearing elements is suitable for life safety applications

ordinarily close under the force of gravity when the fusible link melts

Overhead rolling steel fire doors

slow the travel of people through the door opening

Sliding doors are not allowed as part of a means of egress because they

it can be deployed quickly

The best method for storing rope is to place it into a nylon or canvas storage bag because

pulley

The small, grooved wheel through which the halyard is drawn on an extension ladder is called a

fire point

The temperature at which a piloted ignition of sufficient vapors will begin a sustained combustion reaction is the

section used to tie the knot or hitch

The working end of a rope is the

two firefighters inside the building, one or two on the ladder, and one heeling the ladder

To bring victims down a ground ladder from a window, there must be

mechanical energy

Two surfaces rubbing together creates friction, which generates

wood

Type V construction buildings have exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of

all ladders will conduct electricity, especially when wet, regardless of their construction material

Under which circumstances will ladders conduct electricity

a layer of lexan reinforcement is installed on the back of the wallboard

What best describes reinforced gypsum walls

portable

What category of lights are used in building interiors or remote areas of the scene

wings of doors are designed to collapse under pressure

What design feature of revolving doors helps provide an unobstructed opening for people to use as an emergency exit

air-aspirating foam nozzle that aerates the foam solution

What distinguishes an AFFF extinguisher from a stored-pressure water extinguisher

at least 10 feet from all energized electrical lines or equipment

What does OSHA consider to be the circle of safety when raising, using, and lowering ladders

warn the wearer that the air supply is running low

What does the end-of-service time indicator on an SCBA do?

check the tightness of the tool head

What is a care and maintenance guideline for the wooden handles of forcible entry tools

safety film is often applied to windows at schools or high-rises

What is a consideration for breaking window glass as a means of forcible entry

if more than one extinguisher is used simultaneously, work in unison with the other firefighters

What is a consideration for using extinguishers for suppressing incipient fires of all classes

mounted on the interior door surface and is used as a supplemental lock

What is a rim lock

multiple bolt locks

What is considered to be a high security lock

plaster hook

What is considered to be pushing/pulling tool when used for forcible entry?

ensure that the hooks of the pawls are seated below the rungs

What is not a general guideline for ladder safety and safety when raising ladders

use only composite blades on rotary saws

What is not a safety concern when using power tools during forcible entry

breaking the door's glass

What is one of the fastest and least destructive techniques for forcing locked doors

select a clean agent or carbon dioxide extinguisher

What is the best plan of action if the goal is to protect highly sensitive computer equipment

the victim is carried facing the ladder, rather than the firefighter

What is the modified cross-body method of assisting an unconscious victim down a ladder

Scalar

What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure?

document use and inspections of rope

What is the purpose of a rope log

this method increases the risk of the butt spurs striking someone else in the head

What must firefighters keep in mind when carrying the forward end of a ladder at eye level

washing with soap and water

What should be avoided when cleaning natural fiber ropes

Assume that the lower of the two readings is correct

What should you do if you are wearing SCBA and the reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on the regulator gauge

stay in contact with your partner

What should you do to overcome psychological effects of obscurred vision conditions

instead of a numerical rating, Class D extinguishers include application instructions on the faceplate of the extinguisher

What statement about class D extinguisher ratings is accurate

powdering between strands

What type of flaw is typically not associated with inspection of synthetic rope

the side of the ladder that must be away from the building

What type of information is provided by the NFPA 1931 required ladder positioning label

designated ladder length

What type of marking does NFPA 1931 require on each beam within 12 inches of the butt plate

Natural fiber

What type of rope loses its strength when it gets wet and rots rapidly

pike poles and hooks

What type of tool should be carried with the tool head down, close to the ground, and ahead of the body when outside a structure

requires specialized cleaning by a trained department member or outside contractor

When PPE is contaminated with hazardous materials or bodily fluids, it

entrainment

When a fire draws in air from around it, this is known as

cut the end of the rope, pull off the excess material, and then seal the end

When inspecting braid-on-braid rope, what action should be taken if the sheath slides on the core

dry rot on the rails

When inspecting fiberglass ladders, you should look for

loose rungs

When inspecting metal ladders, you should look for

store rope in an unheated area with freely circulating air currents

When storing rope, firefighters should

expellant will enter the container and force the gent out of the nozzle

When the cartridge seal is broken on a fire extinguisher with a pressure cartridge, the:

it makes little difference if raised parallel or perpindicular

When there is sufficient space to raise an extension ladder with more than one firefighter, from what position should the ladder be raised

the running part

When tying knots, which part of the rope is the free end that is used for hoisting or pulling

stretch out the hose completely before discharging the agent

When using a wheeled dry chemical extinguisher unit, the operator should

use the building to heel the ladder

When using the one-firefighter extension ladder raise from the low-shoulder carry

wear a form of primary eye protection in addition to the face shield

When wearing a helmet, the wearer should

psychological limitations such as claustrophobia

Which SCBA limitation would likely be positively affected by training with the assigned SCBA units

poor apparatus condition

Which SCBA limitation would result in excess air loss from the SCBA cylinder

flow path

Which factor affects a flow path's effectiveness to transport ambient air throughout the compartment

air

Which material is least able to conduct heat

drive the pins out of the hinges

Which option would be the simplest and least destructive method to gain entry through outward-swinging doors

satellite dish

Which roof-mounted equipment adds to the load distributed on roof and can obstruct ventilation efforts

roof ladders may be carried either butt first or tip first

Which statement about deploying a roof ladder on a pitched roof is correct

the procedure is the same for flat-head and pick-head axes

Which statement about hoisting tools and equipment is accurate

product label and manufacturer's instructions must be included

Which statement about maintaining a rope log is correct

direct-line telephone

Which type of comm center equipment is used to communicate with hospitals or other response agencies

air horn

Which type of comm equipment that is most often used in small communities is mounted on top of water tower or tall building and is designed to produce a signal that everyone in the community can hear

flush door

Which type of door has flat face panels that are the full height and width of the door, and are attached to a solid or hollow core

swinging door

Which type of door is likely to be encountered as an exit door

Styrofoam

Which type of material is often used in core of a heavy corrugated steel door

emergency service specific telecomm center

Which type of telecomm system is a dispatch center run by fire department, emergency medical service, or law enforcement agency

Public Safety answering point

Which type of telecommunications system is central location that routes all emergency calls to appropriate fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatcher

the handles are made of wood or fiberglass

With the exception of the roofman's hook, pike poles and other hooks should not be used for prying because