FF1 Part 2

What is the usual method of choice for drying ropes?

Air drying

Which of the following is true regarding SCBA?

All SCBA face pieces must be fit-tested.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

All types of rescue drags provide good spinal immobilization.

If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of water?

Close the sprinkler control valve.

Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled breath after removing carbon dioxide and adding supplemental oxygen?

Closed-circuit

What feature is required on a fire department connection that allows a fire fighter to charge the first hose line prior to connecting the second?

Clapper valve

A stored-pressure water extinguisher should be chosen to attack a fire.

Class A

Halon fire extinguishers are primarily designed for use on _______ fires.

Class B and C

A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is rated for use on ______ fires.

Class C

Energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area have to be protected with extinguishers that have a _____ rating.

Class C

Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on _______ fires.

Class D

_____ should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping.

Boiled linseed oil

Solid-stream hand lines are designed to be operated at a nozzle pressure of psi.

50

The combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves:

a clove hitch and half hitch.

The primary role of a fire alarm system is to:

alert occupants.

Complete and accurate records should be maintained at communication centers for:

all responses.

Fire protection professionals agree that salvage work is:

an effective means of promoting positive public relations.

All of the following are considered valuable characteristics or traits for a person who receives emergency calls except:

an inability to retain composure.

Devices through which water flows, used in conjunction with fire hose, such as a gate valve, are known as:

appliances.

The area that is the first search priority is the:

area immediately around the fire.

A commonly used method for two fire fighters to deploy a large salvage cover is a/an:

balloon throw/toss.

Fire fighters can expect to find ledge doors in:

barns and warehouses.

A pike pole should:

be hoisted point up.

The _______ is tied as illustrated in the drawing below.

becket/sheet bend

The knot used to tie two ropes of unequal diameter together is the:

becket/sheet bend.

Elements for forming a knot are:

bight, loop, and round turn.

The drawing below depicts one of the three elements of a knot or hitch. It is known as a:

bight.

The first step in tying the becket/sheet bend is to form a:

bight.

The main advantage of the donut roll is:

both ends are available on the outside of the roll.

The _______ is tied as illustrated in the drawing below.

bowline

A personnel accountability system tracks which fire fighters are assigned to each vehicle and:

each crew's assignment.

Fire fighters should treat all downed wires as:

energized.

The purpose of a hose adaptor is to connect two hose sections of:

equal diameter, but differing threads.

Hidden fires in concealed spaces can often be detected by:

feeling with back of hand.

Class B fires involve fuels such as:

flammable liquids.

Forced/mechanical ventilation is accomplished by blowers, fans, or:

fog streams.

The term reverse lay describes an apparatus that lays out a supply line:

from the fire to the water source.

After connecting the supply line to the hydrant, the fire fighter should _____ the hydrant.

fully open

Clean agents are:

gases that do not conduct electricity or leave a residue and are nonvolatile.

The coupling on the high pressure hose that is attached to an SCBA cylinder should be

hand tight.

When faced with an electrical emergency the fire fighter shall try to:

have equipment de-energized.

When being dragged, a patient should always be dragged:

head first.

Proper ventilation reduces danger of asphyxiation, enhances visibility, and removes:

heat.

The space provided for hose on fire apparatus is generally referred to as the:

hose bed.

One purpose of a Personnel Accountability System is to:

identify trapped or injured fire fighters.

The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used:

in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator.

Safety requires that fire fighters using self-contained breathing apparatus must work:

in pairs.

The stage phases of fire development are:

incipient/ignition, growth, fully developed, decay.

The incident action plan is based on:

information gathered during sizeup.

Failure to wear your PPE can lead to:

injury.

A fire department's comprehensive SCBA program should include:

inspecting, disinfecting, maintaining, and storing.

Because of the high risks associated with search and rescue:

it is done by teams of fire fighters.

With a pry bar/rambar, the bar acts as a _______ to multiply the amount of force the person could otherwise apply.

lever

Fire service rope falls into two use classifications:

life safety and utility.

Fire department standard operating procedures/standard operating guides should be established in the most commonly accepted order of fireground priorities, which is:

life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.

Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should:

listen to be sure the channel is not being used.

PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to:

locate trapped fire fighters.

The drawing below depicts one of the three elements of a knot or hitch. It is known as a:

loop.

When tightening the straps on a SCBA face piece, the straps should always be tightened first.

lower

When cutting through a roof, a fire fighter should attempt to:

make the opening square or rectangular.

One requirement of structural fire fighting gloves is that they must:

meet the applicable NFPA standard.

When hose has been exposed to small amounts of oil, it should be washed with:

mild soap or detergent.

Portable water tanks should be positioned in a location that allows easy access from:

multiple directions.

When drying synthetic rope, keep it:

out of sunlight.

Fire fighters can assist the investigator in all the following ways except by:

performing overhaul before the investigator arrives.

Of the following tools used in ventilation operations, a _____ would be best for sounding the roof.

pick-head ax

A tool often used to open a ceiling is a:

pike pole.

Metal ladders that have been exposed to excessive heat should be:

placed out of service until tested.

What is developed to provide definite guidelines for present and future actions?

policies

Life safety, incident stabilization, and _____ are the three most important organizational duties for fire departments to pursue.

property conservation

The type of appliance used to attach hose lines of differing diameters is a/an:

reducer.

In the fire service, the basic definition of the word "rescue" is:

removing a victim from a hazardous situation to safety.

The primary function of smoke ejectors or exhaust fans is:

removing heat and smoke.

Hose is unloaded at the scene of a fire and the pumper proceeds to the water source. This is an example of a _____ lay.

reverse

Cellar nozzles are designed to be used to fight localized fires in basements where fire fighters cannot make a direct attack. It operates by:

rotating in a circular spray pattern.

The drawing below depicts one of the three elements of a knot or hitch. It is known as a:

round turn.

The part of the rope that is used for work such as hoisting or pulling is called the:

running end

When a window is opened for the purpose of ventilation:

screens must be removed.

The _______ carry can be used on a conscious patient.

seat

The safest way for a fire fighter to disconnect electrical service to a building is to:

shut off the main breakers/switch at the service panel.

The standpipe connection is usually located in the ______ of a multistory building.

stairwell

During a fire, you hear another team call "Mayday" You should:

stay off the radio and listen for instructions.

A flat-head ax is more suitable for ______ , while a pick-head ax is more adaptable to a variety of firefighting functions.

striking

Four hazardous atmospheres that fire fighters are likely to encounter at a fire are:

super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke.

One of the major advantages of an Incident Command System (ICS) is that it allows agencies to communicate using common and operating procedures.

terminology

In reference to a fire stream, friction loss is defined as:

that part of the pressure that is used to overcome friction in the hose.

An advantage of a forward lay is:

that the pumper is located at the fire with access to additional hose lines .

Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is:

the company.

The most important piece of information that the caller gives is:

the location of the emergency.

Which of the following statements regarding dead-end water mains is incorrect?

Dead-end mains provide the most volume in the system.

When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert fire fighters to possible damage in the rope?

Depressions of the kern

What is the term for locations from which an engine can draft out of a static water supply source?

Drafting/fill sites

The K-tool is used in conjunction with a:

Halligan tool.

Which of the following is not considered a valuable benefit of proper overhaul?

Helps in the removal of water

Which of the following statements regarding the accordion load is incorrect?

It is the preferred way to load large diameter hose (LDH).

In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials necessary to support an incident is:

Logistics.

What are the two general types of self-contained breathing apparatus?

Open-circuit and closed-circuit

In the Incident Command System (ICS), the functional area that directs the organization's tactics to meet the strategic goals developed by command and is responsible for the management of all activities applicable to the primary mission is:

Operations

Which of the following is not a component of an open-circuit breathing apparatus?

Oxygen cylinder

A _____ System helps the Incident Commander know who is on the fireground and where fire fighters are located.

Personnel Accountability

_____ relates to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise.

Span of control

Which of the following is not a proper radio procedure for fire personnel?

Speak as you key the microphone to save time.

What is one basic method for staying oriented inside a low-visibility environment?

Staying in contact with the hose hne

What factors should be considered when selecting a fire extinguisher?

The fuel

Which of the following statements regarding advancing a hose line up a ladder is incorrect?

The safest and best manner is to advance a charged hose line up the ladder.

Which one of the following statements is incorrect with regard to natural fiber ropes?

They work best as life safety lines.

Before fire fighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, they must first consider:

their own safety.

During an attack on a confined interior building fire, water should not be applied for too long or the will be _____ upset, causing it to drop rapidly to the floor.

thermal layer

The first due engine company's purpose on the fire scene is:

to advance hose lines.

Convection is:

transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents.

Soft sleeve intake hose is used for:

transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus.

Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a ______ containing the letter "A." If colored, it should be _________

triangle, green

What is the principle called that says each fire fighter answers to only one supervisor?

unity of command

When lifting an object during a search, fire fighters should always:

use their legs to lift, not their back.

When performing a forward lay, the pumper is driven from the:

water source to fire scene.

Class C fires can be extinguished using:

water.

Pump tank extinguishers are used to apply:

water.

During salvage and overhaul operations, it is essential for fire fighters to:

wear complete protective equipment, including SCBA.

Halyards and wire cables on extension ground ladders shall be replaced:

when they become frayed or kinked.

Panel, slab, and ledge are all types of _______ doors.

wood swinging

The end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the:

working end.

The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's:

S.O.P/S.O.G.

Structural firefighting Personal Protective Equipment is designed to be worn with what specific piece of equipment?

SCBA

Which of the following statements regarding wet-barrel and dry-barrel hydrants is incorrect?

Wet-barrel hydrants are commonly used in the northern parts of the United States.

To form the comers of the basin when constructing a catchall, the fire fighter should lay ends of the side rolls over at a ______ angle.

90°

Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?

A. Oxygen deficiency B. Elevated temperatures C. Smoke D. All of the above.

A tag/guide line should be used when:

A. an overhang exists on which the item being hoisted is likely to get caught. B. there is a strong wind that may cause the item being hoisted to blow out of control. C. the item being hoisted may rub against the side of the structure causing damage. D. All of the above.

Information needed to determine the scope of emergency includes:

A. incident location. B. incident/situation. C. time the incident occurred. D. All of the above.

Rescue from sewers, grain silos, and similarly confined spaces requires the use of self-contained breathing apparatus due to the danger of:

A. toxic gases. B. oxygen deficiency. D. Both A and B are correct.

Which of the following best describes a bight?

Bending one end of the rope back upon itself, while keeping the two sides of the rope parallel

What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?

Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address.

All fire department radio operations must follow rules of the:

FCC.

What is the type of heat detector called which activates if the temperature of the surrounding air rises more than a set amount. in a given period of time?

Rate-of-rise heat detector

Which of the following is not one of the advantages to wearing gloves that meet NFPA standards for structural firefighting?

Reduced dexterity

Which of the following violates a rule of personal safety?

Remain standing even when you cannot see your feet.

Which of the following is not a method for preventing mechanical damage to fire hose?

Remove wet hose from apparatus and replace with dry hose.

Of the choices listed below, the least desirable point to force entry into a structure is:

a revolving door.

One disadvantage of a positive-pressure fan is that they:

can spread the fire if used improperly.

One limitation of backpack water vacuums is that they:

cannot be worn with SCBA.

A carry-all is used for:

carrying debris out of an area.

Determining exactly which units to send to a call depends on the location of the incident and the:

classification of the incident.

Once a fire fighter has broken a window for purposes of entry, the next action should be to:

clear the entire window area of glass.

When receiving reports of emergencies by telephone, the individual should always speak:

clearly, slowly, and with good volume.

An acceptable use for the ______ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose line.

clove hitch

The primary use of the ______ is to attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole.

clove hitch

The most common water distribution system is a ______ system.

combination pumped/gravity

Class K fires involve:

combustible cooking oils.

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) can be defined as a/an:

computer-based automated system that assists the telecommunicator in assessing dispatch information and recommends responses.

A hose roller is a:

curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof or windowsill.

One way to force a lock is to physically pull the _______ out of the door using an A-tool or a K-tool.

cylinder