Chapter 16 Fire Fighter Quiz

​A hose line is advanced to a building to attack a fire in a(n) __________ attack. Select one: A. offensive B. transitional C. defensive D. blitz

​1” (25 mm) hose stored on a hose reel is __________ hose. Select one: A. forestry B. booster C. mop-up D. attack

​For which preconnected hose load does the fire fighter shoulder part of the load, with the hose deploying off the top of that load as the fire fighter advances? Select one: A. Forestry B. Triple layer C. Minuteman D. Skid

​Standard operating procedures generally require that an attack line be connected to a standpipe system outlet: Select one: A. one floor below the fire floor. B. on the fire floor. C. one floor above the fire floor. D. two floors below the fire floor.

​The function of a standpipe system is to provide: Select one: A. a connection for pumper support of a sprinkler system. B. a water supply for interior attack lines. C. an auxiliary water supply for the fire department. D. a connection from an engine to a static water source.

​When there is extra hose at the entry of a building, how should that hose be arranged? Select one: A. Large, loose coils B. Similar to an accordion fold C. A serpentine pattern D. A straight line

​Which attack line load is particularly useful when there is a long distance between the engine and the fire? Select one: A. Triple layer B. Wyed lines C. Minuteman D. Skid

​Which hose line is stored on an engine connected to a discharge and equipped with a nozzle for immediate deployment? Select one: A. Preconnect B. Bundle C. Skid load D. Ready load

​Which is one of the three most common loads for preconnected attack lines? Select one: A. Accordion B. Horseshoe C. Skid D. Minuteman

​Which preconnected hose load forms an S-shape in the hose bed? Select one: A. Triple layer B. Skid C. Split D. Minuteman

​Which statement is correct concerning the triple-layer load? Select one: A. Each layer should be a single length of hose. B. The nozzle is attached to the bottom layer. C. The entire load must be on the ground before the nozzle can be advanced. D. Half the load is shouldered and the other half pays off from the ground.

​An engine lays hose from a water source to the fire scene in a __________ lay. Select one: A. basic B. standard C. forward D. single

​How should fire fighters space themselves when advancing an uncharged line up a ladder? Select one: A. Only the fire fighter with the nozzle should be on the ladder B. One fire fighter on each ladder section C. 15 ft (5 m) apart D. 10 ft (3 m) apart

​What is the correct procedure for a burst hose line? Select one: A. Leave the burst section in operation unless the water loss is affecting nozzle flow. B. Shut the line down at the pump panel only as last resort. C. Place the clamp as far from the burst section of hose as possible. D. Use two lengths of hose to replace a single burst length.

​What is the correct procedure for deploying a triple-layer load preconnect? Select one: A. Place the nozzle and the top fold over the shoulder and walk away from the apparatus. B. Shoulder the top two layers, with the bottom layer paying off from the bed. C. Clear the hose from the bed by pulling the loop on the lowest tier. D. Once the load has cleared the bed, drag the three layers to the point of attack.

​When should the fire fighter at the hydrant charge the supply line? Select one: A. After the supply line is connected to the pump intake B. As soon as it is connected to the hydrant C. Upon receiving a signal from the driver/operator D. After placing the hose clamp

​When using a standpipe connection in a stairwell, how should the hose be arranged? Select one: A. Back and forth on the landing B. Down the stairwell toward the floor below the fire floor C. In large coils on the landing nearest the fire floor D. Up the stairwell toward the floor above the fire

​Which attack line load is particularly useful when the line must be advanced up a stairway? Select one: A. Minuteman B. Skid C. Wyed lines D. Triple layer

​Which is the most frequently used supply line evolution by a first-arriving engine? Select one: A. Split B. Reverse C. Combination D. Forward

​Which statement about operating an attack line from a ground ladder is correct? Select one: A. This is a risky operation that should be avoided whenever possible. B. The ladder should be tied off to the building. C. Two parallel ladders are required for this operation. D. The hose must be secured to the ladder.