WorksheetsFirefighter I (National)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The company utilized to provide firefighters who deliver water at the fire scene, deploy hose lines, and attack and extinguish fires is the _______.
truck company
engine company
rescue company
hazardous materials company
The primary functions of the company are to perform forcible entry, ventilation, roof operations, search and rescue, and deployment of ground ladders.
truck company
engine company
rescue company
hazardous materials company
The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives describes steps that need to be taken to change the _______ of the fire service.
mission
current culture
overall purpose
operating procedures
The second Fire and Life Safety Initiative states, "Enhance personal and organizational accountability for ______ throughout the fire service."
job security
physical fitness
health and safety
operating procedures
Multiple agencies working together at an emergency scene must establish a(n) ______ as part of the incident command system.
unified command
operations center
planning section chief
central command post
How many incident commands should be set up during a multi-agency response?
two
one
one for each agency
one for each type of service
During the ________ phase in a 9-1-1 call receipt, the telecommunicator receives vital information such as the location of an emergency.
dispatch
unit selection
knowledge assembling
telephone interrogation
Guidelines concerning what information a dispatcher should communicate to the public should be listed in ________.
standard operating procedures
news releases
EMS protocols
interoffice memos
Radio traffic that is ________ should be avoided so that all radio transmissions are pertinent to the situation.
crucial
standard
orthodox
unnecessary
Radio communications are ________________.
automatically recorded
manually recorded
never recorded
pre-recorded
Emergency services communications centers must have at least ____________ separate ways of notifying fire stations.
two
three
four
five
Best practices for taking calls at the fire station should be outlined in ___________.
NFPA 1221
computer-aided dispatch outlines
communications center guidelines
departmental standard operating procedures
While operating at an emergency incident, radio reports should be made when ___________.
additional units arrive
a planning section has been appointed
There are significant changes to the incident
a second means of water supply has been established
Time _______ allows the incident commander to assess the progress of the incident and decide whether the strategies or tactics should be changed.
marks
patterns
intervals
restraints
What type of radio traffic is an urgent message that takes priority over all other communications?
three alert tones
emergency traffic
crisis alert frequency
an all-clear channel call
The term _______ is used to indicate an imminent fire ground hazard. Such as a potential explosion or structural collapse.
critical dispatch
urgent message
emergency traffic
alert communications
_______ takes precedence over all other radio traffic with the exception of a(n) call
A critical dispatch; mayday
A mayday; critical dispatch
Emergency traffic; mayday
A mayday; emergency traffic
What type of message would be used to order firefighters to immediately withdraw from an interior offensive attack and switch to a defensive strategy?
critical dispatch
urgent message
emergency traffic
alert communications
SCBA consists of four main parts: the backpack and harness, the air cylinder, the ________, and the face piece.
PASS device
low-air alarm
UAC connection
regulator assembly
The air pressure in SCBA cylinders ranges from _______ psi.
1000 to 4000
2200 to 5500
2000 to 7000
4500 to 6000
Low-pressure cylinders can be constructed of __________.
steel or aluminum
carbon-wrapped plastic and steel
carbon-wrapped plastic and aluminum
composite material and carbon-wrapped rubber
An SCBA's remote pressure gauge should read within ________ of the cylinder gauge reading.
25%
50%
10%
20%
A PASS device is automatically activated if a firefighter remains motionless for __________.
25 seconds
30 seconds
45 seconds
1 minute
Firefighters who _________ the rate and depth of their breathing will _________ the amount of time they can breathe from a single air cylinder.
expand; speed up
speed up; expand
decrease; increase
increase; increase
Which of the following is the correct way to mount a fire apparatus?
don PPE while mounting
vault onto the mounting step to prevent slippage
use both handrails until feet have been placed inside
maintain one hand on a handhold and at least one good foot placement
Labels required to be inside of a structural firefighting helmet list the manufacturer, model, size, and ________?
melting point
type of eye protection
recommended cleaning procedures
date on which helmet was purchased
Both ______ and ________ are synthetic materials used in the construction of firefighting personal protective equipment.
cotton; wool
nomex; fleece
PBI®; cotton
nomex; PBI
Turnout coats consist of ______ layers.
two
three
four
five
The ______ layer of a turnout coat is constructed of a flame-resistant, water-repellent material such as Nomex, Kevlar, or PBI.
outer
thermal
moisture
proximity
Before dismounting a fire apparatus, firefighters should follow departmental standard operating procedures and, most importantly, they should __________.
check for traffic before opening doors
exit the vehicle only upon the officer's order
wait until ordered by the incident commander
blow the air horn to warn any approaching traffic
Upon arriving at an emergency scene, ______ should be properly placed so they can be used as a barrier between oncoming traffic and the scene.
traffic cones
personal vehicles
emergency vehicles
emergency scene signs
Slab doors are constructed in a ____________ design.
hollow or panel
solid or sectioned
sectioned or panel
solid or hollow cored
What type of door construction is typically used for entrance doors?
solid-core
sectioned
hollow-core
tongue and groove
What type of door construction is typically used for interior doors?
solid-core
sectioned
hollow-core
tongue and groove
What is the first step in forcing open an inward-opening door?
remove the frame
remove the hinges
determine the number and location of locks
pry near the locking mechanism
After a tool has been driven into the doorjamb of an outward-opening door, the tool should be leveraged to force the door _________ the jamb.
up from
down from
toward
away from
Residential garage doors can be opened by breaking a window or panel and operating the door lock or by ___________.
pulling the emergency release
prying from the corner of the door
cutting starting at the top corner of the door
prying the door from the bottom right hand corner
What type of system maintains an updated list of firefighters assigned to each vehicle or crew and tracks each crew's assignment on an emergency scene?
Muster list system
NFPA 1500 system
Personal management system
Personnel accountability system
A room with a door that can be closed and/or a window that can be broken are considered to be _________ in an emergency situation.
hazards
safe locations
victim locations
emergency escape routes
The assembly that connects two rails of a trussed beam is called a ___________.
rung
tie rod
butt plate
truss block
A __________ is a crosspiece that spans the two beams of a ladder.
rail
rung
tie rod
truss block
Spring-loaded, retractable, curved metal pieces on a ladder are known as _________.
butt spurs
butt plates
roof hooks
truss block
The most important check a firefighter can do, before raising a ladder, is to _______________.
figure the safety angle
look for overhead utility lines
evaluate overall fire conditions
assure the placement with command
Where is a ladder placed for window access operations?
At the roofline
At the bottom sill
Next to the window
Over the window at the top
When approaching a burning vehicle, firefighters should open the nozzle and sweep the ________ advancing ________ the vehicle.
top; toward
top; away from
bottom; toward
bottom; away from
During vehicle fires, the __________ can heat up and be propelled considerable distances
synthetic radial tires
tensioned spring systems
electric stabilizing motor cables
energy-absorbing bumper systems
What is the first step that should be taken before overhauling a vehicle fire?
Find the owner.
Chock the wheels.
Flatten all of the tires.
Remove valuables from the interior.
What is the greatest danger to firefighters working around fires in stacked or piled materials?
Collapse
Becoming lost
Conductive heat
Water that is unable to reach the fire
Class __________ foam is useful for extinguishing trash container fires because it allows water to soak into the materials, which can eliminate the need for manual overhaul.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
A __________ can be used to extinguish hidden fire in void areas; its use limits the damage in and around the suspected area of origin.
fog nozzle
smooth bore nozzle
piercing nozzle
combination nozzle
The _____ tool is designed to cut into a lock cylinder.
J
K
bam-bam
duck-billed lock breaker
Psychological effects of operating in adverse conditions are best overcome by __________.
talking to another firefighter
using the purge valve when stress increases
being put into flashover and backdraft situations.
practicing performing firefighting tasks in darkness to build confidence.
The factors that determine the level of risk faced by the occupants of a burning building include the direction of fire spread, the __________, and the smoke conditions in different areas of the structure.
volume and intensity of the fire
size and shape of the egress points
flow rate of the available water supply
availability of rescue apparatus and personnel
A __________ search is a quick attempt to locate any potential victims who are in danger.
primary
complete
secondary
preliminary
What is the best way to search large rooms?
a clockwise search
an outside wall search
a team search with two or more firefighters
a counterclockwise search maintaining wall contact
When rescuing an unconscious victim onto a ladder from a window, the victim is placed
head first.
on a certified rescue rope.
with his or her back toward the ladder.
with his or her back toward the firefighter.
57. Simple victim carries include a two-person extremity carry, a ____________ carry, and a two-person chair carry.
clothes
blanket
web sling
cradle-in-arms
Nozzles are attached to the discharge end of attack lines to give fire streams
shape and direction.
low pressures and reach.
maneuverability and rigidity.
high pressures and maneuverability.
What type of nozzle separates water into droplets?
Piercing
Fog stream
Smooth-bore
Straight-stream
Nozzles must have an adequate volume of water and an adequate __________ to produce a good fire stream.
flow
pressure
friction loss
hydraulic system
Fog nozzles move large volumes of _________ along with the water.
air
heat
smoke
products of combustion
As soon as water has reduced the temperature of an area, the fire stream can transition into a(n) __________.
direct attack.
indirect attack.
defensive attack.
combination attack.
Cooling the walls, ceiling, and hot gasses as you progress towards a fire is also an effective way to reduce the possibility of _______________.
rekindle
backdraft
heat stroke
flashover
The most common firefighter injuries are ______.
burns.
strains and overexertion.
smoke and inhalation injuries.
soft-tissue injuries and fractures.
What is the primary difference between 1 1/2-inch and 1 3/4-inch hose?
Weight
Maneuverability
Personal preference
Amount of water that can flow
What type of hose line is intended for immediate use as an attack line?
horseshoe
bed connect
booster hose
pre-connected
The process of searching for and extinguishing any pockets of fire that remain after a fire has been brought under control is known as _______________.
salvage
overhaul
confinement
extinguishment
What type of ventilation is said to be forced with large fans?
Natural
Hydraulic
Mechanical
Negative-pressure
When using natural wind currents to perform horizontal ventilation within a structure, the __________ side should be opened first.
upwind
largest
smallest
downwind
The three methods of ____________ ventilation are negative-pressure, positive-pressure, and hydraulic.
natural
vertical
horizontal
mechanical
The four main methods used to extinguish fires are ____________ excluding oxygen, removing the fuel, or interrupting the chemical chain reaction.
ventilating
cooling the fuel
excluding nitrogen
introducing oxygen
In what stage of fire does the fire produce more interaction and is more dependent on the environment in the compartment around it?
decay stage
growth stage
ignition stage
fully developed stage
What mechanism of heat transfer is defined as the process of transferring heat to and through one solid to another?
radiation
convection
conduction
direct contact
A ____________ wall is a freestanding wall that extends above a normal roofline on flat roofs.
curtain
parapet
nonbearing
load bearing
What step must take place after a roof opening has been made?
exit the roof.
sound the roof.
open a hole beneath the roof opening
another opening opposite the main opening
Support systems for roofs consist of either ________ or ________.
truss, arched
bowstring, truss
solid beam; lightweight
bowstring; solid beam
A trench cut begins with two parallel cuts, spaced ________ feet apart.
1 to 2
2 to 4
4 to 5
more than 5
During overhaul operations, what types of hose streams are used to avoid breaking up and scattering debris?
Cellar
Piering
Short burst or drizzle
Straight stream
The area that must be overhauled depends on the building's construction, its contents, and the ________.
size of the fire
location of the fire
amount of the smoke left
number of personnel available.
Salvage efforts are aimed at preventing or limiting __________ from smoke and water damage.
water flow
fire damage
secondary losses
primary damages
Sprinkler wedges should be inserted between the orifice and the ____________ of the sprinkler head.
ceiling
deflector
drain valve
post indicator valve
A post indicator valve will indicate its status by displaying the word __________ or __________ in the viewing window
on, off
flow; stop
open, shut
open, closed
The portable tank supply method uses one engine to draft water from the tank, using a __________ hose
supply
soft suction
hard suction
large diameter
Fires made up of ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth, rubber, and some plastics are res.
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Fires involving combustible cooking fuels such as vegetable and animal oils and fat are __________ fires.
Class K
Class B
Class C
Class D
Electrical cords must __________ without cuts or defects, and be properly sized to handle the required amperage.
be well insulated
have a grounding rod
be approved by NFPA
have four-prong adapters
The shut-off valve for a(n) __________ system is usually a quarter-turn valve with a locking device so it can be secured.
water
electrical
natural gas
liquefied petroleum gas
Water service to a building can normally be shut off by ________________.
a quarter-turn valve.
finding the street valve.
calling a representative
closing one valve at the entry point
What is the most common type of wildland fire encountered by most fire departments?
Crown
Anchor
Flanking
Ground cover
What term represents the unburned area between a finger and the main body of fire?
island
bridged
backfire point
What are the two most critical aspects of weather that influence a wildland fire?
wind and storms
moisture and wind
topography and wind
moisture and topography
The end of the rope utilized to tie the knot is referred to as the ____ end.
tag line
running
working
standing
The end of the rope used for work such as hoisting a tool is referred to as the ____________.
tag line end
running end
working end
standing end
Which type of monitor reads oxygen levels, CO levels, hydrogen sulfide, and flammable gasses?
Multi-gas monitor
Single-gas detector
Dosimeter
Colormetric tubes
After the fire hose has been properly cleaned, it should be ______________.
rolled and shelved
laid out or hung to dry
repacked on apparatus
placed in sunlight to dry
The proper angle a ladder should be placed prior to climbing is approximately ________.
10 degrees
25 degrees
45 degrees
75 degrees
Line of duty deaths, suicide, and mass casualty incidents are all examples of _________
debriefing.
hostile work environments
critical incident
mild stressors
In what hose load would the firefighter lay the first two sections in the hose bed, make a loop, and leave the male end of the second section of hose at the side of the hose compartment?
flat
triple layer
minuteman
preconnected at
__________ should never be used to clean life safety rope.
Water
Bleach
Soap
Detergent
A coat of ____________ can be applied to preserve wooden handles on axes.
paint
varnish
boiled linseed oil
lightweight machine oil
