IFSTA SEVENTH EDITION CHAPTER
THIRTEEN HOSE OPERATIONS AND HOSE
STREAMS EXAM REVIEW VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
STUDY RESOURCE GRADED A+
⩥ Once an LPG fire or emergency has been terminated, firefighters
should NOT: (692) [4.3.18]
a. wear SCBA.
b. open the LPG tank control valve.
c. leave the hot zone until the utility company arrives.
d. remain in the immediate incident area.
Answer: b. open the LPG tank control valve.
⩥ When turning off the water to a residential structure, firefighters
should: (692) [4.3.18]
a. have a backup hoseline standing by.
b. use caution because the electrical ground wire may be connected to
the water pipe.
b. obtain a special water shut-off key from the water department.
d. wear full PPE and SCBA.
,Answer: b. use caution because the electrical ground wire may be
connected to the water pipe.
⩥ Which statement describes operations at a vehicle fire? (694) [4.3.7]
a. The first priority at a vehicle fire is to enter the vehicle and turn off
the ignition.
b. A hazardous materials team must be called in for every vehicle
incident due to the presence of flammable fuels.
c. SCBA must be worn because of the toxic smoke and vapors that are
produced.
d. Vehicle fires pose fewer hazards to firefighters than structure fires do.
Answer: c. SCBA must be worn because of the toxic smoke and vapors
that are produced.
⩥ Why should the bumper of a burning car be avoided? (695) [4.3.7]
a. It is the location with the highest concentration of toxic gases.
b. It is the location of the vehicle that is most likely to reignite after
extinguishment.
c. Heated bumper struts may explode and injure those nearby.
d. Items inside the bumper are prone to spontaneous ignition.
Answer: c. Heated bumper struts may explode and injure those nearby.
⩥ Extinguish any fire near the ______ first when attacking a vehicle
fire. (696) [4.3.7]
, a. occupants
b. engine compartment
c. gas tank
d. windshield
Answer: a. occupants
⩥ When attacking a passenger vehicle fire,: (696) [4.3.7]
a. a 2 1/2-inch (65 mm) or larger hoseline is required.
b. firefighters should extinguish fire in the engine compartment first.
c. a backup hoseline should be deployed as quickly as possible.
d. firefighters should approach from downhill and downwind.
Answer: c. a backup hoseline should be deployed as quickly as possible.
⩥ What vehicle hazard may require you to isolate the area and request
assistance of a hazardous materials team? (697) [4.3.7]
a. A hybrid-electric battery
b. Fire in the engine compartment
c. Large-capacity saddle fuel tanks
d. Downed electrical lines
Answer: c. Large-capacity saddle fuel tanks
THIRTEEN HOSE OPERATIONS AND HOSE
STREAMS EXAM REVIEW VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
STUDY RESOURCE GRADED A+
⩥ Once an LPG fire or emergency has been terminated, firefighters
should NOT: (692) [4.3.18]
a. wear SCBA.
b. open the LPG tank control valve.
c. leave the hot zone until the utility company arrives.
d. remain in the immediate incident area.
Answer: b. open the LPG tank control valve.
⩥ When turning off the water to a residential structure, firefighters
should: (692) [4.3.18]
a. have a backup hoseline standing by.
b. use caution because the electrical ground wire may be connected to
the water pipe.
b. obtain a special water shut-off key from the water department.
d. wear full PPE and SCBA.
,Answer: b. use caution because the electrical ground wire may be
connected to the water pipe.
⩥ Which statement describes operations at a vehicle fire? (694) [4.3.7]
a. The first priority at a vehicle fire is to enter the vehicle and turn off
the ignition.
b. A hazardous materials team must be called in for every vehicle
incident due to the presence of flammable fuels.
c. SCBA must be worn because of the toxic smoke and vapors that are
produced.
d. Vehicle fires pose fewer hazards to firefighters than structure fires do.
Answer: c. SCBA must be worn because of the toxic smoke and vapors
that are produced.
⩥ Why should the bumper of a burning car be avoided? (695) [4.3.7]
a. It is the location with the highest concentration of toxic gases.
b. It is the location of the vehicle that is most likely to reignite after
extinguishment.
c. Heated bumper struts may explode and injure those nearby.
d. Items inside the bumper are prone to spontaneous ignition.
Answer: c. Heated bumper struts may explode and injure those nearby.
⩥ Extinguish any fire near the ______ first when attacking a vehicle
fire. (696) [4.3.7]
, a. occupants
b. engine compartment
c. gas tank
d. windshield
Answer: a. occupants
⩥ When attacking a passenger vehicle fire,: (696) [4.3.7]
a. a 2 1/2-inch (65 mm) or larger hoseline is required.
b. firefighters should extinguish fire in the engine compartment first.
c. a backup hoseline should be deployed as quickly as possible.
d. firefighters should approach from downhill and downwind.
Answer: c. a backup hoseline should be deployed as quickly as possible.
⩥ What vehicle hazard may require you to isolate the area and request
assistance of a hazardous materials team? (697) [4.3.7]
a. A hybrid-electric battery
b. Fire in the engine compartment
c. Large-capacity saddle fuel tanks
d. Downed electrical lines
Answer: c. Large-capacity saddle fuel tanks
