Firefighter I & II (FF1/FF2) HazMat Exam – IFSTA 6th
Edition Practice Questions & 100% Verified Answers |
Complete Certification Prep | 2026–2027
,When utilizing the skip-breathing technique, how long C. 5 seconds
should each breath take?
A. 10 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 12 seconds
While inside the immediately dangerous to life and health A. considered unreliable by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the
(IDLH) atmosphere, the technique of buddy breathing is: National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
A. considered unreliable by the Nation Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and the National Institute on
Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH)
B. acceptable and should be implemented immediately
C. required to be initiated by the Rapid Intervention Crew
D. unsafe unless performed by trained personnel.
What is a component of an open-circuit breathing B. face piece
apparatus?
A. buddy breathing connectors
B. face piece
C. high-pressure alarm
D. oxygen Cylinder
What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic C. rabbet tool
spreader tool?
A. spanner tool
B. pompier tool
C. rabbet tool
D. come along tool
The body of a ____ is surface-mounted on the inside of B. rim lock
the door.
A. mortise lock
B. rim lock
C. cylindrical lock
D. padlock
Under ideal conditions, the proper place to stand when B. to the windward side of
breaking window glass is ______ the window.
A. directly in front of
B. to the windward side of
C. to the leeward side of
D. to either side, slightly lower than
Which statement regarding the K tool is correct? C. The back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder.
A. the front of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides
over the lock cylinder
B. the K tool is designed to cut lock cylinders in order to
open the lock.
C. the back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides
over the lock cylinder.
D. the front of the tool has a block for striking with a flat-
head axe.
Which portion of a Halligan tool has three areas designed B. Adz
as striking surfaces?
A. hook point
B. Adz
C. Fork
D. Pick
Which is the most common lock in use? A. cylindrical
A. cylindrical
B. pad locks
C. Rim locks
D. deadbolt
, Fire doors are operated: A. manually, mechanically, electrically
A. manually, mechanically, electrically
B. electrically, hydraulically, battery supplied
C. by portable or fixed power units
D. by manual or electrical power
A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into A. cylinder
the:
A. cylinder
B. outer rim
C. face
D. keeper
A _____ tool provides a mechanical advantage in forcing D. prying
locks, opening doors, and forcing windows.
A. cutting
B. striking
C. power
D. prying
The least desirable point to force entry into a structure is: D. a revolving door
A. a check rail window
B. a swinging door
C. plate glass
D. a revolving door
When caring for the axe head, remember to: C. make sure the blade is sharp
A. paint the axe head at least annually
B. sand the blade thin to increase the sharpness
C. make sure the blade is sharp
D. maintain the axe head as it will void the manufacturer's
warranty
Overhead doors are classified as: C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
A. sliding, folding, telescoping
B. glide, roll-up, folding
C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
D. sectional, sliding, rolling
Which is true regarding smoke? D. The denser the smoke, the more fuel it contains
A. compete combustion results in dark black smoke
B. the lighter the smoke, the more fuel it contains
C. the color of smoke does not indicate fuel content
D. The denser the smoke, the more fuel it contains
A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
should remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report
and then try to attempt a rescue
When an extension ladder can be raised more than ____ C. 40
feet, it must be equipped with staypoles/tormentor.
A. 34
B. 32
C. 40
D. 50
The transfer of heat by the movement of gases or liquid is B. convection
known as:
A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. direct-flame contact
Edition Practice Questions & 100% Verified Answers |
Complete Certification Prep | 2026–2027
,When utilizing the skip-breathing technique, how long C. 5 seconds
should each breath take?
A. 10 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 12 seconds
While inside the immediately dangerous to life and health A. considered unreliable by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the
(IDLH) atmosphere, the technique of buddy breathing is: National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
A. considered unreliable by the Nation Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and the National Institute on
Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH)
B. acceptable and should be implemented immediately
C. required to be initiated by the Rapid Intervention Crew
D. unsafe unless performed by trained personnel.
What is a component of an open-circuit breathing B. face piece
apparatus?
A. buddy breathing connectors
B. face piece
C. high-pressure alarm
D. oxygen Cylinder
What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic C. rabbet tool
spreader tool?
A. spanner tool
B. pompier tool
C. rabbet tool
D. come along tool
The body of a ____ is surface-mounted on the inside of B. rim lock
the door.
A. mortise lock
B. rim lock
C. cylindrical lock
D. padlock
Under ideal conditions, the proper place to stand when B. to the windward side of
breaking window glass is ______ the window.
A. directly in front of
B. to the windward side of
C. to the leeward side of
D. to either side, slightly lower than
Which statement regarding the K tool is correct? C. The back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder.
A. the front of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides
over the lock cylinder
B. the K tool is designed to cut lock cylinders in order to
open the lock.
C. the back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides
over the lock cylinder.
D. the front of the tool has a block for striking with a flat-
head axe.
Which portion of a Halligan tool has three areas designed B. Adz
as striking surfaces?
A. hook point
B. Adz
C. Fork
D. Pick
Which is the most common lock in use? A. cylindrical
A. cylindrical
B. pad locks
C. Rim locks
D. deadbolt
, Fire doors are operated: A. manually, mechanically, electrically
A. manually, mechanically, electrically
B. electrically, hydraulically, battery supplied
C. by portable or fixed power units
D. by manual or electrical power
A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into A. cylinder
the:
A. cylinder
B. outer rim
C. face
D. keeper
A _____ tool provides a mechanical advantage in forcing D. prying
locks, opening doors, and forcing windows.
A. cutting
B. striking
C. power
D. prying
The least desirable point to force entry into a structure is: D. a revolving door
A. a check rail window
B. a swinging door
C. plate glass
D. a revolving door
When caring for the axe head, remember to: C. make sure the blade is sharp
A. paint the axe head at least annually
B. sand the blade thin to increase the sharpness
C. make sure the blade is sharp
D. maintain the axe head as it will void the manufacturer's
warranty
Overhead doors are classified as: C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
A. sliding, folding, telescoping
B. glide, roll-up, folding
C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
D. sectional, sliding, rolling
Which is true regarding smoke? D. The denser the smoke, the more fuel it contains
A. compete combustion results in dark black smoke
B. the lighter the smoke, the more fuel it contains
C. the color of smoke does not indicate fuel content
D. The denser the smoke, the more fuel it contains
A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
should remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report
and then try to attempt a rescue
When an extension ladder can be raised more than ____ C. 40
feet, it must be equipped with staypoles/tormentor.
A. 34
B. 32
C. 40
D. 50
The transfer of heat by the movement of gases or liquid is B. convection
known as:
A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. direct-flame contact
