Morris & Mcdaniel Firefighter Test Prep – S.h.i.e.l.d. & Elf | Verified Exam Questions And Answers - Latest Version

MORRIS & MCDANIEL FIREFIGHTER TEST PREP – S.H.I.E.L.D. & ELF |
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Morris & McDaniel Firefighter Test Prep - S.H.I.E.L.D and ELF




1. Read the passage. "Engine 4 arrived at the scene at 0312 hours and
found smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story home. The
captain ordered a line stretched to the front door while two firefighters
conducted a search of the first floor." What was the first action the
captain ordered?
A. Stretching a hose line to the front door
B. Searching the second floor
C. Ventilating the roof
D. Calling for a second alarm
A. Stretching a hose line to the front door. The passage states the
captain ordered a line stretched to the front door.
2. Read the passage. "Smoke detectors should be tested monthly and
their batteries replaced at least once a year. Units older than ten years




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,should be replaced entirely, since their sensors lose sensitivity over
time." According to the passage, why should old detectors be replaced?
A. Their batteries cannot be changed
B. They are illegal after ten years
C. They cost more to test
D. Their sensors become less sensitive
D. Their sensors become less sensitive. The passage says sensors lose
sensitivity over time.
3. Read the passage. "The station's daily routine begins with a shift
briefing, followed by apparatus checks, then physical training. Station
cleaning is completed after lunch." Which activity occurs immediately
after the apparatus checks?
A. Shift briefing
B. Station cleaning
C. Lunch
D. Physical training
D. Physical training. The order given is briefing, apparatus checks, then
physical training.
4. Read the passage. "Carbon monoxide is produced when fuel burns
incompletely. Because it has no color or odor, victims often do not
realize they are being poisoned until symptoms such as headache and
dizziness appear." Which statement is best supported by the passage?
A. Carbon monoxide has a strong smell
B. Carbon monoxide only comes from wood fires
C. Headaches are always caused by carbon monoxide
D. Carbon monoxide is hard to detect without a device
D. Carbon monoxide is hard to detect without a device. Being colorless
and odorless makes it undetectable by the senses alone.




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,5. Read the passage. "Because the hydrant was frozen, the crew had to
lay 800 feet of supply line from the next street, delaying water on the
fire by six minutes." What caused the delay in getting water on the fire?
A. A broken pump on the engine
B. A frozen hydrant forced a longer hose lay
C. Too few firefighters on scene
D. A blocked street
B. A frozen hydrant forced a longer hose lay. The frozen hydrant
required the longer supply line, causing the delay.
6. Read the passage. "Firefighters must wear full protective gear when
entering a burning structure. This includes turnout coat and pants,
helmet, gloves, boots, hood, and self-contained breathing apparatus."
Which item is NOT listed in the passage?
A. Hood
B. Safety goggles
C. Helmet
D. Boots
B. Safety goggles. Goggles are not mentioned among the listed items.
7. Read the passage. "Overhaul is the process of searching a fire scene
for hidden fire after the main blaze is out. Crews open walls and
ceilings to expose smoldering material." What is the main purpose of
overhaul?
A. To rescue trapped occupants
B. To reduce water use
C. To ventilate the structure
D. To find and extinguish hidden fire
D. To find and extinguish hidden fire. Overhaul looks for hidden
smoldering fire after the main blaze is out.
8. Read the passage. "Lieutenant Reyes reviewed the inspection report
twice before signing it. He noticed that the sprinkler test date was




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, missing and returned the report for correction." What can be concluded
about Lieutenant Reyes?
A. He dislikes paperwork
B. He was in a hurry
C. He is careful about details
D. He is new to inspections
C. He is careful about details. Reviewing twice and catching the missing
date shows attention to detail.
9. Read the passage. "The new policy requires all crews to log
equipment checks by 0800. Crews that miss the deadline must notify
the battalion chief in writing." What must a crew do if it misses the
0800 deadline?
A. Repeat the equipment check
B. Skip the log that day
C. Report to the station captain verbally
D. Notify the battalion chief in writing
D. Notify the battalion chief in writing. The policy states written notice
to the battalion chief is required.
10. Read the passage. "Wildland fires spread fastest uphill because
flames preheat the fuel above them. Wind can further increase the rate
of spread." According to the passage, which factor increases fire
spread?
A. Uphill slope and wind
B. Downhill slope
C. Low temperature
D. Wet fuel
A. Uphill slope and wind. The passage names uphill travel and wind as
accelerants of spread.




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