IFSTA 7 FIREFIGHTER 1 CORRECT EXAMS ANSWERS
AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a: -
✔✔Personnel Accountability Report
✔✔OSHA regulations require that when firefighters are inside a structure fire, at least
how many trained and equipped firefighters must be standing by outside - ✔✔2
✔✔When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running
from - ✔✔one beam to the other
✔✔When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately what
degree to ensure a safe climb - ✔✔75 degrees
✔✔A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called - ✔✔single/wall
ladder
✔✔Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid firefighters in climbing
onto and off the ladder and - ✔✔so firefighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke
conditions
✔✔A FF who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should - ✔✔slide the
free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb
✔✔When performing the one person raise, what part of the ladder is placed against the
wall of the building - ✔✔The butt
✔✔The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between - ✔✔12-24 ft
✔✔What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? - ✔✔Rung raise
and beam raise
, ✔✔What are the butt spurs on a ladder? - ✔✔Spikes on the base that keep it from
slipping
✔✔What do the stops do on an extension ladder? - ✔✔Prevent it from over-extending
✔✔Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry? - ✔✔On the
shoulder
✔✔One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a - ✔✔hose
strap
✔✔One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose equipped with one-inch couplings is
commonly called a - ✔✔booster line
✔✔In the fire service, the basic definition of the word "rescue" is - ✔✔removing a victim
from a hazardous situation to safety
✔✔During search operations, the FF should - ✔✔listen for calls or signals for help
✔✔What is a characteristic of a primary search - ✔✔rapid and systematic
✔✔When conducting a primary search within a structure a FF should begin - ✔✔on a
wall
✔✔A rapid intervention crew team is composed of - ✔✔at least two FFs
✔✔Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard
requires how many rescuers - ✔✔4
✔✔When exposed to products of combustion, what body area are more vulnerable to
injury than any other body area? - ✔✔lungs and respiratory tract
✔✔What does the E stand for in LEL - ✔✔Explosive
✔✔Where should the FF make the connection in a multi-story building with a standpipe
system? - ✔✔On the floor below the fire floor
✔✔A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known
as - ✔✔Solid stream
✔✔Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _
stream - ✔✔Fog stream
AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔The term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident is a: -
✔✔Personnel Accountability Report
✔✔OSHA regulations require that when firefighters are inside a structure fire, at least
how many trained and equipped firefighters must be standing by outside - ✔✔2
✔✔When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running
from - ✔✔one beam to the other
✔✔When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately what
degree to ensure a safe climb - ✔✔75 degrees
✔✔A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called - ✔✔single/wall
ladder
✔✔Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid firefighters in climbing
onto and off the ladder and - ✔✔so firefighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke
conditions
✔✔A FF who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should - ✔✔slide the
free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb
✔✔When performing the one person raise, what part of the ladder is placed against the
wall of the building - ✔✔The butt
✔✔The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between - ✔✔12-24 ft
✔✔What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? - ✔✔Rung raise
and beam raise
, ✔✔What are the butt spurs on a ladder? - ✔✔Spikes on the base that keep it from
slipping
✔✔What do the stops do on an extension ladder? - ✔✔Prevent it from over-extending
✔✔Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry? - ✔✔On the
shoulder
✔✔One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a - ✔✔hose
strap
✔✔One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose equipped with one-inch couplings is
commonly called a - ✔✔booster line
✔✔In the fire service, the basic definition of the word "rescue" is - ✔✔removing a victim
from a hazardous situation to safety
✔✔During search operations, the FF should - ✔✔listen for calls or signals for help
✔✔What is a characteristic of a primary search - ✔✔rapid and systematic
✔✔When conducting a primary search within a structure a FF should begin - ✔✔on a
wall
✔✔A rapid intervention crew team is composed of - ✔✔at least two FFs
✔✔Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard
requires how many rescuers - ✔✔4
✔✔When exposed to products of combustion, what body area are more vulnerable to
injury than any other body area? - ✔✔lungs and respiratory tract
✔✔What does the E stand for in LEL - ✔✔Explosive
✔✔Where should the FF make the connection in a multi-story building with a standpipe
system? - ✔✔On the floor below the fire floor
✔✔A stream designed to be as compact as possible with little shower or spray is known
as - ✔✔Solid stream
✔✔Fine water droplets and maximum high water surface area are characteristics of a _
stream - ✔✔Fog stream
