Firefighter 1 Study Guide Questions with correct answers

Which statement about advancing a hose-line up a ladder is correct? A.) The nozzle person climbs the ladder to 20' B.) Use hose straps to tie the hose to the ladder. C.) The fastest and best manner is to advance an uncharged house line up the ladder. D.) The safest and best manner is to advance a charged hose-line up the ladder. - Answer C.) The fastest and best manner is to advance an uncharged hose line up the ladder. Which action is acceptable if a fire is coming at you and you need to retreat to a safe haven? A.) Retreat to a utility room. B.) Retreat to a room and shut the door behind you. C.) Retreat to a room but leave the door open. D.) Retreat to a bathroom. - Answer B.) Retreat to a room and shut the door behind you. Placing the butt of the ladder to close to the building reduces the __________ of the ladder and tends to cause the tip to __________ from the building. A.) Curvature, rub down. B.) Width, slip down. C.) Stability, pull away.