BASIC FIREFIGHTER WRITTEN EXAM
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material. - Answers -maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - Answers -halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - Answers -outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - Answers -sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - Answers -halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
Answers -up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately
the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. -
Answers -start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - Answers -sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - Answers -reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - Answers -direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
Answers -downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - Answers
-ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
Answers -water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are
common. - Answers -dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . -
Answers -drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - Answers -water
In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is
. - Answers -tenders
, What equipment is needed for drafting: - Answers -1. hard suction
2. barrel strainer
3. low level strainer
4. float-a-dock
5. rubber mallet
All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - Answers -vacuum/suction
The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - Answers -under
List 3 alternative water supplies? - Answers -1. lakes
2. rivers
3. underground tanks
Where would you find a dry hydrant? - Answers -lake sides
Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - Answers -
opening nozzle
What are 3 disadvantages of water? - Answers -1. heaviness
2. creates ice
3. good conductor of electricity
The is a wild-land nozzle that has a twin-tip combination. - Answers -forestry/forester
A disadvantage of the stream is the inability to have an adjustable pattern. - Answers -
solid
A fine spray composed of tiny water droplets is a stream. - Answers -fog
What does CAFS stand for? - Answers -compressed air foam system
What are 3 advantages of CAFS? - Answers -1. uses less water
2. lowers surface tension
3. creates more surface area
The part of total pressure that is lost while forcing water through hose, appliances and
adapters is called . - Answers -friction loss
The type of nozzle that allows the water to have the most surface area to absorb heat is
the nozzle. - Answers -fog
A stream discharges more than 350 gpm and is fed by 3-inch or larger hose-lines. -
Answers -master
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material. - Answers -maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - Answers -halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - Answers -outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - Answers -sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - Answers -halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
Answers -up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately
the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. -
Answers -start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - Answers -sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - Answers -reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - Answers -direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
Answers -downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - Answers
-ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
Answers -water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are
common. - Answers -dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . -
Answers -drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - Answers -water
In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is
. - Answers -tenders
, What equipment is needed for drafting: - Answers -1. hard suction
2. barrel strainer
3. low level strainer
4. float-a-dock
5. rubber mallet
All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - Answers -vacuum/suction
The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - Answers -under
List 3 alternative water supplies? - Answers -1. lakes
2. rivers
3. underground tanks
Where would you find a dry hydrant? - Answers -lake sides
Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - Answers -
opening nozzle
What are 3 disadvantages of water? - Answers -1. heaviness
2. creates ice
3. good conductor of electricity
The is a wild-land nozzle that has a twin-tip combination. - Answers -forestry/forester
A disadvantage of the stream is the inability to have an adjustable pattern. - Answers -
solid
A fine spray composed of tiny water droplets is a stream. - Answers -fog
What does CAFS stand for? - Answers -compressed air foam system
What are 3 advantages of CAFS? - Answers -1. uses less water
2. lowers surface tension
3. creates more surface area
The part of total pressure that is lost while forcing water through hose, appliances and
adapters is called . - Answers -friction loss
The type of nozzle that allows the water to have the most surface area to absorb heat is
the nozzle. - Answers -fog
A stream discharges more than 350 gpm and is fed by 3-inch or larger hose-lines. -
Answers -master
