ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The essential reason that team efforts are imperative in the fire service is because of the
________.
a. need to accomplish several tasks simultaneously
b. intense physical labor involved in firefighting operations
c. need to maintain manageable span of control
d. tendency for task-related tunnel vision - CORRECT ANSWER- b. intense physical labor
involved in firefighting operations
What does the "R" stand for in "PAR"?
a. Roster
b. Resource
c. Rescue
d. Report - CORRECT ANSWER- d. Report
What is the function of a personnel accountability system?
a. organize resources into divisions, groups, and crews
b. prevent freelancing and deviation from SOPs
c. track the location and assignments of all personnel at the incident
d. establish and maintain team integrity - CORRECT ANSWER- c. track the location and
assignments of all personnel at the incident
What does the "R" stand for in "LUNAR"?
a. resources needed
b. region (location)
c. rescue required
, d. roll call - CORRECT ANSWER- a. resources needed
You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below
should you take last?
a. declare a "mayday" over your radio
b. give a LUNAR report
c. attempt self-rescue
d. activate your personal safety system (PASS) - CORRECT ANSWER- c. attempt self-
rescue
You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below
should you take first?
a. attempt to find a hose line or tagline
b. declare a "mayday" over your radio
c. activate your personal alert safety system (PASS)
d. find a wall and methodically search it for a window or door - CORRECT ANSWER- b.
declare a "mayday" over your radio
Who is responsible for knowing the location of every member of a fire company at all times?
a. all personnel
b. the company officer
c. the accountability officer
d. the safety officer - CORRECT ANSWER- b. the company officer
Which action is correct for a fire in a building that is known to be abandoned and unoccupied?
a. stay outside and fight the fire from the exterior
b. operate as you would for any building with similar fire conditions
c. take a hose line inside, perform a primary survey, and extinguish the fire if conditions permit