FFM Actual Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions 2025
What is the most common method of heat transfer which occurs when an
adjacent building ignites due to the heat of the original fire? - ANSWER Radiation
With regards to thermal layering, _____ will exit through the top of an opening above
the neutral plane. - ANSWER Hot gases at a higher ambient pressure
What would a firefighter see if he or she was looking at the neutral plane in a
compartment fire? - ANSWER Hot gases exiting at the top of an opening and
lower pressure air entering from outside the compartment.
When firefighters enter a building, they may create a vent that allows hot gases to
flow towards the buildings exterior, because hot gases are: - ANSWER At a higher
pressure than the fresh air outside the vent.
If a crew has been fighting an active fire for more than 20 minutes in an abandoned
building with all windows broken out, there is likely high risk of: - ANSWER Collapse
A helmet with a face shield is considered ____ eye protection during firefighting
operations. - ANSWER insufficient
In a SCBA system, the high pressure hose attaches to the _____ and connects the
cylinder to the regulator assembly. - ANSWER Stem
How often should SCBA be cleaned and inspected? - ANSWER After every use
, if a firefighter experiences _______ he or she should report this by radio and evacuate
this area. - ANSWER Loss of coordination or disorientation
When using the Reilly method a firefighter should attempt to: - ANSWER Hum while
exhaling breath in a slow, consistent manner.
In order to create a foam blanket when using an aqueous film forming foam
extinguisher: - ANSWER Allow the foam to rain down onto the fuel's surface.
What should you do when using a portable extinguisher? - ANSWER Remember that a
portable extinguisher does not take the place of a hose line.
When is it appropriate to clean a natural fiber rope with water and solvents to
remove grease? - ANSWER Never
When hoisting a ladder to a second story, slip the figure eight on a bight through two
rungs of the ladder, about _____ from the top of the ladder. - ANSWER One-third of
the way
When placing a ladder for access or escape from a window, the ladder should be
angled so that the tip: - ANSWER Is wedged slightly below the window sill
When a ladder is being used to climb onto the roof, there should be a minimum of ___
ladder rungs beyond the roof edge to allow footing and a handhold. - ANSWER Three to
five
When considering placement of a ladder to reach a roof, the firefighter should check:
- ANSWER If the wall the ladder is being placed against is stable
Complete Solutions 2025
What is the most common method of heat transfer which occurs when an
adjacent building ignites due to the heat of the original fire? - ANSWER Radiation
With regards to thermal layering, _____ will exit through the top of an opening above
the neutral plane. - ANSWER Hot gases at a higher ambient pressure
What would a firefighter see if he or she was looking at the neutral plane in a
compartment fire? - ANSWER Hot gases exiting at the top of an opening and
lower pressure air entering from outside the compartment.
When firefighters enter a building, they may create a vent that allows hot gases to
flow towards the buildings exterior, because hot gases are: - ANSWER At a higher
pressure than the fresh air outside the vent.
If a crew has been fighting an active fire for more than 20 minutes in an abandoned
building with all windows broken out, there is likely high risk of: - ANSWER Collapse
A helmet with a face shield is considered ____ eye protection during firefighting
operations. - ANSWER insufficient
In a SCBA system, the high pressure hose attaches to the _____ and connects the
cylinder to the regulator assembly. - ANSWER Stem
How often should SCBA be cleaned and inspected? - ANSWER After every use
, if a firefighter experiences _______ he or she should report this by radio and evacuate
this area. - ANSWER Loss of coordination or disorientation
When using the Reilly method a firefighter should attempt to: - ANSWER Hum while
exhaling breath in a slow, consistent manner.
In order to create a foam blanket when using an aqueous film forming foam
extinguisher: - ANSWER Allow the foam to rain down onto the fuel's surface.
What should you do when using a portable extinguisher? - ANSWER Remember that a
portable extinguisher does not take the place of a hose line.
When is it appropriate to clean a natural fiber rope with water and solvents to
remove grease? - ANSWER Never
When hoisting a ladder to a second story, slip the figure eight on a bight through two
rungs of the ladder, about _____ from the top of the ladder. - ANSWER One-third of
the way
When placing a ladder for access or escape from a window, the ladder should be
angled so that the tip: - ANSWER Is wedged slightly below the window sill
When a ladder is being used to climb onto the roof, there should be a minimum of ___
ladder rungs beyond the roof edge to allow footing and a handhold. - ANSWER Three to
five
When considering placement of a ladder to reach a roof, the firefighter should check:
- ANSWER If the wall the ladder is being placed against is stable
