Calfire FF1 Questions and Answers
Rated A+
a backpump filled with water weighs approximately ____ pounds - ANSWER-48
A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a ________
fire. - ANSWER-Three dimensional fire
A fire starting outside the perimeter of the main fire due to flying sparks, embers or fire
brands is called a: - ANSWER-spot fire
A fuel model is defined as a: - ANSWER-Set of numbers that define fuel input for use in
the surface fire spread model
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly
into the pump is a ___ - ANSWER-Deck gun
a preplanned and understood route firefighters take to move to a safety zone is called a:
- ANSWER-anchor point
a quickly constructed, minimum width, temporary line, where fuels have been removed
to mineral soil is a _____ - ANSWER-scratch line
a safe advantageous location to start line construction - ANSWER-anchor point
A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. Which of the following should be
used to fight the fire - ANSWER-Unstaffed master stream
aircraft are best utilized on ____ fires - ANSWER-initial attack
Aircraft are best utilized on ____ fires - ANSWER-initial attack
An advantageous location from which to start constructing control line is called a ____ -
ANSWER-anchor point
An elevated master stream device mounted at the tip of an aerial ladder is a -
ANSWER-ladder pipe
Before completing the fire line on a slope, why is it necessary to move logs which are
well inside the burn? - ANSWER-to prevent them from rolling downslope across control
lines.
, Burning operations for a wildland fire may be ordered by ____ - ANSWER-A line
supervisor
cal fire has a zero tolerance stance for the following ____ - ANSWER-improper practical
joking, hazing, demeaning terms, abuse or profane language, actions that create a
unprofessional work place.
Class ____ extinguishing agents should be used on electrical equipment fires. -
ANSWER-C
Close-range application of water to the fire is the objective of which type of operation -
ANSWER-Offensive
Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - ANSWER-
Exterior
dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? - ANSWER-
Base
do NOT face a landing helicopter within 100 ft, unless you are wearing ____ -
ANSWER-Full PPE per CAL FIRE policy
during structure triage on a wildland fire, a rapid evaluation to ensure there are no
occupant in a structure: - ANSWER-check and go
Finished line constructed on a steep slope may require which of the following
construction methods? - ANSWER-berm/trench
Fire fighters should spend a minimum of __ minutes per day in physical fitness training.
- ANSWER-60
Firefighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from ____ -
ANSWER-only those exemptions specified by statute
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing be held? -
ANSWER-As soon as possible
If there is no life-safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building
under construction that has no doors or windows. - ANSWER-Defensive
In general, what is the level of fire activity when atmospheric conditions are stable? -
ANSWER-The fire will burn at low intensity with a relatively slow rate of speed.
In which type of operation are large handlines and master streams more often used? -
ANSWER-Defensive
Rated A+
a backpump filled with water weighs approximately ____ pounds - ANSWER-48
A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a ________
fire. - ANSWER-Three dimensional fire
A fire starting outside the perimeter of the main fire due to flying sparks, embers or fire
brands is called a: - ANSWER-spot fire
A fuel model is defined as a: - ANSWER-Set of numbers that define fuel input for use in
the surface fire spread model
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly
into the pump is a ___ - ANSWER-Deck gun
a preplanned and understood route firefighters take to move to a safety zone is called a:
- ANSWER-anchor point
a quickly constructed, minimum width, temporary line, where fuels have been removed
to mineral soil is a _____ - ANSWER-scratch line
a safe advantageous location to start line construction - ANSWER-anchor point
A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. Which of the following should be
used to fight the fire - ANSWER-Unstaffed master stream
aircraft are best utilized on ____ fires - ANSWER-initial attack
Aircraft are best utilized on ____ fires - ANSWER-initial attack
An advantageous location from which to start constructing control line is called a ____ -
ANSWER-anchor point
An elevated master stream device mounted at the tip of an aerial ladder is a -
ANSWER-ladder pipe
Before completing the fire line on a slope, why is it necessary to move logs which are
well inside the burn? - ANSWER-to prevent them from rolling downslope across control
lines.
, Burning operations for a wildland fire may be ordered by ____ - ANSWER-A line
supervisor
cal fire has a zero tolerance stance for the following ____ - ANSWER-improper practical
joking, hazing, demeaning terms, abuse or profane language, actions that create a
unprofessional work place.
Class ____ extinguishing agents should be used on electrical equipment fires. -
ANSWER-C
Close-range application of water to the fire is the objective of which type of operation -
ANSWER-Offensive
Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - ANSWER-
Exterior
dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? - ANSWER-
Base
do NOT face a landing helicopter within 100 ft, unless you are wearing ____ -
ANSWER-Full PPE per CAL FIRE policy
during structure triage on a wildland fire, a rapid evaluation to ensure there are no
occupant in a structure: - ANSWER-check and go
Finished line constructed on a steep slope may require which of the following
construction methods? - ANSWER-berm/trench
Fire fighters should spend a minimum of __ minutes per day in physical fitness training.
- ANSWER-60
Firefighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from ____ -
ANSWER-only those exemptions specified by statute
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing be held? -
ANSWER-As soon as possible
If there is no life-safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building
under construction that has no doors or windows. - ANSWER-Defensive
In general, what is the level of fire activity when atmospheric conditions are stable? -
ANSWER-The fire will burn at low intensity with a relatively slow rate of speed.
In which type of operation are large handlines and master streams more often used? -
ANSWER-Defensive
