Basic Firefighter Written Exam Questions & Answers
When using a rotary saw, start maximum
all cuts at rpm to prevent
blades from binding into the
material.
is an example of a common halligan
prying tool.
An swinging door is indicated by outward
the hinges being visible.
is an example of a pulling tool. sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly halligan Flat head axe
paired together as "irons".
When breaking glass, stand , up-wind blunt/flat corner
use the side of the tool and
strike the of the pane.
When getting a power tool start turn off
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.
A is an example of a striking tool. sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through link/chain
chained gates, you should cut
the and not the lock.
1. protect exposures
What is the order of priorities
2. cut off fire spread
when suppressing structure
3. attack seat of the fire
fires?
When advancing a hose-line into accessible
a
structure, extinguish any fire
that is visible and .
A vehicle fire should be fought 45
from a degree angle.
, If you are advancing an attack crawl
line into a structure and
CANNOT see your feet, you
should .
and are the appropriate hose 2 1/2 1 3/4
sizes for attacking a structure
fire.
Directing fire streams toward the indirect
ceiling or wall of a room or
building in order to
generate large amount of
steam is an attack.
At a structure fire, the highest exposures
priority are close priority fuel
tanks and propane
cylinders.
A attack is discharging water or direct
foam directly onto a burning
material.
When extinguishing a container downwind
fire you
should never approach from
downhill or .
You should first direct your ceiling
fire stream at the during a
combination fire attack.
The process of hauling water water shuttle
from a fill site to a dump site is
the definition of a .
hydrants are installed in areas dry barrel
where
prolonged periods of
subfreezing weather are
common.
The process of drawing water drafting
from a static source to supply a
pumper is known as .
Wet-barrel hydrants are always water
filled with .
When using a rotary saw, start maximum
all cuts at rpm to prevent
blades from binding into the
material.
is an example of a common halligan
prying tool.
An swinging door is indicated by outward
the hinges being visible.
is an example of a pulling tool. sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly halligan Flat head axe
paired together as "irons".
When breaking glass, stand , up-wind blunt/flat corner
use the side of the tool and
strike the of the pane.
When getting a power tool start turn off
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.
A is an example of a striking tool. sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through link/chain
chained gates, you should cut
the and not the lock.
1. protect exposures
What is the order of priorities
2. cut off fire spread
when suppressing structure
3. attack seat of the fire
fires?
When advancing a hose-line into accessible
a
structure, extinguish any fire
that is visible and .
A vehicle fire should be fought 45
from a degree angle.
, If you are advancing an attack crawl
line into a structure and
CANNOT see your feet, you
should .
and are the appropriate hose 2 1/2 1 3/4
sizes for attacking a structure
fire.
Directing fire streams toward the indirect
ceiling or wall of a room or
building in order to
generate large amount of
steam is an attack.
At a structure fire, the highest exposures
priority are close priority fuel
tanks and propane
cylinders.
A attack is discharging water or direct
foam directly onto a burning
material.
When extinguishing a container downwind
fire you
should never approach from
downhill or .
You should first direct your ceiling
fire stream at the during a
combination fire attack.
The process of hauling water water shuttle
from a fill site to a dump site is
the definition of a .
hydrants are installed in areas dry barrel
where
prolonged periods of
subfreezing weather are
common.
The process of drawing water drafting
from a static source to supply a
pumper is known as .
Wet-barrel hydrants are always water
filled with .
