ILLINOIS BOF STATE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous
environment is for the ff to maintain: - Answer -situational awareness
Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a
fire ground operation. - Answer -portable water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related - Answer -they are
interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a
chemical nerve agent - Answer -anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes - Answer -
incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to - Answer -identify trapped
or injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should ensure they have a
safe haven such as - Answer -secondary means of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying hazardous materials
gives - Answer -general hazard and degree of severity
devices through which water flows, used in conjunction with fire hose, such as a gate
valve, are known as - Answer -appliances
the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is
a - Answer -dry system
which defines vehicle stabilization - Answer -process of providing additional support to
key places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - Answer -life safety, control loss, and stabilize the
incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene
- Answer -yes, it can often be delayed for this reason
a number 4 in the blue quadrant of the national fire protection association 704 system
indicates that there is ___ risk in this category from the chemical involved - Answer -
severe
,the national fire protection association 704 system indicates hazardous materials as -
Answer -potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - Answer -step chocks placed
toward the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft - Answer -static water
sources
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a __ containing the letter D -
Answer -yellow star
the type of portable ladder that is a straight ladder with permanently attached curved
metal hooks is called a - Answer -roof ladder
which statement regarding the operation of doors is correct - Answer -if you can see
the hinges, the door will swing toward you
when ventilating a building, the firefighter can use ___ ventilation - Answer -mechanical
which statement is correct - Answer -personnel accountability should be used at all
emergency scenes
when approaching a fire, stored-pressure water extinguishers are designed to be
discharged with the nozzle: - Answer -swept back and forth swiftly
if rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to - Answer -
assess/protect the victims
sexless hose couplings are sometimes referred by their brand name, which is - Answer
-storz
one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the ff should be aware of
is - Answer -SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70
pounds of weight to the ff
what are guides to decision-making within the organization - Answer -policies
a rapid intervention crew team is composed of - Answer -at least two ff
the end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - Answer -working end
which violates a rule of personal safety - Answer -remain standing even when you
cannot see your feet
which is required on a pipeline marker - Answer -pipeline owner's phone number
, ground ladders should be tested - Answer -annually
an on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the problem,
any changing circumstances at the incident and - Answer -the effectiveness of the
initial plan
which is true regarding structural fire helmets - Answer -they must have earflaps
which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - Answer -it requires ff to
wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
to chock the wheels of a vehicle involved in an accident, the ff should: - Answer -chock
the wheels in both directions
in what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not in use - Answer
-full
while working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be - Answer
-attacked to a rung
from which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming untied -
Answer -from either end
carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires - Answer -class B and C
a non-load bearing wall can be described as - Answer -a wall that only supports its own
weight
a ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember - Answer -the male
coupling indicates the direction to the exit
when caring for the axe head, remember to - Answer -maintain the axe head as it will
void the manufacturer's warranty
the primary rule of forcible entry is - Answer -try before you pry
an advantage of a forward lay is - Answer -that the pumper is located at the fire with
access to additional hoselines
the combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - Answer -a clove hitch and
half hitch
the dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites after departure of
fire crews is called - Answer -rekindle
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous
environment is for the ff to maintain: - Answer -situational awareness
Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a
fire ground operation. - Answer -portable water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related - Answer -they are
interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a
chemical nerve agent - Answer -anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes - Answer -
incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to - Answer -identify trapped
or injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should ensure they have a
safe haven such as - Answer -secondary means of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying hazardous materials
gives - Answer -general hazard and degree of severity
devices through which water flows, used in conjunction with fire hose, such as a gate
valve, are known as - Answer -appliances
the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is
a - Answer -dry system
which defines vehicle stabilization - Answer -process of providing additional support to
key places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - Answer -life safety, control loss, and stabilize the
incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene
- Answer -yes, it can often be delayed for this reason
a number 4 in the blue quadrant of the national fire protection association 704 system
indicates that there is ___ risk in this category from the chemical involved - Answer -
severe
,the national fire protection association 704 system indicates hazardous materials as -
Answer -potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - Answer -step chocks placed
toward the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft - Answer -static water
sources
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a __ containing the letter D -
Answer -yellow star
the type of portable ladder that is a straight ladder with permanently attached curved
metal hooks is called a - Answer -roof ladder
which statement regarding the operation of doors is correct - Answer -if you can see
the hinges, the door will swing toward you
when ventilating a building, the firefighter can use ___ ventilation - Answer -mechanical
which statement is correct - Answer -personnel accountability should be used at all
emergency scenes
when approaching a fire, stored-pressure water extinguishers are designed to be
discharged with the nozzle: - Answer -swept back and forth swiftly
if rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to - Answer -
assess/protect the victims
sexless hose couplings are sometimes referred by their brand name, which is - Answer
-storz
one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the ff should be aware of
is - Answer -SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70
pounds of weight to the ff
what are guides to decision-making within the organization - Answer -policies
a rapid intervention crew team is composed of - Answer -at least two ff
the end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - Answer -working end
which violates a rule of personal safety - Answer -remain standing even when you
cannot see your feet
which is required on a pipeline marker - Answer -pipeline owner's phone number
, ground ladders should be tested - Answer -annually
an on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the problem,
any changing circumstances at the incident and - Answer -the effectiveness of the
initial plan
which is true regarding structural fire helmets - Answer -they must have earflaps
which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - Answer -it requires ff to
wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
to chock the wheels of a vehicle involved in an accident, the ff should: - Answer -chock
the wheels in both directions
in what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not in use - Answer
-full
while working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be - Answer
-attacked to a rung
from which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming untied -
Answer -from either end
carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires - Answer -class B and C
a non-load bearing wall can be described as - Answer -a wall that only supports its own
weight
a ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember - Answer -the male
coupling indicates the direction to the exit
when caring for the axe head, remember to - Answer -maintain the axe head as it will
void the manufacturer's warranty
the primary rule of forcible entry is - Answer -try before you pry
an advantage of a forward lay is - Answer -that the pumper is located at the fire with
access to additional hoselines
the combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - Answer -a clove hitch and
half hitch
the dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites after departure of
fire crews is called - Answer -rekindle
