IFO Practice Test
In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should:
A. Find safe place for contaminated gear in the rehab area
B. Wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire
C. Work downwind of fires and smoke plumes
D. Clean contaminated turnouts at least once a month - Answer-B. Wash hands and neck skin
immediately after working a fire
Before entering the building or fire area, the firefighter who is assigned to the nozzle of the attack hose
should:
A. Wait to call for water until they are several steps inside the structure
B. Wait to call for water until the entry door is propped open
C. Open the nozzle fully to check for adequate flow
D. Open the nozzle halfway once he or she reaches the fire compartment - Answer-C. Open the nozzle
fully to check for adequate flow
If there is a concern that an unattached structure contains hazardous chemicals or
flammable/combustible liquids, firefighters should:
A. Protect exposures and let the structure self-extinguish
B. Call for a hazardous materials team to perform salvage
C. Go inside to check for victims and then vacate the area
D. Use form to extinguish the fire and coat the hazardous materials - Answer-A. Protect exposures and
let the structure self-extinguish
, Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and:
A. Two hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2" couplings
B. Four hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2" couplings
C. One smaller steamer connection
D. Two smaller steamer connections - Answer-A. Two hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2" couplings
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
A. When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard
B. Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus
C. The safest location to mount and dismount apparatus is on the side of the vehicle exposed to traffic
D. Passengers must wear firefighting helmets while in the apparatus cab - Answer-B. Firefighters should
always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus
FF working on flat roofs are likely to encounter obstacles that penetrate through the roof, including
A. Trusses
B. Gusset Plates
C. Eaves
D. Skylights - Answer-D. Skylights
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground?
A. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
B. Utilizing the personnel rehabilitation facilities
C. Following an order from the Incident Commander to advance a hose line
D. Using a thermal imager to aid in search and rescue operations - Answer-A. Notifying the IC that the
fire has spread to another area of the building
In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should:
A. Find safe place for contaminated gear in the rehab area
B. Wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire
C. Work downwind of fires and smoke plumes
D. Clean contaminated turnouts at least once a month - Answer-B. Wash hands and neck skin
immediately after working a fire
Before entering the building or fire area, the firefighter who is assigned to the nozzle of the attack hose
should:
A. Wait to call for water until they are several steps inside the structure
B. Wait to call for water until the entry door is propped open
C. Open the nozzle fully to check for adequate flow
D. Open the nozzle halfway once he or she reaches the fire compartment - Answer-C. Open the nozzle
fully to check for adequate flow
If there is a concern that an unattached structure contains hazardous chemicals or
flammable/combustible liquids, firefighters should:
A. Protect exposures and let the structure self-extinguish
B. Call for a hazardous materials team to perform salvage
C. Go inside to check for victims and then vacate the area
D. Use form to extinguish the fire and coat the hazardous materials - Answer-A. Protect exposures and
let the structure self-extinguish
, Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and:
A. Two hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2" couplings
B. Four hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2" couplings
C. One smaller steamer connection
D. Two smaller steamer connections - Answer-A. Two hose outlet nozzles for 2 1/2" couplings
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
A. When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard
B. Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus
C. The safest location to mount and dismount apparatus is on the side of the vehicle exposed to traffic
D. Passengers must wear firefighting helmets while in the apparatus cab - Answer-B. Firefighters should
always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus
FF working on flat roofs are likely to encounter obstacles that penetrate through the roof, including
A. Trusses
B. Gusset Plates
C. Eaves
D. Skylights - Answer-D. Skylights
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground?
A. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
B. Utilizing the personnel rehabilitation facilities
C. Following an order from the Incident Commander to advance a hose line
D. Using a thermal imager to aid in search and rescue operations - Answer-A. Notifying the IC that the
fire has spread to another area of the building
