ILLINOIS BOF STATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous
environment is for the ff to maintain: - Answers situational awareness
Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire
ground operation. - Answers portable water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related - Answers they are interchangeable
terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical
nerve agent - Answers anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes - Answers
incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to - Answers identify trapped or
injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should ensure they have a safe
haven such as - Answers secondary means of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives -
Answers 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 - Answers appliances
the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is a -
Answers dry system
which defines vehicle stabilization - Answers process of providing additional support to key
places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - Answers life safety, control loss, and stabilize the incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene -
Answers 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 - Answers severe
the national fire protection association 704 system indicates hazardous materials as - Answers
potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - Answers step chocks placed toward
,the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft - Answers static water sources
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a __ containing the letter D - Answers
yellow star
the type of portable ladder that is a straight ladder with permanently attached curved metal
hooks is called a - Answers roof ladder
which statement regarding the operation of doors is correct - Answers if you can see the hinges,
the door will swing toward you
when ventilating a building, the firefighter can use ___ ventilation - Answers mechanical
which statement is correct - Answers 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: - Answers swept back and forth swiftly
if rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to - Answers assess/protect
the victims
sexless hose couplings are sometimes referred by their brand name, which is - Answers storz
one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the ff should be aware of is -
Answers SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70 pounds of weight
to the ff
what are guides to decision-making within the organization - Answers policies
a rapid intervention crew team is composed of - Answers at least two ff
the end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - Answers working end
which violates a rule of personal safety - Answers remain standing even when you cannot see
your feet
which is required on a pipeline marker - Answers pipeline owner's phone number
ground ladders should be tested - Answers annually
an on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the problem, any
changing circumstances at the incident and - Answers the effectiveness of the initial plan
which is true regarding structural fire helmets - Answers they must have earflaps
, which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - Answers 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: - Answers chock the
wheels in both directions
in what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not in use - Answers full
while working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be - Answers
attacked to a rung
from which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming untied - Answers
from either end
carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires - Answers class B and C
a non-load bearing wall can be described as - Answers a wall that only supports its own weight
a ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember - Answers the male coupling
indicates the direction to the exit
when caring for the axe head, remember to - Answers maintain the axe head as it will void the
manufacturer's warranty
the primary rule of forcible entry is - Answers try before you pry
an advantage of a forward lay is - Answers that the pumper is located at the fire with access to
additional hoselines
the combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - Answers a clove hitch and half
hitch
the dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites after departure of fire
crews is called - Answers rekindle
what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat
emergency - Answers CHEMTREC
the term used to dress and bandage, splint fractures, and immobilize the patient's body to
reduce possibility of further injury is called - Answers full body immobilization
in the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unaccompanied house you discover the
presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of -
Answers drug making
a stream discharging more than 350gpm is known as ___ stream - Answers master
the recommended tool for breaking a tempered plate glass window is a - Answers pick-head axe
one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous
environment is for the ff to maintain: - Answers situational awareness
Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire
ground operation. - Answers portable water tanks
how are flammability limits and explosive limits related - Answers they are interchangeable
terms meaning the same thing
using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical
nerve agent - Answers anthrax
information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes - Answers
incident/situation
one purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR) is to - Answers identify trapped or
injured firefighters
while performing search and rescue operations, firefighters should ensure they have a safe
haven such as - Answers secondary means of egress
the national fire protection association 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives -
Answers 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 - Answers appliances
the normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of the system freezing is a -
Answers dry system
which defines vehicle stabilization - Answers process of providing additional support to key
places between the vehicle and the ground
the three tactical priorities are - Answers life safety, control loss, and stabilize the incident
can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene -
Answers 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 - Answers severe
the national fire protection association 704 system indicates hazardous materials as - Answers
potential hazards
the suspension system of a vehicle is best stabilized by - Answers step chocks placed toward
,the front and rear of the vehicle
what is the term for locations from which an apparatus can draft - Answers static water sources
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a __ containing the letter D - Answers
yellow star
the type of portable ladder that is a straight ladder with permanently attached curved metal
hooks is called a - Answers roof ladder
which statement regarding the operation of doors is correct - Answers if you can see the hinges,
the door will swing toward you
when ventilating a building, the firefighter can use ___ ventilation - Answers mechanical
which statement is correct - Answers 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: - Answers swept back and forth swiftly
if rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to - Answers assess/protect
the victims
sexless hose couplings are sometimes referred by their brand name, which is - Answers storz
one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) limitation that the ff should be aware of is -
Answers SCBA and personal protective equipment add approximately 60-70 pounds of weight
to the ff
what are guides to decision-making within the organization - Answers policies
a rapid intervention crew team is composed of - Answers at least two ff
the end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - Answers working end
which violates a rule of personal safety - Answers remain standing even when you cannot see
your feet
which is required on a pipeline marker - Answers pipeline owner's phone number
ground ladders should be tested - Answers annually
an on-going size-up must consider the impact firefighters are having on the problem, any
changing circumstances at the incident and - Answers the effectiveness of the initial plan
which is true regarding structural fire helmets - Answers they must have earflaps
, which is true regarding personal protective clothing (PPE) - Answers 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: - Answers chock the
wheels in both directions
in what condition should the fuel tanks on power tools be left when not in use - Answers full
while working form a ground ladder, the hook on the safety harness should be - Answers
attacked to a rung
from which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming untied - Answers
from either end
carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ___ fires - Answers class B and C
a non-load bearing wall can be described as - Answers a wall that only supports its own weight
a ff who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember - Answers the male coupling
indicates the direction to the exit
when caring for the axe head, remember to - Answers maintain the axe head as it will void the
manufacturer's warranty
the primary rule of forcible entry is - Answers try before you pry
an advantage of a forward lay is - Answers that the pumper is located at the fire with access to
additional hoselines
the combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves - Answers a clove hitch and half
hitch
the dangerous situation in which a hidden or smoldering fire reignites after departure of fire
crews is called - Answers rekindle
what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat
emergency - Answers CHEMTREC
the term used to dress and bandage, splint fractures, and immobilize the patient's body to
reduce possibility of further injury is called - Answers full body immobilization
in the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unaccompanied house you discover the
presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of -
Answers drug making
a stream discharging more than 350gpm is known as ___ stream - Answers master
the recommended tool for breaking a tempered plate glass window is a - Answers pick-head axe
