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Firefighter 1 State Testing Exam || With Questions & All Correct Answers (Rated A+) Firefighter 1 State Testing Exam || With Questions & All Correct Answers (Rated A+) What is the purpose of a PASS device? A) To sound an alarm if certain fire or asphyxiate gases are detected B) To warn fire fighters when their air supply is low C) To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time D) To keep track of elapsed time in deteriorating conditions - ANSWER - C) To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time How much does a full set of personal protective equipment weigh? A) Thirty pounds B) Forty pounds C) Fifty pounds D) Seventy-five pounds - ANSWER - C) Fifty pounds During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to its rated use time? A) The rated time is considerably less. B) The rated time is somewhat less. C) The two times are usually very close. D) The realistic time is about half the rated time. - ANSWER - D) The realistic time is about half the rated time. When should fire fighters use the purge valve on SCBA? A) When the tank is near empty B) When the SCBA cylinder contains air but no air is coming into the mask C) When the air supply is contaminated D) When the PASS device is going off - ANSWER - B) When the SCBA cylinder contains air but no air is coming into the mask What should telecommunicators do if a caller begins shouting or becomes argumentative? A) Hang up immediately; public safety personnel are not required to receive abuse. B) Sternly advise the caller to calm down and behave properly. C) Engage the caller on his/her own terms; often a good exchange of anger relieves the fear and stress of the caller. D) Remain calm and professional. - ANSWER - D) Remain calm and professional. What is it called when picking up a particular telephone causes an immediate ring to a particular other phone, with no other choice? A) direct line B) A field pack C) A negotiation set D) A Phillips phone - ANSWER - A) direct line A talk-around channel: A) uses a repeater system. B) is designed to talk over long distances. C) uses multiple frequencies. D) transmits and receives on the same frequency. - ANSWER - D) transmits and receives on the same frequency. What is the term for the process where a solid, due to heat, breaks down to produce a flammable vapor?

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Firefighter 1 State Testing Exam || With
Questions & All Correct Answers (Rated
A+)




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, Firefighter 1 State Testing Exam || With
Questions & All Correct Answers (Rated
A+)
What is the purpose of a PASS device?
A) To sound an alarm if certain fire or asphyxiate gases are detected
B) To warn fire fighters when their air supply is low
C) To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time
D) To keep track of elapsed time in deteriorating conditions - ANSWER - C) To sound
an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time

How much does a full set of personal protective equipment weigh?
A) Thirty pounds
B) Forty pounds
C) Fifty pounds
D) Seventy-five pounds - ANSWER - C) Fifty pounds

During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to its
rated use time?
A) The rated time is considerably less.
B) The rated time is somewhat less.
C) The two times are usually very close.
D) The realistic time is about half the rated time. - ANSWER - D) The realistic time is
about half the rated time.

When should fire fighters use the purge valve on SCBA?
A) When the tank is near empty
B) When the SCBA cylinder contains air but no air is coming into the mask
C) When the air supply is contaminated
D) When the PASS device is going off - ANSWER - B) When the SCBA cylinder
contains air but no air is coming into the mask

What should telecommunicators do if a caller begins shouting or becomes
argumentative?
A) Hang up immediately; public safety personnel are not required to receive abuse.
B) Sternly advise the caller to calm down and behave properly.
C) Engage the caller on his/her own terms; often a good exchange of anger relieves the
fear and stress of the caller.
D) Remain calm and professional. - ANSWER - D) Remain calm and professional.

What is it called when picking up a particular telephone causes an immediate ring to a
particular other phone, with no other choice?
A) direct line

, B) A field pack
C) A negotiation set
D) A Phillips phone - ANSWER - A) direct line

A talk-around channel:
A) uses a repeater system.
B) is designed to talk over long distances.
C) uses multiple frequencies.
D) transmits and receives on the same frequency. - ANSWER - D) transmits and
receives on the same frequency.

What is the term for the process where a solid, due to heat, breaks down to produce a
flammable vapor?
A) Oxidation
B) Combustion
C) Pyrolysis
D) Conflagration - ANSWER - C) Pyrolysis

Which class of fire includes ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
A) Class C
B) Type I
C) Class A
D) Type III - ANSWER - C) Class A

Which class of fire involves combustible metals?
A) Class B
B) Class C
C) Class D
D) Class K - ANSWER - C) Class D

In which stage of a fire has all of the available fuel and/or oxygen been consumed and
active flaming has decreased or stopped?
A) Isothermic phase
B) Overhaul phase
C) Under control phase
D) Decay phase - ANSWER - D) Decay phase

Any contact with the public should be used as a(n):
A: Public solicitation opportunity
B: Individual showcasing opportunity
C: Educational opportunity
D: Department showcasing opportunity - ANSWER - C: Educational opportunity

Which of the following concepts dictates that each fire fighter answer to only one
supervisor?
A) Span of responsibility

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