LLPSD FF1Chapter 14 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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The primary function of a fire department’s Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) is to:
A) Perform overhaul operations
B) Assist with fire suppression
✔✔C) Rescue trapped or downed firefighters
D) Handle hazardous materials
When operating a fire truck, what is the most important factor to consider when maneuvering
through a crowded street?
A) Speed
B) The truck’s color
✔✔C) Safety and caution to avoid accidents
D) Use of sirens and lights
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a firefighter during rescue operations?
A) To ensure the building is completely destroyed
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,✔✔B) To locate and rescue victims in a safe and efficient manner
C) To identify potential fire hazards
D) To check structural integrity
What is the best way to deal with a victim who has smoke inhalation but is conscious?
A) Provide them with water immediately
✔✔B) Remove them from the smoke-filled area and provide oxygen
C) Leave them where they are until the fire is under control
D) Apply a fire blanket to their face
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is important for:
A) Enhancing the firefighter's appearance
✔✔B) Protecting against heat, smoke, and hazardous materials
C) Reducing the weight of firefighting gear
D) Increasing the speed of fire suppression
What should a firefighter do before entering a burning building?
A) Wait for the fire to subside
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, ✔✔B) Check for potential hazards, fire behavior, and structural stability
C) Immediately charge into the building to extinguish the flames
D) Knock down the front door without checking for trapped victims
Which of the following actions is appropriate when using a hose line for fire suppression?
A) Use a wide stream for maximum coverage
✔✔B) Apply a straight stream for more penetration into the fire
C) Direct the water at the roof
D) Spray in random directions
When performing forcible entry into a building, which tool is commonly used to break down a
door?
✔✔A) Halligan tool
B) Thermal imaging camera
C) Fire extinguisher
D) Fire hose
In hazardous materials situations, how should a firefighter approach the scene?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Already Passed
The primary function of a fire department’s Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) is to:
A) Perform overhaul operations
B) Assist with fire suppression
✔✔C) Rescue trapped or downed firefighters
D) Handle hazardous materials
When operating a fire truck, what is the most important factor to consider when maneuvering
through a crowded street?
A) Speed
B) The truck’s color
✔✔C) Safety and caution to avoid accidents
D) Use of sirens and lights
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a firefighter during rescue operations?
A) To ensure the building is completely destroyed
1
,✔✔B) To locate and rescue victims in a safe and efficient manner
C) To identify potential fire hazards
D) To check structural integrity
What is the best way to deal with a victim who has smoke inhalation but is conscious?
A) Provide them with water immediately
✔✔B) Remove them from the smoke-filled area and provide oxygen
C) Leave them where they are until the fire is under control
D) Apply a fire blanket to their face
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is important for:
A) Enhancing the firefighter's appearance
✔✔B) Protecting against heat, smoke, and hazardous materials
C) Reducing the weight of firefighting gear
D) Increasing the speed of fire suppression
What should a firefighter do before entering a burning building?
A) Wait for the fire to subside
2
, ✔✔B) Check for potential hazards, fire behavior, and structural stability
C) Immediately charge into the building to extinguish the flames
D) Knock down the front door without checking for trapped victims
Which of the following actions is appropriate when using a hose line for fire suppression?
A) Use a wide stream for maximum coverage
✔✔B) Apply a straight stream for more penetration into the fire
C) Direct the water at the roof
D) Spray in random directions
When performing forcible entry into a building, which tool is commonly used to break down a
door?
✔✔A) Halligan tool
B) Thermal imaging camera
C) Fire extinguisher
D) Fire hose
In hazardous materials situations, how should a firefighter approach the scene?
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