LLPSD - FFI Chapter 15 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
What is the primary function of a fireground commander?
A) To supervise equipment maintenance
✔✔B) To oversee the overall strategy and operations of the fire scene
C) To handle public relations
D) To manage the department’s budget
In the event of a flashover, what is the most important safety action for firefighters?
A) Wait for backup before entering
B) Use fire extinguishers to put out the fire
✔✔C) Evacuate the area immediately to avoid intense heat and smoke
D) Attempt to put the fire out using minimal water
When conducting a primary search of a structure, firefighters should:
✔✔A) Quickly check rooms for victims and hazards, without compromising safety
B) Wait for the fire to be controlled before beginning the search
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,C) Focus primarily on locating the fire
D) Ignore areas without obvious signs of fire
What is the most important consideration when performing ventilation on a burning building?
A) The temperature inside the building
B) The number of available firefighters
✔✔C) Ensuring that ventilation is directed in a way that reduces fire spread and smoke
inhalation
D) The type of construction materials used in the building
Which of the following is a key component in establishing a safe perimeter at a fire scene?
✔✔A) Setting up a hot zone where only essential personnel can enter
B) Blocking off roads to prevent non-emergency vehicles
C) Establishing a designated parking area for fire trucks
D) Setting up a cooling station outside the scene
What is one of the primary risks of high-rise firefighting?
✔✔A) Limited access to water and equipment on upper floors
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, B) Low temperatures on higher levels
C) Increased chance of backdraft in lower floors
D) Lack of fire alarms on higher floors
When operating a ladder on a fire scene, it is essential to:
A) Use the ladder as a support for hoses
✔✔B) Position it at a safe angle to ensure stability when climbing
C) Leave it extended while operating
D) Ensure the ladder is positioned near the fire for quick access
In structural firefighting, what should firefighters prioritize when entering a building?
✔✔A) The safety of themselves and their team
B) Saving valuable equipment inside the building
C) Identifying the fire’s origin only
D) Getting the fire out as quickly as possible
Which of the following tools is most commonly used to pry open doors or windows during a
fire?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
What is the primary function of a fireground commander?
A) To supervise equipment maintenance
✔✔B) To oversee the overall strategy and operations of the fire scene
C) To handle public relations
D) To manage the department’s budget
In the event of a flashover, what is the most important safety action for firefighters?
A) Wait for backup before entering
B) Use fire extinguishers to put out the fire
✔✔C) Evacuate the area immediately to avoid intense heat and smoke
D) Attempt to put the fire out using minimal water
When conducting a primary search of a structure, firefighters should:
✔✔A) Quickly check rooms for victims and hazards, without compromising safety
B) Wait for the fire to be controlled before beginning the search
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,C) Focus primarily on locating the fire
D) Ignore areas without obvious signs of fire
What is the most important consideration when performing ventilation on a burning building?
A) The temperature inside the building
B) The number of available firefighters
✔✔C) Ensuring that ventilation is directed in a way that reduces fire spread and smoke
inhalation
D) The type of construction materials used in the building
Which of the following is a key component in establishing a safe perimeter at a fire scene?
✔✔A) Setting up a hot zone where only essential personnel can enter
B) Blocking off roads to prevent non-emergency vehicles
C) Establishing a designated parking area for fire trucks
D) Setting up a cooling station outside the scene
What is one of the primary risks of high-rise firefighting?
✔✔A) Limited access to water and equipment on upper floors
2
, B) Low temperatures on higher levels
C) Increased chance of backdraft in lower floors
D) Lack of fire alarms on higher floors
When operating a ladder on a fire scene, it is essential to:
A) Use the ladder as a support for hoses
✔✔B) Position it at a safe angle to ensure stability when climbing
C) Leave it extended while operating
D) Ensure the ladder is positioned near the fire for quick access
In structural firefighting, what should firefighters prioritize when entering a building?
✔✔A) The safety of themselves and their team
B) Saving valuable equipment inside the building
C) Identifying the fire’s origin only
D) Getting the fire out as quickly as possible
Which of the following tools is most commonly used to pry open doors or windows during a
fire?
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