Firefighter 1 Final Test Prep Questions With
All Correct & Verified Answers
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the
window to assist the victim?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 0
D. 2 Correct answer-D. 2
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
C. making one large opening
D. using a power saw Correct answer-B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
A. Only four people are required to perform the load
B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads
D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load Correct answer-B. It is the best way
to load large-diameter hose
Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire
D. They come in pressurized and handheld models Correct answer-B. No single agent will control
or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:
A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
B. they all involved industrial complexes
C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires
D. they all occurred in urban settings Correct answer-A. the lack of an organized, effective
command structure
Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn?
A. Rollover
B. Fully developed
C. Backdraft
D. Initial Correct answer-B. Fully developed
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?
A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
B. It must comply with NFPA 1900 standard
C. It prevents a firefighter from burns in situations such as flashover
D. It requires PASS activation whenever bunker gear is worn Correct answer-A. It requires
firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
,A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until __________ is complete.
A. overhaul
B. primary search
C. cause determination
D. secondary search Correct answer-A. overhaul
For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirements. One
of those is that they must:
A. be UL listed
B. have ignition temperatures in excess of 451F
C. be necessary for the work of the area
D. be noncombustible Correct answer-D. be noncombustible
What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information
from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?
A. Presumptive
B. Active
C. Selective
D. Modal Correct answer-B. Active
After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:
A. remove any natural roof openings
B. make another opening on the opposite side of the pitched roof
C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened
D. direct a hose line into the opening Correct answer-C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened
How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?
A. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits
B. The two terms are neither mathematically nor conceptually related.
C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
D. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits Correct answer-C. They are
interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n)
__________ load.
A. dead
B. concentrated
C. impact
D. design Correct answer-D. design
What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
A. Group 5
B. Type II
C. Class I
D. Level D Correct answer-B. Type II
What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?
A. Mortise locks
B. Auxiliary locking devices
C. Padlocks
D. Rim Locks Correct answer-B. Auxiliary locking devices
,Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?
A. Use edge roller over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope
B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted
C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety
D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting Correct answer-B. Fire extinguishers
and SCBS should not be hoisted
The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are:
A. burns
B. carbon dioxide poisoning
C. smoke and toxic gases
D. slips and falls Correct answer-C. smoke and toxic gases
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
A. Over one shoulder
B. Across the shoulders
C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms
D. Vertically, in the crook of one arm Correct answer-C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms
Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?
A. Nuclear
B. Radiation
C. Conduction
D. Convection Correct answer-D. Convection
Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?
A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate
B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate
C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves
D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water Correct answer-B. Jet siphons to increase
flow rate
Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:
A. ledge and framed
B. slab and panel
C. raised and flat
D. solid core and hollow core Correct answer-D. solid core and hollow core
When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except
__________ ventilation.
A. manual
B. forced
C. horizontal
D. vertical Correct answer-A. manual
The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:
A. the caller's telephone number
B. from where s(he) is calling
C. the nature of the emergency
D. the location of the emergency Correct answer-D. the location of the emergency
, Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:
A. in a closet
B. in the attic
C. near a door
D. in the middle of a room Correct answer-C. near a door
One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:
A. jacket
B. wrench
C. clamp
D. strap Correct answer-D. strap
The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:
A. Grade 6
B. Grade 2
C. Grade D
D. Grade A Correct answer-C. Grade D
What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
A. Baker pole
B. Porta power
C. K tool
D. Closet hook Correct answer-D. Closet hook
Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?
A. Ventilation
B. Size-up
C. Salvage
D. Forcible entry Correct answer-B. Size-up
Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single
2-1/2 inch hose.
A. 460-550 gpm
B. 125-350 gpm
C. 550-1000 gpm
D. 360-460 gpm Correct answer-B. 125-350 gpm
During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________ to determine
the proper placement distance from the building.
A. incident commander
B. driver/operator
C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
D. company office Correct answer-C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?
A. Polar solvents
B. Volatile fuels
C. Three-dimensional liquids
D. Flammable surfactants Correct answer-A. Polar solvents
All Correct & Verified Answers
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the
window to assist the victim?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 0
D. 2 Correct answer-D. 2
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
C. making one large opening
D. using a power saw Correct answer-B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
A. Only four people are required to perform the load
B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads
D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load Correct answer-B. It is the best way
to load large-diameter hose
Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire
D. They come in pressurized and handheld models Correct answer-B. No single agent will control
or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is:
A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
B. they all involved industrial complexes
C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires
D. they all occurred in urban settings Correct answer-A. the lack of an organized, effective
command structure
Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn?
A. Rollover
B. Fully developed
C. Backdraft
D. Initial Correct answer-B. Fully developed
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing?
A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
B. It must comply with NFPA 1900 standard
C. It prevents a firefighter from burns in situations such as flashover
D. It requires PASS activation whenever bunker gear is worn Correct answer-A. It requires
firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
,A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until __________ is complete.
A. overhaul
B. primary search
C. cause determination
D. secondary search Correct answer-A. overhaul
For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirements. One
of those is that they must:
A. be UL listed
B. have ignition temperatures in excess of 451F
C. be necessary for the work of the area
D. be noncombustible Correct answer-D. be noncombustible
What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information
from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier?
A. Presumptive
B. Active
C. Selective
D. Modal Correct answer-B. Active
After a roof has been opened up, the firefighter must:
A. remove any natural roof openings
B. make another opening on the opposite side of the pitched roof
C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened
D. direct a hose line into the opening Correct answer-C. ensure the ceiling below the cut is opened
How are flammability limits and explosive limits related?
A. Explosive limits are used to calculate flammability limits
B. The two terms are neither mathematically nor conceptually related.
C. They are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
D. Flammability limits are used to calculate explosive limits Correct answer-C. They are
interchangeable terms meaning the same thing
A load the engineer planned for, or anticipated, in the building design is the definition of a(n)
__________ load.
A. dead
B. concentrated
C. impact
D. design Correct answer-D. design
What type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
A. Group 5
B. Type II
C. Class I
D. Level D Correct answer-B. Type II
What types of locking devices usually ARE NOT detected by the forcible entry team?
A. Mortise locks
B. Auxiliary locking devices
C. Padlocks
D. Rim Locks Correct answer-B. Auxiliary locking devices
,Which of the following IS TRUE regarding hoisting tools and equipment?
A. Use edge roller over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope
B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted
C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety
D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting Correct answer-B. Fire extinguishers
and SCBS should not be hoisted
The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are:
A. burns
B. carbon dioxide poisoning
C. smoke and toxic gases
D. slips and falls Correct answer-C. smoke and toxic gases
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
A. Over one shoulder
B. Across the shoulders
C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms
D. Vertically, in the crook of one arm Correct answer-C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms
Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover?
A. Nuclear
B. Radiation
C. Conduction
D. Convection Correct answer-D. Convection
Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload?
A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate
B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate
C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves
D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water Correct answer-B. Jet siphons to increase
flow rate
Slab doors are constructed in two configurations:
A. ledge and framed
B. slab and panel
C. raised and flat
D. solid core and hollow core Correct answer-D. solid core and hollow core
When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except
__________ ventilation.
A. manual
B. forced
C. horizontal
D. vertical Correct answer-A. manual
The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is:
A. the caller's telephone number
B. from where s(he) is calling
C. the nature of the emergency
D. the location of the emergency Correct answer-D. the location of the emergency
, Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is:
A. in a closet
B. in the attic
C. near a door
D. in the middle of a room Correct answer-C. near a door
One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose:
A. jacket
B. wrench
C. clamp
D. strap Correct answer-D. strap
The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is:
A. Grade 6
B. Grade 2
C. Grade D
D. Grade A Correct answer-C. Grade D
What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces?
A. Baker pole
B. Porta power
C. K tool
D. Closet hook Correct answer-D. Closet hook
Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?
A. Ventilation
B. Size-up
C. Salvage
D. Forcible entry Correct answer-B. Size-up
Of the four fire stream volumes listed below, select the one that is MOST LIKELY supplied by a single
2-1/2 inch hose.
A. 460-550 gpm
B. 125-350 gpm
C. 550-1000 gpm
D. 360-460 gpm Correct answer-B. 125-350 gpm
During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the _________ to determine
the proper placement distance from the building.
A. incident commander
B. driver/operator
C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
D. company office Correct answer-C. firefighter at the butt (heeler)
What is the term of water-soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, and others?
A. Polar solvents
B. Volatile fuels
C. Three-dimensional liquids
D. Flammable surfactants Correct answer-A. Polar solvents
