FIREFIGHTER STUDY GUIDE EXAM|VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADED A+ |LATEST 2026/2027
. During a fire, in order to achieve the maximum efficient use of water when cooling flammable gas
storage tanks, fire streams should be directed: - ANSWER✔ above the level of the contained liquid.
For incidents involving a break in a natural gas line, you should: - ANSWER✔ eliminate ignition
sources in the area.
When containers of flammable gases are exposed to flame impingement, the water should be applied to
cool the: - ANSWER✔ top of the tanks.
When fire crews are advancing to cool a flame-impinged tank, a back-up line should be: - ANSWER✔
supplied by a separate pump and water source.
If the pressure relief valve changes in intensity on a liquefied gas tank fire, you should: - ANSWER✔
withdraw from the area immediately.
Proper protective clothing for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder includes: - ANSWER✔
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Proper protective clothing for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder consists of: -
ANSWER✔ full personal protective equipment.
If firefighters note flames coming from the pressure relief valve of a liquid petroleum gas tanker truck,
they should: - ANSWER✔ not extinguish flame coming from the venting pressure relief valve.
Regarding fire streams for a liquid propane gas truck involved in fire, you should: - ANSWER✔ place
unmanned monitors with smooth bore nozzles.
To create a safe haven when a liquid propane gas truck is involved in fire, firefighters should: -
ANSWER✔ advance hoselines from the sides of the tank.
, A DOT MC-306 tanker that is aluminum and placarded with the number 1203 is a vehicle that is carrying:
- ANSWER✔ gasoline.
When cylinders are involved in fire, it is best to: - ANSWER✔ use large amounts of water applied from
a safe distance.
Fire impinging on a cylinder containing liquefied flammable gases can result in: - ANSWER✔ a boiling
liquid expanding vapor explosion.
Which is true regarding flammable liquid gas cylinders? - ANSWER✔ All stored liquid cylinders are
susceptible to a BLEVE.
Firefighters should remember how they entered a building because: - ANSWER✔ the fire investigator
may want to know.
Fire officials investigating a building fire may prevent owners and occupants from reentering until: -
ANSWER✔ they can be accompanied by fire department personnel.
Clues that help determine where a fire started include: - ANSWER✔ a V pattern.
When removing evidence from the scene, it should be: - ANSWER✔ properly sealed, labeled and
preserved.
A fire occurred at 2:00 am and the fire investigator is not available until 9:00 am. The simplest way to
maintain legal control of the fire scene is to: - ANSWER✔ leave a minimum of one firefighter on
scene.
Clues that help determine where a fire started include the area: - ANSWER✔ of heaviest fire damage.
The point of where ignition occurs, and fuel begins to burn is the: - ANSWER✔ point of origin.
ANSWERS|GRADED A+ |LATEST 2026/2027
. During a fire, in order to achieve the maximum efficient use of water when cooling flammable gas
storage tanks, fire streams should be directed: - ANSWER✔ above the level of the contained liquid.
For incidents involving a break in a natural gas line, you should: - ANSWER✔ eliminate ignition
sources in the area.
When containers of flammable gases are exposed to flame impingement, the water should be applied to
cool the: - ANSWER✔ top of the tanks.
When fire crews are advancing to cool a flame-impinged tank, a back-up line should be: - ANSWER✔
supplied by a separate pump and water source.
If the pressure relief valve changes in intensity on a liquefied gas tank fire, you should: - ANSWER✔
withdraw from the area immediately.
Proper protective clothing for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder includes: - ANSWER✔
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Proper protective clothing for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder consists of: -
ANSWER✔ full personal protective equipment.
If firefighters note flames coming from the pressure relief valve of a liquid petroleum gas tanker truck,
they should: - ANSWER✔ not extinguish flame coming from the venting pressure relief valve.
Regarding fire streams for a liquid propane gas truck involved in fire, you should: - ANSWER✔ place
unmanned monitors with smooth bore nozzles.
To create a safe haven when a liquid propane gas truck is involved in fire, firefighters should: -
ANSWER✔ advance hoselines from the sides of the tank.
, A DOT MC-306 tanker that is aluminum and placarded with the number 1203 is a vehicle that is carrying:
- ANSWER✔ gasoline.
When cylinders are involved in fire, it is best to: - ANSWER✔ use large amounts of water applied from
a safe distance.
Fire impinging on a cylinder containing liquefied flammable gases can result in: - ANSWER✔ a boiling
liquid expanding vapor explosion.
Which is true regarding flammable liquid gas cylinders? - ANSWER✔ All stored liquid cylinders are
susceptible to a BLEVE.
Firefighters should remember how they entered a building because: - ANSWER✔ the fire investigator
may want to know.
Fire officials investigating a building fire may prevent owners and occupants from reentering until: -
ANSWER✔ they can be accompanied by fire department personnel.
Clues that help determine where a fire started include: - ANSWER✔ a V pattern.
When removing evidence from the scene, it should be: - ANSWER✔ properly sealed, labeled and
preserved.
A fire occurred at 2:00 am and the fire investigator is not available until 9:00 am. The simplest way to
maintain legal control of the fire scene is to: - ANSWER✔ leave a minimum of one firefighter on
scene.
Clues that help determine where a fire started include the area: - ANSWER✔ of heaviest fire damage.
The point of where ignition occurs, and fuel begins to burn is the: - ANSWER✔ point of origin.
