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Section 1: Firefighter Safety & Wellness (Questions 1-10)
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• 1. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to incident man
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agement. What is the minimum recommended span of control for any one supervis
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or?
• A) 1 to 3
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• B) 3 to 7
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• C) 7 to 10
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• D) 10 to 15
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 2. What does the "L" stand for in the survival acronym "LUNAR"?
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• A) Lookout
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• B) Location
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• C) Ladder
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• D) Lifeline
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 3. Rehabilitation (Rehab) is a critical component of fireground operations. What is t
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he primary purpose of the Rehab area?
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• A) To repair damaged SCBA units
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• B) To restock hose lines
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• C) To monitor vital signs and rest firefighters
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• D) To serve as the staging area for reserve apparatus
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• Correct Answer: C fd fd
• 4. Which of the following best describes the "two-in/two-out" rule?
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• A) Two firefighters must exit a structure before two can enter.
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,• B) Two firefighters must always be paired together inside a hazardous environment, with
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at least two outside standing by.
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• C) Two firefighters must remain in the apparatus while two enter the building.
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• D) Only two firefighters are allowed on a hose line at a time.
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 5. What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities on the fireground?
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• A) Burns
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• B) Smoke inhalation
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• C) Cardiovascular events (Heart attacks/strokes)
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• D) Structural collapse
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• Correct Answer: C fd fd
• 6. When operating at a vehicle fire, what is the primary hazard firefighters must be
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aware of regarding the vehicle's construction?
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• A) The risk of the vehicle rolling away
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• B) The presence of high-strength steel and airbag canisters (SRS)
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• C) The flammability of the upholstery
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• D) The type of tire rubber burning
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 7. What does the acronym "PASS" stand for in relation to SCBA safety?
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• A) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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• B) Primary, Alternate, Secondary, Safety
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• C) Push, Alert, Signal, Secure
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• D) Personal Alert Safety System
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• Correct Answer: D fd fd
• 8. The "Danger Zone" at a highway incident is generally considered to be:
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• A) The area immediately around the burning vehicle.
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• B) The lane directly adjacent to the incident.
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• C) The area 50 feet upwind of the incident.
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, • D) The area between oncoming traffic and the blocking apparatus.
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• Correct Answer: D fd fd
• 9. What is the purpose of a "Mayday" call?
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• A) To request additional apparatus
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• B) To request a search and rescue team
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• C) To announce a firefighter is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance
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• D) To announce the fire is under control
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• Correct Answer: C fd fd
• 10. Which type of firefighter breathing apparatus uses compressed air and is the m
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ost common type used in structural firefighting?
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• A) SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
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• B) SAR (Supplied Air Respirator)
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• C) APR (Air-Purifying Respirator)
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• D) PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator)
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• Correct Answer: A fd fd
Section 2: Fire Behavior & Extinguishment (Questions 11-20)
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• 11. The "Fire Tetrahedron" consists of Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, and what fourth element
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?
• A) Carbon Dioxide
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• B) A Chemical Chain Reaction
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• C) Pressure
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• D) Nitrogen
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 12. A fire in a confined area consumes all available oxygen and produces large amo
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unts of flammable gases. Upon introduction of fresh air, the fire explodes. This phe
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nomenon is known as: fd fd fd
• A) Backdraft
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Update
Section 1: Firefighter Safety & Wellness (Questions 1-10)
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• 1. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to incident man
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agement. What is the minimum recommended span of control for any one supervis
fd fd fd fd fd fd fd fd fd fd fd fd
or?
• A) 1 to 3
fd fd fd
• B) 3 to 7
fd fd fd
• C) 7 to 10
fd fd fd
• D) 10 to 15
fd fd fd
• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 2. What does the "L" stand for in the survival acronym "LUNAR"?
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• A) Lookout
fd
• B) Location
fd
• C) Ladder
fd
• D) Lifeline
fd
• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 3. Rehabilitation (Rehab) is a critical component of fireground operations. What is t
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he primary purpose of the Rehab area?
fd fd fd fd fd fd
• A) To repair damaged SCBA units
fd fd fd fd fd
• B) To restock hose lines
fd fd fd fd
• C) To monitor vital signs and rest firefighters
fd fd fd fd fd fd fd
• D) To serve as the staging area for reserve apparatus
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• Correct Answer: C fd fd
• 4. Which of the following best describes the "two-in/two-out" rule?
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• A) Two firefighters must exit a structure before two can enter.
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,• B) Two firefighters must always be paired together inside a hazardous environment, with
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at least two outside standing by.
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• C) Two firefighters must remain in the apparatus while two enter the building.
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• D) Only two firefighters are allowed on a hose line at a time.
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 5. What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities on the fireground?
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• A) Burns
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• B) Smoke inhalation
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• C) Cardiovascular events (Heart attacks/strokes)
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• D) Structural collapse
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• Correct Answer: C fd fd
• 6. When operating at a vehicle fire, what is the primary hazard firefighters must be
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aware of regarding the vehicle's construction?
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• A) The risk of the vehicle rolling away
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• B) The presence of high-strength steel and airbag canisters (SRS)
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• C) The flammability of the upholstery
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• D) The type of tire rubber burning
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 7. What does the acronym "PASS" stand for in relation to SCBA safety?
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• A) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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• B) Primary, Alternate, Secondary, Safety
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• C) Push, Alert, Signal, Secure
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• D) Personal Alert Safety System
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• Correct Answer: D fd fd
• 8. The "Danger Zone" at a highway incident is generally considered to be:
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• A) The area immediately around the burning vehicle.
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• B) The lane directly adjacent to the incident.
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• C) The area 50 feet upwind of the incident.
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, • D) The area between oncoming traffic and the blocking apparatus.
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• Correct Answer: D fd fd
• 9. What is the purpose of a "Mayday" call?
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• A) To request additional apparatus
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• B) To request a search and rescue team
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• C) To announce a firefighter is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance
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• D) To announce the fire is under control
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• Correct Answer: C fd fd
• 10. Which type of firefighter breathing apparatus uses compressed air and is the m
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ost common type used in structural firefighting?
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• A) SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
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• B) SAR (Supplied Air Respirator)
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• C) APR (Air-Purifying Respirator)
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• D) PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator)
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• Correct Answer: A fd fd
Section 2: Fire Behavior & Extinguishment (Questions 11-20)
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• 11. The "Fire Tetrahedron" consists of Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, and what fourth element
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?
• A) Carbon Dioxide
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• B) A Chemical Chain Reaction
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• C) Pressure
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• D) Nitrogen
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• Correct Answer: B fd fd
• 12. A fire in a confined area consumes all available oxygen and produces large amo
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unts of flammable gases. Upon introduction of fresh air, the fire explodes. This phe
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nomenon is known as: fd fd fd
• A) Backdraft
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