FL State Firefighter Test
what is the mission of the fire service? c) to save lives and protect property
a) to provide a variety of services
b) to determine how fire loss occurs
c) to save lives and protect property
d) to regulate training of emergency responders
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria a) 1001
for Firefighter I and Firefighter II?
a) 1001
b) 1002
c) 1021
d) 1582
A(an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a a) code
particular jurisdiction.
a) code
b) policy
c) standard
d) procedure
which of the following BEST describes the action first c) dispatching of emergency services responders
taken after an alert to the station?
a) recording of incident information
b) processing of postincident paperwork
c) dispatching of emergency services responders
d) training of emergency responders for annual
certification
the use of ten-codes in radio transmissions was replaced d) national incident management (NIMS)
when agencies began to adopt which of the following?
a) incident action plan (IAP)
b) incident command system (ICS)
c) national fire protection association (NFPA)
d) national incident management system (NIMS)
What task may a telecommunications center be assigned b) providing periodic time transmissions
during a progress report?
a) requesting multiple or special alarms
b) providing periodic time transmissions
c) warning personnel of impending hazard on scene
d) giving command in the absence of command staff
which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA d) during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
cylinder needs to be replaced?
a) after first use of cylinder
b) when the cylinder becomes completely empty
c) while performing short-term work in emergency
operations
d) during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of
capacity
which of the following types of rope is the only rope c) life safety rope
required to have a rope log?
a) utility rope
b) escape rope
c) life safety rope
d) water rescue rope
which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? b) working
a) knot
b) working
c) running
d) standing
Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's b) Handcuff
hands or feet to drag the victim to safety?
a) Bowline
b) Handcuff
c) Figure-eight
d) Becket bend
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Once a search is complete, a firefighter should: c) report promptly to the supervisor
a) repot promptly to RIC/RIT
b) report promptly to recovery
c) report promptly to the supervisor
d) report promptly to decontamination
What are the two objectives for a structural search? a) search for life; assess fire conditions
a) search for life; assess fire conditions
b) search for victims; assess structural integrity
c) search for witnesses; assess fire crew needs
d) search for occupants; assess building conditions
What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a b) buttress tension system
vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side?
a) lifting jack system
b) buttress tension system
c) adjustable struts system
d) pneumatic lifting bag system
what initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the a) stabilize the victim
scene?
a) stabilize the victim
b) size-up the situation
c) establish scene security
d) communicate information
what type of structural collapse occurs when the floor a) a frame
and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing
wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival?
a) a frame
b) pancake
c) v-shaped
d) cantilever
In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two c) A - advance
tugs represents:
a) O - ok
b) H - help
c) A - advance
d) T - take-up slack
which of the following is an example of a push /pull tool? b) pike pole
a) hux bar
b) pike pole
c) drywall saw
d) battering ram
cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: c) chips, cracks, or spurs
a) wetness or swelling
b) rust, tarnish, or dirt
c) chips, cracks, or spurs
d) cracks, blisters, or splinters
What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, c) sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe
parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a
burning building, especially if the roof surface is
obscured by smoke or darkness?
a) ensure the safety of all personnel who are assisting
b) direct a fire stream into an existing vertical exhaust
opening
c) sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with
an axe
d) direct a fire stream into an existing horizontal exhaust
opening
What type of hose is designed for drafting water from b) hard-suction hose
static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant?
a) soft sleeve hose
b) hard-suction hose
c) double-jacket hose
d) suction supply hose
, FL State Firefighter Test
what type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket a) organic damage
which can lead to ruptures under pressure?
a) organic damage
b) thermal damage
c) chemical damage
d) mechanical damage
which of the following equipment is necessary for service d) nozzles with shutoff valves
testing?
a) hose clamps
b) chaffing blocks
c) a hose-washing machine
d) nozzles with shutoff valves
the test site for service testing should be: b) on a slight grade
a) on a gravel area
b) on a slight grade
c) as close to the station as possible
d) large enough to lay out hose with multiple kinks
which of the following procedures should be followed c) stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
when service testing fire hose?
a) close all valves as quickly as possible
b) pick up all large-diameter hose before charging it
c) stand away from the discharge valve connection when
charging hose
d) connect the hose to discharges on the pump panel
side of the apparatus
which of the following statements about Class A foam c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water
concentrates is MOST accurate? penetration into the fuel
a) Class A foam is used for structural fires, but is not
suitable for wildland fires
b) Class A foam is used to prevent ignition of fires
involving flammable and combustible liquids
c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water,
allowing better water penetration into the fuel
d) Class A foam concentrate coats and protects
application equipment; equipment should not be flushed
after use
Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are: a) polar solvents
a) polar solvents
b) viscous liquids
c) fluorosurfactants
d) hydrocarbon fuels
Which foams are required to extinguish fires of ethanol D) alcohol-resistant foams
or ethanol-based fuels?
A. Class A foams
B. Synthetic foams
C. Protein-based foams
D. Alcohol-resistant foams
which of the following statements about foam c) mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a thick,
proportioning is MOST accurate? dry foam
a) most Class A foams are mixed in proportions of 3 to 6
percent
b) most Class B foams are mixed in proportions of 1
percent or less
c) mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended
percentage results in a thick, dry foam
d) the percentage rate for proportioning foam is
determined by the authority having jurisdiction
which of the following proportioning methods depends on b) eduction
the Venturi Principle to draw foam through a hose
connected to the foam concentrate container and into the
water stream?
a) injection
b) eduction
c) premixing
d) batch-mixing
what is the mission of the fire service? c) to save lives and protect property
a) to provide a variety of services
b) to determine how fire loss occurs
c) to save lives and protect property
d) to regulate training of emergency responders
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria a) 1001
for Firefighter I and Firefighter II?
a) 1001
b) 1002
c) 1021
d) 1582
A(an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a a) code
particular jurisdiction.
a) code
b) policy
c) standard
d) procedure
which of the following BEST describes the action first c) dispatching of emergency services responders
taken after an alert to the station?
a) recording of incident information
b) processing of postincident paperwork
c) dispatching of emergency services responders
d) training of emergency responders for annual
certification
the use of ten-codes in radio transmissions was replaced d) national incident management (NIMS)
when agencies began to adopt which of the following?
a) incident action plan (IAP)
b) incident command system (ICS)
c) national fire protection association (NFPA)
d) national incident management system (NIMS)
What task may a telecommunications center be assigned b) providing periodic time transmissions
during a progress report?
a) requesting multiple or special alarms
b) providing periodic time transmissions
c) warning personnel of impending hazard on scene
d) giving command in the absence of command staff
which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA d) during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
cylinder needs to be replaced?
a) after first use of cylinder
b) when the cylinder becomes completely empty
c) while performing short-term work in emergency
operations
d) during inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of
capacity
which of the following types of rope is the only rope c) life safety rope
required to have a rope log?
a) utility rope
b) escape rope
c) life safety rope
d) water rescue rope
which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? b) working
a) knot
b) working
c) running
d) standing
Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's b) Handcuff
hands or feet to drag the victim to safety?
a) Bowline
b) Handcuff
c) Figure-eight
d) Becket bend
, FL State Firefighter Test
Once a search is complete, a firefighter should: c) report promptly to the supervisor
a) repot promptly to RIC/RIT
b) report promptly to recovery
c) report promptly to the supervisor
d) report promptly to decontamination
What are the two objectives for a structural search? a) search for life; assess fire conditions
a) search for life; assess fire conditions
b) search for victims; assess structural integrity
c) search for witnesses; assess fire crew needs
d) search for occupants; assess building conditions
What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a b) buttress tension system
vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side?
a) lifting jack system
b) buttress tension system
c) adjustable struts system
d) pneumatic lifting bag system
what initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the a) stabilize the victim
scene?
a) stabilize the victim
b) size-up the situation
c) establish scene security
d) communicate information
what type of structural collapse occurs when the floor a) a frame
and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing
wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival?
a) a frame
b) pancake
c) v-shaped
d) cantilever
In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two c) A - advance
tugs represents:
a) O - ok
b) H - help
c) A - advance
d) T - take-up slack
which of the following is an example of a push /pull tool? b) pike pole
a) hux bar
b) pike pole
c) drywall saw
d) battering ram
cutting edges on axes should be inspected for: c) chips, cracks, or spurs
a) wetness or swelling
b) rust, tarnish, or dirt
c) chips, cracks, or spurs
d) cracks, blisters, or splinters
What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, c) sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe
parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a
burning building, especially if the roof surface is
obscured by smoke or darkness?
a) ensure the safety of all personnel who are assisting
b) direct a fire stream into an existing vertical exhaust
opening
c) sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with
an axe
d) direct a fire stream into an existing horizontal exhaust
opening
What type of hose is designed for drafting water from b) hard-suction hose
static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant?
a) soft sleeve hose
b) hard-suction hose
c) double-jacket hose
d) suction supply hose
, FL State Firefighter Test
what type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket a) organic damage
which can lead to ruptures under pressure?
a) organic damage
b) thermal damage
c) chemical damage
d) mechanical damage
which of the following equipment is necessary for service d) nozzles with shutoff valves
testing?
a) hose clamps
b) chaffing blocks
c) a hose-washing machine
d) nozzles with shutoff valves
the test site for service testing should be: b) on a slight grade
a) on a gravel area
b) on a slight grade
c) as close to the station as possible
d) large enough to lay out hose with multiple kinks
which of the following procedures should be followed c) stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
when service testing fire hose?
a) close all valves as quickly as possible
b) pick up all large-diameter hose before charging it
c) stand away from the discharge valve connection when
charging hose
d) connect the hose to discharges on the pump panel
side of the apparatus
which of the following statements about Class A foam c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allowing better water
concentrates is MOST accurate? penetration into the fuel
a) Class A foam is used for structural fires, but is not
suitable for wildland fires
b) Class A foam is used to prevent ignition of fires
involving flammable and combustible liquids
c) Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water,
allowing better water penetration into the fuel
d) Class A foam concentrate coats and protects
application equipment; equipment should not be flushed
after use
Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are: a) polar solvents
a) polar solvents
b) viscous liquids
c) fluorosurfactants
d) hydrocarbon fuels
Which foams are required to extinguish fires of ethanol D) alcohol-resistant foams
or ethanol-based fuels?
A. Class A foams
B. Synthetic foams
C. Protein-based foams
D. Alcohol-resistant foams
which of the following statements about foam c) mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended percentage results in a thick,
proportioning is MOST accurate? dry foam
a) most Class A foams are mixed in proportions of 3 to 6
percent
b) most Class B foams are mixed in proportions of 1
percent or less
c) mixing Class A foam at a higher recommended
percentage results in a thick, dry foam
d) the percentage rate for proportioning foam is
determined by the authority having jurisdiction
which of the following proportioning methods depends on b) eduction
the Venturi Principle to draw foam through a hose
connected to the foam concentrate container and into the
water stream?
a) injection
b) eduction
c) premixing
d) batch-mixing
