FFS 3rd Edition - IFSTA Essentials Practice Test Bank, Complete Test Bank with Questions and Answers

FFS 3rd Edition - IFSTA Essentials Practice Test Bank, Complete Test Bank with Questions and Answers Answers are on the last pages 1. Which of the following is an example of a fine fuel? A) Grass B) Branch C) Root D) Stick 2. What is a fire fighter's initial objective during a confined-space incident? A) Make contact with the victim B) Call for needed resources C) Secure the scene D) Stabilize the situation 3. All of the following are common topics of focus in public fire safety education programs EXCEPT . A) bicycle safety B) wildland fire prevention C) fall prevention D) dorm living 4. How do heated gases move in a room? A) They spread laterally to the walls and then begin to rise B) They seek the lowest point and settle there C) They rise to the ceiling and spread outward D) They disperse evenly throughout the entire volume of the room 5. Why should fire fighters understand the basic principles of fire investigation? A) They may be called to serve as cause investigators B) It will help them to observe and preserve evidence C) They may have to detain or question suspects or witnesses D) An understanding of fire cause aids in fire suppression 6. What does the “R” stand for in “RIC”? A) Rapid B) Responder C) Response D) Rescue 7. Which action should be avoided when performing horizontal ventilation? A) Use on a windy day B) Initiating a fire attack prior to ventilation C) Opening upward windows first D) Use of fans or blowers 8. What is the voltage of the electrical system on most conventional vehicles? A) 24 volts B) 36 volts C) 12 volts D) 6 volts 9. In a lay, the hose is laid out from the fire to the hydrant. A) hydrant B) reverse C) relay D) defensive 10. What is the term for the weather-resistant surface of a roof? A) Covering B) Tar paper C) Decking D) Skin 11. At a technical rescue incident, if you are given an assignment you do not fully understand, what should you do? A) Turn down the assignment B) Modify the assignment C) Ask for clarification D) Perform the assignment to the best of your ability 12. What is the minimum flow from a master stream device? A) 500 gpm (1900 lpm) B) 750 gpm (2800 lpm) C) 450 gpm (1700 lpm) D) 350 gpm (1325 lpm) 13. Which control zone contains the command post? A) Cold zone B) Command zone C) Warm zone D) Support zone 14. Which fiber is commonly used in water rescue rope? A) Polypropylene B) Polyester C) Spectra D) Olefin 15. Which of the following is a confinement tactic? A) Stabilizing a container B) Patching a leak C) Plugging a leak D) Damming 16. At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a . A) guide rope B) portable radio C) thermal imager D) spare SCBA cylinder 17. What is the term for attempts to keep hazardous materials at a site or within the immediate area of the release? A) Retention B) Containment C) Stabilization D) Confinement 18. Which resource is of particular value at a hazardous materials incident? A) FEMA field representatives B) Heavy equipment operators C) Technical specialists D) American Red Cross 19. Which of the following is one of th