FIRE FIGHTER 1 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

FIRE FIGHTER 1 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a firefighter should? 1. Press the key two or three times to signal the intent to transmit 2. Key the microphone and then clear their throat to be sure their voice will be clear 3. Turn up the volume control if their voice is naturally soft 4. Listen to be sure the channel is not being used - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Listen to be sure the channel is not being used The most common danger that a firefighter experiences occurs...? 1. During non-fire emergencies 2. While riding the apparatus to and from emergency calls 3. During training 4. At emergency medical calls - CORRECT ANSWER-2. While riding the apparatus to and from emergency calls Information on training and performance qualifications for firefighters is located in which National Fire Protection Standard? 1. NFPA 1001 2. NFPA 1002 3. NFPA 1500 4. NFPA 1401 - CORRECT ANSWER-1. NFPA 1001 In the extremity carry ______? 1. Both firefighters face each other 2. Both firefighters face the same direction 3. Firefighters will hold a victim by his ankles and wrists 4. The victim and firefighter keep low to the ground - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Both firefighters face the same direction The least desirable point to force entry into a structure is? 1. A check rail window 2. A swinging door 3. Plate glass 4. A revolving door - CORRECT ANSWER-4. A revolving door The principle that most closely describes how water extinguishes fire is? 1. Removal of fuel 2. Reduction of temperature 3. Exclusion of oxygen 4. Inhibition of chain reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Reduction of temperature Which would be effective in breaking up various types of materials found in stacked, piled materials? 1. Rubbish hooks and rakes 2. Crowbars and halligan tools 3. Power tools 4. Axes - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Rubbish hooks and rakes Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard requires ______ rescuers. 1. Two rescuers 2. Three rescuers 3. Four rescuers 4. Five rescuers - CORRECT ANSWER-3. Four rescuers In the term LUNAR, the L stands for 1. Location 2. Low on air 3. Lead firefighter is coming out 4. Ladder side A for firefighters coming out - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Location What should a a firefighter do is their SCBA becomes damaged or malfunctions? 1. Use a protective hood as a filter 2. Deactivate the PASS device 3. Remain calm and stay with their team 4. Run for the nearest exit as quickly as possible - CORRECT ANSWER-3. Remain calm and stay with their team How many methods are there for properly heeling a raised ground ladder? 1. One 2. Two 3. Three 4. Four - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Two Which is true regarding SCBA? 1. Tighten the top straps of the facepiece first 2. All SCBA facepieces must be fit tested 3. Hoods should be worn under the SCBA straps and facepiece 4. Positive pressure should not be tested by breaking the regulator seal - CORRECT ANSWER-2. All SCBA facepieces must be fit tested Which is one of the major lock categories? 1. Mortise locks 2. Oval 3. Rabetted locks 4. Tumbled locks - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Mortise locks Which is one of the recommended steps in fighting a fire in an electrically powered vehicle? 1. Cut into high-voltage components 2. Secure and stabilize the vehicle 3. Use hand tools in order not to touch high-voltage cables 4. Do not use water for the fire extinguishment as there is a risk of high voltage - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Secure and stabilize the vehicle The parts of an extension ladder that prevent the fly sections from being over-extended are called? 1. Guides 2. Locks 3. Anchors 4. Stops - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Stops When advancing dry fire hose up a multi-section ladder, firefighters should climb approximately _______ ladder section(s) apart from one another. 1. 1 2. 1.5 3. 2 4. 2.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-1. 1 During an attack on a confined interior building fire, if a fog stream is applied incorrectly, it can upset ______? 1. Thermal layer 2. Vapor laye