LLPSD FF1 Chapter 17 Questions and
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In which type of fire suppression system is water typically used as the extinguishing agent?
A) Dry chemical
✔✔B) Wet pipe
C) Foam
D) Gaseous
Which of the following is a key feature of a fire department's Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs)?
✔✔A) They provide guidelines for firefighters to follow in various emergency situations
B) They replace the need for incident command
C) They focus primarily on administrative tasks
D) They are not useful during large-scale incidents
When approaching a fire scene, what should be the first thing firefighters do?
✔✔A) Conduct a size-up of the situation
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,B) Start applying water immediately
C) Evacuate all civilians immediately
D) Begin searching for hidden fire hazards
Which of the following best describes a Class B fire?
A) Electrical fire
✔✔B) Flammable liquids or gases
C) Ordinary combustibles
D) Metal fires
What is the primary purpose of a fireground accountability system?
✔✔A) To track the location and status of each firefighter on the scene
B) To ensure that enough water is being used for suppression
C) To calculate the fire’s temperature
D) To determine the origin of the fire
Which of the following is a key hazard of trench rescue operations?
✔✔A) Cave-ins due to unstable soil
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, B) Fire spreading quickly
C) Toxic fumes from the ground
D) High temperatures inside the trench
What is the primary advantage of using foam in firefighting?
A) It cools the fire quickly
✔✔B) It forms a barrier to prevent re-ignition
C) It neutralizes toxic fumes
D) It reduces smoke visibility
What is one critical factor to consider when performing search and rescue operations in a
burning building?
A) Speed over safety
B) Immediate extinguishment of the fire
✔✔C) Systematic and thorough search of all areas, including the attic and basement
D) Leaving the building as soon as possible
What does a fire’s “flashover” refer to?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Already Passed
In which type of fire suppression system is water typically used as the extinguishing agent?
A) Dry chemical
✔✔B) Wet pipe
C) Foam
D) Gaseous
Which of the following is a key feature of a fire department's Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs)?
✔✔A) They provide guidelines for firefighters to follow in various emergency situations
B) They replace the need for incident command
C) They focus primarily on administrative tasks
D) They are not useful during large-scale incidents
When approaching a fire scene, what should be the first thing firefighters do?
✔✔A) Conduct a size-up of the situation
1
,B) Start applying water immediately
C) Evacuate all civilians immediately
D) Begin searching for hidden fire hazards
Which of the following best describes a Class B fire?
A) Electrical fire
✔✔B) Flammable liquids or gases
C) Ordinary combustibles
D) Metal fires
What is the primary purpose of a fireground accountability system?
✔✔A) To track the location and status of each firefighter on the scene
B) To ensure that enough water is being used for suppression
C) To calculate the fire’s temperature
D) To determine the origin of the fire
Which of the following is a key hazard of trench rescue operations?
✔✔A) Cave-ins due to unstable soil
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, B) Fire spreading quickly
C) Toxic fumes from the ground
D) High temperatures inside the trench
What is the primary advantage of using foam in firefighting?
A) It cools the fire quickly
✔✔B) It forms a barrier to prevent re-ignition
C) It neutralizes toxic fumes
D) It reduces smoke visibility
What is one critical factor to consider when performing search and rescue operations in a
burning building?
A) Speed over safety
B) Immediate extinguishment of the fire
✔✔C) Systematic and thorough search of all areas, including the attic and basement
D) Leaving the building as soon as possible
What does a fire’s “flashover” refer to?
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