Florida fire written state test CORRECT
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Who is responsible for coordinating and directing all incident resources at an
emergency scene? - ANSWER Incident commander
What does the R in LUNAR stand for? - ANSWER Resources needed
What does the N in LUNAR stand for? - ANSWER Name
What is used during MAYDAY? - ANSWER LUNAR
Who has the legal authority for determining the cause and origin of the fire? - ANSWER
Fire chief
What can occur after the initial collapse? - ANSWER Secondary collapse
What type of glass do side and rear windows of a vehicle have that break into tiny small
pieces? - ANSWER Tempered glass
What is the concept by which each firefighter responds to one and only one designated
leader during an incident? - ANSWER Unity of command
Which extinguishment method works by lowering the surface tension of water and
allowing it to soak into Class A material? - ANSWER Penetration
What is the advantage of a foam nozzle? - ANSWER Typically produces higher quality
foam than fog nozzles
What is a characteristic of a combustible liquid? - ANSWER Must be preheated above
their flashpoint before they can be ignited
What is a characteristic of a flammable liquid? - ANSWER Can be ignited without being
preheated
What may occur if you start and stop foam applications? - ANSWER May allow the fire
to consume whatever foam blanket had been established
When fighting liquid fuel fires, where is the safer location? - ANSWER Uphill, upwind
When fighting fires involving pressurized tanks, what should you do if you hear a rising
sound from venting safety devices or see discoloration of the tank? - ANSWER Leave
the area immediately
, What should be done at the beginning of a fire station tour? - ANSWER Provide
instructions on what to do if an alarm sounds
When conducting a fire station tour, when should you give out brochures? - ANSWER
After the tour has been conducted
What is the primary form of communication used by firefighters? - ANSWER Radios
What is vital information for an exterior ventilation crew to know? - ANSWER The
location of interior crews
What is the primary job of a firefighter 2 at technical rescue incidents? - ANSWER
Assist technical rescuers by setting up tools and equipment
In which type of rescue are SAR likely to be used? - ANSWER Confined space rescue
What is a responsibility of a firefighter 2 at cave, mine, and tunnel rescue operations? -
ANSWER Monitor communication channels and search lines
What may happen to concrete blocks in a fire? - ANSWER They may crack but usually
retain most of their structural stability
What type of tool can be used to protect hose from hazards as they go over parapets
and window sills? - ANSWER Hose rollers
What is the hot zone at an emergency incident? - ANSWER Includes trained personnel
who are directly resolving the problem
What type of fire alarm uses visual cues? - ANSWER Photoelectric
What kind of evidence is it when one of the 5 physical senses is used to obtain it? -
ANSWER Direct
What is a wall used to divide two adjacent structures, also could be used as a fire wall?
- ANSWER Party wall
What should firefighters remember that the home fire escape plan may also be known
as? - ANSWER EDITH
When can a BLEVE occur? - ANSWER When insufficient water is applied to keep the
tank cool
What should be done to fires burning at the relief or piping? - ANSWER They should not
be extinguished
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Who is responsible for coordinating and directing all incident resources at an
emergency scene? - ANSWER Incident commander
What does the R in LUNAR stand for? - ANSWER Resources needed
What does the N in LUNAR stand for? - ANSWER Name
What is used during MAYDAY? - ANSWER LUNAR
Who has the legal authority for determining the cause and origin of the fire? - ANSWER
Fire chief
What can occur after the initial collapse? - ANSWER Secondary collapse
What type of glass do side and rear windows of a vehicle have that break into tiny small
pieces? - ANSWER Tempered glass
What is the concept by which each firefighter responds to one and only one designated
leader during an incident? - ANSWER Unity of command
Which extinguishment method works by lowering the surface tension of water and
allowing it to soak into Class A material? - ANSWER Penetration
What is the advantage of a foam nozzle? - ANSWER Typically produces higher quality
foam than fog nozzles
What is a characteristic of a combustible liquid? - ANSWER Must be preheated above
their flashpoint before they can be ignited
What is a characteristic of a flammable liquid? - ANSWER Can be ignited without being
preheated
What may occur if you start and stop foam applications? - ANSWER May allow the fire
to consume whatever foam blanket had been established
When fighting liquid fuel fires, where is the safer location? - ANSWER Uphill, upwind
When fighting fires involving pressurized tanks, what should you do if you hear a rising
sound from venting safety devices or see discoloration of the tank? - ANSWER Leave
the area immediately
, What should be done at the beginning of a fire station tour? - ANSWER Provide
instructions on what to do if an alarm sounds
When conducting a fire station tour, when should you give out brochures? - ANSWER
After the tour has been conducted
What is the primary form of communication used by firefighters? - ANSWER Radios
What is vital information for an exterior ventilation crew to know? - ANSWER The
location of interior crews
What is the primary job of a firefighter 2 at technical rescue incidents? - ANSWER
Assist technical rescuers by setting up tools and equipment
In which type of rescue are SAR likely to be used? - ANSWER Confined space rescue
What is a responsibility of a firefighter 2 at cave, mine, and tunnel rescue operations? -
ANSWER Monitor communication channels and search lines
What may happen to concrete blocks in a fire? - ANSWER They may crack but usually
retain most of their structural stability
What type of tool can be used to protect hose from hazards as they go over parapets
and window sills? - ANSWER Hose rollers
What is the hot zone at an emergency incident? - ANSWER Includes trained personnel
who are directly resolving the problem
What type of fire alarm uses visual cues? - ANSWER Photoelectric
What kind of evidence is it when one of the 5 physical senses is used to obtain it? -
ANSWER Direct
What is a wall used to divide two adjacent structures, also could be used as a fire wall?
- ANSWER Party wall
What should firefighters remember that the home fire escape plan may also be known
as? - ANSWER EDITH
When can a BLEVE occur? - ANSWER When insufficient water is applied to keep the
tank cool
What should be done to fires burning at the relief or piping? - ANSWER They should not
be extinguished
