ALL FIREFIGHTER 1 PRACTICE STUDY SET QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ASSURED.
◉should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping.
A. Paint
B. Mild soap
C. Boiled linseed oil
D. Varnish Answer: C
◉When hose has been exposed to small amounts of oil, it should be washed with:
A. clear water.
B. cold water and scrub brush.
C. mild soap or detergent.
D. solvent solution. Answer: C
◉The main advantage of the donut roll is:
A. the female end is exposed and the male end is protected in the center of the roll.
B. both ends are available on the outside of the roll.
C. the hose can be rolled into a twin roll and secured by a portion of the hose itself.
D. the couplings are connected to keep them together and protect the threads. Answer: B
◉Hose is unloaded at the scene of a fire and the pumper proceeds to the water source. This is an
example of a _____ lay.
A. combination
B. forward
C. reverse
D. direct Answer: C
◉Which of the following is not a method for preventing mechanical damage to fire hose?
A. Avoid closing the nozzle abruptly.
B. Remove wet hose from apparatus and replace with dry hose.
,C. Prevent vehicles from driving over fire hose.
D. Avoid laying hose over rough, sharp edges or corners. Answer: B
◉What is the leading cause of fire fighter injuries?
A. Exposure to fire products
B. Being struck by objects
C. Overexertion and strain
D. Exposure to chemicals Answer: C
◉About how much of a kernmantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle?
A. 10 to 15 percent
B. 25 to 30 percent
C. 45 to 50 percent
D. 60 to 75 percent Answer: B
◉Rope should be protected from prolonged exposure to sunlight because:
A. exposure to ultraviolet radiation can damage rope.
B. the inside of a rope heats up to damaging temperatures.
C. the heat causes delamination of the sheath of ropes.
D. the rope can easily become hot enough to the touch to cause burns. Answer: A
◉Another term for a safety knot is a/an:
A. rescue knot.
B. finishing knot.
C. overhand knot.
D. double hitch. Answer: C
◉Who should always plan ahead so that there is a fresh or rested crew ready to rotate with a
crew that needs rehabilitation?
A. The Staging Officer
B. The Company Officer
C. The Incident Commander
,D. The Logistics Section Chief Answer: C
◉How soon after a traumatic call should a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing be held?
A. As soon as possible
B. After returning to the station, showering, and calming down
C. Some time during the next shift
D. Not less than three days later, preferably in the evening Answer: A
◉The primary use of the _____ is to attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole.
A. clove hitch
B. bowline
C.becket/sheetbend
D. rescue knot Answer: A
◉The end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the:
A. running end.
B. standing end.
C. safety end.
D. working end. Answer: D
◉The first step in tying the becket/sheet bend is to form a:
A. loop.
B. bight.
C. round turn.
D. half hitch. Answer: B
◉The strategy of the incident includes which of the following?
A. Offensive or defensive mode
B. Rescue or fire suppression tactics
C. Establish or pass command
D. Incident stabilization or property conservation Answer: A
, ◉The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume
of water at the same temperature is:
A. specific gravity.
B. vapor density.
C. flash point.
D. surface to mass ratio. Answer: A
◉As the oxygen supply in any given area falls below _____ percent, unconsciousness can occur.
A. 21
B. 17
C. 12
D. 9 Answer: D
◉The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are:
A. profuse sweating and ringing in the ears.
B. dizziness, impaired vision, and giddiness.
C. increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination.
D. headache and rapid fatigue. Answer: C
◉Rescue from sewers, grain silos, and similarly confined spaces requires the use of self-
contained breathing apparatus due to the danger of:
A. toxic gases.
B. oxygen deficiency.
C. ambient temperature.
D. Both A and B are correct. Answer: D
◉A fire fighter is susceptible to poisoning or irritation from carbon monoxide through:
A. ingestion.
B. absorption.
C. inhalation.
D. injection. Answer: C
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ASSURED.
◉should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping.
A. Paint
B. Mild soap
C. Boiled linseed oil
D. Varnish Answer: C
◉When hose has been exposed to small amounts of oil, it should be washed with:
A. clear water.
B. cold water and scrub brush.
C. mild soap or detergent.
D. solvent solution. Answer: C
◉The main advantage of the donut roll is:
A. the female end is exposed and the male end is protected in the center of the roll.
B. both ends are available on the outside of the roll.
C. the hose can be rolled into a twin roll and secured by a portion of the hose itself.
D. the couplings are connected to keep them together and protect the threads. Answer: B
◉Hose is unloaded at the scene of a fire and the pumper proceeds to the water source. This is an
example of a _____ lay.
A. combination
B. forward
C. reverse
D. direct Answer: C
◉Which of the following is not a method for preventing mechanical damage to fire hose?
A. Avoid closing the nozzle abruptly.
B. Remove wet hose from apparatus and replace with dry hose.
,C. Prevent vehicles from driving over fire hose.
D. Avoid laying hose over rough, sharp edges or corners. Answer: B
◉What is the leading cause of fire fighter injuries?
A. Exposure to fire products
B. Being struck by objects
C. Overexertion and strain
D. Exposure to chemicals Answer: C
◉About how much of a kernmantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle?
A. 10 to 15 percent
B. 25 to 30 percent
C. 45 to 50 percent
D. 60 to 75 percent Answer: B
◉Rope should be protected from prolonged exposure to sunlight because:
A. exposure to ultraviolet radiation can damage rope.
B. the inside of a rope heats up to damaging temperatures.
C. the heat causes delamination of the sheath of ropes.
D. the rope can easily become hot enough to the touch to cause burns. Answer: A
◉Another term for a safety knot is a/an:
A. rescue knot.
B. finishing knot.
C. overhand knot.
D. double hitch. Answer: C
◉Who should always plan ahead so that there is a fresh or rested crew ready to rotate with a
crew that needs rehabilitation?
A. The Staging Officer
B. The Company Officer
C. The Incident Commander
,D. The Logistics Section Chief Answer: C
◉How soon after a traumatic call should a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing be held?
A. As soon as possible
B. After returning to the station, showering, and calming down
C. Some time during the next shift
D. Not less than three days later, preferably in the evening Answer: A
◉The primary use of the _____ is to attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole.
A. clove hitch
B. bowline
C.becket/sheetbend
D. rescue knot Answer: A
◉The end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the:
A. running end.
B. standing end.
C. safety end.
D. working end. Answer: D
◉The first step in tying the becket/sheet bend is to form a:
A. loop.
B. bight.
C. round turn.
D. half hitch. Answer: B
◉The strategy of the incident includes which of the following?
A. Offensive or defensive mode
B. Rescue or fire suppression tactics
C. Establish or pass command
D. Incident stabilization or property conservation Answer: A
, ◉The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume
of water at the same temperature is:
A. specific gravity.
B. vapor density.
C. flash point.
D. surface to mass ratio. Answer: A
◉As the oxygen supply in any given area falls below _____ percent, unconsciousness can occur.
A. 21
B. 17
C. 12
D. 9 Answer: D
◉The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are:
A. profuse sweating and ringing in the ears.
B. dizziness, impaired vision, and giddiness.
C. increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination.
D. headache and rapid fatigue. Answer: C
◉Rescue from sewers, grain silos, and similarly confined spaces requires the use of self-
contained breathing apparatus due to the danger of:
A. toxic gases.
B. oxygen deficiency.
C. ambient temperature.
D. Both A and B are correct. Answer: D
◉A fire fighter is susceptible to poisoning or irritation from carbon monoxide through:
A. ingestion.
B. absorption.
C. inhalation.
D. injection. Answer: C
