IFSTA 7 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>

IFSTA 7 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;RECENT VERSION&gt; 1. What is the overall mission of the fire service? - ANSWER To save lives and protect the property & the environment from fires and other hazardous situations. 2. How are fire departments organized? - ANSWER Most common is Scalar, defined as having uninterrupted series of steps. Decisions and information are directed from the top (fire chief) to the organizational structure. 3. What specialized jobs and divisions exist within the fire service? - ANSWER Fire apparatus/driver, hazardous materials technician, rescue technician, wildland firefighter, airport firefighter and EMS personnel 4. What type of written regulations affect firefighters? - ANSWER SOPs, rules and regulations. 5. How do fire departments interact with other organizations and agencies? - ANSWER Fire departments interact with EMS/hospitals, disaster management, law enforcement, utility companies and media. They interact mostly within the ICS structure. 6. What is the role of a Firefighter I? - ANSWER Establish work areas Force entry into structures Set up/use ground ladders Extinguish fires as a part of a team Conduct search & rescue in a structure as a team Overhaul a fire scene & conserve property Set up electrical & lighting equipment to illuminate a scene Tie knots for hoisting tools Connect pumpers to hydrants & perform fire attack Turn off building utilities Route emergent/non emergent telephone calls Radio communication Prepare apparatus hose loads for response Clean, inspect & maintain: Ladders, Ropes, ventilation equipment, hoses, SCBAs, salvage equipment, hand tools and PPE 7. What fire and life safety initiatives have been created to help reduce firefighter line of duty illnesses, injuries, and fatalities? - ANSWER The 16 firefighter life safety initiatives, also known as "everyone goes home" 8. What are some requirements of NFPA 1500 that relate to firefighter safety and health? - ANSWER Specifies minimum requirements for a fire department safety & health programs. 9. At a fire scene, the rehabilitation area and equipment staging areas are located within the: - ANSWER Cold zone 10. The hot zone at an emergency incident: - ANSWER includes trained personnel who are directly resolving the problem. 11. Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires? - ANSWER Brush Company 12. Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: - ANSWER Career Firefighters 13. How can a firefighter reduce the likelihood of sustaining a job-related injury? - ANSWER Utilize rehabilitation facilities at emergency incidents 14. What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - ANSWER Scalar 15. Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? - ANSWER Hazardous materials technician 16. Which product of combustion acts as a chemical asphyxiant by excluding oxygen from the blood, leading to hypoxia of the brain and tissues? A) Carbon dioxide (CO2) B) Carbon monoxide (CO) C) Aerosolized fuel particles D) Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) - ANSWER B 17. Combustion can occur within a range of concentration of fuel vapor and air; this range is referred to as the: A) vapor pressure range. B) surface to mass range. C) flammable (explosive) range. D) oxidation (combustion) range. - ANSWER C 18. Which statement describes the factor that MOST influences compartment fire development? A) Whether the fire is fuel-limited or ventilation-limited B) Whether the fuel is cellulose-based or petroleum-based C) Ratio of square footage to ceiling height of the compartment D) Ambient temperature and wind speed outside the compartment - ANSWER A 19. An extinguishing agent, such as dry chemical or Halon-replacement agent, terminates the combustion reaction by: A) cutting off the oxygen supply to the fuel. B) interfering with the chemical chain reaction. C) cooling the fuel below the ignition temperature. D) reacting with the fuel to create a fire-resistant layer. - ANSWER B 20. Materials that burn at normal oxygen levels will burn more intensely in _____ atmospheres. A) flaming B) nonflaming C) oxygen-enriched D) oxygen-deficient - ANSWER C 21. Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits filling an unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA? A) The SCBA was manufactured within the past five to ten years. B) A rapid intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or incapacitated firefighter. C) The firefighter filling the empty cylinder is wearing full structural personal protective equipment. D) A firefighter with a higher rank than the firefighter wearing the SCBA cylinder is available to perform the refill. - ANSWER B 22. What is a general safety precaution to take when refilling an SCBA cylinder? A) Wear full structural fire fighting PPE. B) Fill the cylinder as quickly as possible. C) Perform a hydrostatic test on the cylinder. D) Check the hydrostatic test date of the cylinder. - ANSWER D 23. Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each piece of PPE? A) Firefighter's name B) Department name C) Cleaning precautions D) Wearing instructions - ANSWER C 24. Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? A) Stationary fill system B) Auto-cascade fill system C) High-rise specific cascade system D) Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System - ANSWER D 25. Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by: A) a company officer. B) all available firefighters. C) specially trained, factory-qualified technicians. D) the highest-ranking fire department personnel. - ANSWER C 26. After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: A) cleaned, dried, and placed out of service. B) washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant. C) sanitized using a machine built specifically for facepieces. D) sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade cleaning. - ANSWER B 27. When donning an unmounted SCBA, the SCBA unit should be: A) stored in an outside compartment of the apparatus. B) placed on the ground with all of the straps extended. C) stored in a specialized compartment inside the apparatus. D) placed behind the firefighter with all of the straps tightened. - ANSWER B 28. Immediately prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: A) record inspections in the SCBA log. B) perform a hydrostatic test on the cylinder. C) check to make sure that the bypass valve is disabled. D) check the cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full. - ANSWER D 29. What challenge may firefighters face when performing salvage in a commercial occupancy? A) It can be difficult to cover large displays and stocks. B) Valuable merchandise may be damaged by covering it. C) The rooms are likely to be small and hard to maneuver. D) Property owners are often on site and can be a distraction. - ANSWER A 30. How should furniture be grouped during salvage? A) Stack all items at the same height so that the salvage cover is evenly spread B) Items should be carried outside and placed in a secure, out of the way location. C) Items should be carried outside and stacked in an easily accessible location. D) A high piece of furniture should support the salvage cover in a way that allows water to run off and not collect in pools. - ANSWER D 31. When fire suppression and salvage are performed simultaneously, opening and closing doors to carry building contents outside: A) may interfere with the flow path. B) should have no effect on fire growth. C) wastes time and effort, so doors should be propped open. D) should be done after conclusion of all other salvage operations. - ANSWER A 32. When do salvage operations take place? A) Throughout the duration of the incident B) Only after the fire has been extinguished C) After the fire investigation has been finished D) After extinguishment, but before the fire investigation - ANSWER A 33. The balloon throw is used when: A) covering items in a small space. B) covering items outside on a windy day. C) one firefighter is deploying a large salvage cover. D) two firefighters are deploying a large salvage cover. - ANSWER D 34. Which tools are used to open walls and floors during overhaul? A) Axes B) Pike poles C) Bale hooks D) Plaster hooks - ANSWER A 35. Fire Alarm System Components - ANSWER FACP, power supplies, initiating devices, notification appliances 36. FACP - ANSWER contains electronics that control and monitor the fire alarm system/receives signals and responds to them 37. Power Supplies - ANSWER primary and secondary 38. Initiating Devices - ANSWER manually operated (pull) or automatic (smoke/heat); sense products of combustion or other hazardous conditions 39. Notification appliances - ANSWER control unit notifies via. . . 40. Audible - ANSWER sounding devices 41. Visual - ANSWER strobes/flashing lights 42. textual - ANSWER text or symbols 43. tactile: - ANSWER vibrations 44. Protected premise fire alarm systems - ANSWER notifications only to building occupants (no provisions for automatic offsite reporting) 45. Noncoded Alarm Systems - ANSWER when an alarm initiating device sends a signal to FACP, all devices operate simultaneously 46. Zoned/Annunciated Alarm Systems - ANSWER enables emergency responders to identify general location of alarm device activation on an annunciator panel screen 47. Addressable - ANSWER Personnel responding can use system to pinpoint the specific device that has been activated 48. Supervising Station Alarm Systems - ANSWER Continuously monitors a remote location for the purpose of reporting a supervisory, trouble, or alarm signal to the appropriate authorities. 49. Proprietary Alarm Systems - ANSWER These protect large commercial and industrial building, high rise structures and groups of commonly owned facilities. Each building or area is wired into a common receiving point operated by facility owner 50. Central Station Alarm Systems - ANSWER These systems are monitored by contracted services as a receiving point called the central station. Employees relay info to local emergency services and occupancy reps 51. Remote Receiving Systems - ANSWER System connected directly to the emergency services telecomm center usually over a telephone line or dedicated radio frequency 52. Initiating Devices - ANSWER Identify the presence of fire/products of combustion + send a signal 53. Manual Pull Stations - ANSWER Allow occupants to manually initiate the fire signaling system 54. Heat Detectors - ANSWER Activate when temp reaches threshold 55. Semiautomatic dry - ANSWER system attached to a water supply that is capable of supplying the system demands at all times. requires activation of control device to provide water at hose connections. arranged to admit water when dry pipe valve is activated at hose station 56. Manual dry - ANSWER Dry system that does not have permanent water supply, must have FDC 57. Manual wet - ANSWER standpipe system that is maintained full of water (to identify leaks) but has no water supply 58. Smoke Management System - ANSWER removes smoke and controls its spread 59. Smoke control - ANSWER Any effort to change pressure in spaces adjacent to the fire area to compartmentalize or exhaust smoke from the area of fires origin 60. Passive Smoke Control System - ANSWER Smoke control barriers with sufficient fire endurance to protect against fire spread (fire stops) 61. Pressurization Systems - ANSWER uses mechanical fans and ventilation to create a pressure difference across a barrier such as a wall to prevent smoke from infiltrating to the high-pressure side of the barrier Two types: positive pressure- supply air to the zone adjacent to fires origin (also includes stairwell pressurization) negative pressure- exhaust or evacuate smoke from area of fires origin integrity of smoke barriers is essential to operation of system 62. Zoned Smoke Control - ANSWER Limit movement of smoke from one compartment to another 63. Dilution - ANSWER in building atriums and highway tunnels 64. Exhaust method - ANSWER mechanical ventilation to collect smoke at highest point in a large space 65. Opposed Air Flow Method - ANSWER Used in large spaces where smoke migration from the fire zone is limited by an opposed air flow. High velocity air aimed at the area of fire origin keeps the smoke from migrating into unaffected areas 66. Firefighter Smoke Control Station - ANSWER Provides full monitoring and manual control of all smoke control systems and equipment Which type of ventilation is accomplished by using fans, blowers, or smoke ejectors to create negative or positive pressure? Select one: a.Mechanical ventilation b.Hydraulic ventilation c.Natural horizontal ventilation d.Primary horizontal ventilation - ANSWER a. Mechanical ventilation 67. Which type of ventilation consists of opening doors and windows to allow air currents and pressure differences to remove heat and smoke from a building? Select one: a.Secondary horizontal ventilation b.Mechanical ventilation c.Hydraulic ventilation d.Natural horizontal ventilation - ANSWER d. Natural horizontal ventilation 68. Which type of ventilation requires that firefighters operating the nozzle remain in the heated, hazardous atmosphere throughout the operation? Select one: a.Primary horizontal ventilation b.Hydraulic ventilation c.Mechanical ventilation d.Natural horizontal ventilation - ANSWER b. Hydraulic ventilation 69. What is the goal of positive-pressure ventilation (PPV)? Select one: a.Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure b.Equalize interior and exterior pressure c.Increase pressure to higher than the fire can produce d.Decrease pressure to lower than the exterior of the structure - ANSWER a. Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure 70. Firefighters use ventilation to control: Select one: tural integrity of buildings. toxicity of products of combustion. hot gases and smoke exhaust from a structure. amount of fuel available for the fire. - ANSWER c. where hot gases and smoke exhaust from a structure. 71. The longer a structure or compartment is allowed to ventilate without water being applied, the sooner _____ occurs. Select one: mittent improved fire conditions ition to fuel-limited conditions over raft - ANSWER c. flashover 72. Which air movement equipment is used for hydraulic ventilation? Select one: a.Air movement devices b.Hoselines and nozzles c.Flexible ducts d.Stacking and hanging devices - ANSWER b. Hoselines and nozzles 73. Which is a responsibility of the roof ventilation team? Select one: a.Direct hose streams for protection b.Report changes they see to the supervisor c.Set up a rehabilitation area d.Determine fire cause and origin - ANSWER b. Report changes they see to the supervisor 74. The roof ventilation team leader is responsible for ensuring at least ____ means of egress from the roof. Select one: - ANSWER c. two 75. Horizontal ventilation can be employed effectively in a basement if the basement: Select one: ground level windows or below ground level windows in wells. sts of one small compartment. sts of a large open plan. interior stairs. - ANSWER a. has ground level windows or below ground level windows in wells. 76. Which air movement equipment is used to position smoke ejectors and fans in doors and windows? Select one: a.Flexible ducts b.Hoselines and nozzles c.Air movement devices d.Stacking and hanging devices - ANSWER d. Stacking and hanging devices 77. What has an even higher priority in high-rise buildings because they often have more occupants than other structures? Select one: a.Property conservation b.Incident stabilization c.Life safety d.Environmental concerns - ANSWER c. Life safety 78. When performing tactical ventilation, what action has the most impact on successful ventilation? Select one: a.Activating sprinkler systems b.Exposure protection c.Controlling oxygen availability d.Removing fuel sources - ANSWER c. Controlling oxygen availability 79. Which is a disadvantage of hydraulic ventilation? Select one: a.Can only be used on fires still in the incipient stage b.Must be used in combination with another type of ventilation c.Firefighters operating nozzle must remain in heated, hazardous atmosphere throughout operation d.Requires specialized equipment - ANSWER c. Firefighters operating nozzle must remain in heated, hazardous atmosphere throughout operation 80. What can be used to monitor the impact of ventilation and identify possible ventilation locations? Select one: a.Flexible ducts b.Smoke control devices c.Oxygen monitors d.Thermal imagers - ANSWER d. Thermal imagers 81. Which would be an example of vertical ventilation? Select one: a.Blowers in exterior doors and windows b.Opening interior doors and windows c.Directing a hoseline out an upper story d.Cutting a hole in the roof above the fire - ANSWER d. Cutting a hole in the roof above the fire