Basic Firefighter Written Exam / Comprehensive
Practice Test / Study Guide Newest Actual Questions
& Answers (A+ Guide Solutions.
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into
the material. - (ANSWER)maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - (ANSWER)halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - (ANSWER)outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - (ANSWER)sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - (ANSWER)halligan Flat
head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
(ANSWER)up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground,
immediately the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it
will be used. - (ANSWER)start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - (ANSWER)sledge hammer
,A is an example of a cutting tool. - (ANSWER)reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
(ANSWER)link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - (ANSWER)1.
protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and
. - (ANSWER)accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - (ANSWER)45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you
should . - (ANSWER)crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - (ANSWER)2 1/2
1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to
generate large amount of steam is an attack. - (ANSWER)indirect
, At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane
cylinders. - (ANSWER)exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. -
(ANSWER)direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or .
- (ANSWER)downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. -
(ANSWER)ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
(ANSWER)water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather
are common. - (ANSWER)dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as
. - (ANSWER)drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - (ANSWER)water
Practice Test / Study Guide Newest Actual Questions
& Answers (A+ Guide Solutions.
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into
the material. - (ANSWER)maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - (ANSWER)halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - (ANSWER)outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - (ANSWER)sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - (ANSWER)halligan Flat
head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
(ANSWER)up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground,
immediately the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it
will be used. - (ANSWER)start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - (ANSWER)sledge hammer
,A is an example of a cutting tool. - (ANSWER)reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
(ANSWER)link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - (ANSWER)1.
protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and
. - (ANSWER)accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - (ANSWER)45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you
should . - (ANSWER)crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - (ANSWER)2 1/2
1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to
generate large amount of steam is an attack. - (ANSWER)indirect
, At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane
cylinders. - (ANSWER)exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. -
(ANSWER)direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or .
- (ANSWER)downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. -
(ANSWER)ceiling
The process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site is the definition of a . -
(ANSWER)water shuttle
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather
are common. - (ANSWER)dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as
. - (ANSWER)drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - (ANSWER)water
