CHAPTER 17 FIRE SUPPRESSION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - ANS Exterior
Which firefighting attack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage? -
ANS Offensive
Which statement is correct about simultaneous offensive and defensive operations at the same
building? - ANS It is dangerous and should not be done
What does the C stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS? - ANS Cool the space from the safest
location
What is the maximum diameter of a small handline - ANS 2" (50 mm)
Which is the minimum flow from a large hardline? - ANS 250 gpm (950 lpm)
Under which circumstance is it considered safe for one fire fighter to safely handle handline -
ANS When the handline is stationary and well anchored
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, Most master stream devices flow - ANS 350 to 1500 gpm (1325 to 5678)
Which is a characteristic of a fog stream - ANS It creates water droplets with a large surface
area.
Which is an advantage of a straight stream over a fog stream? - ANS Longer reach
Which type of stream is most likely to disrupt thermal balance> - ANS Fog
A combination fire attack begins with - ANS an indirect attack
Application of water to the base of a fire is a(n) ___________ attack. - ANS Direct
When is an indirect attack indicated? - ANS When flashover is likely
What is the intention of an indirect fire attack? - ANS Cool hot gases in the fire compartment
During an indirect attack, you should flow water until the - ANS Room begins to darken
The use of master streams on a building should be prohibited when - ANS Crews are working
inside the building
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine - ANS Deck
Why is it necessary to limit the lowest stream angle of a portable monitor? - ANS To prevent
instability of the monitor
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - ANS Exterior
Which firefighting attack, if successful, will result in the least amount of property damage? -
ANS Offensive
Which statement is correct about simultaneous offensive and defensive operations at the same
building? - ANS It is dangerous and should not be done
What does the C stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS? - ANS Cool the space from the safest
location
What is the maximum diameter of a small handline - ANS 2" (50 mm)
Which is the minimum flow from a large hardline? - ANS 250 gpm (950 lpm)
Under which circumstance is it considered safe for one fire fighter to safely handle handline -
ANS When the handline is stationary and well anchored
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, Most master stream devices flow - ANS 350 to 1500 gpm (1325 to 5678)
Which is a characteristic of a fog stream - ANS It creates water droplets with a large surface
area.
Which is an advantage of a straight stream over a fog stream? - ANS Longer reach
Which type of stream is most likely to disrupt thermal balance> - ANS Fog
A combination fire attack begins with - ANS an indirect attack
Application of water to the base of a fire is a(n) ___________ attack. - ANS Direct
When is an indirect attack indicated? - ANS When flashover is likely
What is the intention of an indirect fire attack? - ANS Cool hot gases in the fire compartment
During an indirect attack, you should flow water until the - ANS Room begins to darken
The use of master streams on a building should be prohibited when - ANS Crews are working
inside the building
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine - ANS Deck
Why is it necessary to limit the lowest stream angle of a portable monitor? - ANS To prevent
instability of the monitor
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