IFO FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What should be the first priority of a fire fighter with downed power lines -ANScontact
the electric company to shut off the power
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to
one end? -ANSAir cylinder
Type _____ construction can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other
types during a fire. -ANSType 1
Fires involve a heat producing chemical reaction between fuel and: -ANSoxidizer
The flow path of a structure fire is comprised of two regions: the ambient air flow in and
the: -ANShot exhaust flow out
If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on
the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? -ANSThe lowest one
what is an example of a D fuel? -ANSindustrial metals
magnesium, lithium, etc.
What does it mean to dress a knot? -ANStightening the knot to remove the slack
Never use a power saw: -ANSIn a flammable atmosphere
What is the purpose of a trench cut? -ANSCreate a defensible line ahead of the fire's
spread
According to NFPA 1962, fire hose must be service tested within 90 days before being
placed in service for the first time and then -ANSat least once a year
Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and -ANStwo hose
outlets for 2 1/2 inch couplings
Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized
water source, such as a hydrant? -ANSlarge diameter soft sleeve hose
which piece of equipment is designed to prevent damage to a hose when driving -
ANShose bridge
ANSWERS
What should be the first priority of a fire fighter with downed power lines -ANScontact
the electric company to shut off the power
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to
one end? -ANSAir cylinder
Type _____ construction can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other
types during a fire. -ANSType 1
Fires involve a heat producing chemical reaction between fuel and: -ANSoxidizer
The flow path of a structure fire is comprised of two regions: the ambient air flow in and
the: -ANShot exhaust flow out
If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on
the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? -ANSThe lowest one
what is an example of a D fuel? -ANSindustrial metals
magnesium, lithium, etc.
What does it mean to dress a knot? -ANStightening the knot to remove the slack
Never use a power saw: -ANSIn a flammable atmosphere
What is the purpose of a trench cut? -ANSCreate a defensible line ahead of the fire's
spread
According to NFPA 1962, fire hose must be service tested within 90 days before being
placed in service for the first time and then -ANSat least once a year
Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and -ANStwo hose
outlets for 2 1/2 inch couplings
Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized
water source, such as a hydrant? -ANSlarge diameter soft sleeve hose
which piece of equipment is designed to prevent damage to a hose when driving -
ANShose bridge
