FFS / IFSTA Essentials Practice Test Bank

1. Which of the following is an example of a fine fuel? A) Grass B) Branch C) Root D) Stick 2. What is a fire fighter's initial objective during a confined-space incident? A) Make contact with the victim B) Call for needed resources C) Secure the scene D) Stabilize the situation 3. All of the following are common topics of focus in public fire safety education programs EXCEPT . A) bicycle safety B) wildland fire prevention C) fall prevention D) dorm living 4. How do heated gases move in a room? A) They spread laterally to the walls and then begin to rise B) They seek the lowest point and settle there C) They rise to the ceiling and spread outward D) They disperse evenly throughout the entire volume of the room 5. Why should fire fighters understand the basic principles of fire investigation? A) They may be called to serve as cause investigators B) It will help them to observe and preserve evidence C) They may have to detain or question suspects or witnesses D) An understanding of fire cause aids in fire suppression 6. What does the “R” stand for in “RIC”? A) Rapid B) Responder C) Response D) Rescue 7. Which action should be avoided when performing horizontal ventilation? A) Use on a windy day B) Initiating a fire attack prior to ventilation C) Opening upward windows first D) Use of fans or blowers 8. What is the voltage of the electrical system on most conventional vehicles? A) 24 volts B) 36 volts C) 12 volts D) 6 volts 9. In a lay, the hose is laid out from the fire to the hydrant. A) hydrant B) reverse C) relay D) defensive 10. What is the term for the weather-resistant surface of a roof? A) Covering B) Tar paper C) Decking D) Skin 11. At a technical rescue incident, if you are given an assignment you do not fully understand, what should you do? A) Turn down the assignment B) Modify the assignment C) Ask for clarification D) Perform the assignment to the best of your ability 12. What is the minimum flow from a master stream device? A) 500 gpm (1900 lpm) B) 750 gpm (2800 lpm) C) 450 gpm (1700 lpm) D) 350 gpm (1325 lpm) 13. Which control zone contains the command post? A) Cold zone B) Command zone C) Warm zone D) Support zone 14. Which fiber is commonly used in water rescue rope? A) Polypropylene B) Polyester C) Spectra D) Olefin 15. Which of the following is a confinement tactic? A) Stabilizing a container B) Patching a leak C) Plugging a leak D) Damming 16. At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a . A) guide rope B) portable radio C) thermal imager D) spare SCBA cylinder 17. What is the term for attempts to keep hazardous materials at a site or within the immediate area of the release? A) Retention B) Containment C) Stabilization D) Confinement 18. Which resource is of particular value at a hazardous materials incident? A) FEMA field representatives B) Heavy equipment operators C) Technical specialists D) American Red Cross 19. Which of the following is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? A) Develop and promote national standards for rapid intervention team operations B) Promote the establishment of an annual Fire Fighter Safety Stand Down C) Ensure a mandatory rest period following full consumption of a single SCBA cylinder D) Utilize technology wherever it can produce higher levels of safety and health 20. What is the second priority in basic fire-ground objectives? A) Confinement B) Salvage C) Exposure protection D) Extinguishment 21. What should be used to clean fire hoses? A) TSP (trisodium phosphate) B) A dilute bleach solution C) Class A foam D) Mild detergent 22. A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. Which of the following should be used to fight the fire? A) Unmanned master stream B) 2½" (65-mm) hose stream C) Carbon dioxide D) 1¾" (45-mm) hose stream 23. Which step in the door displacement process comes first? A) Shear the latch pin with hydraulic shears B) Use a pry bar to create an insertion point for the spreaders C) Use the point of a Halligan tool to displace the lock cylinder D) Use the spreaders to pinch the door skin 24. What is the last part of a windshield that should be cut? A) The side B) The top C) The most accessible part D) The bottom 25. Which of the following is one of the three basic types of railcar configurations that fire fighters should be able to recognize? A) Compressed gas B) Special use C) Hazardous waste D) Intermodal 26. What is the attack plan based upon at a fire? A) Possibilities B) Worst-case scenarios C) Facts D) Probabilities 27. Which sound is a common indication that the tongue of an unconscious victim is obstructing the airway? A) Gurgling B) Snoring C) Whistling D) Wheezing 28. Which radio terminology is used to report a fire fighter in trouble and requiring immediate assistance? A) “Fire fighter requesting assistance” B) “Mayday” C) “Emergency traffic” D) “Signal 102” 29. What agency establishes recommended exposure levels (RELs) for chemicals? A) OSHA B) NIOSH C) FEMA D) EPA 30. What is the minimum level of training necessary to provide care to a victim in an ambulance? A) Paramedic B) First responder C) EMT D) EMR 31. Which system delivers water from to fire hose outlets on each floor in a high-rise building? A) Water thief B) Riser C) Standpipe D) Dry pipe 32. Which is the best reference to use for a hazardous materials transportation vehicle identified by a placard? A) EPA spill management guide B) Chemical Abstract Service registry C) DOT Index of Registered Chemicals D) Emergency Response Guidebook 33. What is used to prevent the dash from moving back after it has been displaced? A) Spreaders B) Cribbing C) Hydraulic ram D) Jack 34. When is it appropriate to use one's senses to detect the presence of a hazardous material? A) If the released material has been identified B) If the release is small C) If the material has a distinct odor D) If it can be done without resulting in exposure to the material 35. When is an indirect attack indicated? A) When flashover is likely B) When the structure is badly weakened C) When exposures are immediately threatened D) With an incipient fire 36. What does smoke puffing in and out of a structure indicate? A) Backdraft conditions B) Growth-phase fire C) Imminent flashover D) Impending structural collapse 37. Most fires are caused by . A) unknown mechanisms B) uncontrollable or unpredictable events C) natural events D) preventable conditions and behaviors 38. To batch mix 3 percent foam into a 500-gallon (1893-liter) water tank, how much foam concentrate should be added to the tank? A) 15 gal (57 L) B) 9 gal (34 L) C) 3 gal (11.35 L) D) 5 gal (19 L) 39. What is the usual penalty for a first-time fire code violation? A) Citation B) Verbal or written warning C) Closure of business until the condition is corrected D) Mandatory on-the-spot correction 40. What is the primary role of a fire alarm system? A) Send a signal to an alarm monitoring service B) Provide occupants with a means of summoning help C) Send a signal to the fire department D) Alert o