FCTC Basic Firefighter Written Exam Questions With Correct Answers

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 In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is . - Answer tenders What equipment is needed for drafting: - Answer 1. hard suction 2. barrel strainer 3. low level strainer 4. float-a-dock 5. rubber mallet All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - Answer vacuum/suction The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - Answer under List 3 alternative water supplies? - Answer 1. lakes 2. rivers 3. underground tanks Where would you find a dry hydrant? - Answer lake sides Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - Answer opening nozzle What are 3 disadvantages of water? - Answer 1. heaviness 2. creates ice 3. good conductor of electricity The is a wild-land nozzle that has a twin-tip combination. - Answer forestry/forester A disadvantage of the stream is the inability to have an adjustable pattern. - Answer solid A fine spray composed of tiny water droplets is a stream. - Answer fog What does CAFS stand for? - Answer compressed air foam system What are 3 advantages of CAFS? - Answer 1. uses less water 2. lowers surface tension 3. creates more surface area The part of total pressure that is lost while forcing water through hose, appliances and adapters is called . - Answer friction loss The type of nozzle that allows the water to have the most surface area to absorb heat is the nozzle. - Answer fog A stream discharges more than 350 gpm and is fed by 3-inch or larger hose-lines. - Answer master Fire hose needs to be tested . - Answer annually hose is used to draft water from a static water source. - Answer hard suction To fully open a hydrant, you must turn the top nut till the hydrant is fully open. - Answer counter clockwise Pre-connect hose loads can be found in what 3 places? - Answer 1. officer side- cross lay 2. rear-hose bed 3. front bumper-bumper lines