BASIC FIREFIGHTER WRITTEN EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material.
Correct Answer: maximum
is an example of a common prying tool.
Correct Answer: halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible.
Correct Answer: outward
is an example of a pulling tool.
Correct Answer: sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons".
Correct Answer: halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane.
Correct Answer: up-wind blunt/flat corner
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,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.
Correct Answer: start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool.
Correct Answer: sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool.
Correct Answer: reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock.
Correct Answer: link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?
Correct 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 .
Correct Answer: accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle.
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, Correct Answer: 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you
should .
Correct Answer: crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.
Correct 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.
Correct Answer: indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders.
Correct Answer: exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material.
Correct Answer: direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or .
Correct Answer: downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the
material.
Correct Answer: maximum
is an example of a common prying tool.
Correct Answer: halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible.
Correct Answer: outward
is an example of a pulling tool.
Correct Answer: sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons".
Correct Answer: halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane.
Correct Answer: up-wind blunt/flat corner
1
,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.
Correct Answer: start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool.
Correct Answer: sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool.
Correct Answer: reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock.
Correct Answer: link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?
Correct 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 .
Correct Answer: accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle.
2
, Correct Answer: 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you
should .
Correct Answer: crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.
Correct 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.
Correct Answer: indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders.
Correct Answer: exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material.
Correct Answer: direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or .
Correct Answer: downwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack.
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