LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 4 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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The primary purpose of a fireground size-up is to:
✔✔A) Assess the situation and develop an initial strategy
B) Decide how many firefighters are needed
C) Estimate the time for fire suppression
D) Identify fire hazards based on the weather
Which of the following is a key factor in determining the best attack line for a fire?
A) The color of the smoke
✔✔B) The type of fire and the size of the area involved
C) The number of fire trucks available
D) The temperature of the building
When dealing with a structural fire, which of these should be your first priority?
✔✔A) Life safety
B) Property conservation
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,C) Salvage operations
D) Prevention of fire spread
What does the term "ventilation" refer to in firefighting operations?
✔✔A) The controlled removal of hot gases and smoke from a structure
B) The ability to extinguish fire by cutting off oxygen
C) The process of evacuating civilians from the area
D) The installation of fire doors to control airflow
In a high-rise fire, what is an essential consideration for firefighter safety?
A) The type of elevator used
B) The location of hydrants nearby
✔✔C) The location of fire floors and stairwell access
D) The number of floors above ground level
Which of the following is an indication that the fire may be spreading beyond the initial area?
A) A sudden increase in visible smoke color
B) A decrease in fire intensity
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, ✔✔C) A noticeable change in the direction of the wind
D) A drop in water pressure
During forcible entry, the firefighter’s primary concern is:
A) Timing how quickly the door is breached
✔✔B) Gaining access quickly without causing unnecessary damage
C) Removing debris from the entryway
D) Entering while keeping the door intact
When performing a fire attack in a commercial building, what should be done immediately upon
entry?
A) Search for the fire’s origin
✔✔B) Identify the fire’s location and protect exit routes
C) Look for any injured civilians
D) Secure all exits before beginning firefighting
When should firefighters transition from offensive to defensive operations?
A) When the fire is under control
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Already Passed
The primary purpose of a fireground size-up is to:
✔✔A) Assess the situation and develop an initial strategy
B) Decide how many firefighters are needed
C) Estimate the time for fire suppression
D) Identify fire hazards based on the weather
Which of the following is a key factor in determining the best attack line for a fire?
A) The color of the smoke
✔✔B) The type of fire and the size of the area involved
C) The number of fire trucks available
D) The temperature of the building
When dealing with a structural fire, which of these should be your first priority?
✔✔A) Life safety
B) Property conservation
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,C) Salvage operations
D) Prevention of fire spread
What does the term "ventilation" refer to in firefighting operations?
✔✔A) The controlled removal of hot gases and smoke from a structure
B) The ability to extinguish fire by cutting off oxygen
C) The process of evacuating civilians from the area
D) The installation of fire doors to control airflow
In a high-rise fire, what is an essential consideration for firefighter safety?
A) The type of elevator used
B) The location of hydrants nearby
✔✔C) The location of fire floors and stairwell access
D) The number of floors above ground level
Which of the following is an indication that the fire may be spreading beyond the initial area?
A) A sudden increase in visible smoke color
B) A decrease in fire intensity
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, ✔✔C) A noticeable change in the direction of the wind
D) A drop in water pressure
During forcible entry, the firefighter’s primary concern is:
A) Timing how quickly the door is breached
✔✔B) Gaining access quickly without causing unnecessary damage
C) Removing debris from the entryway
D) Entering while keeping the door intact
When performing a fire attack in a commercial building, what should be done immediately upon
entry?
A) Search for the fire’s origin
✔✔B) Identify the fire’s location and protect exit routes
C) Look for any injured civilians
D) Secure all exits before beginning firefighting
When should firefighters transition from offensive to defensive operations?
A) When the fire is under control
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