VMO 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Why do fuel leaks need to be handled early? - Answer- Vapors can have effect on
people similar to anesthesia
What is the vapor density of Gasoline? - Answer- Heavier than air
What is 1 gallon of vaporized gasoline equivalent to? - Answer- 88 sticks of dynamite
What is the MOST COMMON hazard in vehicles? - Answer- Batteries
What is a major electrical hazard around vehicles? - Answer- Downed Wires
What is a precaution to take with Downed Wires? - Answer- Extend the hazard area 1
intact pole beyond both of the affected poles
What is the order of evacuation of an Energized Vehicle from a Downers Wires? -
Answer- Slowly open the door
Jump clear/roll
Last ditch effort
What is ALWAYS required at roadway incidents? - Answer- Traffic control
What is the rule of thumb for stopped traffic on roadway incidents? - Answer- 1 mile
backup for each minute stopped
What is the proper placement of Road Flares/Cones on roadway incidents? - Answer-
Approaching side of scene in 15 feet intervals
What is the single most effective form of crowd control? - Answer- Distance
What is the BEST way to limit the view of the scene from bystanders? - Answer-
Rescuers stand side by side
What is the major role of Law Enforcement at roadway incidents? - Answer- Scene
security
What is the most important factor in HazMat Safety? - Answer- Identification from
Operator
, Shipping Paper
Bill of Lading
Placards
What are the 3 types of Radiation in order of Least to Most Harmful? - Answer- Alpha
Beta
Gamma
What are the 3 methods of protection from Radiation? - Answer- Time
Distance
Shielding
How many people trapped in vehicles get further injured by Fire/EMS? - Answer- 27%
What should NOT be used for Physical Protection of Patients? - Answer- Fire Coats
What are forms of protection for patients in cold weather? - Answer- Warm blankets
Shield vehicle with cover
Portable lights
Portable heaters
Hot Packs
Warm IV fluids
What is the MOST COMON cause of Personnel Injury? - Answer- Lack of proper PPE
What is the Maximum amount of time a Rescue can Operate on an Extrication Incident?
- Answer- 20 minutes
Reduce by 50% in extreme weather
What is a Good Practice for Personnel in Extrication Incients? - Answer- Rotate
Where SHOULD Cribbing be placed in Vehicle Stabilization? - Answer- Back of Front
Tire (A Post)
Front of Back Tire (C Post)
Where did the earliest IMS begin? - Answer- California
How does the chain of command work? - Answer- Starts at the top (chief) and works its
way down (firefighter)
Who should establish command initially at an incident? - Answer- First arriving unit
What directions should be given during a size up? - Answer- Preliminary
Initial
Sustained
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Why do fuel leaks need to be handled early? - Answer- Vapors can have effect on
people similar to anesthesia
What is the vapor density of Gasoline? - Answer- Heavier than air
What is 1 gallon of vaporized gasoline equivalent to? - Answer- 88 sticks of dynamite
What is the MOST COMMON hazard in vehicles? - Answer- Batteries
What is a major electrical hazard around vehicles? - Answer- Downed Wires
What is a precaution to take with Downed Wires? - Answer- Extend the hazard area 1
intact pole beyond both of the affected poles
What is the order of evacuation of an Energized Vehicle from a Downers Wires? -
Answer- Slowly open the door
Jump clear/roll
Last ditch effort
What is ALWAYS required at roadway incidents? - Answer- Traffic control
What is the rule of thumb for stopped traffic on roadway incidents? - Answer- 1 mile
backup for each minute stopped
What is the proper placement of Road Flares/Cones on roadway incidents? - Answer-
Approaching side of scene in 15 feet intervals
What is the single most effective form of crowd control? - Answer- Distance
What is the BEST way to limit the view of the scene from bystanders? - Answer-
Rescuers stand side by side
What is the major role of Law Enforcement at roadway incidents? - Answer- Scene
security
What is the most important factor in HazMat Safety? - Answer- Identification from
Operator
, Shipping Paper
Bill of Lading
Placards
What are the 3 types of Radiation in order of Least to Most Harmful? - Answer- Alpha
Beta
Gamma
What are the 3 methods of protection from Radiation? - Answer- Time
Distance
Shielding
How many people trapped in vehicles get further injured by Fire/EMS? - Answer- 27%
What should NOT be used for Physical Protection of Patients? - Answer- Fire Coats
What are forms of protection for patients in cold weather? - Answer- Warm blankets
Shield vehicle with cover
Portable lights
Portable heaters
Hot Packs
Warm IV fluids
What is the MOST COMON cause of Personnel Injury? - Answer- Lack of proper PPE
What is the Maximum amount of time a Rescue can Operate on an Extrication Incident?
- Answer- 20 minutes
Reduce by 50% in extreme weather
What is a Good Practice for Personnel in Extrication Incients? - Answer- Rotate
Where SHOULD Cribbing be placed in Vehicle Stabilization? - Answer- Back of Front
Tire (A Post)
Front of Back Tire (C Post)
Where did the earliest IMS begin? - Answer- California
How does the chain of command work? - Answer- Starts at the top (chief) and works its
way down (firefighter)
Who should establish command initially at an incident? - Answer- First arriving unit
What directions should be given during a size up? - Answer- Preliminary
Initial
Sustained
