Basic Firefighter Written Exam
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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
Questions With Guaranteed Pass
Solutions.
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
