Firefighter I , II & Hazmat Questions And
Answers
uestion 1: Allergens are:
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a. Substances that cause allergic reactions in people or animals
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b. Substances or agents that are capable of altering the genetic material in a living cell
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c. Substances or agents that are capable of causing developmental abnormalities in utero
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d. Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an al
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lergic
reaction after repeated exposure to the chemical - CORRECT ANSWER-
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a. Substances that cause allergic reactions in people or animals
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uestion 2: This tool used in fire fighting is a:
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a. Ventilation fan
f f
b. Chain saw
f f
c. Smoke blower
f f
d. Smoke pusher - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Ventilation fan
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uestion 3: When using the marking system when marking searched rooms, what does a/an " X
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" mean?
f
a. Searching room
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b. Needs to be searched
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c. Room searched
f f
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Room searched
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uestion 4: Which mechanism is not a way to transfer heat?
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a. Convection
f
b. Conduction
f
c. Rising
f
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Rising
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uestion 5: Fill in the blank. _____________ involves removing radioactive material from patie
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nts,
EMS/Fire personnel, or equipment.
f f f f
a. Radiation
f
b. Decontamination
f
c. Contamination
f
,d. Eviscerating
f
Page 1 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Decontamination
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uestion 6: According to US Customs, a barrel ranges from:
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a. 25.5-30 gallons for liquids
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b. 55-65.5 gallons for liquids
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c. 31.5-42 gallons for liquids
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d. 45-55 gallons for liquids - CORRECT ANSWER-c. 31.5-42 gallons for liquids
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uestion 7: Conducting a size up is a continuous mental evaluation process while on the scene o
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f an
f
incident. All of the following factors should be considered except? Choose the best answer.
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a. Color of structure
f f f
b. Type of construction
f f f
c. Weather
f
d. Time of day - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Color of structure
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uestion 8: The tool above is a ____________
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a. Spanner wrench
f f
b. Hydrant wrench
f f
c. Foam cap wrench
f f f
d. Gas shut off wrench - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Spanner wrench
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uestion 9: What are some characteristics of hazardous materials non-bulk storage vessels?
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a. They hold a minumum of 32 ounces and a maximum of 219 gallons. Drums and compressed
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gas
cylinders are types of non-bulk storage vessels f f f f f f
b. These containers are only made up of drums, bags, and cryogenic containers
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c. This is the safest way to transport radioactive materials in drums lined with lead.
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d. They hold a minumum of a few ounces up to 119 gallons. Drums and Bags are types of non-
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bulk storage
f
containers - CORRECT ANSWER- f f ff
d. They hold a minumum of a few ounces up to 119 gallons. Drums and Bags are types of non-
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bulk storage containers
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uestion 10: On fire extinguishers, which symbol represents ordinary combustibles or class A fu
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els? f
a. Triangle
f
b. Circle
f
c. Square
f
d. Star
f
Page 2 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Triangle
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uestion 11: Most fire extinguishers that suppress class B fires have a small ____________ sho
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wing this. f
a. Star
f
,b. Square
f
c. Triangle
f
d. Circle - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Square
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uestion 12: The term ________ is used to define material that is combustible and that may ignit
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e easily
f
a. Flame resistant
f f
b. Flammable
f
c. Flamulation
f
d. Flame susceptibility - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Flammable
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uestion 13: Use an orange Emergency Response Guidebook to find the following answer. Wh
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at type of
f f
item does Guide 155 discuss?
f f f f
a. Substances-toxic and /or corrosive (flammable/water-sensitive)
f f f f f
b. Substances-toxic and /or corrosive (combustible/water-sensitive)
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c. Infectious substances
f f
d. Fluorine (refrigerated liquid) - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Substances-
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toxic and /or corrosive (flammable/water-sensitive)
f f f f
uestion 14: True or False. The acronym IDLH stands for: Immediately Dangerous to Life and H
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eart.
a. True
f
b. False
f
c. f
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. False
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uestion 15: Unlike standard sprinkler systems, when a "deluge system" is activated all heads w
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ithin a f
certain portion of the system start flowing water. True or False
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a. True
f f
b. False
f
c. NAf
d. NA - CORRECT ANSWER-a. True
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uestion 16: The _________ section of an Emergency Response Guidebook has the table of ini
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tial
isolation and protective action distances. Use an ERG to find the answer.
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a. Orange
f
b. Green
f
c. Blue
f
d. Yellow
f
Page 3 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Green
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uestion 17: True or False. Chemical carrier vessels are not required to carry placards.
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a. True
f
, b. False
f
c. f
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. True
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uestion 18: The breakover point refers to what?
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a. The point at which the fire stream begins to lose its forward velocity
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b. The point where friction loss has overcome your hoseline causing total loss of pressure
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c. The point where fire suppression turns from an offensive attack to a defensive attack
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d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-
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a. The point at which the fire stream begins to lose its forward velocity
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uestion 19: Regarding Hazardous Material Incident Levels, which of the following designation
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holds the f
highest level of threat or danger? f f f f f
a. I f
b. IIf
c. III
f
d. IV - CORRECT ANSWER-c. III
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uestion 20: True or False. An example of sensitization is the allergy that many people develop
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when
repeatedly exposed to latex. f f f
a. True
f
b. False
f
c. f
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. True
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uestion 21: For highway scene rescues, place emergency vehicles __________ the scene an
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d oncoming
f
traffic to protect rescuers if the incident is on the roadway.
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a. After
f
b. Before
f f
c. Parallel
f
d. Between - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Between
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uestion 22: Using the Emergency Response Guidebook what is the ID number for boron tribro
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mide?
a. 2340
f
b. 2597
f
c. 2692
f
d. 1243
f
Page 4 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-c. 2692
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uestion 23: The following should be included in incident reports except _______. Choose the b
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est
answer
Answers
uestion 1: Allergens are:
f f f
a. Substances that cause allergic reactions in people or animals
f f f f f f f f f
b. Substances or agents that are capable of altering the genetic material in a living cell
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
c. Substances or agents that are capable of causing developmental abnormalities in utero
f f f f f f f f f f f f
d. Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an al
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
lergic
reaction after repeated exposure to the chemical - CORRECT ANSWER-
f f f f f f f f ff
a. Substances that cause allergic reactions in people or animals
f f f f f f f f f
uestion 2: This tool used in fire fighting is a:
f f f f f f f f f
a. Ventilation fan
f f
b. Chain saw
f f
c. Smoke blower
f f
d. Smoke pusher - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Ventilation fan
f f f f ff f f
uestion 3: When using the marking system when marking searched rooms, what does a/an " X
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
" mean?
f
a. Searching room
f f
b. Needs to be searched
f f f f
c. Room searched
f f
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Room searched
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uestion 4: Which mechanism is not a way to transfer heat?
f f f f f f f f f f
a. Convection
f
b. Conduction
f
c. Rising
f
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Rising
f f f f f f ff f
uestion 5: Fill in the blank. _____________ involves removing radioactive material from patie
f f f f f f f f f f f f
nts,
EMS/Fire personnel, or equipment.
f f f f
a. Radiation
f
b. Decontamination
f
c. Contamination
f
,d. Eviscerating
f
Page 1 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Decontamination
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uestion 6: According to US Customs, a barrel ranges from:
f f f f f f f f f
a. 25.5-30 gallons for liquids
f f f f
b. 55-65.5 gallons for liquids
f f f f
c. 31.5-42 gallons for liquids
f f f f
d. 45-55 gallons for liquids - CORRECT ANSWER-c. 31.5-42 gallons for liquids
f f f f f f ff f f f f
uestion 7: Conducting a size up is a continuous mental evaluation process while on the scene o
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
f an
f
incident. All of the following factors should be considered except? Choose the best answer.
f f f f f f f f f f f f f
a. Color of structure
f f f
b. Type of construction
f f f
c. Weather
f
d. Time of day - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Color of structure
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uestion 8: The tool above is a ____________
f f f f f f f
a. Spanner wrench
f f
b. Hydrant wrench
f f
c. Foam cap wrench
f f f
d. Gas shut off wrench - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Spanner wrench
f f f f f f ff f f
uestion 9: What are some characteristics of hazardous materials non-bulk storage vessels?
f f f f f f f f f f f
a. They hold a minumum of 32 ounces and a maximum of 219 gallons. Drums and compressed
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
gas
cylinders are types of non-bulk storage vessels f f f f f f
b. These containers are only made up of drums, bags, and cryogenic containers
f f f f f f f f f f f f
c. This is the safest way to transport radioactive materials in drums lined with lead.
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
d. They hold a minumum of a few ounces up to 119 gallons. Drums and Bags are types of non-
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
bulk storage
f
containers - CORRECT ANSWER- f f ff
d. They hold a minumum of a few ounces up to 119 gallons. Drums and Bags are types of non-
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
bulk storage containers
f f
uestion 10: On fire extinguishers, which symbol represents ordinary combustibles or class A fu
f f f f f f f f f f f f f
els? f
a. Triangle
f
b. Circle
f
c. Square
f
d. Star
f
Page 2 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Triangle
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uestion 11: Most fire extinguishers that suppress class B fires have a small ____________ sho
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
wing this. f
a. Star
f
,b. Square
f
c. Triangle
f
d. Circle - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Square
f f f ff f
uestion 12: The term ________ is used to define material that is combustible and that may ignit
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
e easily
f
a. Flame resistant
f f
b. Flammable
f
c. Flamulation
f
d. Flame susceptibility - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Flammable
f f f f ff f
uestion 13: Use an orange Emergency Response Guidebook to find the following answer. Wh
f f f f f f f f f f f f f
at type of
f f
item does Guide 155 discuss?
f f f f
a. Substances-toxic and /or corrosive (flammable/water-sensitive)
f f f f f
b. Substances-toxic and /or corrosive (combustible/water-sensitive)
f f f f f
c. Infectious substances
f f
d. Fluorine (refrigerated liquid) - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Substances-
f f f f f ff f
toxic and /or corrosive (flammable/water-sensitive)
f f f f
uestion 14: True or False. The acronym IDLH stands for: Immediately Dangerous to Life and H
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
eart.
a. True
f
b. False
f
c. f
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. False
f f ff f
uestion 15: Unlike standard sprinkler systems, when a "deluge system" is activated all heads w
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
ithin a f
certain portion of the system start flowing water. True or False
f f f f f f f f f f
a. True
f f
b. False
f
c. NAf
d. NA - CORRECT ANSWER-a. True
f f f ff f
uestion 16: The _________ section of an Emergency Response Guidebook has the table of ini
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
tial
isolation and protective action distances. Use an ERG to find the answer.
f f f f f f f f f f f
a. Orange
f
b. Green
f
c. Blue
f
d. Yellow
f
Page 3 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Green
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uestion 17: True or False. Chemical carrier vessels are not required to carry placards.
f f f f f f f f f f f f f
a. True
f
, b. False
f
c. f
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. True
f f ff f
uestion 18: The breakover point refers to what?
f f f f f f f
a. The point at which the fire stream begins to lose its forward velocity
f f f f f f f f f f f f f
b. The point where friction loss has overcome your hoseline causing total loss of pressure
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
c. The point where fire suppression turns from an offensive attack to a defensive attack
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-
f f f f f f ff
a. The point at which the fire stream begins to lose its forward velocity
f f f f f f f f f f f f f
uestion 19: Regarding Hazardous Material Incident Levels, which of the following designation
f f f f f f f f f f f f
holds the f
highest level of threat or danger? f f f f f
a. I f
b. IIf
c. III
f
d. IV - CORRECT ANSWER-c. III
f f f ff f
uestion 20: True or False. An example of sensitization is the allergy that many people develop
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
when
repeatedly exposed to latex. f f f
a. True
f
b. False
f
c. f
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. True
f f ff f
uestion 21: For highway scene rescues, place emergency vehicles __________ the scene an
f f f f f f f f f f f f
d oncoming
f
traffic to protect rescuers if the incident is on the roadway.
f f f f f f f f f f
a. After
f
b. Before
f f
c. Parallel
f
d. Between - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Between
f f f ff f
uestion 22: Using the Emergency Response Guidebook what is the ID number for boron tribro
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
mide?
a. 2340
f
b. 2597
f
c. 2692
f
d. 1243
f
Page 4 Copyright 2012 Fire Fighter Exam.com - CORRECT ANSWER-c. 2692
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uestion 23: The following should be included in incident reports except _______. Choose the b
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est
answer
