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Basic Firefighter Written EXAM
comprehensive questions and verified
accurate solution (detailed & elaborated) 2025
TEST!!
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent
blades from binding into the material. Ans: maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. Ans: halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. Ans:
outward
is an example of a pulling tool. Ans: sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". Ans:
halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike
the of the pane. Ans: 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. Ans: start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. Ans: sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. Ans: reciprocating saw
(Sawzall)
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When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the
and not the lock. Ans: link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?
Ans: 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 . Ans: accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. Ans: 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT
see your feet, you should . Ans: crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.
Ans: 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. Ans: indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel
tanks and propane cylinders. Ans: exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning
material. Ans: direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach
from downhill or . Ans: downwind
Basic Firefighter Written EXAM
comprehensive questions and verified
accurate solution (detailed & elaborated) 2025
TEST!!
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent
blades from binding into the material. Ans: maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. Ans: halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. Ans:
outward
is an example of a pulling tool. Ans: sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". Ans:
halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike
the of the pane. Ans: 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. Ans: start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. Ans: sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. Ans: reciprocating saw
(Sawzall)
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When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the
and not the lock. Ans: link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?
Ans: 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 . Ans: accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. Ans: 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT
see your feet, you should . Ans: crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.
Ans: 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. Ans: indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel
tanks and propane cylinders. Ans: exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning
material. Ans: direct
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach
from downhill or . Ans: downwind
