LLPSD FF1 Chapter 20 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
The main purpose of fire prevention education is to:
✔✔A) Reduce the risk of fires through public awareness
B) Train firefighters on advanced tactics
C) Provide community entertainment
D) Fundraise for new equipment
When approaching a hazardous materials incident, what should be the first step?
A) Begin extinguishing the fire
✔✔B) Identify and isolate the hazardous materials area
C) Wait for law enforcement to arrive
D) Evacuate immediately without any assessment
Which of the following best defines “flashover” in a fire scenario?
A) The initial spark that starts a fire
✔✔B) A rapid transition where all combustibles in a room ignite at once
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,C) The cooling phase of fire suppression
D) A small flame that dies out quickly
Why is it essential to understand building construction as a firefighter?
✔✔A) To predict how a fire will spread and potential structural collapses
B) To identify types of flooring materials
C) To ensure walls are properly painted
D) To control interior temperatures
What is the primary goal of salvage operations in firefighting?
A) To investigate the cause of the fire
B) To train new firefighters
✔✔C) To protect property from additional damage during and after firefighting
D) To inspect water sources
During fire suppression, the correct water application technique for a small grease fire is:
A) Direct, high-pressure water spray
✔✔B) Use of a Class K extinguisher or a controlled agent, not water
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, C) Spray water in large bursts
D) Avoid using water and rely on oxygen tanks
What is one of the primary dangers of a confined space fire?
A) High noise levels
B) Cold temperatures
✔✔C) Limited oxygen and toxic gas buildup
D) Reduced water availability
When using a fire hose, why is nozzle control essential?
✔✔A) To direct water effectively and manage pressure
B) To make the hose look professional
C) To minimize the number of hoses needed
D) To prevent hose tangling
Which tool is best suited for breaking through concrete or bricks in firefighting?
A) Prying bar
✔✔B) Sledgehammer or pick-head axe
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
The main purpose of fire prevention education is to:
✔✔A) Reduce the risk of fires through public awareness
B) Train firefighters on advanced tactics
C) Provide community entertainment
D) Fundraise for new equipment
When approaching a hazardous materials incident, what should be the first step?
A) Begin extinguishing the fire
✔✔B) Identify and isolate the hazardous materials area
C) Wait for law enforcement to arrive
D) Evacuate immediately without any assessment
Which of the following best defines “flashover” in a fire scenario?
A) The initial spark that starts a fire
✔✔B) A rapid transition where all combustibles in a room ignite at once
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,C) The cooling phase of fire suppression
D) A small flame that dies out quickly
Why is it essential to understand building construction as a firefighter?
✔✔A) To predict how a fire will spread and potential structural collapses
B) To identify types of flooring materials
C) To ensure walls are properly painted
D) To control interior temperatures
What is the primary goal of salvage operations in firefighting?
A) To investigate the cause of the fire
B) To train new firefighters
✔✔C) To protect property from additional damage during and after firefighting
D) To inspect water sources
During fire suppression, the correct water application technique for a small grease fire is:
A) Direct, high-pressure water spray
✔✔B) Use of a Class K extinguisher or a controlled agent, not water
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, C) Spray water in large bursts
D) Avoid using water and rely on oxygen tanks
What is one of the primary dangers of a confined space fire?
A) High noise levels
B) Cold temperatures
✔✔C) Limited oxygen and toxic gas buildup
D) Reduced water availability
When using a fire hose, why is nozzle control essential?
✔✔A) To direct water effectively and manage pressure
B) To make the hose look professional
C) To minimize the number of hoses needed
D) To prevent hose tangling
Which tool is best suited for breaking through concrete or bricks in firefighting?
A) Prying bar
✔✔B) Sledgehammer or pick-head axe
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