Hamilton Fire Exam With Correct
Detailed Answer 2025.
What does P.A.R. stand for? - ANSWER- Personnel Accountability Report
What is the purpose of an accountability tag - ANSWER- Used to track personnel on an
incident scene.
Purpose of an entry tag? - ANSWER- to track personnel in a controlled zone
Rule of 6, in order - ANSWER- size up, additional resources/call for help, rescue,
exposures, extinguishment, overhaul (vent, salvage)
Name the 3 levels of accountability ? - ANSWER- class 1- crew accountability
class 2- incident scene accountability
class 3- accountability with entry control
4 objectives of the incident management system? - ANSWER- 1- stop or remove
danger and treat the injured
2-scene stabilization/control
3-property conservation
4-provide refuge and safety for emergency personnel
4 rules of auto ex? - ANSWER- 1- if tools come off the truck, so does cribbing
2- if tools come off so does a charged hose line
3-break all windows before using tools,
4-strip before you cut
name 3 common and accepted safety terms in auto ex - ANSWER- 1-FREEZE-
everyone stops
2- hand on shoulder- that person stops
3- thumbs up/down - dump valve indication
maximum # of air bags that can be stacked? what order? - ANSWER- 2, larger on the
bottom
how high can box cribbing be stacked?? - ANSWER- no more than 3 times the width of
the base
maximum length for ZMAG stabilization ? - ANSWER- total length between the ZAMA
point and the ZMAG plate is 3.3m or 10ft
describe the action circle ?? - ANSWER- 1- initial 5m around the vehicle
,2- kept clear of all non-essential personnel and tools/ debris for the IC to have a clear
view.
3- used as a barrier for protection from flying debris
3 extrication control points on scene? - ANSWER- 1- stabilize the scene before
advancing
2-stabilize the car for extraction
3-stabilize the patient before removal
What is the definition of Stabilization?? Auto ex - ANSWER- The process of adding
additional support to the vehicle in key points to the ground, or a solid anchor point
What PPE is used on a scene for auto ex? - ANSWER- At least all turnout gear must be
worn during an auto ex rescue
Rule to use when lifting anything in auto ex? - ANSWER- lift an inch, crib an inch
when a cribbing tower is used to support an air bag, how must the top of the tower be
assembled ? - ANSWER- The top of the tower must be completely solid in order to be
used to support an airbag.
Airbag commands for inflation/ deflation? - ANSWER- "up/down on red, up/down on
blue"
what is the last post to cut before removing the roof of a car? - ANSWER- the last post
to cut is the one next to the patients head
How is airbag wiring generally identified? - ANSWER- yellow tape, or wiring loom.
How are hybrid vehicles identified ? - ANSWER- orange or blue thiccc wires or "high
voltage"
Rule of avoiding airbags in a vehicle? - ANSWER- 5'',10''/20''
Describe the 5/10/20 rules - ANSWER- 5'' away from side impact air bags
10'' away from drivers air bags
20'' away from passenger air bags
Describe the SANE rule for water rescue - ANSWER- s- step by step process beginning
with self rescue
a- always have additional resources
n-never take chances
e- everytime the river will win
size up is preformed by? - ANSWER- First FF on scene
, after entering a structure, FF should use their _________ to increase their situational
awareness. - ANSWER- Hearing
what sensory clues can indicate the stage and fuel involved in a fire? - ANSWER-
colour of smoke
during a structural search, FF should listen to their radios for? - ANSWER- updates from
command, maydays, changing tactics
When encountering a fire in a room, FF should ? - ANSWER- sound before entering,
update command, use light for the fire to aid in the search of that room.
once a search is complete FF should report _____________ - ANSWER- "all clear"
never assume everyone is out of the building until? - ANSWER- it can be confirmed by
witness or roster
Why is it beneficial to start Ventilation and search as soon as possible? - ANSWER-
increases survivability and visibility for personnel and patients, property conservation .
two objectives for structural search? - ANSWER- search for live and assess fire
conditions
which area of the fire is described as the being on the same floor of the fire, but furthest
away? - ANSWER- Remainder hazard zone
Name the NFPA search area priorities ?? - ANSWER- 1- Immediate fire area
2-area with most potential victims
3-remainder hazard zone
4-exposures
when is a secondary search begun? - ANSWER- after vent and extinguishment have
been completed
when leaving the room, search the _______ direction from entry - ANSWER- same
once on the fire floor, search from ________ to _________ - ANSWER- closest to the
fire, back to the exit
deciding to walk, crawl is dependant on ?? - ANSWER- smoke, fire and internal
conditions
how do you advance up stairs? - ANSWER- up stairs - head first, crawling with arms
and legs wide
down stairs- feet first, crawling with legs and arms wide
Detailed Answer 2025.
What does P.A.R. stand for? - ANSWER- Personnel Accountability Report
What is the purpose of an accountability tag - ANSWER- Used to track personnel on an
incident scene.
Purpose of an entry tag? - ANSWER- to track personnel in a controlled zone
Rule of 6, in order - ANSWER- size up, additional resources/call for help, rescue,
exposures, extinguishment, overhaul (vent, salvage)
Name the 3 levels of accountability ? - ANSWER- class 1- crew accountability
class 2- incident scene accountability
class 3- accountability with entry control
4 objectives of the incident management system? - ANSWER- 1- stop or remove
danger and treat the injured
2-scene stabilization/control
3-property conservation
4-provide refuge and safety for emergency personnel
4 rules of auto ex? - ANSWER- 1- if tools come off the truck, so does cribbing
2- if tools come off so does a charged hose line
3-break all windows before using tools,
4-strip before you cut
name 3 common and accepted safety terms in auto ex - ANSWER- 1-FREEZE-
everyone stops
2- hand on shoulder- that person stops
3- thumbs up/down - dump valve indication
maximum # of air bags that can be stacked? what order? - ANSWER- 2, larger on the
bottom
how high can box cribbing be stacked?? - ANSWER- no more than 3 times the width of
the base
maximum length for ZMAG stabilization ? - ANSWER- total length between the ZAMA
point and the ZMAG plate is 3.3m or 10ft
describe the action circle ?? - ANSWER- 1- initial 5m around the vehicle
,2- kept clear of all non-essential personnel and tools/ debris for the IC to have a clear
view.
3- used as a barrier for protection from flying debris
3 extrication control points on scene? - ANSWER- 1- stabilize the scene before
advancing
2-stabilize the car for extraction
3-stabilize the patient before removal
What is the definition of Stabilization?? Auto ex - ANSWER- The process of adding
additional support to the vehicle in key points to the ground, or a solid anchor point
What PPE is used on a scene for auto ex? - ANSWER- At least all turnout gear must be
worn during an auto ex rescue
Rule to use when lifting anything in auto ex? - ANSWER- lift an inch, crib an inch
when a cribbing tower is used to support an air bag, how must the top of the tower be
assembled ? - ANSWER- The top of the tower must be completely solid in order to be
used to support an airbag.
Airbag commands for inflation/ deflation? - ANSWER- "up/down on red, up/down on
blue"
what is the last post to cut before removing the roof of a car? - ANSWER- the last post
to cut is the one next to the patients head
How is airbag wiring generally identified? - ANSWER- yellow tape, or wiring loom.
How are hybrid vehicles identified ? - ANSWER- orange or blue thiccc wires or "high
voltage"
Rule of avoiding airbags in a vehicle? - ANSWER- 5'',10''/20''
Describe the 5/10/20 rules - ANSWER- 5'' away from side impact air bags
10'' away from drivers air bags
20'' away from passenger air bags
Describe the SANE rule for water rescue - ANSWER- s- step by step process beginning
with self rescue
a- always have additional resources
n-never take chances
e- everytime the river will win
size up is preformed by? - ANSWER- First FF on scene
, after entering a structure, FF should use their _________ to increase their situational
awareness. - ANSWER- Hearing
what sensory clues can indicate the stage and fuel involved in a fire? - ANSWER-
colour of smoke
during a structural search, FF should listen to their radios for? - ANSWER- updates from
command, maydays, changing tactics
When encountering a fire in a room, FF should ? - ANSWER- sound before entering,
update command, use light for the fire to aid in the search of that room.
once a search is complete FF should report _____________ - ANSWER- "all clear"
never assume everyone is out of the building until? - ANSWER- it can be confirmed by
witness or roster
Why is it beneficial to start Ventilation and search as soon as possible? - ANSWER-
increases survivability and visibility for personnel and patients, property conservation .
two objectives for structural search? - ANSWER- search for live and assess fire
conditions
which area of the fire is described as the being on the same floor of the fire, but furthest
away? - ANSWER- Remainder hazard zone
Name the NFPA search area priorities ?? - ANSWER- 1- Immediate fire area
2-area with most potential victims
3-remainder hazard zone
4-exposures
when is a secondary search begun? - ANSWER- after vent and extinguishment have
been completed
when leaving the room, search the _______ direction from entry - ANSWER- same
once on the fire floor, search from ________ to _________ - ANSWER- closest to the
fire, back to the exit
deciding to walk, crawl is dependant on ?? - ANSWER- smoke, fire and internal
conditions
how do you advance up stairs? - ANSWER- up stairs - head first, crawling with arms
and legs wide
down stairs- feet first, crawling with legs and arms wide
