Basic Firefighter Written
Exam
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. -
ANSWERSmaximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWERShalligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWERSoutward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWERSsheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWERShalligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANSWERSup-
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. - ANSWERSstart turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWERSsledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWERSreciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
ANSWERSlink/chain
, What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWERS1. 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 . -
ANSWERSaccessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWERS45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
ANSWERScrawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWERS2 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. - ANSWERSindirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
ANSWERSexposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWERSdirect
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
ANSWERSdownwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - ANSWERSceiling
Exam
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material. -
ANSWERSmaximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANSWERShalligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANSWERSoutward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANSWERSsheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANSWERShalligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANSWERSup-
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. - ANSWERSstart turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANSWERSsledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANSWERSreciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
ANSWERSlink/chain
, What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANSWERS1. 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 . -
ANSWERSaccessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANSWERS45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
ANSWERScrawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANSWERS2 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. - ANSWERSindirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
ANSWERSexposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANSWERSdirect
When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from downhill or . -
ANSWERSdownwind
You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire attack. - ANSWERSceiling
