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Firefighter 1 Final Test 2024(Scored 100%)/Study guide for Firefighter 1 final exam, Exams of Nursing

Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne Nursing

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1) When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many

rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?

A. 3

B. 1

C. 0

D. 2 - ANSWER>>D. 2

2) When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:

A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting

B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses

C. making one large opening

D. using a power saw - ANSWER>>B. cutting through joists, rafters, or

trusses

3) Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?

A. Only four people are required to perform the load

B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose

C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads

D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load -

ANSWER>>B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose

4) Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and

combustible metals?

A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop

B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals

C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal

to extinguish the fire

D. They come in pressurized and handheld models - ANSWER>>B. No

single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals

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When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim? A. 3 B. 1 C. 0 D. 2 - ANSWER>>D. 2
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid: A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses C. making one large opening D. using a power saw - ANSWER>>B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load? A. Only four people are required to perform the load B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load - ANSWER>>B. It is the best way to load large-diameter hose
Which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals? A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire D. They come in pressurized and handheld models - ANSWER>>B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals

A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is: A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure B. they all involved industrial complexes C. all the incidents occurred during forest fires D. they all occurred in urban settings - ANSWER>>A. the lack of an organized, effective command structure
Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn? A. Rollover B. Fully developed C. Backdraft D. Initial - ANSWER>>B. Fully developed
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding personal protective clothing? A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face B. It must comply with NFPA 1900 standard C. It prevents a firefighter from burns in situations such as flashover D. It requires PASS activation whenever bunker gear is worn - ANSWER>>A. It requires firefighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
A fire CANNOT BE considered fully extinguished until __________ is complete. A. overhaul B. primary search C. cause determination D. secondary search - ANSWER>>A. overhaul
For an area to qualify as a light hazard, the majority of materials must meet one requirements. One of those is that they must: A. be UL listed B. have ignition temperatures in excess of 451F C. be necessary for the work of the area D. be noncombustible - ANSWER>>D. be noncombustible
What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier? A. Presumptive

B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted C. When working with heights, use teams to ensure safety D. Use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting - ANSWER>>B. Fire extinguishers and SCBS should not be hoisted

The leading killer(s) of people in homes during a fire is/are: A. burns B. carbon dioxide poisoning C. smoke and toxic gases D. slips and falls - ANSWER>>C. smoke and toxic gases
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder? A. Over one shoulder B. Across the shoulders C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms D. Vertically, in the crook of one arm - ANSWER>>C. Cradled across the rescuer's arms
Which type of heat transfer is a major contributor to flashover? A. Nuclear B. Radiation C. Conduction D. Convection - ANSWER>>D. Convection
Which of the following IS NOT one of the methods by which water tenders unload? A. Jet dumps to increase flow rate B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate C. Gravity dumping through large dump valves D. Apparatus-mounted pumps that off-load the water - ANSWER>>B. Jet siphons to increase flow rate
Slab doors are constructed in two configurations: A. ledge and framed B. slab and panel C. raised and flat D. solid core and hollow core - ANSWER>>D. solid core and hollow core
When ventilating a building, all of the following procedures can be used by firefighters except __________ ventilation.

A. manual B. forced C. horizontal D. vertical - ANSWER>>A. manual

The MOST IMPORTANT piece of information that the caller gives is: A. the caller's telephone number B. from where s(he) is calling C. the nature of the emergency D. the location of the emergency - ANSWER>>D. the location of the emergency
Adults who try to escape a fire on their own are often found in one of two locations. One of those is: A. in a closet B. in the attic C. near a door D. in the middle of a room - ANSWER>>C. near a door
One of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hoseline is a hose: A. jacket B. wrench C. clamp D. strap - ANSWER>>D. strap
The MINIMUM quality of air used for SCBA is: A. Grade 6 B. Grade 2 C. Grade D D. Grade A - ANSWER>>C. Grade D
What is the term for a short (two to four foot) pike pole designed for use in tight spaces? A. Baker pole B. Porta power C. K tool D. Closet hook - ANSWER>>D. Closet hook
Which is always the FIRST step in making plans to bring an emergency situation under control?

A. claw tool B. French curve C. J tool D. opening strip - ANSWER>>C. J tool

Under what circumstances should master stream devices be directed into buildings where fire fighters are operating inside? A. Only when the fire is clearly getting the better of the inside crew B. Only when the whereabouts of every person inside is known to the master stream operator C. Under any circumstances D. Under no circumstances - ANSWER>>D. Under no circumstances
Firefighters must use care in checking attic spaces with blown-in insulation because: A. the spaces may be small and difficult to work in. B. some types of insulation can cause skin irritation C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting D. heated surfaces will not be detected with thermal imagers - ANSWER>>C. embers can smolder in insulation for many hours before igniting
One attractive feature of the fire fighter drag is that it: A. can be done in a toxic environment without SCBA B. requires no equipment to carry out C. works just as well as a water-rescue technique D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer - ANSWER>>D. can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
The movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building where it starts another fire is an example of: A. radiation B. conduction C. direct-flame contact D. convection - ANSWER>>B. conduction
What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position? A. Rung raise and beam raise B. East raise and West raise C. Manual raise and mechanical raise

D. One-person raise and two-person raise - ANSWER>>D. One-person raise and two-person raise

With respect to the forcible entry team, in what direction will a door with exposed or visible hinges move? A. It swings toward the forcible entry team B. When forced, the top swings in, while the bottom swings out C. It can go either toward or away from the team. D. It swings away from the forcible entry team - ANSWER>>A. It swings toward the forcible entry team
An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is known as a(n) _________attack. A. blitz B. direct C. indirect D. combination - ANSWER>>D. combination
Steel performs well under: A. corrosive conditions B. direct flame impingement C. exposure to high heat D. compression - ANSWER>>B. direct flame impingement
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating at the scene of an incident? A. A personnel accountability system B. A grid search system C. A scalar organizational system D. A self-modulating personnel system - ANSWER>>A. A personnel accountability system
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire? A. Fire Chief B. Fire Investigator C. Safety Officer D. Incident Commander - ANSWER>>D. Incident Commander
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:

A. geographical area B. occupancy type C. time of day D. construction type - ANSWER>>B. occupancy type

Statement 1: Blades range from large-toothed blades for quick cuts and fine- toothed blades for fine, precise cuts
Statement 2: Reciprocating saws are most often used during ventilation
Statement 3: Blade guards are designed specifically for carbide tip blades. A. All three statements are true. B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. - ANSWER>>B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage? A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature. B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in use, especially if not used for extended periods of time D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying - ANSWER>>B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
The __________ carry can be used on a conscious patient. A. two-person B. firefighter's C. leg D. seat - ANSWER>>D. seat
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent organic fire hose damage? A. Remove, inspect, sweep and reload hose if it has not been unloaded from the apparatus within the last year. B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage C. Inspect and thoroughly sweep clean hose that has been contaminated in any way

D. Replace wet hose on the apparatus after a fire only if the department has a shortage of replacement hose. - ANSWER>>B. Inspect and test hose annually and after possible damage

When advancing a hose into a building via the interior stairs, a 50-foot section will reach _________ floor(s). A. one B. four C. two D. three - ANSWER>>C. two
Which of the following IS NOT a cause of friction loss in a hose line? A. More adapters than necessary B. Crushed couplings C. Number of jackets D. Rough lining - ANSWER>>C. Number of jackets
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers will extinguish both Class B and C fires. What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher? A. CO2 is effective at a greater distance B. CO2 will prevent reignition longer than dry chemical extinguisher C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts D. CO2 is not a hazard in an enclosed area - ANSWER>>C. CO2 does not leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts
When drying synthetic rope, keep it: A. in a damp, dark place B. in a cool, moist, sunlit place C. in a warm, dry sunlit place D. out of sunlight - ANSWER>>D. out of sunlight
When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the __________ during the carry. A. heel or butt B. beams C. tip or top D. rungs - ANSWER>>A. heel or butt
The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used: A. to cool the face piece when high heat is encountered

The quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door is to: A. apply a K tool to the latch B. cut the door with a torch or saw C. use the irons D. use a J tool on the roller - ANSWER>>B. cut the door with a torch or saw
To maintain personal health, the Firefighter I should receive recommended vaccination against hepatitis: A. A B. B C. C D. D - ANSWER>>B. B
When faced with an electrical emergency the firefighter shall try to: A. wear rubber boots when approaching the emergency scene B. obtain a pair of lineman gloves C. have equipment de-energized D. use a dry rope to pull victim from contact with an energized conductor - ANSWER>>C. have equipment de-energized
Which of the following is the first stage/phase of fire? A. Fully developed B. Incipient/ignition C. Decay D. Growth - ANSWER>>B. Incipient/ignition
What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head? A. Enhance appearance only B. Break at a certain temperature C. Regulate the pressure of the water flow D. Direct the water flow into a flower pattern - ANSWER>>B. Break at a certain temperature
The two-in/two-out regulation came from the federal agency called: A. FEMA B. EPA C. DOT D. OSHA - ANSWER>>A. FEMA

In addition to their use in actual emergencies, preincident plans can also be useful as an aid in: A. law enforcement B. budget development C. personnel selection D. training activities - ANSWER>>D. training activities
Who should operate building HVAC systems to assist in ventilation? A. Truck company personnel B. The incident safety officer C. Firefighters under direct supervision of the incident safety officer D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents - ANSWER>>D. Only building engineers or maintenance superintendents
The quick-response type sprinkler head utilizes a specially designed _________ for its release mechanism. A. valve cap B. fusible link C. chemical pellet D. frangible disc - ANSWER>>B. fusible link
The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, accumulate, bank down, and spread out laterally is known as: A. buoyancy B. backdraft C. mushrooming D. flashover - ANSWER>>C. mushrooming
During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property are particularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is: A. access information B. water supply type C. location of any activated sensor heads on the suppression system D. location of riser valves on the detection system - ANSWER>>A. access information
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should attempt to: A. stand to the downwind side B. remove the ceiling joist in the ventilation hole

C. Water pressure D. Building layout - ANSWER>>D. Building layout

What is one type of incident, other than a fire, which might impose a tremendous energy drain on fire fighters? A. An ARFF standby B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits C. A medical emergency where the victim is choking D. Holding the C-spine at a car crash - ANSWER>>B. A hazardous materials incident requiring fully encapsulating suits
When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert fire fighters to possible damage in the rope? A. Apparent intactness of the mantle B. Color change of the kern C. Color change of the stress threading in the mantle D. Depressions of the kern. - ANSWER>>D. Depressions of the kern
In order to extinguish smoldering mattresses during overhaul, they should be: A. stood up and allowed to burn out B. ripped open with a chainsaw or similar tool and wet thoroughly C. removed outside and then soaked D. smothered with a salvage cover - ANSWER>>C. removed outside and then soaked
A rapid intervention crew team is composed of: A. firefighters waiting by ready to don PPE if necessary B. at least four firefighters C. at least two firefighters D. firefighters to rescue occupants if found - ANSWER>>C. at least two firefighters
Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods: A. extension, conduction, and exposure B. conduction, radiation, and convection C. conduction, radiation, and expansion D. convection, extension, and expansion - ANSWER>>B. conduction, radiation, and convection

Forcible entry tools can be grouped into several categories. One is: A. grinding B. twisting C. crushing D. striking - ANSWER>>D. striking
To ensure safety, the team should: A. utilize an Incident Management System B. look out for each other C. work together and remain intact D. All of the above - ANSWER>>D. All of the above
Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll? A. The female B. The male C. Either A or B D. It depends on the diameter - ANSWER>>B. The male
Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: A. professional pride B. integrity C. personal motive D. courage - ANSWER>>C. personal motive
Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible: A. cracking B. sudden wall collapse C. discoloration D. additional fire extension - ANSWER>>A. cracking
Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect? A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible - ANSWER>>D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible

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