Pearson Vue Firefighter State Practice Exam

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• What is the key to successful tactical vertical ventilation?
• On a high rise building were is the fire attack started?
• What are the two objectives for a structural search?
• Ground ladders should be service tested before being placed in service, during service, and after use that exposes the ladder to high heat or rough treatment. How often should this testing occur?
• Which option best matches the instruction for cutting edges on axes as described?
• What is an advantage of forced ventilation?
• What is the recommended team size for private dwelling surveys?
• Which method is recommended for sharpening cutting edges?
• What is most accurate about the smooth bore?
• NFPA 1931 pertains to the design of which equipment?
• Primary hazard for extrication on scene?
• Responsibility for investigations may lie with which entities?
• During a building search, what are the two primary goals?
• When are SARs used?
• Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps?
• What are two methods can a firefighter advancing a charged hose line up a ladder used to secure himself?
• How should hose be stored in hose racks?
• Which rope part runs between the standing part and the working end?
• Who has legal responsibility for determining origin and cause of a fire?
• Who bears the legal responsibility for determining origin and cause of a fire in many jurisdictions?
• Which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing?
• Cutting edges on axes should be inspected for:
• When you are doing service testing of fire hose if the hose is leaking behind the coupling what should you do?
• Which end of a rope is typically used to tie a knot or hitch?
• After relinquishing control of the scene, re-entry is allowed after what?
• Halotron and 1311 and dry chemical are non conductive for what type of fire?
• When addressing fires involving hydrocarbons, which foam category is typically most effective?
• What is one use of tone generating equipment in FD dispatch centers?
• Which action of firefighting foam creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire?
• Which type of jack is operated by using the jack to tighten and support a shoring/stabilizing system?
• Which rating for portable fire extinguishers is based on the approximate square foot area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish?
• What is the recommended approach angle when approaching a vehicle on fire to minimize risk from exploding cylinders?
• Which statement about foam hazards is MOST accurate?
• After an alert to the station, what is the initial action that initiates response?
• Drafting with a hard suction hose is used to draw water from what source?
• What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side?
• NFPA 1931 requires that single, roof combination and extension ladders must support a maximum load of:
• Which part of a rope is used to tie a knot or hitch?
• Which SCBA component directly indicates remaining air pressure in the cylinder?
• During an incident, if there is a change in structural integrity and potential for collapse, what signal does the incident commander use to communicate safety?
• Which action is described to maintain safety when a roof surface may be obscured by smoke or darkness?
• Which statement about extinguishing agents is correct?
• Foam expansion from 35-1 and 55-1 is what type of expansion?
• Which feature indicates sprinkler temperature ratings on most sprinkler heads?
• What should be in an arrival report?
• In which sprinkler system does air or nitrogen under pressure replace the water in the sprinklers above a valve?
• The vertical piping to which the one-way check valve, alarm valve, and main drain are attached is called what?
• A _______ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.
• Which heat detector uses two metals, one which expands faster than the other when heated, to break a circuit and send a signal to the fire alarm control panel?
• Which rating corresponds to fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood?
• Which property does Class A foam concentrate enhance to improve wetting and penetration of fuels?
• Which rope part is the standing portion of the rope that remains when loaded?
• In vehicle stabilization, what is the primary purpose of wheel chocks?
• What are two objectives of building search?
• In a high-rise fire, where is the initial attack started?
• Which power source is described as vehicle mounted and capable of more than 50 KW?
• Who reports the arrival report on the scene?
• During a transition of command, which action is required?
• Small unattached structure fires can have what inside?
• What happens to radio traffic when a MAYDAY is broadcast?
• What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?
• Ten-codes replacement by adoption of which system?
• Which statement about foam proportioning is MOST accurate?
• Main reason to file an exposed edge of a tool?
• Where is the primary location for shutting off power?
• How often is hose service testing performed?
• Flammable liquids that mix readily with water are:
• What action is first taken after an alert to the station?
• Which statement correctly describes the SCBA cylinder maintenance interval?
• In a Siamese appliance, what is the primary function of the clapper valve?
• Which may appear on floors to indicate where fuel burned?
• Which factors must be considered when deciding the size of the collapse zones?
• Pneumatic lifting bags are manufactured in how many basic types?
• Which description BEST explains when an SCBA cylinder needs replacement?
• Once a search is complete, a firefighter should:
• Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool?
• Sprinkler temperature ratings can be identified by
• Techniques for extinguishment at bulk transport vehicle fires are similar to fires in:
• In a ladder descent carrying a child, which method provides the most control?
• The deployment of a master stream device requires a minimum of
• Alcohol-resistant foams are specifically formulated to extinguish fires involving which fuels?
• Which statement is most correct regarding PPE?
• How far should a command post be established when working in an underground confinement/tech rescue?
• Which BEST describes the process taken at flammable gas incidents if gas burning?
• A direct fire attack is defined as applying water directly to burning fossil fuels until extinguished.
• What do you use to measure the flow of pressure of water being discharged from an opening?
• Which rope type is the only rope that requires a rope log?
• NFPA 1931 covers the design of what equipment?
• One reason IC can call for evacuation?
• When should you inspect generators, lighting units, and lighting accessories?
• What type of valve is used in a Siamese appliance?
• Which fireground rule involves two or more members wearing complete PPE and respiratory protection with the purpose of locating incapacitated firefighters?
• Which component serves as the primary power source for the fire alarm system?
• When lifting a load with two lift bags, how should they be arranged?
• What is best practice when conducting private dwelling surveys?
• On the scene of an MVA, which side of the engine do you exit?
• Which attack method should you not use if victims are trapped inside?
• If a power tool is not marked double insulated, what must it have?
• When securing a load with stabilization equipment, which describes the recommended safety margin?
• What does the fire alarm control panel contain?
• Which components are attached to the vertical piping known as the riser?
• Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the ___ required in legal cases.
• When applied to solid fuels, Class A foam blankets the fuel and then :
• In an automatic dry standpipe system, when is water admitted to the system?
• If a single firefighter performs a low-carry of a ladder, how should the butt end be carried?
• Which option correctly describes the effect of Class A foam on the fire?
• Which positioning principle is recommended for responding to a Class B fuel fire?
• Which statement about dry-pipe sprinkler systems is most accurate?
• Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter petroleum distillates.
• What is the fire command center?
• What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant?
• During a progress report, which task may be assigned to a telecommunications center?
• Where should vehicle-mounted generators be placed to prevent contamination of the scene?
• Which best describes the objective of loss control within fire operations?
• How many lift bags can you stack to lift a load?
• Which extinguisher classification is used for fires involving metals?
• What term describes the room where all fire protection system controls are centralized?
• What is a type of standpipe system?
• Which foam is designed for hydrocarbon fuels and used on ethanol/methanol fires?
• Direct evidence is composed of:
• Which of the following statements about Class A foam concentrates is MOST accurate?
• How many lift bags can you stack?
• What hose roll do you use when you intend a quick deployment?
• The degree of foam expansion depends on the type of foam concentrate, accurate proportioning, quality of the foam concentrate and:
• What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure?
• Insurance investigators are hired to:
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of insurance investigators?
• Which system replaced ten-codes when agencies adopted new communications standards?
• In the acronym LUNAR, what does A stand for?
• Which foam application is used for dike fires?
• The test site for service testing should be :
• Which statement best describes foam system compatibility for producing usable foam?
• What fireground role is defined as locating and assisting firefighters who are trapped during operations?
• Who determines where to make forcible entry?
• What should you cover evidence with on a windy scene to prevent it from blowing away?
• What type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and /or roof assemblies on both sides of a load bearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival?
• Class A foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition by:
• Where should the apparatus be located at a Class B fire?
• The rapid intervention crew is activated to perform what primary task?
• What do you do if a hose coupling does not swivel and is stiff?
• Which statement best describes the flash point of flammable liquids?
• Which situation would Search and Rescue (SAR) teams be used for?
• Which organization provides the standard for basic firefighter training criteria (Firefighter I and II)?
• Which device on a fire alarm system is responsible for initiating the alarm when activated?
• During a structural search, firefighters primarily assess what?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective of a structural search?
• Which best describes a way to determine the nature of cargo at a bulk transport fuel fire?
• Which foams are required to extinguish fires of ethanol or ethanol-based fuels?
• The philosophy of loss control is to perform activities to minimize losses to property: Before, during, and after a fire incident.
• Which tank materials require testing every five years?
• When using a strut and buttress tension system, firefighters must ensure all parts have a safety margin that is
• What term describes maintaining the integrity of evidence from collection through court?
• Which foam application technique is used for dike fires?
• The strainer on a hard intake hose should be a minimum of how many inches below the surface?
• Which statement about PPE is most correct?
• Which of the following are often cigarette match combinations?
• For fires involving solid fuels, what is the sequence of action when using Class A foam?
• What classification of portable fire extinguishers is used for fires that involve combustible liquids and gases?
• Which term describes damage to a fire hose jacket that can weaken it and cause ruptures under pressure?
• Which SCBA component warns when the system is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity?
• Which is the best method to move a victim in an emergency?
• Which pipe connects the riser to the cross mains in a sprinkler system?
• In fire alarm systems, what does FACP stand for?
• When closing the accident lane of a bulk transport carrying hazardous materials, how many additional lanes must be closed?
• Which pipe is the sprinkler system feed main?
• Which factor describes what can happen with uncoordinated ventilation openings?
• Which NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and II?
• What PPE is required on the scene of a vehicle fire?
• What survival action includes steps that can be performed before communicating a MAYDAY?
• What audience characteristic is the primary factor in presentation style when giving a fire and life safety presentation?
• What initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the scene?
• Which audience characteristic can impact the worldview and outlook on life of those listening to a fire and life safety presentation?
• What can pneumatic tools be powered by?
• Which factor is a primary reason firefighters should not create uncoordinated tactical ventilation openings?
• What do you use a hard suction hose for?
• Which device is used to measure the pressure of water in a hose line during operation?
• Which of the following tank materials are typically required to be tested every five years?
• Which alarm system component serves as the brain of the fire alarm system?
• In arson fires, what is the name of the material used to spread fire from one point to another?
• Knowing types of doors and door hardware can help firefighters:
• Which emergency scene lighting equipment has the disadvantage of contaminating the scene with exhaust fumes if the vehicle is not positioned downwind?
• If a vehicle using ethanol or methanol is on fire, use only ___ to extinguish.
• Water as a mechanical tool can move which fuels to a location where they can burn safely?
• In foam expansion, which factor is listed as influencing performance besides concentrate type and proportioning?
• What are the two main types of sprinkler systems?
• Which fuel type is involved in Class B fires?
• Ordinary dry chemical extinguishers are used for what class of fires?
• After applying Class A foam what does it do?
• What stabilizing tool uses a system of at least three posts wedged between the ground and a vehicle resting on its side or top?
• What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys?
• Which tool is made in three basic types and gives rescuers the ability to lift or displace objects?
• Which describes the best placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window?
• When breaching a wall and preparing to crawl through, what action should be performed first?
• Which ladder configurations are included in NFPA 1931 maximum load requirements?
• If an SCBA cylinder contains less than 90% of its capacity during inspection, what action is required?
• What is the objective of completing a structural search?
• What is a radio communications best practice?
• During tactical operations, which unit assigns radio channels?
• When donning an SCBA, how should the straps on the harness assembly and facepiece be positioned?
• Who decides what evidence is collected?
• What type of fire attack is to apply water directly to burning fossil fuels until fire is extinguished?
• Hybrid vehicles that use color coded wiring use ________ to mark high voltage wiring
• Which statement about buttress tension systems is true?
• Who assigns the channels for tactical operations?
• Most air chisels work between what pressure range?
• Class B foams are especially effective on:
• Which two objectives describe the purpose of a building search?
• What type of rope is intended to support the weight of one person?
• Which hose type is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a hydrant?
• Once a search is complete, what should a firefighter do?
• A collection of rules enacted by law in a given jurisdiction is called a Code.
• Which component is used to alert occupants in a fire alarm system?
• Vehicle-mounted generators should be placed where to prevent contamination of the scene?
• At what oxygen concentration percentage does the human body respond by increasing its respiratory rate?
• Which rope part is the end portion of the rope used to apply force to the rope and tie knots?
• A device that is used to lift or displace objects and described as coming in three basic types is the
• What type of fire is stacked hay?
• What is the correct minimum staffing for safely deploying a master stream device?
• Which BEST describes approach and staging techniques used at flammable gas incidents?
• What is the term for a narrow strip of fire extending from the main fire?
• A foam blanket is applied to do which of the following?
• Which tool should be used to remove burrs from a cutting edge on an unprotected metal surface?
• Cribbing is used to stabilize a vehicle or load to prevent movement.
• When performing service testing on a fire hose, which action should you take?
• When using a hydraulic jack, what do you use to stabilize?
• Which radio communications best practice is described by speaking with a loud, controlled, clear voice?
• To re-enter after determining fire cause and origin, which authorization is required?
• Pneumatic tools can be powered by which option?
• What does the NFIRS do?
• Which statement about foam hazards is MOST accurate?
• What rule can be amended if a life safety hazard to a victim that can be saved without undue risk to firefighters is present on scene?
• Which of the following breathing apparatus can extend to 300 ft?
• What is a reason that modern construction may tend to contain fires for longer periods of time?
• On a large outdoor fire, which term describes a narrow spreading line of flames that extends outward from the main fire?
• Which statement about foam proportioning is MOST accurate?
• What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness?
• In lift bag operations, what is the maximum number of lift bags you should stack?
• Which BEST describes the result of running a generator for a long period of time without a load?
• When it comes to FD dispatch centers tone generating equipment is used to?
• What device receives signals from alarm initiating devices, processes the signal, and produces output signals?
• If a power tool is not marked as double insulated, what electrical configuration should it have?
• Which breathing apparatus can extend to 300 ft?
• What generator has 110 and 220 volt outlets and produces more than 50 KW of power?
• How do you handle a fire with large furnishing like mattresses?
• Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low-lying grass, shrubs, and other vegetation?
• Which agency regulates all radio communication in the United States?
• Foam lowers surface tension of water, allowing it to ____ fires in Class A materials.
• How far should personnel maintain from downed power lines?
• In a fire alarm system, which component acts as the initiating device?
• Which rope type is the only one required to have a rope log?
• What do you use to clean the male end of a hose when it is dragged through tar on a scene?
• Which knot is used to secure a victim's hands or feet to drag the victim to safety?
• What is the mission of the fire service?
• What type of rope is intended to support the weight of one person?
• The key to successful tactical vertical ventilation is to coordinate with what?
• If you must carry a child down a ladder what is the best control of the child?
• What provides the telecommunications center with a continuous record of actions at the scene?
• When objects must be pushed beyond the maximum opening distance, what tool is used?
• Which document outlines the necessary information needed to complete fire incident reports?
• Which statement about buttress tension system is true?
• In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represent
• Which type of reaction absorbs energy as it occurs?
• What is the recommended inspection frequency for lighting equipment after use?
• Where should the command post be established when working in an underground confinement/tech rescue?
• Which of the following is a telecommunications system?
• Which proportioning method depends on the venturi principle to draw foam through a hose connected to the foam concentrate container and into the water stream?
• When does transfer of command occur?
• What is the best method to control flammable liquid fires?
• Which organization is typically hired to determine cause and amount of loss?
• Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years?
• When the heels of a ladder are too far from a building, what is the most accurate statement?
• Which emergency scene lighting equipment is prone to exhaust contamination if not positioned properly?
• Stacked hay fires are classified as which class?
• To re-enter a residence after determining the fire cause and origin, which authorization is required?
• Which statement about ordinary dry chemical extinguishers is true?
• Where should the service testing site be located?
• Compared with a fog nozzle, a smooth bore nozzle produces less steam conversion.
• A quick and systematic search of an area is called?
• Which kind of ground cover fire is slow moving and smoldering?
• Parts of a rope include:
• To prevent injury from exploding cylinders when approaching a vehicle on fire, what angle is recommended?
• Which two techniques help a firefighter secure balance when advancing a charged hose up a ladder?
• To identify the cargo at a bulk transport fuel fire, responders should consult which source?
• Which statement is true about radio traffic during a MAYDAY broadcast?