Pearson Vue Firefighter State Practice Exam

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