FireFighters On-The-Job Scenarios Test

Question 1

When performing fire prevention inspections, firefighters should identify themselves to the person in charge of the premises. To principal reason for doing so is to

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clarify the nature of the visit

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intimidate the occupants

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guarantee entry

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all of the above

Question 2

A primary reason why seatbelts should be worn when firefighters are on a fire apparatus and responding to an alarm is:

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for the safety of members.

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to keep the seat belts from moving during the transport.

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to allow the chauffeur to drive faster and take more risk.

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to decrease response times.

Question 3

To enhance fire safety, firefighters should instruct homeowners to

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change the batteries inside their smoke detectors twice a year.

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use a water extinguisher to put out skillet fires in the kitchen.

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use candles to light their homes during nighttime hours.

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utilize stove top burners for home heating purposes.

Question 4

During a fire in a high-rise building, the company officer may relocate occupants to another part of the building known as:

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an area of refuge\/safe haven.

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a point of egress.

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a safety zone.

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exit access.

Question 5

Once the initial sizeup has been completed, it is very important, regardless of the complexity of the incident, for the incident commander to:

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continue sizeup and revise plans as conditions change.

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follow the plan precisely, once it has been established.

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have a charged line ready for use at the point of entry.

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pass command to the company officer.

Question 6

Prior ro conducting a pre-incident survey, fire departments should:

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schedule a visit with the occupant.

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begin with written permission from the tenant.

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begin looking at the basic construction.

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Both A and B are correct.

Question 7

Choose the correct answer

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Only statement 1 is correct.

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Only statement 3 is correct.

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All three statements are correct.

Question 8

Ordinary construction is:

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Type III masonry exterior walls.

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Type I fire resistive.

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Type II non-combustible.

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Type IV heavy timber.

Question 9

During emergency situations, the span of control for the incident commander is usually considered to be a maximum of ______ subordinates.

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7

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5

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9

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12

Question 10

The __________ is responsible for the overall management of the event and safety of personnel

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incident commander

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fire fighter

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fire chief

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company officer