Chapter 14

Question 1

Who needs to perform an entry check prior to having a crew enter a burning building?

A. The IC.
B. The firefighter assigned to operate the nozzle.
C. The firefighter with the halligan.
D. Every member of the crew.

Answer 1

D. (Page 673)

Question 2

Removing fuel is a common tactic in all the follow except:

A. Exterior stacked material fires
B. Structural fires
C. Ground cover fires
D. Flammable liquid/gas fires

Answer 2

B. (Page 670)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a common power source for a modern vehicle?

A. Biofuels
B. Electricity
C. Isopropyl Alcohol
D. Hydrogen

Answer 3

C. (Page 694)

Question 4

For a vehicle fire, from what direction should approach be made?

A. From closest to the fire.
B. At at 45-degree angle from the side of the vehicle.
C. From directly in front of the vehicle.
D. Directly from the side of the vehicle closest to the apparatus.

Answer 4

B. (Page 696 and picture on 697)

Question 5

What will happen to a ventilation-controlled fire when a door is opened?

A. Heat release rate will significantly increase.
B. The cool air will weaken the fire.
C. There will be no significant impact.
D. It depends on the stage of fire development.

Answer 5

A. (Page 675)

Question 6

On what will your duties and assigned tasks depend?

A. Departmental SOPs
B. Your personal experience
C. Situational awareness
D. How many hours you have already worked

Answer 6

A. (Page 672)

Question 7

All the following would be appropriate tools to be carried by interior fire attack crews except:

A. Hand light
B. Halligan
C. Quint
D. Pike pole

Answer 7

C. (Page 674)

Question 8

For an interior fire attack, when should the firefighter assigned to the nozzle set the pattern, verify flow, bleed air, and verify no kinks are present?

A. Before entering
B. While performing gas cooling
C. It will depend on the circumstances inside
D. When ordered by the IC

Answer 8

A. (Page 674)

Question 9

Under what circumstances may a firefighter turn utilities on?

A. Never
B. After overhaul is complete.
C. When authorized by the utility company.
D. When requested by the home owner.

Answer 9

A. (Page 687)

Question 10

For a structural fire attack, all the following items should be observed and communicated except:

A. Location and extent of the fire
B. Changes in heat level
C. Voltage rating of the electrical panel
D. Locations of safe havens and alternate exits

Answer 10

C. (Page 673)

Question 11

For a direct attack, which stream pattern is most efficient?

A. Straight stream
B. Fog stream
C. Flat spray
D. Any stream that will bank off the walls or ceiling

Answer 11

A. (Page 677)