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________ is the pursuit of a specific skill.

  • Training
  • Manipulative training
  • Education
  • Curriculum
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________ is the pursuit of a specific skill.

  • Training
  • Manipulative training
  • Education
  • Curriculum
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A fire fighter recruit fills all of the following roles, except:

  • responding to fire alarms and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
  • assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of significant learning value.
  • participating in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
  • acting as a relief driver or company officer.
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A fire fighter recruit fills all of the following roles, except:

  • responding to fire alarms and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
  • assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of significant learning value.
  • participating in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
  • acting as a relief driver or company officer.
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A written examination evaluates all of the following elements, except:

  • mechanical aptitude.
  • physical ability.
  • general intelligence.
  • mathematical ability.
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A written examination evaluates all of the following elements, except:

  • mechanical aptitude.
  • physical ability.
  • general intelligence.
  • mathematical ability.
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City water systems were constructed of hollowed-out logs that had a wooden plug in a hole every block or so. What were these wooden plugs called?

  • Water holes
  • Water plugs
  • Fire holes
  • Fire plugs
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City water systems were constructed of hollowed-out logs that had a wooden plug in a hole every block or so. What were these wooden plugs called?

  • Water holes
  • Water plugs
  • Fire holes
  • Fire plugs
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For which type of program may core courses serve as prerequisites for acceptance and count as credit?

  • Certification
  • Model curriculum
  • Training
  • Upper division
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For which type of program may core courses serve as prerequisites for acceptance and count as credit?

  • Certification
  • Model curriculum
  • Training
  • Upper division
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If an incident commander decides not to use delegation, and instead has all decisions cleared with him or her, the result is:

  • optimal span of control.
  • incident standstill.
  • incident completion.
  • confusion.
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If an incident commander decides not to use delegation, and instead has all decisions cleared with him or her, the result is:

  • optimal span of control.
  • incident standstill.
  • incident completion.
  • confusion.
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In 1666, which city was two-thirds destroyed by fire, resulting in the city passing a code of building regulation?

  • London
  • Berlin
  • Chicago
  • Rome
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In 1666, which city was two-thirds destroyed by fire, resulting in the city passing a code of building regulation?

  • London
  • Berlin
  • Chicago
  • Rome
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In the fire department, who ultimately has the overall responsibility, even though authority has been delegated?

  • City government
  • Company officer
  • Fire chief
  • Administration staff
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In the fire department, who ultimately has the overall responsibility, even though authority has been delegated?

  • City government
  • Company officer
  • Fire chief
  • Administration staff
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Incidents present situations that are dynamic as well as dangerous. What can be done to the span of control to prevent the incident from being so subdivided that a coordinated attack cannot be made?

  • Eliminating
  • Expanding
  • Limiting
  • Disregarding
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Incidents present situations that are dynamic as well as dangerous. What can be done to the span of control to prevent the incident from being so subdivided that a coordinated attack cannot be made?

  • Eliminating
  • Expanding
  • Limiting
  • Disregarding
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It would be helpful to include all of the following with your job application, except:

  • a resume.
  • proof of military service.
  • a note from your mother.
  • college transcripts.
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It would be helpful to include all of the following with your job application, except:

  • a resume.
  • proof of military service.
  • a note from your mother.
  • college transcripts.
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Knowing that the chief outranks your company officer, which answer do you give the chief if he were to ask you to accomplish another task that is just as important as the one you were assigned by your company officer?

  • Do what the chief requests without question or comment.
  • Tell the chief you already have an assignment from your company officer and ask the chief to let the company officer know that you will be delayed.
  • Ignore the chief’s request and continue with your original assignment.
  • Return to your company officer’s location and ask him or her which task you should perform first.
A

Knowing that the chief outranks your company officer, which answer do you give the chief if he were to ask you to accomplish another task that is just as important as the one you were assigned by your company officer?

  • Do what the chief requests without question or comment.
  • Tell the chief you already have an assignment from your company officer and ask the chief to let the company officer know that you will be delayed.
  • Ignore the chief’s request and continue with your original assignment.
  • Return to your company officer’s location and ask him or her which task you should perform first.
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Of the following professional accreditation and certification groups, which is an association for safety engineers, industrial hygienists, safety managers, and fire protection engineers?

  • International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Fire Department Safety Officers Association
  • International Municipal Signal Association
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Of the following professional accreditation and certification groups, which is an association for safety engineers, industrial hygienists, safety managers, and fire protection engineers?

  • International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Fire Department Safety Officers Association
  • International Municipal Signal Association
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Of the following types of apparatus, which one is considered a specialty vehicle, providing services such as advanced life support medical functions or special lighting at emergency scenes?

  • Squad apparatus
  • Quint apparatus
  • ARFF apparatus
  • Aerial apparatus
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Of the following types of apparatus, which one is considered a specialty vehicle, providing services such as advanced life support medical functions or special lighting at emergency scenes?

  • Squad apparatus
  • Quint apparatus
  • ARFF apparatus
  • Aerial apparatus
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Once hired, a candidate will enter a 12- to 18-month period during which supervisors and mentors observe their performance to see how they are adapting to life in the fire department. What is this period called?

  • Familiarization period
  • Probationary period
  • Breaking-in period
  • Manipulative period
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Once hired, a candidate will enter a 12- to 18-month period during which supervisors and mentors observe their performance to see how they are adapting to life in the fire department. What is this period called?

  • Familiarization period
  • Probationary period
  • Breaking-in period
  • Manipulative period
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The process of combustion releases heat, which is what kind of reaction?

  • Exothermic
  • Endothermic
  • Molecular
  • Oxidizing
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The process of combustion releases heat, which is what kind of reaction?

  • Exothermic
  • Endothermic
  • Molecular
  • Oxidizing
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The proportion of gas or vapor in air between the upper and lower flammable limits is called the:

  • upper flammable limit.
  • flammable range.
  • lower flammable limit.
  • vapor density.
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The proportion of gas or vapor in air between the upper and lower flammable limits is called the:

  • upper flammable limit.
  • flammable range.
  • lower flammable limit.
  • vapor density.
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To meet the specifications of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, apparatus must provide what feature for all personnel?

  • Two-way radios
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Inside seating
  • Thermal imaging cameras
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To meet the specifications of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, apparatus must provide what feature for all personnel?

  • Two-way radios
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Inside seating
  • Thermal imaging cameras
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What are substances that evolve or generate oxygen, either at ambient temperatures or when exposed to heat?

  • Molecules
  • Oxidizers
  • Fuel
  • Elements
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What are substances that evolve or generate oxygen, either at ambient temperatures or when exposed to heat?

  • Molecules
  • Oxidizers
  • Fuel
  • Elements
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What did the insurance companies place on buildings they insured to identify which properties their firefighting forces protected?

  • Fire bucket
  • Fire mark
  • Fire place
  • Fire ladder
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What did the insurance companies place on buildings they insured to identify which properties their firefighting forces protected?

  • Fire bucket
  • Fire mark
  • Fire place
  • Fire ladder
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What is the informal communication system within the fire department that often disseminates information that is wholly or partially untrue?

  • Grapevine
  • Telephone
  • Two-way radio
  • Water cooler
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What is the informal communication system within the fire department that often disseminates information that is wholly or partially untrue?

  • Grapevine
  • Telephone
  • Two-way radio
  • Water cooler
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What is the most common built-in fire suppression device, which has been used for over 100 years?

  • Automatic fire sprinklers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heat detectors
  • Manual pull stations
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What is the most common built-in fire suppression device, which has been used for over 100 years?

  • Automatic fire sprinklers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heat detectors
  • Manual pull stations
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What is the pressure exerted by vapor molecules on the sides of a container at equilibrium?

  • Boiling point
  • Specific gravity
  • Volatility
  • Vapor pressure
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What is the pressure exerted by vapor molecules on the sides of a container at equilibrium?

  • Boiling point
  • Specific gravity
  • Volatility
  • Vapor pressure
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What piece of equipment is used in almost all fire responses to protect fire fighters from toxic gases and superheated air?

  • Wet rag around the face
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Positive pressure fan
  • Fire engine
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What piece of equipment is used in almost all fire responses to protect fire fighters from toxic gases and superheated air?

  • Wet rag around the face
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Positive pressure fan
  • Fire engine
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What tool is commonly carried by fire fighters to tighten and loosen hose fittings?

  • Adjustable wrench
  • Hydrant wrench
  • Spanner
  • Screwdriver
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What tool is commonly carried by fire fighters to tighten and loosen hose fittings?

  • Adjustable wrench
  • Hydrant wrench
  • Spanner
  • Screwdriver
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What type of certification may be a requirement for application to a fire department?

  • Commercial driver’s license
  • Paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT)
  • College degree
  • None of these are correct.
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What type of certification may be a requirement for application to a fire department?

  • Commercial driver’s license
  • Paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT)
  • College degree
  • None of these are correct.
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What type of computer system provides the dispatcher with information necessary to dispatch the required units to an emergency scene?

  • Computer-aided dispatch
  • Global positioning system
  • Cameo
  • MABAS
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What type of computer system provides the dispatcher with information necessary to dispatch the required units to an emergency scene?

  • Computer-aided dispatch
  • Global positioning system
  • Cameo
  • MABAS
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When a manager delegates a task, the authority for decision making is on the individual assigned the task, and the manager retains:

  • no responsibility.
  • micro-managing ability.
  • vacation time.
  • overall responsibility.
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When a manager delegates a task, the authority for decision making is on the individual assigned the task, and the manager retains:

  • no responsibility.
  • micro-managing ability.
  • vacation time.
  • overall responsibility.
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When not performing fire suppression duties, which of the following tasks might a wildland fire fighter perform?

  • Reforestation
  • Prescribed burning
  • Preparing fire lines
  • Patrolling fire lines
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When not performing fire suppression duties, which of the following tasks might a wildland fire fighter perform?

  • Reforestation
  • Prescribed burning
  • Preparing fire lines
  • Patrolling fire lines
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Which agency provides on-scene coordination on hazardous materials incidents that involve or threaten navigable or coastal waterways?

  • U. S. Coast Guard
  • U.S. Navy
  • Merchant Marine
  • National Weather Service
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Which agency provides on-scene coordination on hazardous materials incidents that involve or threaten navigable or coastal waterways?

  • U. S. Coast Guard
  • U.S. Navy
  • Merchant Marine
  • National Weather Service
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Which agency was created in 1978 by then-President Jimmy Carter, with the intent of placing federal disaster response coordination and services under one agency?

  • U.S. Fire Service
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Interagency Fire Center
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Which agency was created in 1978 by then-President Jimmy Carter, with the intent of placing federal disaster response coordination and services under one agency?

  • U.S. Fire Service
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Interagency Fire Center
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Which command principle allows information to flow from the chief to the assistant chiefs, then to the battalion chiefs, and so forth until it reaches the lowest fire fighter?

  • Unity of command
  • Span of control
  • Division of labor
  • Chain of command
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Which command principle allows information to flow from the chief to the assistant chiefs, then to the battalion chiefs, and so forth until it reaches the lowest fire fighter?

  • Unity of command
  • Span of control
  • Division of labor
  • Chain of command
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Q

Which facility is in charge of maintaining the fleet of fire department apparatus through preventive maintenance, tire changing, and fabrication to customize vehicles?

  • Training center
  • Headquarters
  • Communications facility
  • Automotive repair facility
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Which facility is in charge of maintaining the fleet of fire department apparatus through preventive maintenance, tire changing, and fabrication to customize vehicles?

  • Training center
  • Headquarters
  • Communications facility
  • Automotive repair facility
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Which federal government agency regulates the shipping of hazardous materials in trucking and railroads and on aircraft and waterways in the United States?

  • DOE
  • DOD
  • DOH
  • DOT
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Which federal government agency regulates the shipping of hazardous materials in trucking and railroads and on aircraft and waterways in the United States?

  • DOE
  • DOD
  • DOH
  • DOT
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Which fire classification involves ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cotton?

  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class D
  • Class K
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Which fire classification involves ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cotton?

  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class D
  • Class K
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Which founding father organized the Union Volunteer Fire Company in Philadelphia in 1736 after observing the operation of mutual fire societies?

  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Ben Franklin
  • John Adams
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Which founding father organized the Union Volunteer Fire Company in Philadelphia in 1736 after observing the operation of mutual fire societies?

  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Ben Franklin
  • John Adams
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Q

Which is the best tool for cutting through composite roofing?

  • Axe
  • Carbide chain-equipped chain saw
  • Gas-powered circular saw
  • Hammer and chisel
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Which is the best tool for cutting through composite roofing?

  • Axe
  • Carbide chain-equipped chain saw
  • Gas-powered circular saw
  • Hammer and chisel
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Which management cycle component is the process for determining whether the organization’s goals and objectives are being met and can be carried out either internally or externally?

  • Directing
  • Controlling
  • Evaluating
  • Staffing
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Which management cycle component is the process for determining whether the organization’s goals and objectives are being met and can be carried out either internally or externally?

  • Directing
  • Controlling
  • Evaluating
  • Staffing
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Q

Which of the following is used for water pumping training without wasting water and can also be used for annual testing on fire apparatus?

  • Hydrants
  • Drafting pits
  • Parked cars
  • Fueling centers
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Which of the following is used for water pumping training without wasting water and can also be used for annual testing on fire apparatus?

  • Hydrants
  • Drafting pits
  • Parked cars
  • Fueling centers
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Q

Which of the following methods of heat transfer is the transfer of heat through a medium without visible motion?

  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Direct contact
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Which of the following methods of heat transfer is the transfer of heat through a medium without visible motion?

  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Direct contact
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Which of the following nozzles is commonly used on attack lines, providing the user with either a straight stream or a fog pattern?

  • Penetrating nozzle
  • Combination nozzle
  • Straight-bore tip nozzle
  • Master stream nozzle
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Which of the following nozzles is commonly used on attack lines, providing the user with either a straight stream or a fog pattern?

  • Penetrating nozzle
  • Combination nozzle
  • Straight-bore tip nozzle
  • Master stream nozzle
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Which of the following refers to the ease with which a fuel gives off vapors at ambient temperature?

  • Boiling point
  • Specific gravity
  • Volatility
  • Vapor pressure
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Which of the following refers to the ease with which a fuel gives off vapors at ambient temperature?

  • Boiling point
  • Specific gravity
  • Volatility
  • Vapor pressure
42
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Which of the following tasks is required of a fire fighter, but not of a fire fighter recruit?

  • Responding to fire alarms and other emergency incidents to protect life and property
  • Operating oxygen administration equipment and an automated external defibrillator and administering first aid
  • Assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of significant learning value
  • Participating in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes
A

Which of the following tasks is required of a fire fighter, but not of a fire fighter recruit?

  • Responding to fire alarms and other emergency incidents to protect life and property
  • Operating oxygen administration equipment and an automated external defibrillator and administering first aid
  • Assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of significant learning value
  • Participating in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes
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Which of the principles of command means that each person in the organization has only one boss?

  • Chain of command
  • Unity of command
  • Span of control
  • Division of labor
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Which of the principles of command means that each person in the organization has only one boss?

  • Chain of command
  • Unity of command
  • Span of control
  • Division of labor
44
Q

Which organization, created by the U.S. Congress in 1992, administers the Everyone Goes Home program?

  • National Volunteer Fire Council
  • Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
  • National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
  • International Association of Firefighters
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Which organization, created by the U.S. Congress in 1992, administers the Everyone Goes Home program?

  • National Volunteer Fire Council
  • Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
  • National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
  • International Association of Firefighters
45
Q

Which portion of the application process is designed to evaluate education and work experience and to measure personal attributes required of firefighting personnel?

  • Skills test
  • Oral examination
  • Physical ability test
  • Written examination
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Which portion of the application process is designed to evaluate education and work experience and to measure personal attributes required of firefighting personnel?

  • Skills test
  • Oral examination
  • Physical ability test
  • Written examination
46
Q

Which process converts solid and liquid fuels to the gaseous state by the application of energy?

  • Pyrolysis
  • Evaporation
  • Ignition
  • Combustion
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Which process converts solid and liquid fuels to the gaseous state by the application of energy?

  • Pyrolysis
  • Evaporation
  • Ignition
  • Combustion
47
Q

Which test simulates real-life occurrences likely to be encountered on the job?

  • Skills test
  • Oral examination
  • Physical ability test
  • Written examination
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Which test simulates real-life occurrences likely to be encountered on the job?

  • Skills test
  • Oral examination
  • Physical ability test
  • Written examination
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Q

Which tool, which looked much like a lancer’s pike, was developed to pull down ceilings to access concealed spaces?

  • Pick pole
  • Pike axe
  • Pike pole
  • Pick axe
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Which tool, which looked much like a lancer’s pike, was developed to pull down ceilings to access concealed spaces?

  • Pick pole
  • Pike axe
  • Pike pole
  • Pick axe
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Which type of apparatus is equipped with pump, water tank, ground ladders, hose bed, and an aerial device, providing a complex vehicle that performs many jobs?

  • Squad apparatus
  • Quint apparatus
  • ARFF apparatus
  • Aerial apparatus
A

Which type of apparatus is equipped with pump, water tank, ground ladders, hose bed, and an aerial device, providing a complex vehicle that performs many jobs?

  • Squad apparatus
  • Quint apparatus
  • ARFF apparatus
  • Aerial apparatus
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Which type of apparatus is specifically designed for airport firefighting, with large water tanks and built-in foam tanks?

  • Squad apparatus
  • Quint apparatus
  • ARFF apparatus
  • Aerial apparatus
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Which type of apparatus is specifically designed for airport firefighting, with large water tanks and built-in foam tanks?

  • Squad apparatus
  • Quint apparatus
  • ARFF apparatus
  • Aerial apparatus

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