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

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

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