Suppression Exam 1 Practice

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• Where are the extended handle lugs located?
• This type of control valve has a threaded portion of the stem visible beyond the yoke when the valve is open and not visible when the valve is closed.
• Once power has been shut off, most class C fires can be fought as a regular class ________ or ________ fire.
• Hand lines stream flow ranges from ______ to ______ gpm.
• Which combination is used to detour traffic around the emergency scene?
• ____________ placed over footprints can prevent otherwise clear prints from being degraded before they can be documented.
• Inspection, care, and maintenance of fire hose happens after which event?
• When safeguarding partially burned papers during disposal, which enclosure is appropriate?
• A water thief appliance is described as having an inlet and outlets of matching size that steal water from the main line.
• These lugs are the most common and have a Higbee cut and indicator to aid in matching threads. Which lug type is this?
• Alarm notification can be a combination of which three things?
• Potential evidence should ______ be gathered or handled unless it is absolutely necessary to preserve it.
• Which item is not listed as part of the six things to record for nonemergency messages?
• Soft intake hose generally measures between 2.5 and 6 inches in diameter.
• Suction hose is also called __________ hose.
• What does BLEVE stand for?
• Rusting corrosion is listed as a potential hydrant problem. Which hydrant issue indicates material degradation due to corrosion?
• Which hydrant issue can obstruct access and movement around the hydrant?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four kinds of nozzles that produce a broken stream?
• In a straight roll, if the male threads are on the inside, it is a _____________
• Which load is named for beginning with the hose folded in three layers?
• When supervising a burn incident, the advised shelter for partially burned documents is a __________.
• Which accountability system provides the greatest safety by using radio-based tracking and radar-based transmitters attached to PPE?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential problem to look for when inspecting fire hydrants?
• FFers should protect any potential evidence they find by ______ until an investigator arrives.
• A danger with natural gas in the back of a vehicle is BLEVE.
• What is the simplest hose roll to make?
• For recording nonemergency messages, which six items should be captured?
• External communications are requests from the public for both emergency & nonemergency assistance. Where are these requests received?
• What term describes the leading edge of a ground fire?
• Which valve is used to control flow from hydrant side discharges, actuated by a screw closing the door top to bottom like a medieval castle barrier?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a tool to break apart piled materials?
• What is another term for Liquified Petroleum Gas?
• Which component provides the pressure or energy to push water through the system?
• Which method is described for accessing under the hood if a piercing nozzle is unavailable?
• What does CNG stand for?
• Pre-connected hose lines generally range from ____ to ____ ft.
• What are the four lug types referred to as PERR?
• Wet-barrel hydrants are used in warmer climates and have horizontal compression valves at each outlet.
• Which lug type is usually found on couplings of old fire hose and resembles small pegs, often snagging on objects?
• Lighting equipment can be divided into two categories. What are they?
• Booster lines require which lug type to reduce abrasion?
• Outlets missing or stuck in place with paint represent which hydrant problem?
• What load is the easiest to load?
• What tool is used to stop the flow of water in a hose line?
• Internal communications consist of radio transmissions between units during emergency operations. Which type of communication is this?
• A basic rule in hydrant location is to have one at every other ______.
• Which of the following is a kind of nozzle used to produce a broken stream?
• What equipment is used for municipal alarm box systems and private fire alarm reporting systems?
• Which of the following is not a ground fire type?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of control valve used in sprinkler systems?
• For which cab type does safety bars/safety gates and PPE apply?
• A __________ of indirect and direct attack is used when rollover is likely. Start with short bursts at the ceiling and transition to a steady flow.
• What are the three types of intake strainers?
• Fire department communications can be divided into two categories. Which set correctly names them?
• For small burning objects, what action should you take?
• Which set of tools is correctly identified as the three most common overhaul tools?
• What does LCES stand for?
• Which statement is correct about overhaul operations?
• The proper place to shield partially burned papers from ignition sources is a __________.
• Which ground fire is wind-driven, high-intensity, moving through tree tops?
• What is the flow range for 1.75 inch attack hose?
• Which material is NOT a typical salvage cover material?
• Which of the following is a type of intake strainer?
• Which type of damage is caused by smoke and fire?
• Which extinguishing agent has a greater heat-absorbing capacity than most common extinguishing agents?
• In vehicle fires, responders should stay in the safe zone of how many degrees?
• The staging area for personnel and equipment is how many floors below the fire floor?
• Automatic sprinkler kits contain which items that are used to stop the flow of water?
• Telephones receive both emergency and nonemergency calls and are equipped with which feature?
• Which type of hose is used to transfer water from a pressurized water source to the pump intake?
• Fire attack is split into two different categories.
• Which calls must be handled quickly to ensure the community's safety?
• A danger when extinguishing fires in stacked piles is the possibility of what?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the three most common overhaul tools?
• This type of control valve uses a circular disk inside a flat plate on top of the valve housing. When the valve is open, the disk is perpendicular to the surrounding plate. When the valve is closed, the disk is in line with the plate that surrounds it.
• Who determines when overhaul should begin?
• In a scenario requiring containment of burned paper remnants, you would use a __________ for protection.
• This is the term for evidence of accountability that documents each change of possession from the evidence's discovery until it is presented in court.
• In ground fire terminology, what does the term Islands refer to?
• This type of control valve is a hollow metal post that houses a valve stem with a moveable plate labeled OPEN or SHUT.
• Which description best matches the function of a Post Indicator Valve Assembly?
• Which appliance is similar to a wye but has an inlet and outlet of matching size and contains outlets that steal water from the main line?
• What does SIPS stand for?
• Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the ___________ required in legal cases.
• What are the three priorities in the strategy for controlling a structure fire?
• Which type of system is used for dispatch information and communications?
• Hard intake hose is primarily used in drafting operations and ranges in size from __________ to __________ inches.
• Floating strainers can draft water from sources as shallow as how many inches in depth?
• What does the acronym McTaco stand for?
• Which hose size has a flow range of 40-125 gpm?
• Which statement best defines a fog stream?
• What are the two types of portable water tanks?
• __________ may be removed and placed in a specific area where it can be sorted & controlled by the fire investigator.
• Which systems are those that anyone can use to report an emergency, including telephones, two-way radios, and fire alarm boxes?
• A recommended place to protect burned paper pieces during transfer is a __________.
• Most fog nozzles are designed to operate at ______ psi.
• If evidence is handled, that FFer becomes part of the ______ for that piece of evidence and may be required to appear in court.
• When answering nonemergency calls, what should be identified at the start?
• Penciling is described as which firing pattern?
• Which device is used to allow water flow in one direction only in siamese appliances?
• NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to carry how many feet of hard intake hose?
• What term describes the ongoing documentation of evidence possession from discovery until court?
• Which of the following is among the six obvious signs of fire origin in a kitchen?
• What does LPG stand for?
• Painting in direct attack is characterized by which of the following?
• One of the first rules when dealing with electrical hazards is to assume that all wires, equipment, and devices are what?
• In radio communication protocols, what should be identified first in every transmission?
• This type of control valve extends horizontally through the wall with the indicator and valve unit on the outside of the building.
• To prevent rekindle, FFs should ensure materials are broken apart and saturated, so that which occurs?
• Which of the following can be used as water supplies?
• Which type of ground fire is slow-moving and smoldering, potentially undetected for months?
• The first principle of ground cover fire is
• During a combination attack, the penciling step at the ceiling is used to accomplish what?
• Which option is not a listed hose roll type?
• When dealing with charred documents, a recommended containment is a __________.
• Which of the following is NOT a type of portable water tank mentioned?
• When getting on/off apparatus, which condition is an exception to facing the truck and using hand rails?
• Soft intake hose is commonly known by what nickname?
• Direct-line telephones are for communications with which groups?
• Which of the following is one of the obvious signs of fire origin in a kitchen?
• Which of the following is not a type of water main?
• Preserving evidence is the responsibility of which group?
• NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to carry how many feet of soft intake hose?
• During disposal of partially burned papers, they belong in a __________ to minimize risk.
• This load can be carried on the shoulder and is well suited for a narrow hose bed.
• The US DOT requires all roadway incident personnel wear which safety gear?
• Tankers/tenders must be capable of dumping or filling at rates of at least 1000 gpm.
• The primary purpose of preserving evidence on the scene is to
• As water is applied to fire, it is converted to steam which can expand __ times its original volume.
• Which accountability system works by personnel giving their passport/tags to the IC or AO when leaving or entering an IDLH?
• In an IDLH environment, which accountability system uses the air pressure of the lowest-reading SCBA to help estimate exit time?
• Which firefighting method uses constant flow to cool hot surfaces to stop pyrolysis by applying water and allowing it to run over the hot material?
• Which feature on telephones helps identify the caller?
• What does TTY stand for?
• What is the minimum distance in feet to apply a hose clamp away from the apparatus?
• Which fuels create different risks to emergency responders?
• What is the flow range for 2 inch attack hose?
• What term best describes securing the scene by cordoning off with rope, fire line, or caution tape?
• In a confined space, LPG accumulation at the lowest point creates which risk?
• Drivers and passengers should mount and dismount on the side of the vehicle that ______ exposed to oncoming traffic.
• If possible, where should household furnishings be grouped when arranging for salvage?
• Accurate ______ of all actions associated with evidence must b maintained because it could be brought to court.
• If materials are not broken apart and saturated, rekindle is likely to occur. Which option reflects this risk?
• Which type of attack uses a solid/straight stream and applies water directly to the burning fuels?
• Why is mercaptan added to natural gas?
• LPG is about 1/2 times heavier than air and will do what at the lowest point possible?
• Which systems are used to record telephone calls and radio transmissions?
• FDC stands for?
• What is the third step in the hierarchy of cleaning fire hose if the hose has been exposed to oil?
• When evaluating the stability of a fire-damaged structure, what should you look for in particular?
• What are the three most common tools used in overhaul?
• Direct attack is most effective on which type of fire?
• Which item is given as an example of a discarded container?
• What are the three types of fuels?
• Fire damage can be split into two categories. Which are they?
• The area of origin search moves from area of least damage to area of most damage.
• Base station radios are typically used in which setting and possess what characteristic?
• What are the four types of control valves?
• If you must preserve partially burned papers temporarily, which device provides the intended protection?
• For safety during cleanup, partially burned papers should be placed in a __________.
• Should you use solid streams on energized electrical equipment?
• What does LDH stand for in firefighting equipment terms?
• Public Alerting Systems include which of the following devices?
• If available, which nozzle should be used to get under the hood, fender, or wheel well?
• Fire apparatus can be connected to what on the outside of the building to supplement the automatic sprinkler system?
• ______ nozzles also called constant pressure nozzles, automatically vary the rate of flow to maintain an effective nozzle pressure.
• In emergency cleanup, partially burned papers deserve containment in what type of appliance?
• NFPA 1901 requires a minimum of how many feet of 1.5, 1.75, or 2 inch fire attack hose?
• The rate of discharge is measured in which unit?
• What is the first step in the hierarchy of cleaning fire hose?
• Public Alerting Systems function primarily to what?
• Water shuttle operations are recommended for distances greater than how many miles from the nearest hydrant?
• The purpose of this roll is to create a compact roll that can be easily transported and carried & allows for control of both couplings
• The general location of origin is the term for the place where material first ignited. Which term is this?
• When firefighters answer nonemergency calls, what should they identify?
• Intermediate hydrants are required if distance between intersections exceed ______ to ______ ft.
• What are the two methods of applying water in direct attack?
• Which item is specifically mentioned as needing removal and thorough extinguishment due to being a burning hazard?
• Which sequence best describes the vehicle fire suppression approach?
• Which kind of fuel includes brush up to 6 feet?
• What are the four essential elements of a fire stream?
• Which condition is the exception to the rule of facing the truck and using hand rails when boarding/off the apparatus?
• What are the three personnel accountability systems?
• Which of the following is NOT a generally accepted classification of fire cause?
• What tool is used to tighten or loosen the extended handle lugs?
• When salvage covers are limited, it is good practice to use available covers for which items?
• The strategy used at structure fires that deploys resources for interior tactical operations is:
• Which statement about hose clamps reflects extending a hose length without stopping water?
• In the context of fire investigation, what term describes the accountability documentation that records every change of possession from discovery to court presentation?
• What term describes an electrical device that provides multiple outlets and is supplied through a single inlet from the power source?
• Which condition indicates that concrete has spalled due to heat?
• Which option correctly lists the three fuel types as described?
• Fire hydrants should not be placed more than ______ ft apart.
• For safely handling partially burned documents, place them in a __________ before processing.
• Fixed lights have a capacity per light of how many watts to how many watts?
• Outlets facing the wrong direction is categorized as which hydrant issue?
• Which coupling, also known as non-threaded couplings, is most commonly used on Large Diameter Hose (LDH)?
• The exact physical location where the heat source and fuel started combustion is called what?
• Which ground fire is also called crawling fire and is the most common?
• The evacuation order is broadcast several times to ensure that which responders hear it?
• Which accountability system requires personnel to give their tags to an AO to mark time of entry and suspected time of exit based on the air pressure of the lowest-reading SCBA?
• Portable lights range from how many watts to how many watts?
• To prevent spread of embers, store partially burned papers in a __________.
• Which option is NOT a listed lug type for the four lugs (PERR)?
• NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to carry 15 ft of soft intake hose.
• Partially burned papers should be kept in which location to minimize fire risk?
• For unclosed cabs, what safety equipment is required?
• Which valve is used on large pump intakes and incorporates a flat baffle that turns 90 degrees, operated by a quarter-turn handle?
• NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to carry 20 ft of hard intake hose.
• Avoid using ________ when doing exterior exposure protection.
• In a straight roll, if the male threads are on the outside, it is a _____________
• In ground fire terminology, what does the term Black refer to?
• Which term describes fuels located in the air?
• How should the front wheels of an apparatus be oriented relative to the scene to prevent striking workers?
• What does LPG stand for?
• External communications are requests from the public for emergency and nonemergency assistance. After reaching a central point, to whom are these requests relayed?
• Which load is described as portable and carried by firefighters during an emergency?
• Which combination correctly lists the three types of intake strainers?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of fire origin in a kitchen?
• Which system accounts for side impact protection in vehicles?
• What is the explosive concentration range for LPG in air?
• A combination attack includes which two attack types?
• Which term refers to appliances used when a larger volume of water is needed at the end of a main supply line, sometimes called portable hydrants?
• This load is simple to make and offers an advantage to FF operations by being carried by FFers during an emergency
• Which type of communication involves radio transmissions between units during emergencies?
• Firefighters can detect hidden fires by these four methods.
• Which items are used to detour traffic around the emergency scene?
• When approaching a vehicle fire, from what angle should you attack the fire?
• Every sprinkler system is equipped with which component?
• What roll is commonly used in situations where hose is likely to be deployed for use directly from a roll (FFers have control of both couplings, the hose rolls out easier, holding both couplings enables a quicker connection to other couplings)?
• NFPA __________ requires all outlets be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters.
• Direct or indirect attack is NOT ideal when victims are still inside. Which attack type is used when firefighters cannot enter a burning building due to intense heat and produces large quantities of steam that must be coordinated with ventilation?
• Distributors mains are used to distribute water to local zones within a system.
• Which statement best describes salvage covers?
• Low-volume stream discharges less than ____ gpm.
• Indirect attack is characterized by the production of large quantities of steam and must be coordinated with what?
• Which method delivers water to the destination without pumping equipment?
• What is the second step in the hierarchy of cleaning fire hose?
• The back-up hose line serves three critical functions. Which of the following is true?
• Portable lights typically have what features to aid stability?
• What is the primary purpose of intake strainers attached to a hard intake hose?
• In ground fire terminology, what is a narrow strip of fire extending from the main fire called?
• Which radios are smaller and less powerful than fixed and mobile radios, and are powered by a rechargeable battery with buttons and knobs for switching channels and adjusting volume?
• Which strategy is intended to isolate or stabilize an incident and is generally an exterior operation?
• Which of the following is a penetrating (piercing) nozzle type mentioned as producing a broken stream?
• Which of the following lists the three common types of hose rolls?
• Operating pressure at the nozzle for master streams is ______ psi.
• Which valve is used in pumper discharge and gated wyes and is open when the handle is in line with the hose?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a step in preliminary scene assessment & exterior examination?
• When extinguishing hidden fires with potential rekindle, what should be available?
• In relay pumping operations, the apparatus with the largest pumping capacity should be located at the water source.
• Operating pressure at the nozzle for hand lines is ______ psi.
• What is the most common extinguishing agent for structure fires, and what minimum hose size is typically used?
• Which statement correctly describes broken streams?
• Fixed lights are vehicle-mounted and used to provide what type of lighting?
• Natural gas is stored or shipped as which two forms?
• What are the three types of ground cover fires?
• Dangers found in trash containers can include these three things. Which option lists all of them?
• What electrical component distributes power to several outlets from a single inlet?
• Which combination of water movement methods includes both gravity and pumping?
• What are the three types of water mains?
• What is the standard operating pressure for master streams at the nozzle?
• A ______ stream is a fine spray composed of tiny water droplets.
• Which of the following is a legitimate use of hose clamps?
• Which hose size has a flow range that begins at 100 gpm?
• What does TDD stand for?
• Which description correctly characterizes a Post Indicator Valve?
• The types of damage that can occur to the exterior covering and the inner lining of fire hose are known by which acronym?
• Which appliance divides one hoseline into two outlets, typically with one 2.5 inch outlet and two 1.5 inch outlets?
• Which type of water main is used to deliver water to local zones within a system?
• What is the best way to secure an incident scene?
• Inverters are used to power lights and tools by converting the vehicle's 12-24 volt DC to which type of power?
• What does SRS stand for?
• Soft intake hose is often referred to as a __________.
• What is the term for the rapid closing of a nozzle that creates a shock wave when moving water meets the closed nozzle?
• Salvage operations focus on minimizing losses to which of the following?
• The back-up hose line performs three critical functions. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
• Which operations can begin as soon as adequate personnel are on scene?
• A ________ line should always be used at the same time as the primary attack hose line.
• Which of the following is a non-fire hazard?
• Which power source is not described as powering radios in the material?
• The correct container for temporarily shielding partially burned papers is a __________.
• Which component of a fire stream serves as the conduit for water or extinguishing agent?
• In electric/hybrid electric vehicles, which colors should you not contact?
• Booster lines normally have couplings with which lugs that are shallow holes drilled to prevent abrasion and require a spanner wrench?
• Items such as which need to be removed from the building and thoroughly extinguished?
• Which hose is primarily used in drafting operations?
• Which roll is two donuts arranged side by side to form a compact bundle?
• Which kind of fuel includes roots and peat?
• What is the primary use of salvage covers during fire operations?
• Which type of damage results from forcible entry, ventilation, fire extinguishment, and overhaul?
• Before forcing entry, what action should be attempted?
• Which couplings are connected with locks or cams rather than screw threads?
• This kind of fuel includes upright fuels over 6 ft.
• In ground fire terminology, which term describes the sides of the fire?
• This water system delivers water to the destination when elevation pressure is inadequate.
• Firefighters should wear hearing protection if sirens or engine noise exceed how many decibels?
• PERR stands for Pin, Extended handles, Recessed, and Rocker lugs. Which option represents the correct order of the acronym?
• In ground fire terminology, which term refers to the point where the fire began?
• Which description matches penciling in fire attack?
• Master streams discharge more than ______ gpm.
• Power should be turned off at the __________ ONLY.
• When mounting or dismounting near traffic, which side should you use?
• What are the four weather factors that influence fire behavior?
• When possible, ______ before fire attack, opposite of the stairway.
• What is attached to the drafting end of a hard intake hose to keep debris from entering the ump?
• Portable tanks have capacities beginning at how many gallons?
• These fire hydrants are used in climates that are expected to have freezing temperatures.
• What does MWS stand for?
• Which tools can be used for small hidden fires?
• This water system delivers water to the destination and is most commonly used by communities.
• CNG in its purest form is ______.
• What minimum hose line size should be used for vehicle fires?
• Trash containers can contain toxic products of combustion so full __________ and __________ should be worn.
• When filling a portable tank, a jet siphon with a diameter of how many inches is used?
• What is the flow range for 1.5 inch attack hose?
• Which statement correctly describes LPG's flammable range?
• CNG in its purest form is methane which has a flammability range of ______% - ______%
• Which component of a fire stream creates the spray pattern and directs water onto the fire?
• Which action is necessary to safely address a gas safety incident in terms of electrical power?
• Which lugs are located on swivels of large intake hose and are tightened or loosened by striking the handles with a rubber mallet?
• What is the minimum hose size for the primary attack line using water?
• In the event of a trash container hazard with suspected toxic fumes, which breathing protection is indicated?
• Water's high heat-absorbing capacity makes it particularly effective for cooling fires compared to most common extinguishing agents.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic methods by which MWS apparatus unload water?
• The NFPA standard that specifies the minimum PPE for firefighters to participate in ground cover firefighting is:
• Which appliance connects two hoses into one and is equipped with clapper valves to allow the use of only one supply line at a time?
• Which roll is described as the simplest to construct?
• A suitable shelter for partially burned paper fragments during handling is a __________.
• Apply hose clamp about __________ ft from the coupling/nozzle
• Which type of radio is mounted in fire apparatus, ambulances, and staff vehicles and is powered by the vehicle?
• Which statement correctly defines BLEVE?
• Which item is listed as an additional hazard in vehicle fires?
• The search for the area of origin goes from the area of ______ damage to the area of ______ damage.
• Salvage covers are made of which materials?
• Riding on the apparatus is the most common dangerous situation for firefighters.
• In a combination attack, what sequence is recommended starting at the ceiling?
• If a piercing nozzle is not available, how can an opening be made?
• PPE requirements for ground cover firefighting must meet NFPA standard number
• Which roll is described as enabling quicker connection to other couplings by holding both couplings?
• Which statement best describes direct attack?
• If the distance between two intersections is 375 ft, are intermediate hydrants required?
• Overhaul often requires complete saturation by flooding the container. Which operation is described as usually requiring this?
• The primary objective of salvage is to conserve what?
• Which description best fits portable radios?
• What are the four parts of overhaul operations?
• Which statement best describes water's cooling action on a fire?
• Which component of a fire stream is responsible for delivering the extinguishing agent?
• What is the upper wattage limit for fixed lights per light?
• What six items should be gathered from an emergency call?
• The order to cease interior operations may be referred to as these three things.
• In relay pumping operations, as few as 2 engines can be hooked in series.
• Which appliances are used when a larger volume of water is needed at the end of a main supply line and are sometimes referred to as portable hydrants, having one LDF inlet and three 2.5 inch valve-controlled male outlets?
• Base station radios are used in fixed locations such as fire stations, comms centers, or admin offices. They have the most powerful transmitters and are the largest type of radio, powered by the building. Which option best describes this?
• What is the most important responsibility in a fire department's objective of property conservation?
• What are the three key components to water shuttle operations?
• A drafting strainer requires a minimum of how many inches of water above & below the hard intake to avoid picking up silt & debris?
• NFPA 1901 requires a minimum of how many feet of 2.5-6 inch supply hose?
• These fire hydrants are used in warmer climates & are equipped with horizontal compression valves at each outlet.