AF Fire Academy Suppression 1 Practice Test

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• Which of the following is a method used for public alerting systems?
• What is the primary purpose of a back-up line?
• Which of the following is NOT a fuel type for ground surface fires?
• Which term is a listed fire cause classification?
• Solid stream operating pressure for master streams is which psi?
• Which piece of information is among the six pieces of information needed with non-emergency calls?
• Which statement BEST describes a Water Distribution System?
• Which slope aspect receives the most sunlight and heat in North America?
• What is the hose connection that joins two hoses into one?
• What is the flammability range for methane?
• If multiple portable tanks are needed, ___ can be used to transfer water from one tank to another
• Which fire type is described as wind-driven and moving through the tree tops?
• Water shuttle operations are recommended when:
• Master streams discharge more than how many gallons per minute (GPM)?
• Which statement best describes the Water Distribution System's primary function?
• Solid stream operating pressure for hand lines is which psi?
• What best defines water shuttle operations?
• What is the purpose of the fill site?
• Fog streams provide maximum water surface area for heat absorption, which enhances their ability to do what?
• Which of the following is NOT a weather factor influencing wildland fire behavior?
• Which type of fire is wind-driven, high intensity, and moves through the tree tops?
• 2 strategies used in structure fires
• Which condition reduces the effectiveness of fog streams?
• Which of the following is a Standard Firefighting Order?
• Firefighters should wear hearing protection when noise levels exceed:
• What is Mercaptan?
• Which of the following is a Post Indicator Valve (PIV)?
• Fire department communication is categorized into two types. Which are they?
• Which term describes the strips extending from the main fire?
• What is one of the three characteristics used to describe a fire hose?
• Hand lines typically flow from what GPM range, and are supplied by what hose size?
• Which valve type is commonly used on pumper discharge lines and gated wyes?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of portable tank used in water shuttle operations?
• Where should interior examination begin during fire investigation?
• Storz couplings are most commonly used on which type of hose?
• Which of the following is a typical wattage range for portable lights?
• Low volume streams discharge less than how many gpm?
• On the floor above the fire floor in an above-grade fire, what should you do?
• For fires in small piles, garbage cans, or small containers, you can use a:
• When using a hose clamp, how far should it be placed from the apparatus?
• Which method is commonly used by fire departments for public alerting?
• Where should you approach and attack the fire if possible?
• Hard intake hoses are primarily used for which operation and sizes?
• Which device "steals" water from the main line by having smaller outlets?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of hose roll?
• Which of the following is a Standard Firefighting Order?
• What is the typical AC voltage output of the described inverter?
• Which type of fire lies under the surface and is slow-moving and smoldering?
• Unused hose should be inspected and reloaded how often?
• Which device is used to split a single hose into two independent hoses that can be individually controlled?
• Which statement about water relay operations is false?
• Which of the following lists all three personnel accountability systems?
• What is necessary to utilize alternate water supplies?
• Which of the following is NOT a category of passenger vehicle fires?
• Which valve has a flat baffle that turns 90 degrees?
• What is the minimum staffing recommendation for a 1.75-inch attack line?
• Where is the male end located on a salvage roll?
• Which of the following are indicators to determine the path of flame spread?
• Solid streams are NOT ideal for which application?
• Which valve is used on Siamese appliances?
• The hard intake hose length per NFPA 1901 is how many feet?
• Which term describes a portable tank type that collapses or folds?
• Which fuel type corresponds to aerial above 6 feet tall?
• Which of the following is a type of fire hydrant?
• What diameter range is specified for intake hoses in NFPA 1901?
• What are the three control zones?
• Hose appliance is defined as which of the following?
• What is the most common dangerous situation for firefighters?
• In ground cover fires, which term describes patches of unburned fuel inside the burn perimeter?
• Which statement best describes how a back-up line is used in relation to the main attack?
• Which intake strainer keeps the hard suction hose away from the bottom?
• When should salvage operations begin?
• What is the primary purpose of hose fittings?
• Which set correctly lists the four essential elements of a fire stream?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of defensive strategies?
• Which of the following is a non-fire hazard to consider at a fire scene?
• Which option is not a fire cause classification?
• Power inverters convert DC from a vehicle's electrical system to AC power in what ranges?
• For large piles and container fires you should use a minimum of a 1.5 inch attack line.
• Which term refers to the gaseous fuel primarily composed of methane used as a vehicle fuel?
• Which is NOT one of the four essential elements of a fire stream?
• Which statement about salvage operations is true?
• As water is converted to steam, its volume can expand up to how many times?
• Which option is NOT one of the three personnel accountability systems?
• Which NFPA standard covers electrical safety?
• What is salvage in firefighting?
• Which of the following is a type of fitting used to close the male end?
• Which statement about non-threaded couplings is true?
• Radios are classified by which criteria?
• What is the portion of the coupling that serves as the point of attachment called?
• Which statement best describes a surface fire?
• Which NFPA standard governs the required lengths of intake and supply hoses on fire apparatus?
• What is the purest form of CNG, and what is its flammability range?
• Which of the following is a sign used to determine flame path that involves melted material?
• What should be done to protect footprints at a fire scene?
• LPG is about ___ times heavier than air and its explosive concentrations are between ___?
• Intersections longer than what distance may require an intermediate hydrant?
• What is the GPM range for a 2-inch attack line and the recommended staffing?
• Which option lists the four common hose appliances?
• Which of the following is NOT a method of moving water in a distribution system?
• What is a fog stream?
• Which of the following is a Standard Firefighting Order?
• What is the point of origin in a fire investigation?
• Which of the following is a factor to consider during water relay operations?
• Which describes the primary type of damage from a structure fire?
• What are the three methods of fire attack?
• How many control zones are defined at an incident site?
• Which of the following is NOT a hose lug type?
• During water relay operations, where should the apparatus with the largest pumping capacity be placed?
• What water application technique is described for undercarriage fires on a hard surface?
• Storz couplings are a quick-connect, non-threaded coupling commonly used on which type of hose?
• Which is the middle priority among the incident strategy priorities?
• Where is the dump site located in a water shuttle operation?
• Which statement about a flat load is true?
• Pre-connected hose lines generally range from how many feet to how many feet?
• What are the three critical functions of a back-up line?
• Which item is NOT among the five items required by NFPA 1977?
• How many feet of hard intake hoses are required by NFPA 1901?
• Which statement describes a storage roll?
• What GPM flows from a 1.5" attack line, and what staffing is recommended?
• The discharge orifice should be no greater than what fraction of the diameter of the hoseline supplying the nozzle?
• What is the GPM range for a 1.75-inch attack line and the recommended staffing?
• Where should power be turned off?
• A broken stream is a fire stream that has been broken into coarsely divided water droplets by specialized nozzles such as these four kinds: Cellar, Rotary, Piercing (penetrating), Chimney
• Hose clamp is used to stop flow of water in a hose line.
• The ten codes are still prevalent in the fire service today.
• Which of the following is a correct statement about LPG explosive concentrations?
• Which accountability system provides the greatest level of safety?
• Mercaptan is added to natural gas primarily to provide a detectable odor.
• Not a factor affecting burning characteristics of ground cover fuels?
• Which statement describes hydrant spacing and the potential need for an intermediate hydrant?
• If you combine the supply line length and attack line requirements, what is the total length specified by NFPA 1901?
• Which technique uses constant flow to cool hot surfaces?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to receive communication from hearing-impaired individuals?
• What is the goal of a control line in wildland firefighting?
• What is the NFPA 1901 required supply line length and size?
• How many types of hose damage are identified?
• Where is the fill site located in water shuttle operations?
• A hose roller is used to prevent chafing or kinking of hose at an edge of a roof or windowsill.
• NFPA 1901 requires how many feet and what size for attack line?
• Which wheel orientation protects incident personnel?
• Which intake strainer is used when drafting from a portable tank?
• Which term describes the mains that feed smaller mains?
• Which sign indicates walls offset from elongation of steel roof supports?
• Which practice should be avoided because it can cause unnecessary damage?
• Which sign indicates structural damage involving mortar joints in walls?
• What is the second step in overhaul operation?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of solid stream nozzles?
• Which option lists all four types of fitting lugs?
• Two disadvantages of fog streams
• Which term describes the area of unburned fuels next to the involved area?
• Where should the staging area be during an above-grade fire?
• What is penciling in firefighting?
• Which item is included among the five pieces of information needed for an emergency broadcast?
• Which NFPA standard oversees protective clothing for Wildland Fire Fighting?
• Two types of fog nozzles
• Which device is designed to prevent electrical shock by interrupting a circuit when a ground fault is detected?
• Master streams are supplied by hose lines of what size?
• What function do junction boxes provide?
• What are solid streams used for?
• Which of the following is NOT a method MWS unloads water?
• How should the apparatus be parked?
• OS&Y is a valve designation used in sprinkler systems. Which phrase is the correct expansion?
• Discharging a water stream into smoke to cool the area down is advisable.
• During vehicle overhaul, which action should be taken to ensure electrical safety?
• Which is a correct item among the five required by NFPA 1977?
• How should large furnishings be extinguished according to standard fire suppression practice?
• Which fuel type is defined as above 6 feet tall?
• Which item is typically checked during vehicle overhaul to prevent post-fire hazards?
• What does LPG stand for?
• Which term describes the main lines that feed smaller mains?
• Which term describes the most common ground cover fire, consuming low-lying vegetation and also known as crawling fire?
• Which of the following abbreviations stands for a Valve type known as WPIV?
• Which valve type is used to control flow from the hydrant side?
• Which part of ground cover fire refers to the outer boundary?
• How far apart should hydrants be placed?
• Non-threaded couplings are also referred to as:
• Hard-suction hose should be positioned so that:
• When recording information for a non-emergency call, which item helps identify the caller?
• What fuels are most generators using in emergency operations?
• What is the best way to secure the scene?
• What is the primary purpose of a Water Distribution System in a building?
• How are fixed lights usually mounted?
• Fire stream patterns are identified by which characteristics?
• What is the area of origin in a fire investigation?
• What are the three types of vehicle fires?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a method for undercarriage fires?
• Soft intake hoses are used for what purpose and what size range?
• Soft intake hoses are typically how many feet long according to NFPA 1901?
• When exposed to loud noise, what safety equipment should be worn?
• Which item from the signs indicates potential hazards due to mezzanine storage?
• What is the only exception to using three points of contact on the fire apparatus?
• Which hydrant type is associated with California standard (Dry barrel hydrant)?
• What are the two categories of lighting equipment?
• Which safety feature should outlets have to prevent electrical shock?
• Which of the following is NOT a hose load type?
• In firefighting terminology, what does LCES stand for?
• What angle should you approach a vehicle fire?
• Should you preemptively spray smoke to cool the area?
• Most nozzles are designed to operate at what pressure?
• Which of the following is NOT a salvage cover type?
• What is painting in firefighting?
• Which type of intake strainer is used when drafting from a natural source?
• What are the 3 priorities regarding incident strategy?
• Where is water sent to remove impurities and minerals?
• Which statement describes an indirect fire attack?
• The general location where the ignition source and the material first ignited actually came together is known as?
• Soft intake hose is often referred to as a ______.
• A hose jacket is used when a section of hose ruptures but it is still needed for fire attack.
• Which statement correctly matches the terms area of origin and point of origin?
• Which term describes a fire deliberately set and the responsible person knows it shouldn't be ignited?
• A jet siphon uses a discharge line of which diameter connected to the siphon?
• What are defensive fire strategies intended to do?
• Which sign indicates damage to veneer/curtain walls due to heat?
• Which of the following is one of the six pieces of information needed for non-emergency calls?
• Prior to entering an IDLH environment, what should hose line teams do?
• Which item is listed as a common hose appliance?
• How should small burning objects be extinguished?
• Above grade fire attack should be initiated from which location?
• What are the two groups of intake hose?
• Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate:
• Which nozzle should be used if available to pierce the hood and spray into the engine compartment?
• 2 common reasons for offensive fire strategy
• Low volume streams are supplied by booster lines of what size range?
• What is the standard safety technique for mounting or dismounting an apparatus?
• Which site is located at the water source?
• Which is a key component of water shuttle operations?
• How many feet of soft intake hoses are required by NFPA 1901?
• For large piles and container fires you should use a minimum of:
• Which organization regulates all radio communication in the United States?
• What should FF do when fighting any fire, large or small, interior or exterior?
• Most generators have outputs in which voltage range?
• Which statement about NFPA 70E is true?
• When using a hose clamp, how far should it be placed from the coupling/nozzle?
• What does CNG stand for?
• What color of wires should NEVER be cut by firefighters?
• Should walls be blindly destroyed to search for hidden fires?
• What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel?
• What is the typical wattage range per portable light?
• What does chain of custody mean in fire investigations?