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Download Fire Service and Rescue Examination Sample Questions and more Study notes Law in PDF only on Docsity! SAMPLE QUESTIONS Knowledge, or cognitive objectives, is assessed through written tests. Certification Candidates must demonstrate a mastery of theoretical material in order to earn a passing grade on written certification examinations. They must achieve a minimum score of 70% in order to earn a passing grade in an examination intended for certification at a given level of competence. D.1 Awareness Level HM/WMD Sample Questions 1. Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety , or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce is a definition for a: A. hazard class. B. hazardous chemical. C. hazardous material. D. hazardous substance. 2. The two types of potential hazards found in each section of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: A. reactivity and solubility. B. spill and leak. C. corrosive and flammable. D. health and fire/explosion. D.2 Driver Operator Aerial Sample Questions 1. The angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires of a vehicle touch the ground to the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus is considered: A. angle of return. B. angle of departure. C. angle of approach. D. longitudinal approach. 2. Which of the following is not a standard method of power take off engagement? A. spring-loaded. B. hydraulically-controlled. C. electronically-controlled. D. pneumatically-controlled. D.3 Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply Sample Questions 1. When inspecting the apparatus, which of the following is not considered a daily check? A. Braking system B. Cooling system C. Tires D. Check packing glands for leaks 2. Proper apparatus maintenance includes visually checking the tank water level: A. daily. B. biweekly. C. quarterly. D. periodically. D.4 Driver Operator Pump Sample Questions 1. A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more gallons of water is considered to be a/an: A. attack pumper. B. aerial device. C. midi pumper D. tanker/tender. 2. Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator: A. focusing too much on the traffic in front of the apparatus. B. stopping at intersections. C. misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus. D. using warning devices. D.5 Fire Fighter I Sample Questions 1. In the fire service, the term mutual aid refers to: A. an agreement to provide reciprocal assistance. B. an engine and truck company working together at a fire. C. two or more firefighters mutually aiding each other. D. two or more companies from the same department aiding each other. 2. The coupling on the high pressure hose that is attached to an SCBA cylinder should be: A. of the reverse thread type. B. hand tight. C. secured with an adjustable wrench. D. treated with Teflon® tape. D.6 Fire Fighter II Sample Questions 1. When a company officer arrives first on scene, the officer is in command until: A. the fire is declared under control. B. a chief officer arrives and may choose to assume command. C. the chief of the department arrives. D. arrival of the senior shift officer. 2. Pressurized flammable liquids and gasses should: A. always be extinguished. B. not be extinguished unless the fuel can be immediately shut off. C. not be extinguished by firefighters; trained specialists should be called for these fires. D. not be extinguished unless the product involved has a vapor density greater than one. D.7 Fire Inspector I Sample Questions 1. A collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction is called a(n): A. standard. B. code. C. ordinance. A. The public remembers a person or organization by their first achievement. B. All statement made to the public must be factual. C. Statements made to the community should be ethical. D. All department members speaking to the media have an obligation to the public. D. 15 Fire Officer IV Sample Questions 1. The final responsibility and authority must remain with the: A. firefighter. B. company officer. C. fire chief. D. employee. 2. The purpose of an incentive program is: A. only for use in the career fire service. B. to encourage retention of experienced firefighters. C. to limit the need for other benefits. D. to encourage early retirement for senior firefighters. D.16 Health and Safety Officer Sample Questions 1. Which NFPA standard provides the design, performance, testing, and certification criteria for portable power tools used at emergency incidents? A. NFPA 1500 B. NFPA 1521 C. NFPA 1901 D. NFPA 1936 2. The health and safety officer has the authority to: A. cause the immediate correction of situations that create imminent danger to personnel. B. cause the immediate correction of non-imminent hazards. C. change procedures without the approval of the chief. D. issue orders at his/her own discretion. D.17 Incident Safety Officer-Fire Suppression Sample Questions 1. The fire department health and safety officer has a second distinct and vital role as the: A. incident safety officer. B. first-responder training officer. C. rapid intervention team coordinator. D. emergency medical services director. 2. When confronted with an unsafe act that presents an unusual or dangerous hazard, the incident safety officer should: A. immediately inform the incident commander, who will stop the unsafe act. B. consult with the incident commander prior to stopping the unsafe act. C. immediately stop the unsafe action and then inform the incident commander. D. immediately stop the unsafe action and document the incident for disciplinary purposes. D.18 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I 1. The intention of early identification of a Firesetter problem is to: A. provide educational information and parental support. B. identify at-risk youth and prevent further involvement in firesetting. C. assess a child’s level of risk and enroll at-risk individuals in a prevention program. D. identify at-risk youths and enter them into a central registry. 2. If an interviewer is unable to surpass client resistance, he/she may appropriately employ any of the following except: A. returning to rapport-building. B. terminating services. C. referring the client to a mental health professional. D. rescheduling the interview. D.19 Operations Level HM/WMD Sample Questions 1. If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: A. collect in low-lying areas. B. rapidly dissipate if outdoors. C. float on water. D. sink in water. 2. What would be the primary hazard to a responder while rescuing victims in a building where a non- flammable hazard class 2 product is leaking? A. Ingestion B. Inhalation C. Absorption D. Injection D.20 Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I Sample Questions 1. Smoke detector should be tested: A. annually. B. every two years. C. according to manufacturer’s instructions. D. every five years. 2. The fire prevention program, Learn Not to Burn® pre-school program includes all of the following except: A. cool a burn. B. crawl low under smoke. C. recognize firefighters are helpers. D. wait in the house for the fire department to arrive. D.21 Rescue Technician – Confined Space I Sample Questions 1. Which of the following statements is correct? A. Bases are also referred to as alkali. B. A substance with a pH of 1 is considered a strong base. C. Acids are considered corrosives, bases are not. D. Acids are also referred to as caustic. 2. Signs and symptoms of a rescuer experiencing heat stroke include hot, dry skin, core temperature above 1050, and A. slow pulse. B. hypertension. C. increases level of consciousness. D. rapid pulse. D.22 Rescue Technician – Confined Space II Sample Questions 1. Actions taken to isolate, eliminate or reduce the degree of risk to life and property from hazards, either before, during, or after an incident, are called: A. hazard intervention. B. hazard mitigation. C. hazard address. D. hazard resolution. 2. Which of the following raising systems can be defined as having all the moving/travelling pulleys moving at the same speed as the load? A. Simple pulley system. B. Compound pulley system. C. Complex pulley system. D. Duplex pulley system. D.23 Rescue Technician – Rope and Rigging I Sample Questions 1. When an individual is confronted with making decisions regarding rescue situations, the ability to overcome decision making problems is essential. Which of the following is not a trait of an effective leader? A. Confidence B. Willingness to take excessive risks C. Mental toughness 2. The immediate objectives of the technical rescue search are to: A. locate the patient(s), call for backup, and control the press/public. B. create a single scene entry and point, spot auxiliary equipment, and call for additional resources. C. locate the patient(s), identify the hazard(s), and establish the incident boundary. D. identify resources, locate equipment and personnel, establish the hot zone. D.24 Rescue Technician – Rope and Rigging II Sample Questions 1. When two anchor points are used to support a load, an angle is created by the anchor straps. As the angle becomes _______, the force on the anchors will _______. A. smaller, increase B. greater, decrease C. smaller, remain the same D. greater, increase 2. A line that is attached to a load on a highline and is used to control the load from the far-side point is called a _______ line. A. lowering/belay B. tag C. haul D. suspension D.25 Rescue Technician – Structural Collapse I Sample Questions 1. In a search of light frame buildings: A. a callout/listen search may be effective due to lower density of wood floors. B. seismic type sensors will be more effective than listening devices. C. dogs will probably not be able to scent through wood floors. D. callout/listen searches are ineffective. 2. To shore sloped floors, you should: