Fire Academy Midterm Practice Test

These questions are part of the practice quiz. Start practicing

• The leading cause of firefighter fatalities is:
• Which term is the protective coat worn by a firefighter for interior structural firefighting?
• Elements for forming a knot are...
• What is the primary purpose of the core in kernmantle rope?
• A rope subjected to a shock load is most at risk of which outcome?
• Which term refers to the individual whose primary responsibility is to receive, process, or disseminate information of a public safety nature via telecommunication devices?
• Which term describes both full-face pieces (covering the nose, mouth, and eyes) and half-face pieces (covering the nose and mouth)?
• Utility rope should be used for hoisting tools.
• When mounting the fire apparatus, what is the correct practice?
• How should an axe be hoisted?
• In a powered air-purifying respirator, which component moves air through the purification elements to the wearer?
• Which warning on an SCBA alerts the user that the reserved air supply is being utilized?
• Which are the duties of Firefighter 1?
• Which of the following sets correctly lists the four commonly accepted types of energy?
• Which term describes the complete assembly used to protect the wearer from inhalation hazards, including the facepiece and filtration components?
• Which term is used to describe predetermined coded messages such as "10-20"?
• A special base station radio that receives messages and signals on one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency.
• Which NFPA standard is associated with the air-purifying and air line components described in the material?
• Which term describes a radio system that uses one frequency to transmit and receive all messages?
• If one member of the firefighting team must leave a fire building during an assignment, who should also leave?
• If a gas has a vapor density greater than one, when it escapes from its container, it will
• Which term refers to a firefighter's urgent broadcast indicating immediate danger?
• A stored-pressure water extinguisher should be used to attack which class of fire?
• Class B fires involve fuels such as:
• Extinguishers suitable for Class B fires can be identified by which symbol?
• What is the transmission of information via radio waves using native digital data or analog signals that have been converted to a digital signal and compressed?
• What term refers to a respirator with an independent air supply used by underwater divers?
• Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas such as:
• What term describes the chemical decomposition of a substance when exposed to heat?
• Which organization may establish regulations governing fire department activities?
• Which knot is commonly used to attach a rope to a round object?
• Which statement about solid fuels and heating is true?
• Which electronic semiconductors emit a single-color light and are used for SCBA displays?
• A respirator that supplies breathing air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere is known as what?
• The department of safety program must be:
• Which component in an SCBA fits over the mouth and nose?
• Which option best describes a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)?
• The core of kernmantle rope accounts for what percentage of total strength?
• Which of the following best describes a Class B fire?
• Which device on the SCBA allows users to share their available air supply in an emergency situation?
• Which term describes a stationary radio transceiver with an integral AC power supply?
• In a digital radio system, end users should expect:
• Which term is a portable communication device used by firefighters to communicate distress, progress, changes in fire conditions and other pertinent information?
• What are the four stages of fire growth?
• The clove hitch is commonly used for which task?
• Which system provides emergency replenishment of breathing air to the SCBA for disabled or entrapped firefighters?
• Which statement is correct regarding safety at emergency scenes?
• Which term is the central radio communications hub that is stationary and powers the system?
• In navigation technology, what does GPS stand for?
• Which term describes a portable lighting tool used by firefighters to illuminate dark scenes?
• Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on which fires?
• All portable extinguishers are classified according to their
• Which term best describes the initial range where a fuel-air mixture can ignite when exposed to an ignition source?
• Which of the following is NOT among the four energy types listed?
• A condition that could be a factor leading to a backdraft is:
• The minimum temperature at which combustion can be initiated under specific conditions is called
• Which NFPA standard is cited for the SCBA pressure vessel configurations (air cylinders)?
• What does the Automatic Number Identification (ANI) feature of Enhanced 9-1-1 do?
• The 'E' in E9-1-1 stands for:
• Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires can be identified by which symbol?
• Which term describes the job title for the person responsible for receiving, processing, or disseminating public safety information via telecommunication devices?
• Which condition increases the risk of a backdraft?
• What knot is used to tie two sections of webbing together?
• A pike pole should be hoisted in what orientation?
• The mixture of fuel vapor to air that will ignite when subjected to an ignition source is known as?
• The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes:
• What is the protective head covering worn by firefighters to protect the head from falling objects, blunt trauma, and heat?
• What is generally considered the upper limit of personnel supervision within the span of control?
• The part of the rope that is used for hoisting or pulling is the...
• In fire service management, a policy is best described as:
• What technology converts a person's voice into a digital signal for transmission over the internet?
• Which suppression method is most widely used on Class A combustibles?
• All fire department radio operations must follow rules of which agency?
• A dry chemical extinguisher rated as 10-B should be capable of extinguishing ________ times as much fire as one rated 1-B.
• What is a proper radio procedure for fire personnel?
• A rescue situation requiring specialized knowledge or training is classified as which of the following?
• What term refers to the rate of cycles of a radio signal, measured in cycles per second?
• Which temperature marker is defined as the minimum temperature at which vapors will form an ignitable mixture with air when an ignition source is present?
• In the fire tetrahedron, what is the reducing agent?
• Ordinary combustible materials include:
• Which device provides a breathing air supply that is self-contained and used in hazardous environments?
• In fire department incident management, the Incident Command System provides:
• Which term is used for a verbal declaration indicating that a firefighter is lost, missing, or trapped and requires immediate assistance?
• When should you don personal protective equipment if it was not donned prior to mounting the apparatus?
• Approximately what percentage of kernmantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle?
• Which program provides confidential guidance for firefighters?
• Which option is NOT a typical air cylinder configuration for SCBA as described in the material?
• Life safety rope for firefighters should use which type of fiber?
• Which action is recommended when you determine an emergency caller over the phone?
• Which term describes a radio system that uses a computerized shared bank of frequencies to make the more efficient use of radio resources?
• Which class involves energized electrical equipment?
• What is the alerting system for a staffed fire station?
• What describes the function of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)?
• The most common form of reporting emergencies is by using the
• Heat transfer that takes place in the form of electromagnetic waves is known as?
• A rescue situation that requires specialized knowledge or training is classified as which type of rope rescue?
• Which term is a series of data elements that informs the recipient of the location of the alarm?
• Which term describes the phase of fire in which the fire is fully involved and the rate of heat release is at maximum?
• Which class involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
• What device is designed to bypass a regulator in an SCBA system?
• Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for which fires?
• Medical requirements for firefighters are specified in which NFPA standard?
• Which term refers to the display technology using semiconductors that emit light for operator visibility?
• Which term designates the identifier that informs the recipient of the alarm source?
• If a gas has a vapor density greater than air escapes, it will
• Which is important when striving for a professional approach when speaking on the radio?
• The preferred method of applying dry chemical agents to flammable liquid spill fires is to?
• Which device in a firefighter respiratory system is used to bypass or purge the regulator?
• The hose through which air flows, either within an SCBA or from an outside source to a supplied air respirator, is called what?
• What is another term for the first stage of a fire?
• Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter D.
• What is the lowest rank on the chain of command that shares the responsibility for safety?
• A green triangle containing a letter indicates an extinguisher to be used on which fires?
• An electric motor fire is best extinguished by using CO2 because it provides a smothering blanket of soft foam that does not affect electrical equipment.
• Approximately what percentage of kernmantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle? (Rephrased)
• The pressurized vessel or vessels that are an integral part of the SCBA and that contain the breathing gas supply can be configured as a single cylinder or multiple cylinders. (NFPA 1981) What is this component called?
• Which extinguishment method targets chemical chain reactions in the flame?
• Fires involving flammable liquids and gases where applied foam or dry chemical agents are needed are which class?
• NFPA 1500 is most closely related to which program area?
• Which device is described as a sensor that detects a lack of movement and triggers an alarm, potentially manually?
• An urgent message, such as a call for help or evacuation, transmitted over a radio that takes precedence over all normal radio traffic.
• The term vapor density refers to the weight of a gas as compared to the weight of what substance?
• What is the primary safety action when a power line is down at an incident?
• What term describes simultaneous transmission of multiple data streams, most often voice signals, in either or both directions over the same frequency?
• Which statement best describes a bight in a rope?
• Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of the following methods?
• What is the initial step in tying the becket/sheet bend?
• The term describing heat transfer through a solid object by molecular contact is?
• Why are portable extinguishers classified by their intended use?
• Which U.S. federal agency regulates worker safety and responder safety and is part of the Department of Labor?
• Which knot is typically used to join two pieces of webbing in rescue systems?
• Which term is the official U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable?
• In kernmantle rope, the core accounts for what percent of total strength?
• During which stage of fire does the fire frequently become ventilation-controlled?
• What term describes the facility where the emergency call is routed?
• Which stage of fire development is influenced by the configuration of the compartment and the amount of ventilation?
• What term describes a two-way radio permanently mounted in a fire apparatus?
• What are the two main parts of kernmantle rope?
• Which sequence correctly lists the four stages of fire growth?
• Traffic hazards can be managed by positioning the apparatus to:
• In an SCBA, which device indicates the quantity of breathable air available at any time?
• Which is a prohibited practice while responding to an emergency call?
• What is the backpack or frame used to mount the working parts of the SCBA and attach it to the firefighter called?
• What are the two use classifications of fire service rope?
• NFPA 1500 covers which topic?
• A respirator that removes specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through one or more air purification components is called what?
• An SCBA in which the exhaled air is released into the atmosphere and not reused is known as what?
• A multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher is suitable for which types of fires?
• Automatic Number Identification (ANI) provides which information to the dispatcher during a 9-1-1 call?
• What does GIS stand for?
• What does SCBA stand for in firefighter respiratory equipment?
• Telecommunication device and teletype are...
• Combustion is the result of a __________ reaction.
• Which fiber characteristic is prioritized in life safety ropes?
• The heat transfer mode that involves movement of heat by the motion of fluids is?
• Which knot is commonly used to join two pieces of webbing?
• Why should the public be kept at a safe distance around a downed power line?
• Thermal layering is defined as
• When hoisting a line, which condition is preferable?
• If a Class A extinguisher symbol is color-coded, the color should be which?
• How should a stored-pressure water extinguisher be aimed when approaching a fire?
• When dismounting the fire apparatus at the emergency scene, what is the correct action?
• Which of the following is NOT a capability of a Quint apparatus?
• Fire service rope falls into two use classifications. What are they?
• Which term refers to any condition that would pose an immediate or delayed threat to life?
• The primary use of the clove hitch is to attach a rope to what?
• Which term describes a device that keeps a detailed record of each incident and activity for reporting?
• The person ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department is the
• Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include
• Which term describes a simplex channel used for onsite communications?
• The chain of command is which of the following?
• Which device is used for increasing the pressure and density of a gas?
• Which statement describes a bight in a rope?
• When mounting or dis mounting the fire apparatus, you should:
• A Class D fire involves which of the following?
• What term describes the combination of full protective clothing, a self-contained breathing apparatus, and a personal alert safety system device?
• A fire can be extinguished by several methods. Which method reduces the heat in the fire?
• Halon fire extinguishers are primarily designed for use on which type of fires?
• Which term describes an SCBA designed to recycle the user's exhaled air, removing carbon dioxide and generating fresh oxygen?
• Which term is defined as an assigned frequency used for carrying voice and data communications across radio networks?
• What is defined as an assigned frequency or frequencies used to carry voice and/or data communications?
• Flash point is the minimum temperature at which an ignitable liquid will
• Within the span of control, what is the generally accepted practical maximum number of direct subordinates a supervisor should manage?
• Which term is defined as a detailed plan of action?
• Fires involving combustable metals such as magnesium, titanium, sicronium, sodium, and potassium are which class?
• Which atmosphere-supplying respirator provides a respirable atmosphere to the user independent of the ambient environment and is carried by the user?
• Which extinguishing agent is generally rated for Class B and Class C fires?
• Which term refers to a device used to increase gas pressure and density?
• Besides the growth stage, in what other stage is the fire fuel controlled?
• Personal protective equipment provides a ______ level of protection to firefighters.
• A facility equipped and staffed to receive emergency and non-emergency calls requesting public safety services via telephone and other communication devices.
• A Quint apparatus has five capabilities. Which list includes all of them?
• Which statement is true regarding Employee Assistance Programs (EPAs)?
• Which of the following is a hazard associated with riding the fire apparatus?
• Which of the following best describes a shock load?
• The dispatcher using a Computer Aided Dispatch CAD system can:
• Backdraft is defined as the rapid ignition of
• Which agency's rules govern fire department radio operations?
• When dismounting the apparatus on the roadside, firefighters should...
• When evaluating whether to call for a replacement in a team during an incident, the recommended action is:
• Which of the following is a toxic product of combustion?
• Which respirator uses a powered blower to force ambient air through filters to the wearer?
• What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?
• Which statement best describes the Employee Assistance Programs/Member Assistance Programs?
• Which term defines a system of telephones connected by phone lines, radio equipment, or cellular technology to a communications center or fire department?
• The most common danger firefighters experience occurs at:
• What term describes the method of alerting occupants to evacuate in a building, as part of fire safety signaling?
• Which PPE component provides neck and ear thermal protection and is worn over the head under the helmet?
• Which term indicates an indicator that alerts when reserve air is being used?
• Which term refers to a fixed radio communications hub that serves as the primary station in a radio network?
• In what position should the ladder be hoisted?
• What does GPS stand for?
• Which test is performed by filling pressure-containing components with water and pressurizing to a specified value using an external pressure source?
• Which statement best describes an atmosphere-supplying respirator?
• Radio frequencies between 30 and 300 MHz; this spectrum is further divided into high and low bands. Which band is described?
• What is the first stage of a fire called?
• What should be on the mind of a firefighter who answers the telephone in a fire department facility?
• Which stage of fire continues to increase the temperature of the room as the fire increases?
• Which concept describes the simultaneous transmission of multiple data streams over the same frequency?
• Which statement concerning electrical safety is true?
• Which NFPA standard governs supplied-air respirators, also referred to as airline respirators?
• _________ is described as the direct contact of transmission of heat energy from one body to another.
• When approaching a fire, stored pressure water extinguishers are designed to be discharged with the nozzle
• Which term refers to a system of predetermined coded messages used by responders over the radio (for example, "10-20")?
• Which statement regarding electrical hazards at an incident is true?
• What term describes the visual display of information and system conditions visible to the wearer?
• A distinctive sign intended to be recognized by the occupants as requiring evacuation of the building (NFPA 72)
• Who should know how to shut off a building's main electrical breakers, gas, or water service?
• Which term describes an atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the air source is not designed to be carried by the user, also known as an airline respirator?
• Which knot is considered essentially two half hitches?
• Which term refers to user devices that allow speech or hearing impaired individuals to communicate over a telephone system?
• Which statement is true regarding smoke?
• Which action is correct when dealing with downed power lines?
• Which term refers to the cards used to determine a predetermined response to an emergency?
• What term describes a battery-operated, hand-held receiver?
• Which statement about solids heating is true?
• Who is generally responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department?
• What concept states that each firefighter reports to one, and only one, designated supervisor?
• Which term describes heat transfer through space without a medium?
• The purpose of a repeater is to
• For hoisting tools in fire service rope work, which rope type is appropriate?
• A pump tank extinguisher rated as 4-A can be expected to extinguish approximately how much more fire as one rated 2-A?
• One requirement of structural firefighting gloves is that they must:
• What does CAD stand for in emergency dispatch?
• What is the term for piping air tanks together to supply air to the SCBA fill station using progressively higher pressure tanks?
• Convection is the transfer of heat through what medium by circulating currents?
• Division of labor is defined as what?
• Which technology allows firefighters to receive data while in the fire apparatus or at the station?
• What fireground management system addresses procedures for controlling personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications and is designed to be expanded as needed?
• Information on training and performance qualifications for firefighters is located in which NFPA Standard?
• What is another term for a safety knot?
• Which term describes the ignition of gases in the upper layer of a room, often during a developing fire?
• What is the term for a feature that automatically provides a backup method for air to the regulator if the primary passage malfunctions?
• Which term refers to user devices that allow speech or hearing impaired citizens to communicate over a telephone system?
• If a gas has a vapor density greater than air, what is its tendency in a closed space?
• Which term describes a system of computer software, hardware, data, and personnel used to describe information tied to a spatial location?
• Which term describes the phase of a 911 call during which the telecommunicator asks questions to obtain vital information such as the location of the emergency?
• Exposure to ultraviolet light can damage which type of rope?
• Which term describes a radio communication method that allows simultaneous transmit and receive using two frequencies per channel with a repeater?
• During which condition does a fire rapidly change and limit escape time (flashover)?
• A building or portion of a building specifically configured for the primary purpose of providing emergency communications services or public safety answering point (PSAP) services to one or more public safety agencies under the authority or authorities having jurisdiction.
• A carbon dioxide extinguisher's means of discharge is which?
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as:
• OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as:
• Combustion is:
• Which description best matches a continuous filament fiber?
• Decay stage of a fire is characterized by
• A dry chemical extinguisher rated 1-B is designed for which class of fires?
• What is the term for the act of taking off an item of clothing or equipment?
• Which term describes the protective clothing plus SCBA and PASS device worn by responders?
• Which statement is true about life safety rope?
• Which term is a device that keeps a detailed record of every incident and activity that occurs?
• What term describes a sudden transfer of energy to a rope during a fall?
• What is the standard unit for measuring pressure?
• Regarding gloves, one requirement is that they must:
• A multipurpose extinguisher is rated for which combination of fire classes?
• The temperature at which a liquid fuel produces sufficient vapors to support combustion is the:
• What term describes the system used to record telephone calls and radio traffic in a communications center?
• Which term is the protective trousers worn by a firefighter for interior structural firefighting?
• Which action best maintains traffic safety when responding to an incident?
• A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is rated for use on ____ fires
• Which statement describes the movement of a gas released indoors that has a vapor density greater than air?
• Which statement describes the core objective of the fire service mission?
• The accident or injury of a firefighter must be thoroughly investigated to:
• What should firefighters wear for safety while working at a highway incident scene?
• Which term describes the protective headgear worn by firefighters?
• Critical Incident Stress Management is a:
• What are the inserts inside the face piece of an SCBA that fit over the mouth and nose called?
• The number of cycles (oscillations) per second of a radio signal
• Exposure to which type of light can damage synthetic ropes?
• Which U.S. federal agency is responsible for research and development on occupational safety and health issues?
• What method of fire suppression is most widely used on Class A combustibles?
• Which class would require a dry powder extinguisher rather than water or foam?
• Which organization is commonly associated with establishing health and safety regulations for firefighting activities?
• Which component is the protective hood that covers the head and protects the neck from heat?
• The three physical states of fuel/ matter are?
• On average, more than ________ U.S. firefighters die each year in the line of duty.
• Telecommunication devices and teletype are primarily used to help which group?
• Which term refers to radio frequencies between 300 and 300 MHz?
• Observation of smoke puffing in and out of a structure is most closely associated with which hazard?
• The process of utilizing a series of radio frequencies among multiple users rather than assigning single frequencies to each user is referred to as:
• When operating on a digital radio system, end users should expect
• Which term describes a radio system that uses a fixed bank of frequencies to efficiently use resources?
• The federal regulatory authority that oversees radio communications in the United States
• What is the first step in tying the becket/sheet bend?
• Which term describes a breathing apparatus that recycles exhaled air?
• What term describes the transition between the growth and fully developed stages of a fire?
• Which extinguishing agents are safe for use on energized electrical equipment?
• What is the term for a small, portable light carried by firefighters to improve visibility at emergency scenes, often powered by rechargeable batteries?
• Fire department employee assistance programs provide _____________ help with problems that might affect performance?
• How much water is required for a fire extinguisher to receive a 2-A rating
• Which group should know how to shut off a building's main electrical breakers, gas, or water service?
• What is the primary purpose of a voice recording system in a communications center?
• When answering a telephone call in a fire department facility and determine that the caller has an emergency, you should:
• The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to:
• A radio system that can simultaneously use two frequencies per channel; one frequency transmits and the other receives messages. Such a system uses a repeater site to extend distance.
• Which statement most accurately describes how a firefighter should present themselves when answering the phone in the fire department facility?
• In kernmantle rope terminology, what term refers to the outer protective layer?
• Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a symbol consisting of a triangle containing the letter A. If colored, it should be green. Which description matches this?
• What is the mission of the fire service?
• To send out emergency response promptly to an address or incident location for a specific purpose is to
• A telephone that connects two predetermined points is called a
• In kernmantle rope, outer protective layer is called the mantle.
• Why is it important to thoroughly investigate every firefighter accident or injury?
• Which part reduces the high cylinder pressure to a usable lower pressure and controls air flow to the user?
• Rollover occurs when
• The shut-off valve for a natural gas system is usually what type?
• Which term is a series of alphanumeric characters that informs the recipient of the source of the alarm?
• Standard operating procedures apply to which situations?
• Extinguishers for energized electrical equipment have to have which rating?
• One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is
• What device continually monitors for lack of movement and automatically activates an alarm signal when assistance is needed?
• Which term is the phase of a 911 call when questions are asked to obtain vital information such as location?
• If an extinguisher is identified by a red square, it is designated for which class?
• The leading cause of firefighter fatalities is:
• The clove hitch is essentially which knot?
• Which class is associated with metal fires and uses dry powder?
• A cancer-causing substance identified in published lists such as the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards and Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference is called what?
• To ensure safety at an emergency scene, which action is recommended for the team?
• What is the complete assembly designed to protect the wearer from inhalation of harmful gases, vapors, or particulates?
• Which term describes a combination of hardware and software that provides data entry, resource recommendations, and tracking of resources before, during, and after fire service alarms, preserving records for analysis?
• A fire extinguisher bearing Class A, B, and C symbols would be suitable for extinguishing which fires?
• The phase of fire characterized by temperature decline and diminishing fire is called?
• Which device forwards radio transmissions by receiving on one frequency and re-transmitting on another?