Firefighter ProBoard Practice Test

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• A sudden impact being transferred to a rope all at one time is:
• What is the primary survey sequence used in trauma assessment?
• Which tools are used to maintain accountability on a large incident?
• The phase of fire characterized by diminishing fire is:
• How does heat transfer by convection impact interior firefighting operations?
• The development and implementation of a plan that includes specific goals to bring a fire under control is termed what?
• The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between how many feet?
• What factors determine the needed fire flow for a given incident?
• The tool designed for use by one to four firefighters when breaching brick or block walls is:
• In a static water source drafting scenario, what is the purpose?
• When using a pike pole to break a window, the firefighter should:
• Which statement best describes the initial safety priority at a hazardous materials incident?
• What process occurs when controlling wildland and ground cover fires with hand tools?
• In hazmat incident operations, which zone contains the contaminant with restricted access?
• Trench ventilation operations must be completed before:
• In ICS, which statement is true?
• Which of the following is NOT an indicator of flashover?
• Smoke ejectors function efficiently during negative pressure ventilation, you should:
• What is the proper order of priorities for a fire response on arrival?
• After receiving instruction from the Fire Inspector, which statement regarding large smoldering items is correct?
• What is the primary purpose of a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) during a fire response?
• Two types of rope used in life-safety situations are:
• In basic life support, what is the recommended compression-to-breathing ratio for adult CPR for a single rescuer?
• What problems could occur in the event of a water hammer?
• Which action is part of the initial approach during an indirect attack after ventilation?
• Which statement describes a spot fire?
• During vertical ventilation, which option describes a safety consideration?
• How does friction loss influence the choice of hose diameter?
• Flashover is defined as the rapid transition to near-simultaneous ignition of all combustibles in a compartment. Which option correctly identifies an indicator of flashover?
• The bypass valve on a SCBA is used in which situation?
• Typical municipal water pressures used in firefighting are commonly within what range?
• What is the first stage of a fire called?
• Define relay pumping and describe a scenario where it is used.
• Proper care for a tool with a fiberglass handle is to:
• Air monitoring: which statement is true?
• Which statement correctly differentiates direct and indirect fire attack methods?
• What method is commonly used by two firefighters to display salvage cover?
• Atmospheres are classified as oxygen-deficient when they fall below which percentage of oxygen?
• Class B fires involve:
• Which tool is typically used to open ceilings as part of ventilation procedures?
• Water can be diverted away from valuable belongings by using a:
• In trauma care, what does environmental control refer to?
• What is the primary purpose of the Staging area in ICS?
• In the finance section, which unit handles compensation and claims arising from incidents?
• Which feature best defines a safe haven in a burning building?
• Which of the following is a nonadjustable, single-section ladder?
• Which lay involves laying supply hose from hydrant to the scene before the pumper arrives?
• Which factor best fits the description of hose size influence?
• Backdraft prevention strategies include:
• Which of the following terms describes devices used to join hose sections?
• Which statement best describes the posture used at incidents as part of the strategy?
• Identify the hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool.
• Which of the following is a potential mechanical effect of water hammer on firefighting equipment?
• When should all self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) be inspected?
• Which statement describes hose couplings?
• In cardiac arrest with shockable rhythms, when should defibrillation be performed?
• What is the purpose of a search line or rope when performing interior search?
• What is rekindling and how is it prevented after a fire?
• How is the collapse zone determined at a structure fire?
• Which statement about municipal water pressure variability is accurate?
• A closed circuit or rebreather uses a cylinder of ____ in its operation.
• When using power saws, which practice should the firefighter maintain?
• When attacking a fire in the passenger area of a vehicle, you should pay special attention to which safety factor?
• Cracks in structural bearing walls indicate:
• Which device in a vehicle powers tools by converting DC to AC?
• What are two common methods to establish a water supply to a fire scene?
• Which pair correctly describes the two common search methods used in structure fires?
• Which factors influence the selection of hose size for a given fire?
• Which statement best describes a reverse lay in firefighting?
• Which tool would you most likely use to pry padlocks open during forcible entry?
• In a burning building, which location would be the best safe haven?
• In what physical state is a material the easiest to ignite?
• Exposure to which type of light can damage synthetic ropes?
• The systems in high-rise buildings that deliver water from the outside up to fire hose outlets on each floor are:
• Which water stream type is a potential hazard if applied incorrectly because it can intensify the fire?
• Which statement is correct regarding air monitoring?
• Which practice helps prevent steam burns when wearing protective clothing?
• Which of the following is considered an ordinary combustible material?
• What is the best method to maintain unprotected metal parts of forcible entry tools?
• When performing vertical ventilation, what is a primary safety consideration for the roof crew?
• What is the primary purpose of the Halligan tool in forcible entry?
• A fog stream incorrectly applied can upset the
• Which cut is associated with vertical ventilation openings?
• One of the first actions a responder should take at a hazardous materials incident?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) during a fire response?
• Which statement correctly compares solid stream and fog pattern in terms of reach and cooling?
• Permanent devices that secure the tip of a roof ladder to a pitched roof are called:
• How do overhaul and salvage operations differ?
• When cleaning and caring for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the firefighter should:
• Which is considered a push-pull tool?
• Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause which of the following effects?
• At the outset of a hazardous materials incident, which action should you take first?
• After overhead doors are forced open, which action helps prevent relocking?
• Monitors that detect specific toxic gases and flammable gases are:
• Exposure to which type of light can damage synthetic ropes?
• During a Mayday, which action specifically aids the distressed firefighter?
• What is a figure-eight rappel device used for?
• Which signs suggest potential backdraft conditions?
• List the four elements of the fire tetrahedron.
• Which ICS facility houses personnel and equipment and provides support operations?
• Name a common tool used for forcible entry.
• What are the three primary duties of fire departments in incident response?
• What type of valves are opened or closed by rotating a handle a quarter-turn?
• A fog pattern is used for during firefighting?
• A ______ lay results when hose is unloaded at the scene of a fire and the pumper proceeds to the water source.
• Which ladder component describes the horizontal elements you climb on?
• In the primary trauma survey, what does 'Exposure' entail?
• What needs to occur before committing firefighters to a basement fire?
• Which valve type is commonly opened or closed by a quarter-turn of its handle?
• The order of rank and authority in the fire service is known as what?
• Pump tank extinguishers are used to apply which extinguishing agent?
• What is the overall purpose of the primary survey in trauma care?
• During construction of wood trusses, the ___ connects and holds the truss in place.
• The strategy used at an incident includes which of the following?
• In firefighting terminology, which term denotes the initial stage of a fire?
• A dry chemical extinguisher rated 60-B is capable of extinguishing a ____ flammable liquid fire.
• The proper name for one of the two principal structural sides of a ladder is a?
• Which statement is true about crawling in limited visibility?
• For Class A fires, which suppression action is most effective?
• In the Incident Management System, which functional area is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials to support an incident?
• Which exterior fire can expose firefighters to more contaminants and toxic or hazardous materials?
• Which term describes the stage immediately following the initial incipient stage?
• Which of the following options lists factors that influence whether a fire attack is offensive or defensive?
• Distinguish between primary and secondary searches.
• A rapid intervention team is defined by having at least how many firefighters?
• Salvage work is best described as which of the following?
• The Halligan tool is commonly used with which other tool for forcible entry?
• When receiving reports of emergencies by telephone, the individual receiving the call should always speak:
• The measure used to indicate how long structural assemblies will maintain their load-bearing ability under fire conditions is:
• Which stage refers to a fire after it has burned all available fuel and is declining?
• Before committing firefighters to a basement fire, what factor should be confirmed on the floor above to ensure structural safety?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when deciding between offensive or defensive fire attack?
• When removing an unconscious adult down a ladder, you should:
• During a rope-guided search recall, you should:
• Within the finance section, which unit handles compensation and claims?
• One major advantage of an Incident Management System is that it allows agencies to communicate using common:
• When should the sprinkler system be shut down at a fire scene?
• The device that steps up the power of the vehicle's 12 or 24-volt DC current into 110 or 220-volt AC current is the:
• Which temperature range is widely accepted as corresponding to flashover?
• What is the purpose of a check-in/check-out system on a large incident?
• Which tool is recommended for breaking through the ceiling below a ventilation hole?
• To ensure proper administrative records, which of the following should be maintained for every incident?
• What is the benefit of vertical ventilation on fire behavior?
• The tool that has a long, tapered end, a flat back strike zone, and forces the padlock shackles apart is a:
• Which device is used to monitor multiple gases in the field?
• Which physical state is the easiest to ignite?
• What term signals the immediate need to clear the radio and transmit critical information?
• The chain of command:
• Which action could cause injury to firefighters when fighting a vehicle fire?
• Which technique is recommended for safely climbing a ladder?
• When climbing a ladder, your eyes should be directed:
• Which tools can be used to assess a patient’s level of consciousness?
• All ladders must be service tested every:
• Which exterior component of a vehicle fire can pop due to increased internal pressure?
• While mounting or dismounting the fire apparatus, which practice should be followed?
• Which system delivers water from an exterior source up to fire hose outlets on each floor in a high-rise building?
• Why should personal protective equipment be dry before engaging in structural firefighting?
• Which statement best characterizes salvage operations in relation to public relations?
• In the usual sequence of fire growth, which term describes the phase following the initial stage?
• The bypass valve on an SCBA is used in which scenario?
• What function would identify problems when being assessed during rehabilitation?
• Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) accomplishes what?
• Which pattern is used to rapidly cool and cover areas with water at short range and to control smoke?
• What steps should be taken immediately after a firefighter calls Mayday?
• Use lockout/tagout devices to:
• What is the primary reason for PPE inspection and maintenance before entry?
• What is the purpose of ICS in emergency response?
• Before loading onto a ladder during rescue operations, what essential check should be performed?
• What is the base distance rule-of-thumb for placing a ladder at its base against a wall?
• Which device monitors multiple gases in the field?
• After connecting the supply line to the hydrant, you should
• What method of fire suppression is most widely used on Class A combustibles?
• Once overhead doors have been forced open, they should be:
• Which stage describes the fire when it has reached maximum intensity and heat release?
• When using the webbing drag, the victim's head is supported by:
• The items that make it possible to join two sections of hose or allow two sections of hose to be in a rapid manner are:
• What is the primary purpose of a search and rescue operation in a burning building?
• A fire caused by flying embers, is a
• Which method provides a safe securement to a ground ladder?
• What is the primary objective of ventilation during fire suppression?
• During a vehicle fire, which hazard can occur as internal pressure rises within a compartment?
• A tool often used to open a ceiling is a:
• Which term describes the density comparison of a liquid to water at the same temperature?
• When performing an indirect attack, once the fire is darkened down and the space ventilated, you should:
• Which tool would you use to pry padlocks open?
• In wood truss construction, which component connects and holds the truss in place?
• Which is an advantage of a horseshoe load?
• In wildland firefighting, brush, hanging moss, and upright fuels over six feet are:
• When finding a victim during a search and rescue operation, you should:
• What is the primary purpose of standpipe systems in high-rise buildings?
• What is a dynamic rope and what safety considerations apply when using it in rescue operations?
• Secondary search is conducted when?
• What does PAR stand for in incident management?
• Webbing for firefighter use is constructed as:
• In the primary trauma survey, 'Disability' primarily assesses what?
• What does NFPA 1971 cover in structural firefighting?
• In the basic model of communications, noise would be:
• The measure used to indicate how long structural assemblies maintain their load-bearing capacity under fire conditions is known as:
• When filling a self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder, the cylinder must be:
• In vertical ventilation operations, which type of opening is commonly used?
• What most directly affects the growth of a wildland fire?
• Permanent, curved, spring-loaded metal devices that secure the tip of a roof ladder to a pitched roof are:
• The ___ nozzle will discharge a wide range of flows with an effective fire stream.
• Which action is NOT recommended when dealing with a downed power line?
• What is the purpose of the warm zone in hazmat incident operations?
• What is the safest PPE maintenance practice after exposure?
• What is the primary objective of firefighters when arriving at a structure fire?
• Complete and accurate records should be maintained for which of the following?
• Which of the following best defines a primary search during a structure fire?
• Which statement is correct concerning downed power lines?
• Life safety, incident stabilization, and ____ are the three most important duties for fire departments to pursue.
• What is considered best practice for on-scene radio communications?
• All portable extinguishers are classified according to their:
• A rapid intervention team is composed of:
• Halligan tool is commonly used for forcible entry and is often used with what?
• If a building is 60 feet tall, what is the typical minimum collapse zone distance from the hazard?
• What is the purpose of the clove hitch in rope systems?
• Which tool below is a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
• The broken stream is often useful for:
• A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is a ______ ladder.
• Which of the following best defines a secondary search during a structure fire?
• If you are dispatched to fetch a cutting tool for forcible entry, which would you choose?
• What is the purpose of using hand tools on wildland fires?
• Which is not a stated purpose of hazmat awareness level training?