Which of the following factors contribute to the types of respiratory ailments
that firefighters are at risk of developing?
A: Heat stress B: Psychological stress.
C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals
D. Working long, unpredictable hours - ANSWER C. Exposure to smoke and
chemicals
Risk management is based on a comparison of advantages obtained to the ___:
A. Risks associated
B. Prioritise safety C. Prepare for potential loss of life
D. Risk to equipment on-site - ANSWER A. Risks associated
Which of the following is a common safety precaution when riding a fire
apparatus?
A. Wear a helmet regardless of cab type. B. Secure all loose tools and
equipment.
C. Wear hearing protection immediately after arriving on-scene. D. Secure your
belt while the apparatus moves. ANSWER B. Secure all loose tools and
equipment.
Which of the following best describes the primary cause of injuries in fire
stations and facilities?
A. Safety behavior B. Inadequate nutrition.
Answer: C. Unsafe Behavior D. Lack of Driving Skill
Units or individuals must participate in all transmissions, as specified in local
radio protocols.
A. Use filler phases. B. Repeat themselves. C. Identify themselves.
D. Use overemphasised speech - ANSWER C. Identify themselves.
Which of the following is the most accurate rule for controlling
communications?
, A. Fire ground communications to the Incident Commander should go through
dispatch.
B. Firefighters should talk into the microphone after pushing the key.
C. Only the fire chief and incident commander identify themselves in each
transmission.
D. The receiver must acknowledge each message by repeating the content of the
message to the sender. - ANSWER
Which of the following is considered a radio communications best practice?
A. Speak in a loud, controlled, clear tone.
B. Radio as close to the PASS device as possible. C. Place the microphone in
the vehicle seat for easy access.
D. Position antennae horizontally for optimal transmission. - ANSWER A.
Speak in a loud, controlled, clear tone.
The principle of loss control is to perform operations that minimise property
losses.
A. During a fire.
B. After a fire incident happens
C. Before a fire incident happens.
D. Before, during, and following a fire occurrence. - ANSWER D. Before,
during, and following a fire occurrence.
Salvage and overhaul are strategies that aim to decrease property damage. They
should be started after the fire has been extinguished, completed when the
owner/occupant is able to pay expenses, and completed only if the property
includes known valuables (answer A).
Covering the contents of rooms immediately below the fire floor while fire
suppression procedures are carried out.
A. Fire suppression activities B. Pre-incident planning activities C. Salvage
operations procedures
D. Overhaul operations procedure - answer C. Salvage operations procedure
The area of origin refers to the spot where the fire began.
B. had the most charring.
C. Where the ignition occurred.
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