FCTC FINAL TEST PREP 2024 EXAMINATION A GRADE
Where is the base of a hydraulic ram placed when performing a dash roll?
Base of the B-post
Which device mixes foam concentrate in the water stream in the proper percentage?
Proportioner
What does the "S" stand for in "RECEO-VS"?
Salvage
Which f...
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FCTC FINAL TEST PREP 2024 EXAMINATION A GRADE
Where is the base of a hydraulic ram placed when performing a dash roll?
Base of the B-post
Which device mixes foam concentrate in the water stream in the proper percentage?
Proportioner
What does the "S" stand for in "RECEO-VS"?
Salvage
Which form of evidence is based on inference and not on personal observation?
Circumstantial
Many new smoke alarms contain an extended-life _____-year battery
10
When removing the victim from the vehicle, who usually directs the move?
The person stabilizing the victim's cervical spine
Type II construction is:
noncombustable
What is a critical factor to consider when evaluating the potential for collapse of a burning structure?
How long it has been burning
Where should the hydraulic spreader tips be placed when separating a door from a vehicle on the
hinge side?
Above the top hinge
Which foam application method is best for a pool of flammable liquid on open ground?
Roll-in
Which foam application method is best for an open-top storage tank fire?
Bounce-off
Where is the relief cut made in a dash displacement?
The bottom of the A-post
When approaching a potential confined space incident, what should you assume?
,An IDLH atmosphere is present
What are the vertical support members that hold up thje roof on a vehicle?
Posts
What is the correct procedure when performing extrication in a vehicle with an undeployed air bag?
Stay away from the front of the air bag
What is the first step in making plans to manage an emergency incident?
Perform size-up
What should occur if there is a fault in the fire alarm system?
The trouble signal is activated
Which is a two-dimensional fire?
Ignited flammable liquid spill on open ground
What should be done if there is a small gap between the top of a box crib and the object being raised?
Close the gap with wooden wedges
What divides the engine compartment of a car from the passenger compartment?
Bulkhead
What is the term for the system of inlets, pipes, and outlets built into a structure to supply water to
fire hoses?
Standpipe
To break a side window in a vehicle, where should the window be struck?
A lower corner of the window
Which exterior item is of particular importance to check when inspecting a private residence?
Visibility of house numbers from street
What are step chocks commonly used for?
Stabilize a vehicle's suspension
What is the primary mechanism by which carbon dioxide extinguishes a fire?
Displacing the oxygen
What is a strike team?
Two or more single resources of the same type with an assigned leader
When considering the placement of smoke alarms, which location should be avoided?
,Near heating or air conditioning ducts
If solid fuels are regularly burned, is it recommended that the chimney be cleaned every _____
months
12
What is the recommended placement of smoke alarms in a home?
One in each bedroom, one outside each sleeping area, and one on each level of the home
What is the name of the standardized audio pattern that must be produced by a modern audible fire
alarm?
Temporal-3
When operating at an MVA, when is it permissible not to wear a high-visibility vest?
While fighting fire
Vehicle air bags may remain energized for as long as _____ minutes after the vehicle battery has been
disconnected.
It varies with the manufacturer
What is used to stabilize the sides of an excavation?
Shoring
When performing size-up, which question can most reliable be answered based on the time of day?
Is the building occupied?
When is a combination attack indicated?
Flashover conditions are developing
When should size-up begin?
During the initial dispatch
Which action should be taken with the clothing removed from a victim of a fire?
Preserved as evidence
What is the term for the area that immediately surrounds the hazard?
Hot zone
When should emergency medical care be started for trapped victims in a technical rescue incident?
As soon as they are safely accessible
What should fire fighters trained to the awareness level of technical rescue know about specialized
rescue tools?
, The names and purposes of the tools
What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire?
Direct visual observation
When working in or around vehicle traffic, when is it acceptable to omit the wearing of a high-
visibility vest?
You may be exposed to fire conditions
What happens if a windshield is struck with a spring-loaded center punch?
A small chip or crack will appear
What is the primary advantage of a preaction sprinkler system?
Prevention of accidental water discharges
The required frequency of code enforcement inspections is usually determined by:
the fire code
Which attack is typically performed from a hallway or doorway?
Combination
Where should the posts be cut when removing the roof of a vehicle?
As low as possible
Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE?
At the area where the tank is being heated
When is command terminated?
When the last company leaves the scene
What is the purpose of an outside stem and yoke valve?
Control the water supply to the sprinkler system
What does fast-moving smoke indicate?
Very hot fire
You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below should
you take first?
Declare a "mayday" over your radio
Which is term for a combined, offensive, exterior, and interior operation?
Transitional
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