Fire in the Field Practice Exam

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• Which of the following is NOT listed as a weather factor that may produce rapid fire spread?
• The first three Standard Firefighting Orders address which topic?
• Which processes contribute to preheating fuels and increasing ignition risk in a fire?
• Who is responsible for determining whether to establish a Finance/Administration Section?
• Which incident facility is used to house out-of-service resources?
• What risk factors are included in the initial size-up to assess back-draft potential?
• What is a recommended primary search pattern in a smoke-filled structure?
• What are the two primary types of ventilation and when should they be used on a structure fire?
• How does a firefighter determine when to switch from interior attack to vertical ventilation or exterior operations?
• What does LCES stand for and why is it essential on the fireground?
• Which tasks should you complete as part of the demobilization process?
• What is "fire origin and cause" investigation and what basic steps are included?
• What is the most effective ground technique for patrolling for spot fires?
• A cup trench is used to prevent erosion.
• Which list correctly identifies the five major functions around which ICS is organized?
• Which of the following is a wildland hand tool used in firefighting?
• What is scene safety and name three critical practices to maintain it?
• What activities are typically performed during mop-up after a fire is controlled?
• What does NFPA 1500 require regarding fire department safety programs?
• What are the three methods of heat transfer?
• Which statement best describes the Deputy Incident Commander?
• Explain the difference between a 'charged attack line' and a 'still-hose' and why pressure matters.
• Which practice helps mitigate entanglement hazards on stairs during firefighting operations?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary ICS function?
• A shelter should be removed from service if it has a 1/2 inch tear along folded edge.
• Which communication practice ensures clarity during incident operations?
• What is the purpose of a 360-degree scene assessment and what key elements should be included?
• What is size-up and which four elements are critical in the initial size-up?
• Which of the following is NOT a hazard commonly associated with thunderstorms?
• A Strike Team is composed of resources that share what characteristic?
• A north facing aspect will have more fire activity that a south facing aspect. (T or F)
• In a fully activated ICS organization, the Helispot Manager reports to which position?
• Within ICS, the span of control for any supervisor at an incident should range from?
• How does slope affect fire behavior and what tactical implications does it have for ignition and line construction?
• What is a zero-velocity boundary in wildland firefighting and why is it important?
• Which of the following describes the three elements necessary for effective communication?
• Which form is used to communicate general messages or dispatch information during an incident?
• In the ICS structure, the engine crewmember on a small fire reports directly to Engine Boss.
• When building fireline, unburned debris should be scraped to which side of the fireline?
• Which option correctly describes the relationship between ICS and NIMS?
• Which factor listed below is NOT among the three weather factors most important to firefighters?
• What is the primary function of an attack line?
• The first step to take when arriving at an incident is to:
• What is the assumed flow requirement and how would you calculate minimum pump discharge pressure for an attack line at a given GPM and hose size?
• Which term describes a temporary, flexible assembly of units and resources for a specific mission?
• In demobilization, what is the role of decontamination?
• What are some common causes of firefighter line-of-duty injuries and how can they be mitigated?
• What are the signs of potential structural collapse and what immediate actions should be taken if you suspect collapse risk?
• What interior condition indicators suggest it might be time to transition tactics to ventilation or exterior operations?
• In general, when relative humidity is higher, the tendency for fire spread is:
• Which component is included in accountability planning to address mayday situations?
• What is a 'hot zone' boundary establishment protocol and how is it typically managed?
• Carrying out tactical fieldwork is a function of which ICS section?
• Which term describes handing command from one incident commander to another?
• What is the part of the fire burning most intensely called?
• When at an incident, all supervisors must maintain a daily blank containing the names of assigned personnel and operational shift activities.
• If you observe a sexual harassment situation at an incident, what should you do?
• Why should firefighters maintain at least 10 feet of space along the fire line?
• The food services function is associated with which portion of the ICS organization?
• How do you identify and mitigate "thermal layering" inside a room during a ventilation operation?
• What does the Communications Plan in an IAP specify?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the fire triangle?
• Tools with loose heads should...
• Unified Command is a type of ICS command structure that enables agencies with different authorities to work together.
• Which list shows the three weather factors most important to firefighters?
• Which of the following is not one of the five steps of the Risk Management Process?
• Which option correctly lists all three weather factors most important to firefighters?
• When possible, where should the Incident Command Post be located?
• Which pair is listed as a recommended item to wear or take into your fire shelter?
• What are the critical steps in performing a primary search in a smoke-filled structure?
• Which term describes a hose lay where lengths are laid progressively toward the fire line?
• What command structure changes are recommended to manage exposures during a rapidly escalating fire with multiple exposures?
• Where would you look for information on any identified hazardous material?
• Setting up food services is a function of which ICS section?
• The first three Standard Firefighting Orders deal with which topic?
• How often should your shelter be inspected?
• Explain the difference between offensive and defensive firefighting tactics and provide a criterion for switching.
• While deployed in a fire shelter, water should be used to:
• What are the three major activities of the Command Staff?
• What factor influences fire spread more than any other?
• Which of the following is a factor in the fire environment that reduces judgement, alertness, thinking, and decision making ability?
• Which factor influences nozzle pressure when placing an engine?
• How do fuel characteristics influence fire behavior?
• Which option best defines situation awareness?
• During the fire season, how often should you inspect your fire shelter?
• In a possible hazardous materials emergency, which action should you take first?
• When an ICS tanker order is placed for your fire, which aircraft is provided?
• The person ultimately in charge of the fire is called the
• How does one determine appropriate ladder usage in a high-rise incident and what factors influence ladder selection?
• Is it correct to say that your fire shelter should be carried only on wildfires and not prescribed burns?
• What is the primary purpose of mop-up after containment?
• Two types of hose lays are Progressive and Simple.
• What is the purpose of incident demobilization?
• List 4 examples of a barrier.
• The first three Standard Firefighting Orders deal with which topic?
• Teamwork is very important in firefighting. List one reason why.
• What is the role of a 'safety zone' and how do you establish one during a fire incident?
• Which statement best describes common fire ground hazards associated with stairs and mezzanines and a recommended mitigation?
• When is a fire controlled?
• List 4 of the 6 basic fuel types.
• How many feet are in a chain?
• Which action best demonstrates effective establishment of a safety zone boundary in a dynamic fire scene?
• How should radio discipline be maintained on the fireground and why is it critical?
• Which of the following is a typical responsibility of the Command Staff?
• Which of the following is a mandatory personal protective item for firefighters on the line?
• Which element is essential to maintain during hot zone operations to ensure safety and effectiveness?
• Two-in/two-out regulations require which configuration for interior hazardous operations?
• What is an Incident Action Plan and what are its primary components?
• Which approach is correct when loading a helicopter?
• When is it ok to not have an identified escape route and safety zone?
• Which of the following is a firing device used in firing operations?
• In ICS, which section is responsible for providing support services such as food, housing, and equipment?
• What is a backdraft and what early indicators might alert you to its presence?
• Which statement about Safety Zone is correct?
• Fire shirts are fire resistant, not fire proof.
• Describe the incident command system's span of control and the recommended supervisor-to-operator ratio.
• Which description best defines ladder fuels?
• Which statement about fire shelters is supported by the material?
• In vehicle extrication operations, what are two critical safety considerations for fire personnel?
• Which statement best describes a spot fire?
• Why is DECON critical after encountering hazardous materials or contaminated clothing, and what are the typical steps in a basic decontamination protocol?
• Which action should be avoided when responding to a possible hazardous materials emergency?
• Which of the following statements about shelter inspection timing is true?
• How many feet are in a chain?
• Which step is standard when conducting hazard assessment on arrival at an incident?
• How should radios be managed when multiple incidents share a radio environment?
• What happens when oxygen is removed from the fire triangle?
• Situation awareness is:
• The following statement about shelter items is true: Gloves and Radio are recommended to wear or take into your shelter.
• Which term describes fire producing sparks or embers that are carried by wind and start new fires beyond the main fire?
• When must fireline personnel carry a fire shelter?
• The Incident Commander is responsible for:
• Which term describes fire spreading rapidly with a well defined head?
• What are the principles of fire stream selection for different fuel types (structure, vehicle, wildland)?
• What defines the hot zone on a fire scene?
• Which of the following is one of the Standard Firefighting Orders?
• A cup trench or V trench is used to prevent rolling materials from crossing the control line.
• The moisture content of which type of fuel is most affected by change in relative humidity?
• What is the difference between a hot zone and a warm zone on the fire ground, and what PPE is typically used in each?
• Which set lists typical locations used to position resources in ICS?
• Which factor best describes back-draft risk in a closed space?
• How would you approach a case study where a building fire has quickly escalated due to wind-driven embers and multiple exposures are at risk? Outline the strategic priorities and command structure changes you would implement.
• Which of the following is NOT a component of an Incident Action Plan?
• In an Incident Action Plan, what is the purpose of 'divisions/groups'?
• What are the 2 types of horizontal arrangements of fuels?
• What are the three components of the fire triangle?
• Natural fuels 30 feet or closer to structures is a Wildland/Urban Interface watch-out condition.
• A wildland firefighter should never attempt to extinguish a structure fire by entering a burning building.
• What is the purpose of using a systematic grid during ground patrols?
• What is the role of "tools and equipment" maintenance and inspection in reducing fireground risk, and what items should be routinely checked?
• Which of the following is a factor that reduces judgement, alertness, thinking, and decision making ability?
• What is a simplified method to estimate nozzle pressure for a handline given GPM and hose length?
• Which combination lists three human factors that could affect your situation awareness on the fireline?
• Which option correctly describes the relationship between ICS and NIMS?
• What are the three modes of heat transfer that drive fire growth and spread?
• Which fuel type is most sensitive to changes in relative humidity?
• Why is the buddy system important on the fire ground?
• What is 'RIT' and what is its function on the fireground?
• Which of the following is NOT a state of availability in ICS resources?
• Hazards of a thunderstorm include:
• As relative humidity decreases fuel moistures:
• In ICS, which section is typically responsible for providing support and services to bases and staging areas?
• Management by objectives is an important feature of ICS. Which procedure is associated with management by objectives?
• If retardant is dropped on you, which action is recommended?
• How does wind direction influence fire spread and tactical approach in structural firefighting?
• Why is it important to preserve evidence at the fire scene after extinguishment?
• Which item helps confirm the status of personnel during operations?
• Which scenario would most likely trigger switching from offensive to defensive firefighting?
• A cup trench or V trench is used to prevent rolling materials crossing which line?
• ICS organizational resources include:
• Which practice is used to track personnel entering and exiting the hot zone on the fire ground?
• Which statement correctly describes a Deployment Site?
• Which statement correctly describes a Deployment Site?
• Explain the role of PPE and SCBA in protecting firefighters from heat and smoke; what are your duties regarding accountability?
• Which of the following is an indicator that fire behavior is increasing?
• A Task Force is made up of which type resources?
• Two types of hose lays are Progressive and Simple.
• Define water supply management in the context of a fire event and list two strategies to ensure adequate water flow.
• A bandana worn over the face should be kept moist to help cool the air you are breathing.
• ICS is a component of NIMS. What does NIMS stand for?
• Relative humidity is usually at its lowest in the:
• Why is a 360-degree scene assessment valuable for positioning apparatus and securing water supply?
• The Public Information Officer is responsible for:
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an indicator that fire behavior is increasing?
• When loading a helicopter you should:
• How do you identify and protect exposures on a fire scene?
• What services are typically provided in a rehab area?
• Which term best describes fire burning rapidly without flame and barely spreading?
• List the five steps of the Risk Management Process in order.
• During a lightning storm, it is best to seek shelter at the base of a large tree.
• Wooden construction and wood shake roof is a wildland/urban interface watch-out condition.
• To reduce entrapment risk after a fire, what should be posted?
• If relative humidity increases, fuel moisture content tends to:
• What is the primary role of the Liaison Officer in incident command?
• What action best supports stair integrity assessment during firefighting operations?
• Two-in/two-out regulations apply to which scenario?
• What does Mayday signify and what are the standard immediate actions taken by crews and incident commanders?
• What are the three states of availability used to categorize ICS resources?
• Which of the following correctly identifies the method of heat transfer called Conduction?
• When entering the time on incident forms, which time format should be used?
• The Liaison Officer serves as the point of contact for which group?
• In wildfire terminology, what is the head of the fire most accurately described as?
• Which document is used to log the names of assigned personnel and their shift activities on a daily basis?
• A shelter should be removed from service if it:
• Which of the following is a recommended pair to wear or take into your fire shelter?
• In the ICS system, an engine crewmember on a small fire reports directly to which role?
• The vertical arrangement of ladder fuel describes what?
• Which of the following is a type of ICS command structure?
• In wildland firefighting, what is a control line and why is it critical?
• Which factors are used to determine where a facility should be located?
• Which type incident requires a written Incident Action Plan (IAP) as mandated by 29 CFR 1910.120?
• Which statement best describes a finger fire?
• Which device is commonly used to ignite fuels in firing operations?
• Extreme fire behavior is listed as a Wildland/Urban Interface watch-out condition.
• Name two types of canyons that can result in extreme fire behavior.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four listed examples of basic fuel types?
• Which ICS Section manages the Base?
• Describe a forward lay and a reverse lay hose deployment and the tactical circumstances for each.
• Which term refers to the process of incident command responsibility passing from one individual to another?
• Which item is NOT part of the five mandatory PPE items mentioned?
• Which resource provides information on hazardous materials during emergencies?
• Which of the following is a Watch Out situation?
• Which factor is not typically considered when selecting a ladder for high-rise firefighting operations?
• What is one wind indicator to be aware of that can lead to increased fire behavior?
• Which statement correctly differentiates a finger fire from a spot fire?