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Which term describes a condition that is common across many occupancies and increases ignition likelihood?
Which carry is useful when great disparities exist in the height of the three firefighters carrying the ladder?
The main or running edge of a fire that spreads with the greatest speed.
Which property describes a substance's ability to mix with water and become uniform in solution?
Which of the following is not listed as a safety consideration when pulling a ceiling?
In roughly how many minutes can a lightweight metal truss be expected to fail when exposed to intense heat?
What equipment is used to carry debris or catch falling debris?
According to NFPA 1983, a ladder belt is designed for what purpose on a ladder?
What is the third functional position on the hose?
In a truss, the main structural members along the top and bottom are called the _____.
What is another commonly used term for communications center dispatchers?
Leaves and branches soften by the heat of the fire; they bend in the direction the fire burned and stay in that position as they cool. What is this known as?
Type of construction often found in mills is which of the following?
Which type is primarily characterized by involvement with gangs and motives of property damage, to harm others, or crime concealment?
The systematic way to track location and function from arrival to release from an incident is known as what?
Which statement best defines combustion?
Which term correctly describes the radio that is permanently mounted in the fire station?
What appliance is used to combine two hoselines into one?
Which term is used to indicate an imminent fire-ground hazard such as a potential explosion or structural collapse?
Which term refers to times when fire and injury prevention concepts may have greater impact?
NOAEL stands for?
Lexan can be removed by which methods?
DOT hazard class 6 is for which hazard?
A fire where human intervention was not involved in the ignition process is categorized as what?
Elasticity is the ability to flex and return to its original shape.
Fire LOC/FIRE VR talkgroups are non-repeated, typically limiting communications coverage to what distance range in miles?
How many safety considerations are listed when pulling a ceiling?
Which set lists the three most important factors that affect wildland firefighting?
What is the safest way to attack a fully involved vehicle fire if possible?
What is the primary technology used by GFD to locate hidden fire?
Halon use was restricted due to the Montreal protocol in which year?
How many battalions does GFD have?
STEL stands for which exposure limit?
Which circular saw blade is specified for sheet metal?
If the dwelling burned was occupied at the time of the burning, which degree of arson applies?
What term describes a stream that discharges more than 350 gallons per minute?
GFD truck companies use a Stihl MS460 chainsaw with a ______ inch bar.
Liquids that have a flash point less than 100°F are classified as ______.
Fire in a frying pan is the pictograph used for class ____ fires.
What is the primary purpose of the expansion ring gasket?
Which statement is true about the two gauges on a dry-pipe system?
In regions with colder climates, which hydrant design is typically used?
What term describes the ability of a material to avoid ignition, combustion, and thermal effects of fire?
In field operations, MCT stands for which device?
What is the approximate weight of 1 gallon of water in pounds?
DOT hazard class 2 is designated for which hazard?
In high-rise firefighting, typically the fire attack will be initiated from how many floor(s) below the fire floor?
Which statement is true regarding hydrocarbons and polar solvents with water?
Which statement best describes the location of security screens on modern windows?
Which method can a single firefighter use to break a tight coupling without a spanner wrench?
Which of the following is a step in the four-step method of instruction?
How many threads per inch on a 2 1/2 inch coupling?
What is the age requirement for the ride-along program?
In a smoke-filled structure, visibility is usually clearest closer to the ___________.
The smallest pipes in a water distribution system which deliver water to the homes and hydrants on individual streets are called what?
What is the most common type of sprinkler system?
Which term describes the protective wall assembly designed to resist fire passage between compartments?
Signal-3 indicates what?
What describes the tendency of gases to form layers according to temperature?
By what four methods does foam control hazards?
At a minimum, NFPA requires PPE clothing to be cleaned every _____ months.
A direct line to communications is also known as which term?
How many cubic inches are contained in 1 cubic foot of water?
What is the most important piece of information a firefighter can provide during an emergency activation?
On large infrastructure, an access point that connects the caller to a telecommunicator is known as a what?
An expansion ring gasket fits between the end of the hose and the coupling and will prevent water seepage around the end of the hose. Which option is the expansion ring gasket?
DOT hazard class 4 is for which hazard?
This spans an opening in a load bearing masonry wall.
What is the expansion ratio for high expansion foam? (Alternate wording)
PASS stands for what in relation to SCBA?
A gas with a vapor density greater than ______ will sink to the ground.
Which fire setter seeks total destruction of the property and often use trailers?
In a forward lay, where is the hose placed before proceeding to the fire?
Which of the following is NOT a sprinkler mounting position?
When a ladder is placed at a 75-degree angle for climbing and a firefighter is standing on a rung, how far away will the rung at shoulder height be from the firefighter?
What term describes high volume, high velocity, turbulent, ultra-dense black smoke?
The rope used to raise the ladder is called what?
Which roof configuration slopes from a central ridge to all sides of the building, avoiding gable ends?
What basic hydrant design is used in Greensboro due to the climate?
_______________________________ is where wildland meets human-made structures.
What do you tell Command upon finishing a secondary search?
What is the predetermined assignment of the 1st engine on high-rise fires?
Which equipment is emphasized for visibility at entry points during loss control operations?
Which type of light bulbs will soften and swell toward the heat source, indicating the direction of fire travel?
Which statement about heavy-duty padlocks is true?
Which gas has an IDLH of 50 ppm?
The measure of how long structural assemblies will maintain their load-bearing ability under fire conditions is known as
Which term is used for a large-volume water flow designed to reach distant or high areas?
A veneer wall is best described as which of the following?
What state of fire is characterized by a decline in temperature and diminishing fire?
Which gas is a byproduct of combustion that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating?
The temperature threshold at which vapors can sustain combustion is known as the fire point. Which option lists this correctly?
In regard to the flow-path you should maintain ______ so it can be closed if necessary.
What is the purpose of the designated meeting place outside the home after escaping?
Casement windows are opened by which mechanism?
Which term describes the stored energy in water that drives flow when demand starts?
Which NFPA standard covers Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters?
MC338 designates a tanker that carries which cargo?
How should tools with pointed or sharp edges be carried to minimize risk?
Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on Class D fires.
Which of the following is NOT a listed basement type in the high-rise protocol?
Which nozzle technique is used to deliver water to the ceiling to cool it during advancement toward the fire seat?
In a water shuttle operation, which asset transports water between the fill site and the attack pumper?
Functional teams within a fire department that are assigned for a particular task are called
Which knot is used to form a loop in the middle of a rope line?
Heavy duty padlocks shackles are ______.
At 1000°F, steel elongates by 1 inch per 10 feet. Which statement is correct?
Before making entry into a structure, the company officer should first conduct a ______.
Which pair of factors mainly determines the reaction of wood to fire?
All cuts made with power saws should be started and made with the saw running at which setting?
Box cribbing height should not exceed what multiple of the base width?
Which phrase best describes the moisture barrier's purpose?
What's the purpose of a helix wire in hose construction?
Who served as Greensboro's first fully paid fire chief?
Assume all electrical wires are ______.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the foam tetrahedron?
Of that 96%, what percentage was controlled with activation of only one sprinkler head?
A burning trash can next to a wood fire is the pictograph used for class ____ fires.
What is the term for the top of a ladder?
Which of the following is NOT a wood swinging door type?
What is the optimal size for a ventilation opening on a commercial roof?
A structural member that is supported on only one end is called what?
Which term describes the procedures that reduce fire, water, and smoke damage during and after fires?
Which American city had the first volunteer fire company?
The locking mechanism on an extension ladder that holds the fly section in place is called the ______.
The primary purpose of a roll call in incident management is to:
When using elevators on high-rise incidents, you must stop the elevators ________ floors below the fire and take the stairs the rest of the way.
Keeping ladders in a state of usefulness or readiness is which term?
The use of blowers, exhaust fans, and smoke ejectors for ventilation is called ______ ventilation.
Which describes fire setters who use social protest by groups targeting a government, ethnic, or religious group or a facility that operates in opposition to their cause?
The UEBSS hose is fitted with both a ____ and ______ coupling.
Which option is NOT a fire cause category?
What is the common size of a carryall?
Which hazard class corresponds to Flammable Liquids?
The term 'wildland urban interface' refers to what location?
Pulleys are used in rescue systems to change the direction of pull or to generate mechanical advantage.
What term describes the maximum tension a material can withstand before tearing?
The bottommost part of a roof ladder that is placed on the ground is known as the _____.
A railcar with a stenciled chemical name is a ______ car.
What is the first step in the vehicle extrication process?
What is the expansion ratio of water from a liquid to a gas?
A condition in which all combustibles in a room have been heated to the point at which they release vapors that will support combustion, causing all combustibles to ignite simultaneously.
Maintaining door control to manage the flow-path helps prevent which outcome?
The heat released as an arc between oppositely charged surfaces is known as?
Classification used when the specific cause of a fire cannot be determined is called what?
What is the standard nominal diameter for a main drain valve?
Which class does a dry powder extinguisher target?
A small wheel that changes the direction of force on a ladder is called what?
In a truss, which interior member is typically composed of diagonal members?
Which option correctly lists NFPA-required ladders to be carried on a ladder company?
One way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by the use of a ______
Once the stairwell has been cleared of smoke and heat, closing the roof access achieves what in the stairwell?
Opening the roof or existing roof openings to vent heated gases and smoke to the atmosphere is known as what?
What stage occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are involved in the fire?
Which statement best describes NFPA 1500’s scope regarding firefighter safety?
What term describes forces that tend to tear a material apart?
During size-up, which factors should be observed to assess search complexity?
Which substances do not mix with water?
In the context of operation designations, which term is defined as a functional designation for assigning responsibility in an operation?
Fire burning with a low flame and spreading slowly is described as:
Which roof is characterized by a V-shape sloped toward a valley in the middle?
In which direction does a door with exposed hinges move?
The A-frame ladder is also referred to as which type?
Which term best defines a condition that increases the likelihood of a fire starting or its severity?
Combustible liquids are those that have a flash point ________________ than 100°F.
What is the NFPA standard for SCBAs?
Which type of alarm system only notifies building occupants and does not transmit to the fire department?
What is the normal concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere?
In business or industrial areas, hydrant supply mains should be at least what size?
First-arriving firefighters observe unusual conditions that may indicate an __________ fire.
Which statement correctly describes standard padlocks compared to heavy-duty padlocks?
Type of roof assembly with a curved top chord and horizontal bottom chord is Bowstring roof.
Who do we contact for immediate information on chemical properties?
Which term refers to the stratification of gases by temperature in a fire environment?
Which DOT hazard class corresponds to poisonous materials?
Which type of forces tends to pull materials apart?
What is the minimum diameter hose line to be used on vehicle fires?
The type of building construction made up of large dimensional lumber or laminated wood.
Class A foam is ________% water.
Which term describes a load-bearing wall common to two structures?
Which term describes the chemical process involving the combination of oxygen with another element?
When cylinder pressure drops to one-third of the supply, the primary reducer will change the pressure to which range?
What is the minimum breaking strength of general use life safety rope?
What does the acronym LUNAR stand for in order from first to last word?
What are the three key components to a water shuttle operation?
Who has the legal responsibility for determining the cause of a fire?
Which hazard class is used for Miscellaneous dangerous goods?
How many engine companies does Greensboro have?
The regulator quick connect is located on which shoulder?
Which term describes the fuel category that is not part of the three main wildland vegetative fuel classes?
What type of radio is hand-held and small enough to be carried at all times?
NFIRS is a uniform data collection system used by most departments to track known incidents and incident information. Which option below correctly states the acronym?
Which type is described as mostly older children acting in groups with authority issues?
Which of the following is the full list of DOT hazard classes?
A green triangle with a letter in the middle on an extinguisher indicates it is rated for class fires of which type?
In wildland fires, which attack is used on small fires by containing and extinguishing at the burning edge?
What is the chemical decomposition of a solid material through the action of heat called?
Natural gas is mostly comprised of methane and is ________ compared to air.
Emergency traffic would be used to order firefighters to withdraw from an interior attack position and switch to a ______ strategy.
Which of the following lists three hazard indicators firefighters should note?
A load applied uniformly over a broad area is known as which type of load?
What term best describes the system used to track the location and assignment of each firefighter at an incident?
Which foam system type injects foam into the tank beneath the product and allows it to rise to the surface?
What are the three methods for applying a foam fire stream?
Which term describes a fire setter with a mental state relating to a psychological disorder who seldom uses ignitable liquids and may have several fires set in close proximity over a short period of time?
What does the code 10-7 indicate in fire radio terminology?
A personnel accountability system must be able to identify each firefighter, their location, and their last assignment.
What are the three categories of wildland vegetative fuels?
DOT hazard class 9 is for which hazard?
__________________ are functional rather than geographical crews assigned to perform a specific task.
Heat can travel through a building by which mechanisms?
What is the average fill time of a tanker using the rear quick fill?
What device indicates pressure is building when there is an increase in sound?
Which coupling size has more threads per inch, 1 1/2 inch or 2 1/2 inch?
Which hazard class is used for poisons?
During catastrophic failure, the radio display will read ______.
What is the best method for storing rope so it may be deployed quickly and protected from contamination?
The section of the ERG that provides fire, explosion, and health hazard information is the:
In the NFPA 704 system, the white bottom quadrant indicates which type of hazard?
In an ongoing chemical threat, what should occupants do until the danger passes?
Which coupling has one female and two male connections?
Which gas has a musty hay odor?
Which rope category is specifically designated for life safety during firefighting operations?
What is the fire-rated assembly that extends from the foundation to the roof to limit fire spread called?
Slab doors can be constructed in solid core or hollow core configurations.
What is the explosive range of LPG?
Which vertical member transmits compressive load along its length?
Water main valves should be spaced no more than how many feet apart in high-value districts and in other areas, respectively?
What is used to tether rescuers during water rescues or to throw to a victim in the water?
Trench ventilation is sometimes referred to as which type of ventilation?
The ______ is responsible for the analysis of the overall scene.
What is signal-19?
What is the function of the large soft hose or hard intake hose?
What are combustible materials that could be used to spread fire from one point to another called?
Which gas is monitored during overhaul that smells like faint bitter almond?
Heat transfer through liquids or gases by circulating currents is called what?
Firefighters may use which option to extend reach during a search?
Which term means to restore or replace damaged or worn-out items and must be performed by a qualified technician?
The pressure of water at rest (in water mains) or ______ is the stored potential energy that is available to force water through pipe fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
How many seconds are required to reset the orange emergency button?
What type of construction does kernmantle rope use for load-bearing elements?
A ______ is a temporary location that provides refuge while awaiting rescue or finding a method of self-rescue.
The tendency of heat to travel from a hot substance to a cooler substance is described by which concept?
A buoyant column of flame and hot combustion products rising above the fuel source.
What term describes loss, destruction, or material alteration of evidence by the person responsible for its preservation?
Which three factors are the most important in wildland firefighting?
Who is primarily responsible for public communications at an incident?
Which term describes a large-volume stream used to reach distant areas?
How many goals are defined for a RIC team?
One gallon of water is equivalent to how many cubic inches?
What odorant is added to propane and natural gas to warn of gas leaks?
In most cases, should the FDC be connected to the riser above or below the main valve?
Maintaining door control in relation to the flow-path enables firefighters to do what if conditions worsen?
Two characteristics of a primary search are that they should always be ______ and ______.
What are the four fire cause categories?
What mnemonic can be used to determine the direction to follow the hose line when disoriented and in contact with couplings?
A typical Siamese appliance will have how many female connections and how many male connections?
The windshield of modern vehicles is made of which type of glass?
What is it called when moisture in concrete is heated to steam and expands, causing parts of the concrete to break away?
The Siamese appliance is equipped with what type of valve?
Inline eductors move water by using which principle?
Which tool is used to remove deadbolt lock cylinders?
LPG is 1.5 times heavier than air.
Which device injects the correct amount of concentrate in a foam system?
DOT hazard class 7 designates which type of material?
Metal swinging doors are difficult to force due to the ______ used in their construction.
A hydrant grid provides supply from at least two directions; what capability does it provide?
The regulator's air-pressure indicator lights are located on which side?
Which term describes fires whose ignition does not involve human intervention and is not clearly linked to natural ignition sources?
Which horizontal member is used to support floors or roof decking?
CAD stands for which of the following?
Which fire setter sets fires just for kicks, often in schools or vacant buildings?
An access point often found on bridges and campuses that connects the caller directly with a telecommunicator is called a what?
What is the purpose of the Drag Rescue Device (DRD)?
A pictograph of a frying pan indicates fires in which class?
Which type is defined by setting simple fires with readily available materials and hiding them in a secret area?
What volume threshold defines a large spill?
When did the original training center open?
DRD stands for?
Concrete has excellent _____ strength when it cures.
The fire triangle is composed of which three elements?
Salvage falls under which incident priority?
In the LUNAR acronym, which word is the second component?
Which option is NOT a main webbing design used by firefighters?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four attributes of smoke used in firefighting strategy?
Pyrolysis is defined as the chemical decomposition of a solid material through the action of heat.
A standard carryall commonly measures 6' x 8'.
One of the most serious building construction hazards facing firefighters today is what?
Which term describes geographic-based units within a fire department?
What is the cutting depth of a 14-inch diamond blade?
Lewisite is a which type of chemical agent?
On GFD apparatus, how many feet of supply hose should be carried, and which diameters are specified?
Which of the following is NOT a part of a sprinkler head?
If a radio reports 'Out of range' during operation, what is most likely happening?
To prevent tankers from backing up at the fill point, it is best to fill _________ tanker at a time with at least two hose lines.
Which of the following is not a type of existing roof ventilation opening?
Why start on the fire floor when searching a multistory building?
What is the primary rule of forcible entry?
Clouds of dust and gas are considered to be which type of hazard?
What was the primary type of rope used for rescue until the last half of the 20th century?
Which term describes a ladder with unlocking sections enabling dual configurations?
The opening of or breaking through an enclosure that cannot be opened by conventional means is called what?
Which statement describes the placement of Higbee cut indicators?
What is the name of a pitched roof with square-cut ends and sides that slope from the ridge to the eaves?
Which of the following is an example of a dead load in structural design?
What is the part of the rope between the working end and the running end?
Which fire setter is often teenagers associated with gangs whose motive is property damage, to harm, or crime concealment?
Both seat and door-mounted side impact airbags will deploy out about ______ inches.
An acceptable performance objective for telecommunicators is to process and dispatch a call in what time frame?
Which option lists the five steps involved in the vehicle extrication process in the correct order?
DOT placards are required for a gross weight in excess of how many pounds?
What is the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill?
The discharge time for a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher falls within which range?
What is the method for breaking tight couplings with two firefighters?
Which term best describes a fire suspected to be started deliberately due to intentional ignition and observed by investigators as unusual conditions?
How many gallons are in 1 cubic foot of water?
Which of the following best describes a Hybrid power system in vehicles?
In the conventional forcible entry sequence, what step comes immediately before 'Force'?
When life safety rope is downgraded to utility rope, it is considered what?
A Drop bar assembly is a horizontal security bar secured across the door by stirrups attached to the inside. True or False?
Knowledge of which topic helps in anticipating fire behavior and potential for structural collapse?
This type of radio is permanently mounted on the apparatus:
What year was the Michigan v. Tyler case held?
Which step comes after gaining access to the interior in the extrication sequence?
The leading killer of people in homes during a fire is?
When you conduct an investigation you should work from the area of ______ damage to ______ damage.
Which type is most likely to be present at the fire scene and may have helped discover the fire, reflecting impulsive behavior?
EDITH is an acronym used in home safety. What does it stand for?
At a minimum, firefighters must work in teams of ____ when entering an involved structure or other IDLH atmosphere.
A load applied equally over a broad area is known as distributed load.
What distance should not be exceeded in the spacing of fire hydrants in residential areas?
A load resulting from a rapid change of movement, such as jerking, swinging, or falling of a static load is called a __________.
Halons restrictions under the Montreal protocol occurred in which year?
What type of structural member is supported at two points near its ends?
Which section of the GOGs is dedicated to communications?
Which substances do mix with water?
What year was SARA passed?
For extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds, the top must be installed no higher than which height above the floor?
Natural gas lines may be closed by turning the ______ at a right angle to the pipe.
When encountering a downed power line, you should establish a danger area of how large in either direction?
What is the length of the universal emergency breathing safety system hose fitted to SCBA?
A class II harness is similar to a class I, but it is rated for up to a __________ pound load.
How many types of overhead doors are listed?
Pressure lost at water mains at fittings, elbows, valves, and incrustation built up in water mains is known as ______________.
The NFPA standard number commonly cited for fire hoses is which of the following?
What term describes vehicles that use two power sources such as gas and electric or diesel and electric?
Which ladder handles lobby control for elevator usage?
What term describes a water mains configuration that delivers water to hydrants from more than one direction at the same time?
The extension ladder carried on most engines is how long?
Which tool is considered the primary asset for an engine company at the start of an interior fire attack?
Inline eductors operate on which principle to move water?
Which property makes clean agent extinguishing systems suitable for electrical fires?
What does 10-50 PI stand for?
What is the process of air or gases being drawn into a fire called?
What is the minimum rung spacing value within the specified range?
DC electrical hazard can begin at voltages as low as which range?
The minimum temperature to which a liquid fuel in the air must be heated to produce vapors sufficient to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface is called what?
When loading fire hose, the ________________ serves to change the direction of the hose and can also change the location of a coupling.
What are the largest diameter pipes in a distribution system called?
Laminated glass has a breaking stress of ______ psi.
According to NFPA 1971, the minimum TPP rating for turnout gear is what?
What is the approximate weight of 1 cubic foot of water in pounds?
What is the second step in the vehicle extrication process?
Which roof style has square cut ends and slopes from ridge to eaves?
Which term describes the open space between the top floor ceiling and the roof underside?
Which circular saw blade is specified for sheet metal?
What term describes the heat energy released when a solute dissolves in a solvent?
In Type 4 construction, the primary fire concern is the fire load of which component?
To cool the ceiling, the nozzle operators should apply a ______ of water to the ceiling as the team advances toward the seat of the fire.
A clapper valve is associated with which appliance used to combine lines?
In high-rise firefighting, the initial attack is typically started from:
What term describes indicators formed by a notch or groove cut into the rocker lugs of both halves of a coupling to aid alignment?
What is the expansion ratio of propane?
Which of the following is NOT a type of coupling lug?
Ventilation must be coordinated with ______ to maintain safety and effectiveness.
Which statement is true?
Which term describes the process of blowing clear air into a structure to push fire gases out?
Type V construction is commonly known as wood frame construction. Which of the following best describes Type V construction?
A load applied perpendicular to an element and not passing through its center is known as an eccentric load.
One of the disadvantages of an SCBA unit is its weight of _____ pounds.
Which of the following is a standard category used to classify car crashes?
The functional position on the hose that determines the water flow and direction is called what?
The label affixed to the inside of each beam of every ladder section indicates which safety feature?
If mounting smoke alarms on walls, they should be at least how many inches from the ceiling?
What is the purpose of the moisture barrier in firefighting protective gear?
The Higbee cut can be detected by which senses to verify proper alignment?
How many engines are included in the high-rise fire response matrix?
On an extension ladder, which feature prevents the fly section from extending beyond safe operation?
A dry chemical extinguisher rated 60B is capable of extinguishing how many square feet?
Laminated glass breaking stress is expressed in which unit?
Avoid standing in pools of fuel because of the ______ of turnout gear.
Which type of fire stream is less likely to disturb the thermal balance and preserve visibility during an interior fire attack?
Which year did Greensboro become incorporated as a city?
To open the purge valve, turn _____ relative to your face, and to close, turn _____ in relation to your face.
A dwelling burned while unoccupied at the time of the burning is classified as which degree of arson?
NFPA 1500 pertains to Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs
What is the NFPA Standard for Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters?
Which horizontal member supports floors or roof decking?
LPG stands for which of the following?
The removable gasket found in the female coupling is known as a what?
After the first arriving unit completes a scene size-up, responders deploy a hose line for protection of victims and rescuers. What diameter is specified for this protection line?
Which range describes the discharge distance for a dry chemical extinguisher?
Metal ladders that have been exposed to excessive heat should be ______.
Which alarm system sends a signal directly to the fire station via telephone line or radio signal?
Which statement correctly completes: Air management is the responsibility of the ____?
This type of window consists of 1 or 2 sashes mounted on hinges and swing outward from the structure when the window crank is operated.
What are the five steps for conventional forcible entry, listed in order?
When properly performed, ______ enhances natural ventilation.
The open space between the ceiling of the top floor and the underside of the roof is called the _____.
Which statement about smoke alarm placement on levels and sleeping areas is true?
What is the initial action upon arriving on a fireground before starting search and rescue?
Which tool provides mechanical advantage for forcible entry tasks?
A pitched roof with ends beveled so there are no gable ends is called a _____ roof.
The common length of straight ground ladders is between ______ feet.
Fires fueled by ethanol may burn what color?
The wet-pipe sprinkler system is characterized by pipes that are:
If a vehicle is equipped with a smart key, what minimum distance should it be from the vehicle to prevent starting?
Which type of ladder features unlocking sections, enabling it to be used as either an A-frame or a straight ladder?
What is the most commonly used prying tool in forcible entry?
Which part of an extension ladder extends to reach higher levels?
What energy unit is defined as the energy required to heat 1 pound of water by 1 degree?
When can the scan feature be turned off on the portable radio?
Which wall is designed to carry structural loads such as beams and roofs?
Fires that do not involve a deliberate human act are categorized as what?
Which rule describes not putting others in danger by trying to save a patient in a dangerous environment?
At a 75-degree climbing angle, the rung at shoulder height is how far from the climber?
Wildland fires burn faster under which condition?
What is the order of rank and authority in the fire service called?
How should a firefighter prioritize the search area, in order?
Before entering a vehicle or performing any rescue operations, you must ensure the vehicle is properly stabilized.
Lexan is how many times stronger than safety glass?
Smoke and heat collect in a structure starting at which point?
The Class A pictograph depicts which scenario?
Incendiary fires are defined as fires that are:
What is the term for the condition where flames move through unburned gases as a fire progresses?
A personnel accountability report is an accountability check or ______ taken by each supervisor at an emergency incident.
Which type commonly involves domestic disputes and targets personal property?
Which hazard may persist during overhaul until extinguishment?
Forces that tend to push material together.
The maximum travel distance for a fire extinguisher is how many feet?
What term refers to a load that was not planned for or anticipated?
What term describes forces that push material together?
In operation designations, which term is a geographic designation assigning responsibility for all operations within a defined area?
Which detector is designed to detect electromagnetic light near hazards?
Heat resulting from the action of an electrical force on a non-conductive material is called?
Which circular saw blade is best suited for use on sheet metal?
Extruded structural steel used for beams and columns loses _____ of its strength at __________ °F.
Catchalls and chutes are used to achieve which of the following tasks?
Which term describes the measures aimed at reducing property loss and damage during firefighting operations?
LD-50 is a toxicology metric that indicates the dose lethal to what proportion of subjects?
OSHA requires extinguishers to be inspected how often?
Gravity distribution systems require the primary supply to be at least how many feet above the highest point?
Which ladder is designed to be used as both an A-frame and a straight ladder?
The search for and extinguishment of hidden fires and placing the building in a safe condition is known as which term?
What is the Greensboro program that identifies families who may need extra care during emergencies?
What state of fire is characterized by a decline in temperature and diminishing fire?
In ladder terminology, what is the name of the section that extends to reach higher levels?
Wet chemical extinguishers come in multiple sizes; what is the largest size in gallons?
What is it called when the hose is unloaded at the scene of the fire and the supply line is pulled back to the hydrant?
What is the ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at the same temperature? (If a liquid floats or sinks in water)
Which component directs the spray from a sprinkler head?
On a dry-pipe system, what does the top gauge indicate?
How many ladder companies does Greensboro have?
Which sprinkler head component holds back water until activation?
What is the mixture of foam concentrate and water known as?
A closed-circuit breathing apparatus recycles exhaled breath after removing carbon dioxide and adding supplemental oxygen.
This is a method of comparing risk of a particular course of action and weighing them against potential benefits.
Which class involves flammable liquids such as gasoline?
How do we know if an OS&Y valve is open?
What is the term for the ability of a substance to mix with water?
What are the three standard types of fire doors?
Which device may hold a charge for up to 30 minutes?
Which of the following is not one of the five major steps?
Which of the following represents the three basic mechanisms used to lock revolving doors open?
Which tool is used to remove water during ceiling water control?
What does LPG stand for?
Which option is NOT a standard type of fire door?
What is the predetermined assignment of the 3rd ladder on high-rise fires?
In Type I construction, what is the primary fire hazard?
The National Fire Academy was created with which report?
What is the name of the special thread design in which the beginning of the thread is cut to provide a positive connection between the first threads of opposing couplings to prevent cross-threading?
A large DOT trailer with hemispherical heads on both sides is identified as which type?
When fire has burned around windows and doors, it is a good policy to remove the entire ______ to ensure extinguishment.
What is the NFPA standard number on life safety rope and equipment for emergency services?
Which item on a ladder is rated as a positioning device under NFPA 1983?
Where should cooling streams be directed to maximize cooling effectiveness and prevent BLEVE?
How long is the universal emergency breathing safety system hose on each SCBA?
Which type of house should be treated like other homes with a basement?
How many cubic inches are contained in 1 gallon of water?
Never touch evidence without ______.
Which rope category is used for non-life-safety tasks in firefighting operations?
Approximately what percent of people have 911 access?
Which of the following is an example of an Extra hazard occupancy?
What is it called when the hose is placed at the hydrant and then proceeding to the fire?
What is the correct sequence to shut down the electrical system of a vehicle?
Thunderstorm foam is classified as which class of foam?
Fires below grade are difficult to attack because firefighters must advance downward into the path of escaping heat and smoke which is known as the _____________ effect.
Which of the following is NOT an element for forming a knot?
NOAEL stands for?
What is the shelf life of Thunderstorm foam?
The IDLH limit of hydrogen cyanide is _____ .
In forcible entry operations, which tool is commonly used as the primary striking tool?
On an extension ladder, which component is the rung-locking device referred to as the dogs?
Which option correctly lists NFPA-required ladders to be carried on a ladder company?
What component ensures the proper proportion of foam concentrate to water in the system?
GIS stands for which of the following?
Firefighters may use ________________ or ________________ to extend their reach while conducting a search.
What is the GPM range for a hand stream?
The two main structural members on the sides of a ground ladder are called ________.
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for collecting evidence at terrorist events?
What is the standard term for the very top end of a ladder?
Which standpipe class is designed for use by the fire department only?
In multistory buildings, which floor is searched first?
Which pressure range is maintained by the primary reducer when the cylinder is at one-third of supply?
What is the first step to indicate a mayday transmission?
A direct line telephone is also called a ______ line.
Which device provides an audible alert if a firefighter is motionless?
The vertex of a v-shaped burn pattern points close to or directly to which area?
What is the name of the document that accompanies shipments listing goods and terms?
What is the recommended maximum length for a presentation for young children?
If one member of a truss fails, what is most likely to happen?
Who was the first chief in Greensboro who became fully paid?
In the sequence of five major steps, which step directly follows dispatch?
A 50-foot section of 2½ inch hose weighs approximately _____ lbs and holds _____ gallons of water.
In knot terminology, the element formed by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel is called what?
Hydrogen cyanide is classified as a
What is the discharge range for a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher?
Which alerting system would you use if you want to notify only occupants and not the fire department?
A building that is forty feet tall is expected to have a collapse zone approximately how many feet away?
How many cubic inches are in 2 cubic feet?
Which alarm initiating device contains a small amount of radioactive material in its sensing chamber?
How many lights does the HUD have?
An attack that uses steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with applying a fire stream to material burning near the floor, is known as a(n) ______ attack.
Rapidly cooling steel will make it harder and more brittle.
In high-rise firefighting situations, typically the fire attack will be initiated from:
What is the term for the formation of a chemical bond between oxygen and another element?
In a reverse lay, what happens to the supply line after arriving at the scene?
Which attack is used on large fires by building a fire line with hand tools or machinery?
Which term describes a fire stream pattern separated by coarsely divided droplets?
What is an A-tool used for?
The resulting change in the direction of energy and its multiplication when the flow of water is suddenly stopped is known as what?
What is the typical diameter for a main drain valve?
What is the formal term for maintaining the integrity of evidence from discovery to court?
Which option is the correct spelling for the dispatcher role described in fire communications centers?
What level of carbon monoxide is required to activate the CO meter alarm?
When climbing a ladder with a tool in one hand, where should the free hand slide?
A roof with a 12/12 pitch creates which angle?
What is the maximum distance from the ceiling for wall-mounted smoke alarms?
Which rope is used for hoisting small tools and appliances, or anchoring ladders and hose lines?
Wet chemical extinguishers largest size is which of the following?
The Scott Pak-tracker is activated by the __________.
In a distribution system, which component is typically the largest in diameter and carries the most water?
What is the primary purpose of the retard chamber?
Hydrogen cyanide is a which type of chemical agent?
Which extension ladder length is the longest listed in NFPA requirements?
In fire service practice, which circuit type is the standard for SCBA?
Besides a ladder safety belt, which of the following is NOT listed as a technique to secure a firefighter to a ground ladder?
Which term best describes the ongoing process to verify that every firefighter on scene is accounted for?
An inline eductor should be placed no more than ______ feet above the liquid surface.
Which sprinkler head component is responsible for shaping the spray pattern?
A pictograph of a metal gear is used to represent which class of fires?
A dose that would result in death for 50% of the population.
When lifting an object during a search, which body part should be used and which should be avoided?
How many parts comprise a Halligan bar?
Which engine places the 2nd hose line into operation on a high-rise fire?
Which piping on a sprinkler system directly supplies the branch lines?
Which distance away should the smart-key be from the vehicle to prevent starting?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of a RIC team?
Which type of fire setters have recurring fire setter behavior directly related to family abuses or neglect?
What percentage of sprinkler system responses result in complete extinguishment or being held in check until the fire department arrives?
A grid allows a hydrant to be supplied from at least two directions; what is a main that feeds a hydrant from only one direction known as?
Standard padlocks have shackles less than ______ inches in diameter.
The low air alarm will activate at approximately 1830 psi or what fraction of tank capacity?
The second step to initiate a mayday is to transmit a
Which firefighter is responsible for the forcible entry commands?
Which physical state of a material is the easiest to ignite?
Which set of attributes correctly represents the four factors of smoke used in firefighting decision-making?
Extinguishers suitable for Class B fires can be identified by a ______ containing the letter B.
A room with a door that can be closed and/or a window that can be broken is considered to be what in an emergency?
Which ERG section is used for materials with hazards but no fire involvement?
In some areas, which number can be dialed for non-emergencies?
During fire inspections, entry is made at which entrance?
Which communication traffic type is an urgent message that takes priority over all others except mayday?
During search operations, which sounds should firefighters listen for?
Which construction type has exterior walls and structural members comprised of noncombustible or limited combustible materials, with an interior made entirely of wood?
Which side is the windward side of a building?
What is the NFPA standard for turnout gear?
What knot is good for forming a single loop that will not constrict the object it is placed around and will easily tie and untie?
What is the reference book carried on every emergency vehicle?
How often should ladders be inspected?
Laminated glass used in windshields primarily provides which safety benefit?
A 2A-rated fire extinguisher has ______ the effectiveness compared to a 1A-rated fire extinguisher.
Electric cars may run on voltages up to how many volts at 50,000 watts?
Which NFPA standard number applies to life safety rope and equipment for emergency services?
What is another name for a direct line to communications?
Which device is specifically designed to merge two hoses into a single outlet?
A fire deliberately set under circumstances in which the responsible party knows it should not be ignited is described as what?
Which statement correctly lists the factors that affect the condition of the building when locating hidden fires during overhaul operations?
Atmospheric air contains approximately what percent of other gases?
In the standard extrication sequence, which step is the final one?
For a gravity system to work, the primary water supply must be ____ feet above the highest point in the water distribution system.
This type of beam is supported in three or more places.
Under normal operation, the sensor module lights will flash ______
What is the term for the systematic removal of heated air, smoke, and fire gases from a burning building, and replacing them with cooler air?
Which component of an extension ladder serves to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended?
Which option correctly lists the approximate composition of atmospheric air by volume?
Which roof is characterized by steeply sloped sides surrounding a flat or nearly flat center?
During overhaul operations, one of the most common and dangerous threats that continues to be produced until all fire is extinguished is which of the following?
The hydraulic forcible entry tool that incorporates a hand pump and spreader device for opening the tough doors is known as which device?
Type IV construction is characterized by which feature?
What term describes heat generated by passing an electrical force through a conductor?
Secondary damage is caused by which of the following?
What is the length of the search rope used by GDF companies, and how often are knots tied?
Heavy duty padlocks have shackles more than ______ inches in diameter.
Which Greensboro program helps identify families who may need extra care during emergencies?
What is the condition that occurs when oxygen is admitted into an area filled with unburned carbon particles and other fire gases, causing the unburned gases to combine with oxygen admitted and react explosively?
Fire Prevention Week is observed during the week of which date?
During size-up, which elements should be observed to anticipate search complexity?
What is the purpose of forming 90-degree corners when constructing a catchall basin?
The accountability system used in incident operations primarily tracks what?
Which agency regulates fire department radio licenses?
Which area should have a smoke alarm as part of standard coverage?
Greensboro Fire Department uses which accountability system?
Partial operation of a dry-barrel hydrant can contribute to which issue?
Which statement best describes the purpose of Higbee cut indicators?
Who is the person responsible for the waybill?
Smoking accounts for what percentage of residential fires?
One-inch rubber-covered and rubber-lined hose with one-inch couplings is commonly called what hose?
What size of supply lines are used in Greensboro?
Discharge range for a stored-pressure water extinguisher is from which to which feet?
Always carry tools with pointed or sharp edges _____ from the body.
Which property measures how readily a liquid will vaporize?
Which engine sets initial RIC operations on the working floor?
In what year was Greensboro's first fire company incorporated?
A visible flame ceases when oxygen concentration drops to ______%
Never carry a running tool more than _______________ feet.
If no lock-out, tag-out devices are available, then a ______ must be stationed to secure the mechanism.
In fire scene analysis, which light bulb type’s reaction helps indicate the direction of fire travel?
When searching a multistory or high-rise building, where should your search begin?
The primary use of which tools is breaking glass or pulling drywall?
Double-hung windows are made up of two ____________________.
Which piping arrangement directly supplies the branch lines?
How far is the collapse zone from a building?
What is the required length of 2 1/2 inch attack line carried on GFD apparatus?
NFPA ____ is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs that requires wearing PPE, including ear and eye protection.
The phenomenon that makes below-grade fires difficult to attack by causing heat and smoke to move upward is called the Chimney effect.
Every firefighter must be ______ annually to ensure their facepiece properly seals.
What is the first search priority on the fire scene?
What type of procedures ensure that a message is clearly stated and then repeated back as confirmation of receipt?
To what angle should a ladder be placed when used to access a rooftop?
Predetermined assignments based on the arrival order on high-rise fires for the _______________ is to place the second hose line into operation and supply the FDC.
What are the five goals of a RIC team?
For rescue through a window, where should the ladder tip be placed?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Command Staff?
Which distance range is correctly associated with side curtain airbag deployment?
According to NFPA 1983, a __________________ is only rated as a positioning device for use on a ladder.
On a dry-pipe system, what does the bottom gauge indicate?
The primary purpose of fire extinguishers is to extinguish which stage of fire?
If lifting a vehicle with airbags or hydraulic tools, what is the recommended rule of thumb?
Which term describes fuels located at ground level?
Which option is NOT a category of wildland vegetative fuels?
According to the 5-10-20 rule, what distance in inches should you maintain from the driver's side airbag?
What is the most common piping constructed of in residential sprinkler systems?
Smoke alarms should be mounted close enough to the bedroom so they can be heard when which occurs?
What is another advantage of clean agents?
When using a smoke ejector in a window for negative pressure ventilation, the airflow should lead to which area?
Which vertical supporting member supports beams and transmits a compressive load along its center?
The four-digit number appearing on a placard is the UN ID.
Which of the following best describes an appropriate length for a presentation to young children?
What is the predetermined assignment of the 2nd ladder on high-rise fires?
Which term describes the destruction, loss, or alteration of evidence by the custodian responsible for preserving it?
Regarding rope care, which action should you avoid to prevent damaging the rope fibers?
The third step to initiate a mayday is to activate which safety device?
Which edge of a wildfire spreads with the greatest speed?
What does RIT stand for?
What level of hydrogen cyanide is required to activate the HCN meter alarm?
Primary tool for the engine company is the __________.
What are the four routes of entry for human exposure?
Solid-stream - or smooth bore - hand lines are designed to be operated at a nozzle pressure of _____ psi.
Breakdowns in ______ contribute to firefighter injuries and deaths.
Which appliance is used to combine two hose lines into one and is equipped with a clapper valve?
What is the flammable range of natural gas?
Class B foam is most effective on which dimensional liquid fires because the foam separates the fuel from the oxygen and cools the liquid?
What is the IDLH of HCN?
Which manually operated initiating device does not incorporate a feature to prevent accidental and malicious alarms?
What are the two broad categories of loads?
The cylinder label is placed how many layers deep in the fiberglass wrapping?
Which safety rule should be observed when working around energized airbags?
Children learn best by which activity according to the material?
In what ways should team members stay in contact?
During loss control operations, firefighters should have what placed at all entry points to the structure?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three listed types of vehicle construction?
What is the maximum spacing between manually operated initiating devices?
What are the four parts of the foam tetrahedron?
In a high-rise fire response, what is the predetermined assignment for the 3rd engine?
Which construction type is described as providing a path for rapid vertical fire extension within the structure?
Which component is used to change the direction of the hose and reposition a coupling while handling fire hose?
Primary damage is the damage caused by which of the following?
What is the specified rung spacing range (minimum and maximum) in inches?
The ____-circuit type of SCBA is most commonly used in the fire service.
Which type of glass is used in the windshield of modern vehicles?
What is the expansion ratio for high expansion foam?
The five major steps in processing an emergency incident include call receipt, location validation, classification and prioritization, dispatch, and ______.
How many threads per inch on a 1 1/2 inch coupling?
What is the approximate weight in pounds of 2 gallons of water?
According to the Croker Quote, what is the speaker's sole ambition?
The initial fire flow on a high-rise structure fire should be a minimum of how many gallons per minute (GPM)?
What is the predetermined assignment for the 4th engine on high-rise fires?
Ledge doors are commonly found in which type of building?
What is the main difference between Type I and Type II construction?
Which technique involves applying force with the knee to break a tight coupling?
You should have at least ____ inches of water when using a barrel strainer.
Which type of fire setter is described as setting fires in response to a stressful situation and may deny responsibility and show no guilt?
Which fire setter usually sets fire to personal property and often involve domestic disputes?
What term describes heat energy produced by the compression of a gas?
DOT hazard class 8 is for which hazard?
In building construction classifications, which type uses noncombustible structural members but may lack fire-resistive protection?
What is the storage temperature range for Thunderstorm class B foam?
In a Class B cylinder fire, the flow of product should be stopped before extinguishment.
The documentation and preservation of evidence from discovery to the courtroom is known as what?
In a high-rise operation, what is the primary objective of the first engine's initial hose line?
The maximum heat that can be produced if all combustibles in a given area burn is called the _____.
Failure to fully open a dry-barrel hydrant will result in a reduced amount of water and will contribute to which problem?
The surge when water flow is suddenly stopped is called what?
A dry chemical extinguisher rated as 10B should be capable of extinguishing how many times as much fire as a unit rated as 1B?
Type I construction is typically characterized by which feature?
A cantilever is defined as a structural member supported at how many ends?
In fire extinguisher ratings, what does the B rating indicate?
What rope is used for hoisting small tools and appliances, or anchoring ladders and hose lines?
When venting a roof, firefighters should avoid cutting main ______.
Which roof type has a single ridge line with two roof sections on opposite sides at different pitches?
Which standpipe system is used by occupants only?
A common smoke alarm placement includes one in every bedroom and on every level. Which option reflects this placement?
When butt-ing to raise a ladder, on which side should you stay?
In what year did the Great Fire of London occur?
What is the NFPA standard for fire hoses?
Which railcar feature indicates a pressurized tank?
What is the background color of a poisonous substance placard?
What term describes methods and operating procedures that reduce fire, water, and smoke damage during and after fires?
Directing fire streams into ventilation openings from the exterior can ______ the effectiveness of vertical ventilation.
Which option below describes a surface water supply?
Which of the following is a choking agent?
Which term refers to the buoyant column of flame and hot combustion products rising above the fuel source?
Attic ladders have what on the butt?
The HCN meter alarm activates at 4 ppm. Which reading triggers the alarm?
Rivers, ponds, and lakes are considered _________________ water supply.
Fire resistance describes which of the following best?
According to GOG guidelines, SCBA inspections are required at shift change and after each use. Which option correctly states this requirement?
In the ERG, if a material is highlighted but not fire involved, go to the which section?
What is a safe location used for?
What is the resistance of a material to a force tending to tear it apart, measured as the maximum tension a material can withstand without tearing?
Chlorine is considered a which type of chemical agent?
In evaluating the effective reach of a fire stream, which factor is considered along with velocity, wind pattern, and friction with air?
A pitched roof that slopes in one direction from the ridge line is a
A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is rated for use on class fires of which type?
Which description matches the hazard described by BLEVE?
Which term describes a load that is in motion when applied?
Which saw is best suited for flat roofs?
The two main types of mechanical response of materials under load are which?
Heat stress occurs when the body's core temperature reaches what temperature?
What describes the ease with which liquids give off vapors?
While climbing an extension ladder, which component should be checked to ensure it is secure around the rungs?
CO₂ is discharged from an extinguisher at what temperature?
What is the predetermined assignment of the 2nd engine on high-rise fires?
A gas with vapor density greater than 1 will sink to the ground; which option correctly lists the density?
Which term describes fuels found in the air, such as treetop fuels?
According to the 5-10-20 rule, what distance in inches should you maintain from the side airbag?
Which of the following is a forcible entry command?
Which resource provides guidance for hazmat incidents and is commonly abbreviated as ERG?
In residential fires, the primary danger that leads to deaths is the production of what?
How often must Scott air cylinders be hydrostatically tested?
Which option lists all seven parts of a Halligan bar?
What type of lock is designed to fit into a cavity in the door and consists of a latch mechanism and knob?
How many gauges are on a dry-pipe system?
BLEVE stands for?
Which statement best describes Class B foam's action in fires?
The lower section of an extension ladder is known as the ______.
Which term describes heat generated by electrical resistance in a conductor?
Which roof style features a central, nearly flat area with steeply sloped sides forming a distinctive silhouette?
FIRE LOC/FIRE VR talkgroups are non-repeated; identify the miles range this characteristic typically implies for coverage.
What is the first stage of fire?
A 12/12 pitch creates a ______ degree angle.
The best protection for a radioactive material is to follow the adage 'Time, distance, shielding'.
A Drop bar is described as which of the following?
Which designation is geographic, assigning responsibility for all operations within a defined area?
What term describes a violent explosion triggered when a spark ignites a fuel-air mixture below its ignition temperature?
What does the code 10-70 stand for?
The time rating for a SCBA is based on a standard rate of consumption for a typical adult under ______ in a test laboratory.
Rollover and rapidly lowering smoke layer is a warning sign that ______ is imminent.
Fire hose couplings that are sometimes referred to as sexless couplings are also known as ________________.
Which standpipe system is used by the fire department only?
What is the name given to the A-frame ladder carried by the department?
What is the leading cause of residential fires?
The airbag system contains capacitors that may hold a charge for up to ______ minutes.
What is the predetermined assignment of the 1st ladder and rescue on high-rise fires?
Atmospheric air contains approximately what percent oxygen?
Which term describes a load that is applied offset to an element, causing twisting stress?
What is the movement of heat through a steel beam to an unexpected part of a building where it starts another fire, an example of?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of metal swinging door?
Search efforts in multistory buildings should be organized in what order?
What is the average fill time of a tanker using the tank fill valve?
If the dwelling burned was unoccupied at the time of the burning, which degree of arson applies?
The most commonly used striking tool for forcible entry is the?
What is the purpose of adding Ethyl mercaptan to propane and natural gas?
Which statement best describes branch lines in a sprinkler system?
Which knot is commonly used as a safety knot in firefighting?
What are the 4 parts of the fire tetrahedron?
Who assists with supplying the FDC in a high-rise response?
Which term describes the volume between an inlet and an outlet that allows movement of heat and smoke toward lower pressure areas accessible via openings?
Which standpipe system is used by the fire department and occupants?
Attic ladders have foot pads on the butt. Which feature is found on the butt to aid stability?
NFIRS is a uniform data collection system used by most departments to track what?
A load that is transmitted through the center of an element and runs perpendicular to the element is called what?
What adapter is used to connect two hose lines with different threads?
DOT hazard class 5 is for which hazard?
The batteries in our SCBAs are only to be replaced with ___________AA batteries.
Which principle states that each firefighter reports to only one supervisor?
What percent foam solution is used for hydrocarbons?
OSHA requires extinguishers to be inspected on what schedule?
How many lights on the HUD indicate air pressure?
What type of load describes people, weather, and materials not attached to the building?
Which gas has an IDLH of 50 ppm?
Requiring firefighters to obtain a search warrant to reenter the scene is based on the case of ______.
In what year was Greensboro incorporated?
Spikes on the base of the ladder are called what?
Which fire led to Fire Prevention Week?
The standard on use, maintenance, and service testing of in-service fire department ground ladders is ________________.
At what psi do we supply sprinkler systems?
What type of load is applied to a small area?
One way to remove water coming through the ceiling from upper floors is by using ______.
What is a load called that is in motion when applied?
Which statement best describes the PPE required for ceiling pulling safety?
Which statement correctly identifies the three foam application methods?
Which AA batteries are specified for replacement in SCBAs?
Which of the following correctly lists the four limitations imposed on the user when a firefighter dons an SCBA?
What is the most common type of water distribution system?
Which length range best represents straight ground ladders?
Which type of door may trap firefighters not expecting it?
Which agency was started under the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974?
The movement of heat through a solid such as a steel beam to a distant location, without the material moving, is called what?
What do we do with the flow of product before extinguishing any fire around relief valves on class B cylinders?
The device used to change direction of force on a ladder is known as which component?
Who is responsible for directing the tactical operations to meet the strategic goals and tactical objectives?
Which engine is responsible for supplying the Fire Department Connection (FDC) on a high-rise fire?
The side of a building that the wind is striking is called the which side?
By what three methods can heat travel through a building?
What is the weight range added by personal protective clothing for structural firefighting?
During a hose service test, the hose should be laid out in lengths of how many feet?
A water motor gong is operated by _____________________________________.
Which option is NOT a DOT hazard class?
Which listing completes the fire tetrahedron?
Duration of SCBA air supply can vary as much as what percent?
DOT hazard class 7 is for which hazard?
In a sprinkler system, which type of pipe extends off the cross mains and provides the mounting for sprinkler heads?
The connecting plate used in truss construction that can be made of flat steel or plywood is called what?
It is permissible to use paint on _______________________________________ of a fire department ladder.
What percentage of people in the US and Canada have access to the 911 system?
The interior members of a truss, typically the diagonals, are known as the _____.
The code 10-7 refers to a fire company that is which status?
DOT hazard class 3 covers which type of materials?
How many engine companies does Greensboro have?
Which class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and textiles?
An attack that uses the steam-generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack and applies the fire stream to material burning near the floor is known as a(n) _________ attack.
Which type of metal swinging door construction is generally found at entry openings of modern buildings?
In the context of LPG, the explosive range is expressed as a percent by volume in air between which values?
Which sprinkler head operating mechanism uses a glass bulb filled with a colored liquid and a vapor bubble?
Which statement is true about rope storage and deployment?
What is the most common salvage cover size used in the GFD?
Manually operated initiating devices are located no more than ______ feet apart.
Which sides are safest to approach from when attacking a vehicle fire, if feasible?
Which extinguishing agents are being replaced because they destroy the Earth's ozone layer?
What is the psi for a smooth bore nozzle on a hand line?
Early Suppression Fast Response sprinkler heads are designed to discharge how many gallons per minute (GPM)?
Standard padlocks shackles are ______.
What does 10-24 tell communications?
Applying water directly to the base of the fire is known as a(n) ____________ attack.
What is the name for a wall that carries the weight of beams, floors, and roofs?
Which term describes the process of exchanging air to control conditions in a burning building?
What structural member is used to support other beams?
Smoke detectors work primarily on the principles of photoelectric detection and what other process?
Which code indicates fire among common incident response codes?
Which term describes the finished foam-water solution used for fire suppression?
What is the weight in pounds of 3 cubic feet of water?
Security screens on modern windows are found and attached to which side?
What should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping?
The CO2 extinguisher’s pressure is approximately:
Which of the following is a valid pairing of the two main gases used in LPG?
Trench ventilation is a form of which ventilation method?
What term describes the weight of a gas relative to the weight of air?
What are the metal pieces that prevent the fly section from extending beyond safe operation called?
Which class extinguisher is used for kitchen fires?
What year was the first Greensboro fire company incorporated?
Which NFPA 704 color code represents health hazards?
Vertical ventilation is achieved by which action?
In the low shoulder carry, which end of the ladder should the firefighter face?
Type I construction is also known as what?
In a municipal water system, the term that describes the smallest pipes delivering water to individual streets is called what?
Which heating phenomenon occurs due to electrical resistance in a conductor?
To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay the ends of the side rolls over at a _____ angle.
Why is a solid stream preferable for interior fire attack in terms of thermal balance and visibility?
Extinguishers over ______ lbs are required to have carrying handles.
Side curtain airbags may deploy between which range of inches?
Which construction type has exterior walls and structural members comprised of non-combustible or limited combustible materials and an interior consisting completely of wood?
When firefighters enter a burning building to perform rescue work, what must they first consider?
Which term refers to the small hole in a sprinkler head that controls water flow?
What factor of the weather has the greatest effect on fire spread?
Which roof type slopes in two directions downward from the ridge?
What is the IDLH of CO (carbon monoxide)?
Pressure loss caused by fittings and incrustation built up in water mains is known as ______.
A typical wye coupling will have how many female and male connections?
Plasticity is the ability to retain shape when work hardened.
The measure of a substance's ability to absorb heat is known as _______________________.
In negative ventilation, the exhaust should be directed toward which location?
Which device is designed to merge two hoselines into a single outlet?
Which attack method reduces temperature to allow firefighters to advance and make a direct attack, typically performed from a window, doorway, or down a hallway?
Which of the following steps involves classifying and prioritizing calls?
At a 75-degree climbing angle, the distance to the shoulder-height rung is which of the following?
What is the outside meeting location called for escaping from a residence?
Which statement about foam hazard control methods is true?
What term describes the volume between an inlet and an outlet that allows movement of heat and smoke from higher pressure areas toward the lower pressure areas accessible by openings?
Fire and a metal gear is the pictograph used for class ____ fires.
What is the flammable range of gasoline?
What is the mixture of foam concentrate and water known as?
Which opening position for trench ventilation is recommended?
__________________ is when a hazardous liquids flow is redirected.
Sarin gas is a type of which chemical agent?
At 1000°F, steel elongates at a rate of 1 inch per 10 feet. How is this described?
The primary fire concern of ordinary construction is _____.
Heat transfer that occurs in the form of electromagnetic waves is called?
MCT is an acronym that stands for what?
Combustible materials that could be used to spread fire from one point to another.
During used hose testing, what pressure, duration, and hose length are specified?
Atmospheric air contains approximately what percent nitrogen?
When did Greensboro's original training center open?
A bill of lading is typically encountered in which mode of transportation?
Which construction type is described by the use of large dimensional lumber or laminated wood?
The term for the authority to enter a property for the purpose of extinguishing a fire and performing an investigation is known as:
A _______________________________ carry is useful when great disparities exist in the height of the three firefighters carrying the ladder.
What is the NFPA standard for Firefighter professional qualifications?
Which term best describes a wall that is shared between two structures and serves as a boundary?
When building box cribbing, the height should not exceed _________ the width of the base.
What is the pressure of a carbon dioxide extinguisher?
Which railcar has a cylindrical tank and one covered dome?
Which device is best for drafting water from a portable drop tank when water is only 1 to 2 inches from the bottom of the reservoir?
Materials that yield oxygen or other gases are called?
What is the NFPA standard for fire hose connections?
Forces that tend to tear a material apart.
Which alarm system transmits an alarm directly to the fire station via telephone line or radio signal?
According to the 5-10-20 rule, what distance in inches should you maintain from the passenger side airbag?
Which precaution is essential to safely proceed with vehicle rescue operations?
Which knot term describes a bend formed by bringing the rope back on itself with parallel sides?
Firefighters have the right to respond to and enter property for extinguishing a fire and performing an investigation. What is this right called?
To prevent BLEVE never assume _______ is operating properly.
Which length is the maximum ladder carried on a truck company?
Which knot is used to tie two sections of webbing together?
Which term describes a condition that is prevalent in nearly all occupancies and raises the chance of a fire starting?
Which statement about the Scott Pak-tracker is correct?
Which addon lock is used for doors that already have other locks?
What is the matrix that we use on a high-rise fire response?
What effect does an oxidizer have on fire?
What is the minimum breaking strength of general-use life safety rope?
On average, how many firefighters are required to rescue a single downed firefighter?
Which detector must be close to the hazard and detects electromagnetic light?
If structural members are noncombustible but may not have fire-resistive protection, what type of construction is this?
Ledge doors are also known as which type of doors?
Which hazard class designation is used for oxidizers?
When donning the facepiece, tighten straps evenly starting at which strap?
When placing ground ladders at windows for a firefighter's second means of egress or rescue, the desired angle is ______ degrees.
This heating occurs when the material increases in temperature without the addition of external heat?
A hand stream discharges ____ to ____ GPMs.
According to GOG, the individual is responsible for inspecting their SCBA at ______ and _______
Smoke or Fire? While advancing a hose line on a structure fire you should never crawl past what hazard?
A Drop bar assembly is a horizontal wooden or steel security bar held in place across the door by wooden or metal stirrups attached to the inside of the door. What is the name of this assembly?
Which action best describes the protective measure after size-up in vehicle-fire responses?
The most common way of reporting emergencies is by using a ______.
What is the maximum rung spacing value within the specified range?
A sprinkler system containing 500 heads will be required to have ______ spare heads.
After you leave the scene, if you reenter without a warrant or written consent it is considered __________.
Which property determines the lowest temperature at which a liquid fuel can form an ignitable mixture with air?
Which standpipe class is designed for occupants to use only?
Which type of radio is permanently mounted in the fire station?
What color represents reactivity on an NFPA 704 placard?
What is the predetermined assignment of the 5th engine on high-rise fires?
Measurement based on an 8 hour work day and a 40 hour week
Combustible metal fires are class which?
At a minimum, where should a smoke alarm be located?
What color placard would you see on a vehicle carrying non-flammable compressed gas?
Keeping ladders in a state of usefulness or readiness is the definition of _______________.
Which structural member is supported at two points near its ends?
What is the name for a connecting plate used in truss construction that can be made of flat steel or plywood?
A chopper blade being used on a circular saw provides a cut depth of ________ inches.
A dwelling burned while occupied is classified as which degree of arson?
What is the functional position on an attack line directly behind the nozzle position that controls reaction forces and feeds line into position?
In the conventional forcible entry sequence, what step comes second?
Signal-19 stands for which event?
What gas is monitored for during overhaul that smells like faint bitter almond?
Which color on an NFPA 704 placard indicates flammability?
Companies or crews that have been assigned on the basis of geography:
Type V construction is also known as?
The temperature at which a liquid will produce vapors sufficient to support continuous combustion once ignited is called?
Which of the following describes the two exceptions to the 2-in 2-out rule?
What are the two types of forces applied to materials?
1 psi of air pressure will hold back how many psi of water pressure?
Which agency licenses fire department radio equipment?
To draw water into the fire pump you must lower the atmospheric pressure inside the pump below ambient pressure. What is the ambient pressure at sea level in psi?
Which detector is usually operated with a bimetallic strip and bends to touch a contact point to complete an alarm's circuit?
Hydrocarbon fuels require an application rate of ___% foam solution, while polar solvents require an application rate of __-% foam solution.
When using elevators on a high-rise response you should stop the elevator every _________ floors?
In transfer of command, the CAN report lists which elements?
In the low shoulder ladder carry, which end should be facing the carrier?
A tanker carrying refrigerated liquids is known as which designation?
Which of the following is a blister agent?
The rate of foam concentrate for an acetone spill is what percent?
Which three elements constitute the primary protection strategy for radioactive materials?
What type of load describes the weight of all building materials and equipment permanently attached to the building?
A structure with greater-than-normal potential for loss from fire is known as what?
A load that is applied offset to an element, causing twisting stress to the material.
Which system is comprised of public fire alarm boxes and transmits an alarm directly to the fire department communications center?
The pictograph used for a class ___ fire is a flame and a gasoline can.
What type of glass is used in the side windows for the majority of vehicles?
Hose that has been exposed to small amounts of oil should be washed with _______.
Slab doors are constructed in which configurations?
What is the knot spacing on the GDF search rope?
The DOT hazard class 1 is for:
What is the part of total pressure not used to overcome friction or gravity while forcing water through fire hoses and pipes known as?
Which class are dry powder extinguishers rated for?
Non-emergency information is often accessible by which number?
Never raise a ladder within how many feet of electrical wires?
This construction type provides a path for rapid fire extension vertically through the structure.
What term describes the focusing of attention on a particular problem without regard for possible consequences or alternative approaches?
Which roles comprise the Fire Department Command Staff?
GFD ladders are constructed of which material?
The term for the minimum temperature to which a fuel in the air must be heated to start self-sustaining combustion without a separate ignition source is?
Higbee cut indicators are associated with which feature of a hose coupling?
Which load results from a rapid change of movement, such as jerking or swinging a static load?
Which attack is performed from a position away from the fire to cool and protect crews before entering?
The rope used to raise the ladder is called which term?
In the standard extrication sequence, which step comes fourth?
Which type of fire setter is described as setting simple fires with materials available and often trying to hide and starts fires in a secret area?
Which knot is used as a safety knot in the GFD?
Which of the following is NOT a wood swinging door type?
What is the longest ladder that the fire department carries on a truck company?
During an incident, which resource provides immediate information on chemical properties?
What is the conversion of a liquid into a gaseous state through the action of heat called?
Regarding fire extinguishers, what does PASS stand for?
Which incident priority does salvage fall under?
Roof ladders have what at the top?
When ventilating a building, firefighters must choose between vertical or ______ ventilation.
Regarding vertical ventilation, one large opening is better than several small openings.
When a ladder is used for roof access, how many rungs must be above the roof line?
Which condition describes all combustibles in a room releasing vapors that ignite simultaneously?
The discharge distance for a dry chemical fire extinguisher falls within which range?
The extension ladder carried on most engines is typically ______ feet long.
In which occupancy will firefighters most often face sliding doors?
What are the seven parts of a Halligan bar?
On an extension ladder, which component prevents the fly section from overextending?
What class of extinguisher has a black hexagon with a letter?
Fire extinguishers weighing more than 40 lbs shall be installed so the top is no more than how many feet above the floor?
The heat generated by passing an electrical force through a conductor is called?
Which term describes positive pressure ventilation?
Who is responsible for performing the roll call during an incident?
Which knot is used to tie two lengths of webbing together?
Where are ledge doors typically found?
Which fire setter sets spur-of-the-moment fires that develop patterns, may set and discover the fire, and may be present at the fire scene?
Woodworking shops, kitchens, and auto repair centers are examples of which occupancy classification?
What is the name of the rope used for rescue or as an emergency escape for firefighters?
Which type of alarm system activates faster: Smoke detector or heat detector?
At a minimum, how far should a hose clamp be placed from the fire apparatus?
Combustible cooking oil fires are classified as which class?
What inch pipe is the recommended minimum size for fire hydrant supply mains in business or industrial areas?
Where should a trench ventilation opening be made relative to the fire's location to be effective?
Which option lists the four attributes of smoke used in firefighting decision-making?
Smoke ejectors or exhaust fans are primarily used in which type of ventilation?
What term describes the weight of a gas relative to air?
What is the standard that regulates how much hose an apparatus should carry?
The side opposite the wind is called which side?
Which type is mostly older children acting in groups who have authority issues, academic troubles, or attention deficit?
What is the flash point of gasoline?
Which detector responds to sudden changes in temperature?
Which option lists all four components of the foam tetrahedron?

81st Academy Practice Exam

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