Red/White/Blue (-W-)  Examples: Sodium, Calcium and Carbide.  Water reactive flammable solid.

Orange (Explosive B)  Example: Gunpowder.  Low explosives.  Products that are ignite easily and burn quickly.

1. At the scene of an over-turned semi-tractor trailer, the following materials were identified.  One container of Sodium, two cases of gunpowder, two drums of Carbide, two cylinders of Hydrogen Cyanide, two cylinders of Nitrogen Dioxide, three cases of fireworks, three boxes of small arms ammunition, and five cases of dynamite.  Each of the containers were identified with a separate color code/label.  The color/label code that appeared most was which of the following:

A) White (Poison A)             B) Orange (Explosive C)

 C) Orange       D) Red/white/blue

Lieutenant Mack has prepared the following statements regarding a particular form of selfcontained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.), called positive pressure S.C.B.A., for presentation to some new recruits:

1) Since some of the products of combustion of these materials are lethal in small quantities, we have to ensure a good face to face piece seal when using the S.C.B.A.

2) With this feature, if there is a leak, air will exhaust rather than enter the face piece.

3) It has been well documented that most fire deaths occur from inhalation of smoke and toxic gases, rather than actual contact with fire.

4) A positive pressure S.C.B.A. maintains a slight positive pressure inside the facepiece.

5) The introduction of positive pressure S.C.B.A. helps to ensure the safety of the wearer even if he/she does not have a perfect seal.

2. The above statements could be made most effectively if they were presented in the following order:

 A) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2                  B) 4, 2, 1, 5, 3,

 C) 5, 2, 4, 1, 3                  D) 5, 3, 2, 4, 1

3. Fire Chief Edwards upon arriving at the scene of the fire, called Lieutenant Clare to update him of the current status of the fire.  Which of the following statements would be best to inform Chief Edwards of the current status:

 A) "The fire is in the smoldering stage and no people are currently left at the site."

 B) "All victims have received the necessary vital medical attention and the fire is currently under control."

 C) "The fire is almost extinguished and everyone is currently safe."

 D) "No further assistance will be needed because we are handling the fire in a professional manner and all victims are getting the much needed medical attention."

Answer questions 4 and 5 on the basis of the following information:

As part of their first-aid training, firefighters are instructed in how to perform the procedure known as CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) for people who have stopped breathing.  There are five basic steps in the procedure for this type of first-aid:

1) Check if the person is aware of you and can respond to you.

2) Check to determine if the person is breathing.

3) Administer four quick breaths to a non-breathing person.

4) Check the carotid artery on the side of the neck for a pulse.

5) If there is no pulse, begin compressions of the chest.

4. Firefighter Kent has come across a victim at the scene of a building collapse.  The victim is lying on the floor unable to move.  When Firefighter Kent asks, "Can you hear me?", the victim nods yes and groans.  At this point Firefighter Kent should

 A) take no further CPR steps   B) check if the person is breathing

 C) administer four quick breaths   D) check the carotid artery for a pulse

5. Meanwhile Firefighter Parks has come across another victim at the scene of the building collapse.  Firefighter Parks took the victim's hand and asked, "Can you hear me?"  He got no response.  At this point Firefighter Parks should

 A) take no further CPR steps   B) check if the person is breathing

 C) administer four quick breaths   D) check the carotid artery for a pulse

The following procedures are to be followed for the proper care of the fire hose:

Fire officers shall not permit hose to be left on the fire apparatus for more than 30 days without being realigned in the hose bed.  This will aid to ensure that the hose bends will receive a change of position.  The hose shall be thoroughly inspected for damage.  All wet hose on the fire apparatus must be replaced within 24 hours.  The exception is if the wet hose in the drying locker has been there for less than the required 72 hours.  Any damaged or defective hose shall be cleaned and dried.  Defects in the hose shall be marked.  The section containing the defect shall be rolled and tied and sent to the storeroom with the correct hose tag attached.

6. Engine Company 17 returns from a fire involving a 2-1/2 story frame house at noon on Monday.  Engine 17 immediately hangs all wet hose in the drying locker and replaces it with dry hose.  On Tuesday afternoon Engine 17 responds to another fire at a 3-story commercial building and returns to the station around midnight.  The wet hose on Engine 17 can be replaced with the hose used during Monday's run:

 A) Immediately     B) After evening on Wednesday

 C) After noon on Thursday   D) After midnight on Wednesday

7. Engine company 14 returns from a working fire at a one-story dwelling at 9:15 A.M. on a Tuesday.  Replacement fire hose has been drying in the locker since the previous Friday.  The wet hose from the Tuesday fire can be replaced with the hose used during the fire on Friday at:

 A) After 9:15 A.M. on Friday   B) After 9:15 P.M. on Tuesday

 C) After 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday  D) Immediately

Use the information below to answer question 8:

When conducting a primary examination of a victim's injuries, the following standard operating procedures should be performed in the order in which they are listed.

1) Assess situation while approaching the scene

 a. look for factors which could cause further injury to patient

 b.  carefully observe the position of patient

 c. note mechanism of injury

2) Check for responsiveness

 a. talk to patient, if conscious

    b. tap gently or induce pain

3) Examine and/or open the airway

4) Observe for breathing

   a. look, listen, feel

   b. if absent, perform mouthtomouth resuscitation

5) Check pulse

   a. check pulse for 5 seconds

   b. if absent, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

6) Check for severe bleeding

   a. look for blood in the area surrounding the patient

7) Check for severe shock

   a. check the victim for cool, clammy and pale looking skin

8. Upon arrival it has been determined that the victim is not breathing, which of the following would be the correct procedure to follow:

 A) Immediately begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation

 B) Check the victim for a strong pulse

 C) Open the victim's airway

 D) Begin mouthtomouth resuscitation on the victim.

Horizontal Ventilation refers to the practice of opening vents, doors and windows on the sides of burning buildings involved in fire to permit heat, gases and smoke to escape and be replaced with fresh new air.

1) Firefighters entered a two-story home that had a fire located on the first floor.  The direction of the wind blowing was from the south.  The firefighters proceeded upstairs and opened the windows on the north side of the house and then opened the windows on the south side.

2) Firefighters entered a four-story building where a fire was located on the second floor.  The wind was blowing severely from the west.  The firefighters went to the fourth floor and opened the windows on the east side of the building.  They then opened the west side window on the fourth floor of the building.  The firefighters then proceeded to the third floor and opened windows on the east side of the building.  They then opened windows on the west side of the third floor of the building.

3) Firefighters entered a three-story building with a fire located on the first floor.  The direction of the wind blowing was from the west.  Firefighters then proceeded to enter the third floor and opened windows on the east side of the three-story building.  Then they opened windows on the west side of the third floor.  The firefighters then proceeded to the second floor and opened the east side windows and then the west side windows.

9. Consider the above three cases.  Which of the following best describes the proper horizontal ventilation method:

 A) Begin on top floor and continue down to floor above fire.  On each floor, open windows on side from which wind is blowing and then open windows on opposite side.

 B) Begin ventilation on the bottom floor and continue to the top floor.  On each floor, open windows on side against which wind is blowing and then on side from which wind is blowing.

 C) Begin the ventilation below the fire.  Open windows on east side of building first and then on west side.  Proceed to top of building in this manner.

 D) Begin on top floor and continue down to floor above fire.  On each floor, open windows on side against which wind is not blowing and then on side from which wind is blowing.

Captain Williams of the fire-training academy is giving a lecture to Fire Chiefs on proper procedures for establishing a command post and a control emergency zone when an incident involves hazardous materials.  He would like to include the following statements listed below in his lecture.  These statements have not been listed in the correct order.

1) The Incident Commander should establish a command post outside the contamination control zone.

2) The aim of creating a control zone is to maintain a safe and efficient control over a contaminated area.

3) The ranking fire department officer present at the emergency scene shall assume the duties of the Incident Commander.

4) The Incident Commander shall immediately establish a contamination control zone at the hazardous material incident.

5) Once a command post and control zone have been established, hazardous material specialist on the scene should be consulted regarding the nature of the contamination.

10. Captain Williams could make the above statements most effective if he presented them in which of the following order:

 A) 3, 4, 2, 1, 5     B) 3, 5, 4, 1, 2

 C) 3, 4, 1, 2, 5      D) 5, 2, 4, 3, 1

Use the information below to answer questions 11 and 12:

An emergency call was made at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday from Sunny Acres Manor Nursing Home, an 80-bed facility.  Fire fighters from Stations 8, 9, and 12 responded to the alarm.  Upon arrival of the fire department, Mr. Edwards, the director of the nursing home, indicated to the fire department that the facility was a onestory building with a large center section housing a lobby area, recreation room, reception area, a large dining room, and a small kitchen.  Residents' private rooms were located in two wings situated on either side of the center section of the nursing home.  Each wing contained 20 rooms with a total of 2 residents per room.

It appeared the fire originated in the kitchen and began threatening the dining room area.  Approximately 25 residents were in the recreation room with the remainder of the residents in their private rooms.  One of the nurses, Nurse Cora, approached Firefighters Williams and Lange and informed them that there were several residents who were bedridden and would be extremely difficult to move in each wing of the facility.

Fire fighters from Station 8 were assigned to extinguish the source of the fire and prevent further spread throughout the facility.  Fire fighters from Station 9 were assigned to evacuate the residents and the staff from the rooms in the center section of the nursing facility and then to ensure injured victims received proper medical attention.  Fire fighters from Station 12 were assigned to stand-by to evacuate residents in the private rooms in each of the wings.

11. At the time of the fire the number of residents in their private rooms were approximately how many:

   A) 55       B) 30       C) 45       D) 40

12. The area from which it would be most critical to evacuate people is a:

 A) crowded disco

 B) crowded subway station

 C) building where gas is leaking

 D) parking lot where a minor traffic accident has occurred

Use the information in the following chart to answer question 13:

 Water Hose Diameter   Friction Loss  Water Discharge

 3 inches    2.600   37 gal. per min.

 1 1/2 inches    0.074   24 gal. per min.

 5 inches    32.000   45 gal. per min.

 2 inches    0.330   29 gal. per min.

 1 inch     0.011   21 gal. per min.

13. Which of the following relationships best describes the above chart:

 A) The friction loss increases as the hose diameter increases.

 B) The friction loss decreases as the hose diameter increases.

 C) If the hose diameter increases by one inch, the friction loss doubles.

 D) If the hose diameter increases by one inch, the friction loss triples.

Lt. Banks is giving a lecture on the proper procedure when cutting a hole in a roof to provide adequate ventilation.  He would like to include the statements listed below in his lecture.  These statements have not been listed in the correct order.

1) The hole should be located between the joists or rafters.  Thus the joists or rafters should never be cut, as they are the main support for the roof.

2) Locate the joists by sounding with the axe and noting the area that is solid.  A solid sound will denote the location of the joist.

3) Upon identifying wood sheathing, the fire fighter may begin cutting with the fire axe.  The axe should not be swung as a wood cutter would use it, but with short quick strokes.

4) Once the joists are located, an adequate size hole at least 4 feet should be marked on the roof with the pick head.  The roof covering tar paper should be removed before proceeding with the cutting procedure.

14. The above procedure should be performed in which of the following order:

A) 1, 2, 3, 4    B) 2, 1, 3, 4

 C) 1, 2, 4, 3    D) 2, 1, 4, 3

Use the following information to answer question 15 below. 

Operations conducted at firerelated incidents evacuation procedures. These procedures are of 3 types:

TYPE 1: EMERGENCY EVACUATION   This type of evacuation procedure is used in such instances as the potential collapse of a structure and hazardous material incidents.  All personnel inside the involved area will, without question, immediately evacuate the involved building or area, leaving all equipment in place.  All personnel will immediately report back to their assigned apparatus or area designate by the Incident Commander.

TYPE 2: TACTICAL WITHDRAWAL   This type of evacuation procedure is used when going from an offensive (interior  attack), to a defensive (exterior attack), strategy.  All personnel inside the involved building or area will, without question, evacuate the involved building or area with all equipment.  All personnel will immediately report back to their assigned apparatus or area designated by the Incident Commander.                    

TYPE 3: AREA OR SECTOR WITHDRAWAL  After the use of an Emergency Evacuation or Tactical Withdrawal, all personnel shall be outside the involved area.  However, conditions may be hazardous enough to require withdrawal from an entire sector or area.  If so, this type of evacuation procedure is used.  If feasible, apparatus with all personnel shall immediately leave the area by a safe route, leaving all equipment behind, to an area designated by the Incident Commander.  Apparatus radios are to be monitored for further orders.

15. Consider the following situation.  Fire fighters from Station Number 9 had been fighting a fire in a onestory clothing warehouse.  The warehouse was fully involved.  When the roof showed signs of collapse, the Incident Commander ordered all fire fighters to evacuate the building immediately and to leave any firefighting equipment in place.  Fire fighters were instructed to return to their assigned areas.  This situation best represents a(n):

 A) Tactical Withdrawal

 B) Tactical Withdrawal followed by an Area or Sector Withdrawal

 C) Emergency Evacuation

 D) Area or Sector Withdrawal

The following standard operating procedures should be used when dealing with emergencies involving spilled materials:

When fire department units arrive on the scene of spilled materials estimated at 30 gallons or less and do not immediately constitute a hazard to the area, fire apparatus at the scene will take expedient action to remove or dispose of the spilled material in such a manner that precludes entry of contaminants into the water system.  Upon receival of information from fire units, the fire alarm office will notify the Fire Prevention Hazardous Materials Specialists and the Regional Sewer District.  The Fire Alarm Office will also inform the Wastewater Treatment Plant that could be affected by the spilled materials.

When spilled materials constitute a severe hazard to both life and property or exceeds 30 gallons, the Fire Alarm Office will immediately notify the Regional Sewer District, and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Fire Prevention Hazardous Material Specialists.

16. The most potentially serious mistake has been made if the Fire Alarm Office fails to notify which of the following:

 A) The Fire Prevention Hazardous Materials Specialists that a cargo van spilled 50 gallons of toxic hazardous chemicals onto the road.

 B) The Environmental Protection Agency that a van overturned and leaked 3 gallons of used motor oil onto the roadside.

 C) The Fire Prevention Hazardous Materials Specialists that a truck overturned and spilled 8 gallons of distilled vodka onto the road.

 D) The affected wastewater treatment plant that a car carrying 30 gallons of gasoline overturned on a back alley.

17. The above stated standard operating procedures suggest that when spilled materials do not present a hazard, the most potential severe problem involves which of the following::

 A) Failure of the Environmental Protection Agency to respond within a set period of time.

 B) Seepage of contaminants and materials into the water system.

 C) Impact of cleanup efforts on fire department apparatus.

 D) Exposure of fire personnel and civilians to the spilled material.

Below are the activities of firefighters at the scene of a fire:

1) Closing fire doors in the burning building.

2) Applying streams of water to the building on fire.

3) Hosing down other buildings near the building on fire.

18. Which of the following best describes what the above activities have in common:

 A) Rescuing victims from buildings not involved in a fire.

 B) Confining the spread of the original fire.

 C) Using forcible entry tools to gain entry.

 D) Extinguishing the originally located fire.

Use the following information to answer questions 19 and 20 below.

Some fire fighting equipment is listed and defined below:

1) Small Portable Generator  used to supply electricity to fire fighting equipment at fires  2500 to 3500 watt capacity.

2) Electric Exhaust Fan  a device designed to perform controlled ventilation at fires by exhausting smoke and fumes.

3) OxyAcetylene Cutting Torch  a device that is used to speed entry (or cut) through steel doors or windows, and in rescue operations involving vehicles,machinery, etc.

4) Backboard  a sturdy piece of board used to immobilize injured victims before they are transported.

5) Gasoline Circular Saw  a gasoline engine equipped with blades which is used to cut masonry, steel, etc.

6) Large Portable Generator  used to supply electricity to fire fighting equipment at fires  2500 to 5000 watt capacity.

7) Gasoline Hydraulic Hurst Tool  a tool powered by a hydraulic gasoline engine and connected to a pump by a high pressure hose. Used to quickly remove steering wheels, doors, etc. on autos in order to free occupants.

8) Stretcher  portable cot on wheels used to transport injured or ill victims.

9) Gasoline Exhaust Fan  a fan driven by a gasoline engine used to exhaust heat and smoke from burning buildings.

19. The following numbers identify two pieces of equipment that do not serve a similar function during fire fighting efforts:

 A) 1 and 6      B) 2 and 9

 C) 4 and 8        D) 5 and 9

20. The following numbers identify three pieces of equipment that do serve a similar function during fire fighting efforts:

 A) 1, 3, and 5                  B) 3, 5, and 7

 C) 5, 7, and 9                    D) 1, 2, and 6

Three suspected arsons occurred in the town on Strathmore over a onemonth period.  All three cases are presumed to be the work of arsonists because, on each occasion, a suspect was spotted running from the building on fire.  The description of each suspect is presented below:

Fire #1  (May 6)  Male, White, early 30's, 5'9", 160 lbs., long blonde hair, mustache and beard, large scar on face, blue jeans and blue tshirt.

Fire #2   (May 14)  Male, White, 35, 5'9", 165 lbs., short blonde hair, clean shaven large scar on face, grey pants and grey shirt.

Fire #3  (May 16)  Male, White, 30, 5'9", 160 lbs., bald, clean shaven, large scar on face, black pants, and black tshirt.

On May 17, a fourth presumed arson occurs and a suspect is once again spotted.  This suspect's description is presented below:

Fire #4  (May 17)  Male, White, 33, 5'9", 160 lbs., bald, clean shaven, large scar on face, black pants, and green shirt.

21. Based upon the description of the suspects in the first three fires, the suspect in Fire #4 should also be considered a suspect in fire numbers:

 A) 2, but not in 1 or 3           B) 3, but not in 1 or 2

 C) 2 and 3, but not in 1         D) 1, 2, and 3

Fire companies are expected to perform inspections of buildings, occupancies with hazardous material and fire hazards, and inspections of fire hydrants each week.  These duties are in addition to responding to fire alarms and other emergency incident calls.  The chart listed below shows how many inspections and runs several fire companies performed in the last year.  Use the information in the chart below to answer the question below.

Fire Company    No. of Runs         Inspections Performed Each Week

Listed below are procedures to be followed during an emergency involving an oil burner.  These procedures are to be followed in the order listed.

1. Use fog stream to enter room filled with vaporized oil (looks like steam).  Stay away from in front of the boiler. 

2. Shut off burner using remote control switch near entrance.

3. Ventilate the area and use fog spray to drive out oil vapor.

4. Do not close a fire door on a unit found open with fire in the chamber, for this can cause pulsation that can blow the flue and fire doors open or dislodge smoke pipes.

5. A pulsating unit can be relieved by opening the door slightly, using a pike pole, while standing off to the hinge side of the door to avoid flame blast.

6. Avoid getting water in chamber, as it may put out fire prematurely, cause steam explosions, and ruin the chamber.

7. If combustion chamber has excess oil, shut off remote control switch and close oil valve at tank or burner.  Fire in chamber will subside and go out without help of extinguishants.

23. Firefighter Leroy Thomas is investigating an oil burner that has apparently malfunctioned.  Firefighter Thomas has noticed that the combustion chamber has excess oil.  He should:

 A) proceed to use a fog stream in the combustion chamber and then shut off remote control switch

 B) shut off remote control switch and close oil valve at tank or burner

 C) remove pulsating switch within the chamber to eliminate any ignition problems

 D) allow the excess oil to drain off and proceed to ventilate the area

24. Engine 41 arrives at the scene of a suspected oil burner malfunction.  Upon investigation, they notice that the unit is pulsating.  Engine 41 should:

A) use a fog spray to drive the oil vapor out

 B) check the flues for possible bypassing of the vapor pressurization unit

 C) open the door to the unit slightly using a pike pole

 D) immediately exit the area

More large-loss fires occur about the second week of a month.  Relatively few large-loss fires occur at the beginning of a month, and the last day of the month is the least likely day for a large-loss fire.  This pattern holds true for every month of the year and suggests a non-chance factor at work in the occurrence of large-loss fires.  Since this factor is related to a monthly pattern, one would suspect the factor may be of a monetary nature.