Question 1
Read the passage: "All firefighters must complete an annual self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fit test. Any firefighter who fails the fit test is placed on light duty until a properly fitting mask is issued and a re-test is passed." According to the passage, what happens to a firefighter who fails the annual fit test?
Correct Answer:
They are placed on light duty until a properly fitting mask is issued and a re-test is passed
Question 2
Passage: "Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is lighter than air at high temperatures but mixes readily with room air. Detectors should be installed on every level of a home, including the basement." Based on the passage, where should CO detectors be installed?
Correct Answer:
On every level of the home, including the basement
Question 3
Passage: "When responding to a structure fire, the first-arriving engine company establishes a water supply and begins an initial attack only after a 360-degree size-up is complete, unless a known life hazard requires immediate action." Under the passage, the first engine company may skip the full 360-degree size-up only when:
Correct Answer:
A known life hazard requires immediate action
Question 4
Passage: "A flashover is a near-simultaneous ignition of most combustible materials in an enclosed area. It occurs when the room reaches its ignition temperature and is one of the leading causes of firefighter fatalities." What is the main idea of this passage?
Correct Answer:
Flashover is the rapid ignition of contents in an enclosed space and a major firefighter hazard
Question 5
Passage: "Probationary firefighters are evaluated monthly for the first six months and quarterly thereafter for the remainder of the 12-month probation period." How many quarterly evaluations does a probationary firefighter receive?
Correct Answer:
Two
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