Chapter 3

Question 1

Which of the following locations would it not be suitable to use the indirect attack

Answer 1

Church during mass time

Question 2

Which form of attack should be used when dealing with a fire in the incipient phase

Answer 2

Direct

Question 3

What size hose is generally sufficient for most apartments and homes

Answer 3

50 foot

Question 4

Which of the following is prerequisite of using the indirect attack

Answer 4

Limited ventilation

Question 5

What should be used if flames are hampering the advancement of the hoseline

Answer 5

More water

Question 6

What should be used if heat is stopping the advancement of the hoseline

Answer 6

More ventilation

Question 7

Which part of the room is hit with the water stream second when performing the combination attack

Answer 7

Floor

Question 8

What is generally the highest priority when performing a defensive operation

Answer 8

Exposure protection

Question 9

What sweeping pattern should be used the performing a knock down action in an advanced multi room fire

Answer 9

Z

Question 10

How long after hoseline operations with a fire that has not darkened down in a house fire should it be felt that something is drastically wrong

Answer 10

10 minutes

Question 11

Which of the following is considered an advantage of performing the combination attack

Answer 11

Avoid the rollover effect

Question 12

What is a dangerous addition that is put in place over a leaking rooftop

Answer 12

rain roof

Question 13

What is the only ingredient missing during the smoldering stage of a fire to cause ignition of the gases

Answer 13

oxygen

Question 14

What should be done when there is an undue threat to firefighters lives present from a BLEVE

Answer 14

Take no action

Question 15

During which phase is the fire still contained to its original area

Answer 15

Incipient

Question 16

Who should be assigned to laying the first hose line into operation when the number of personnel is not sufficient

Answer 16

All personnel

Question 17

Which type of fog pattern should be used when performing the indirect attack

Answer 17

30 degree

Question 18

Which stage of fire involves the fire passing flashover

Answer 18

Free burning

Question 19

How should homeliness be flake out

Answer 19

Dry

Question 20

What manner should the hose line be advanced during the free burning stage of fire operations

Answer 20

In the duckwalk

Question 21

What should be done when the roof top cannot be ventilated but there is still the possibility of a backdraft explosion

Answer 21

Vent a window with personnel out of hazard zones

Question 22

When should the application of water in the indirect attack occurs in relation to the ventilation effort

Answer 22

After ventilation

Question 23

When an interior attack is not possible, where can fire travel giving it an advantage over suppression forces

Answer 23

Void spaces

Question 24

How long after operations begin and are not successful should the firefighter tactic be changed

Answer 24

20 minutes

Question 25

What is the primary objective of the engine company and hose line usage

Answer 25

Put enough water on the fire to extinguish it

Question 26

Which of the following situations should lead the firefighter to suspect the possibility of a backdraft

Answer 26

Heavy smoke pulsating from every opening

Question 27

What size hoseline should be used to backup a 2 3/4 inch hoseline

Answer 27

3 inch

Question 28

What should drive the decision to move out of the offensive operation mode

Answer 28

Are there any more savable people inside

Question 29

Where should the stream be directed when injecting it into an area with high heat conditions

Answer 29

At the ceiling

Question 30

Which of the following is an advantage of using the indirect attack

Answer 30

It can be used in occupied buildings

Question 31

How long is the ceiling attack performed when conducting a combination attack on a fore in the free burning stage

Answer 31

5 to 10 seconds

Question 32

Which type of operation is initiated based on the assumption that there are sufficient resources to perform the needed tasks

Answer 32

Offensive

Question 33

How should an exposure be protected with water

Answer 33

Put water on the exposure

Question 34

Which of the following is the least attractive option when dealing with radiant heat and exposure protection

Answer 34

Landlines from the flank position

Question 35

Which stage of fire do most companies arrive during

Answer 35

Free burning

Question 36

What is good rule of thumb on when to open up a hoseline

Answer 36

When you see flames

Question 37

What can dilute the effect of the stream when using the indirect attack

Answer 37

Ventilation

Question 38

Which type of fog pattern should be injected into a commercial building where a backdraft explosion is likely to occur

Answer 38

30 degree

Question 39

Which of the following is a common error when performing a combination attack

Answer 39

Leaving the ceiling stream in place too long

Question 40

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the firefighter during an offensive attack

Answer 40

Should always be moving forward.