What is self-sustained rapid oxidation that produces heat and light?
Reduction
Combustion
Pyrolysis
Fire
Question 2
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Which state of matter will burn?
Gas
Liquid
Gel
Solid
Question 3
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What is heat transfer through direct contact between objects of different temperature?
Electromagnetism
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Question 4
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What is heat transfer through infrared rays?
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
Electromagnetism
Question 5
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In the NFDRS fuel models, ______ is one of the four broad fuel groups.
Brush
Aerial
Live
Flashy
Question 6
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A mixed hardwood forest predominates in what region of the country?
South
West
East
North
Question 7
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Prairie grasses, cypress, larch, pine, fir and spruce are most common in which region of Canada?
North
West
South
East
Question 8
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What is the effect of heat energy from the sun on wildland fuels?
Lower ignition temperature
Provide an ignition source
Reduce flash point
Reduce moisture content
Question 9
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The diameter of a 100-hour fuel ranges from ____ to ____ inches.
1 - 3
1 - 4
3 - 8
2 - 4
Question 10
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"The rate of increase in the total perimeter of a fire" is the __________.
Burn area
Rate of spread
Aspect ratio
Growth rate
Question 11
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Which item is the best example of a ladder fuel?
Grass
A low hanging branch
A deciduous tree
Leaves
Question 12
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What is the term for fuel that is evenly spread out over an area?
Compact
Unbroken
Uninterrupted
Continuous
Question 13
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What is the term for a sudden increase in fire intensity and spread?
Spot
Blowup
Head
Finger
Question 14
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What is the term for the top layer of an inversion?
H-band
Inversion stratum
Thermal belt
Lid
Question 15
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Plants retain more moisture in cooler air than in warmer air because cooler air __________.
Is accompanied by less solar radiation
Holds less moisture than warm air
Permits the formation of dew
Holds more moisture than warm air
Question 16
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Fire location data is based upon ________ north.
Isogonic
Relative
Magnetic
True
Question 17
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Which is the most influential factor in making high-intensity fires especially difficult to control?
Tendency to create multiple spot fires
Pre-heating of unburned fuels
Susceptibility to changes in wind conditions
Rapid flame front advance
Question 18
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The NFPA Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus is number ______.
1901
11C
1002
1500
Question 19
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What type of apparatus is especially well suited for attacking roadside fires and for structure protection in the wildland/urban interface?
Rapid intervention vehicle
Quick attack apparatus
Mini-pumper
Municipal structural apparatus
Question 20
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A type _____ engine has a minimum crew of three and a 500 gpm pump.
2
4
1
3
Question 21
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What is a disadvantage of auxiliary engine-driven pumps?
Poorly suited to mobile operations
The pump/drive unit adds weight and occupies space
Cooling water shared by the auxiliary engine may cause overheating
Susceptible to damage due to reduced ground clearance
Question 22
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When lifting water 10 feet during a drafting operation, the pump output will be about _______% of rated capacity.
100
80
70
60
Question 23
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Which statement about wildland apparatus water tanks is correct?
A vent hole must be provided in addition to the fill opening on the top of the tank
Tanks may be constructed of metal or polycarbonate plastic
No baffles are required if the tank capacity is less than 150 gallons
All tank vent openings must be equipped with a pressure relief valve
Question 24
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Which one of these factors has the greatest influence on maneuverability and stability?
Weight
Ground clearance
Number of drive wheels
Power-to-weight ratio
Question 25
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In a compressed-air foam system (CAFS), compressed air is injected into the __________.
Foam solution
Foam concentrate
Discharge water
Supply water
Question 26
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Which statement about steps on wildland apparatus is correct?
Steps must be able to support a minimum of 300 lbs.
The lowest step may be no higher than 24 inches off the ground
Steps may be no farther than 14 inches apart
Access ladder rungs must be at least 6 inches away from the vehicle body
Question 27
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What is the most efficient way to transfer water from a mobile water supply apparatus to a portable tank?
Using the quick-dump discharge
By gravity through a gated discharge valve
Drafting from the tank
Pumping water through the tender's pump
Question 28
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The ICS designation for a light dozer is a Type-_____.
1
2
3
There is no ICS designation for light dozers
Question 29
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In wildland operations, what are fixed wing aircraft most frequently used for?
Conducting aerial ignition
Transport of personnel
Transport of equipment
Suppression or retardant agent drops
Question 30
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What is the preferred method of communication for wildland operations?
Clear text
Two-way radio
Face-to-face
Cellular phone
Question 31
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When carrying and using hand tools, how far apart should firefighters be?
3 ft
15 ft
10 ft
5 ft
Question 32
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Which tool has a wide hoe blade on one side of the head, and a rake with large tines on the other?
Halligan
Pulaski
Combination
McLeod
Question 33
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Which statement about two-stroke engines is correct?
It takes two non-power strokes to produce one power stroke
They are no longer being manufactured due to environmental concerns
They require a specific gas-oil fuel mixture to prevent damage to the engine
They are less prone to spark plug fouling than four-stroke engines
Question 34
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NFPA standards require that a pump intended to be carried by firefighters to a water source weigh a maximum of ______ lbs.
175
100
125
150
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Which pump type requires priming?
Piston
Gear
Diaphragm
Centrifugal
Question 36
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All of the following are types of fire hose used in wildland firefighting operations EXCEPT ONE. CHOOSE THE EXCEPTION.
Noncollapsible woven hose
Hard suction hose
Unlined fire hose
Noncollapsible rubber hose
Question 37
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Which appliance divides a single hoseline into two or more smaller lines?
Siamese
Water thief
Wye
Increaser
Question 38
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Which one of these statements about wildland helmets is correct?
The shell should be cleaned with a mild abrasive cleanser
No helmets satisfy NFPA requirements for both structural and wildland use
A polystyrene half-shell liner may be used in place of a suspension system
A chin strap is required
Question 39
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A water system that distributes water through mains from the source to consumers is referred to as a __________ system.
Underground
Municipal
Piped
Public
Question 40
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When drafting from a static water source, as elevation above sea level increases, maximum lift __________.
Not enough information to answer this question
Stays the same
Decreases
Increases
Question 41
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How long should it take to prime a centrifugal pump drafting a 10 foot lift?
Less than 30 seconds
One to two minutes
30 to 45 seconds
60 to 90 seconds
Question 42
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Which type of foam is used most often in wildland applications?
Aspirated
Protein
Fluorocarbon
Low expansion
Question 43
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The most commonly used foam for wildland applications is _______ expansion.
Very high
Low
High
Medium
Question 44
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What is an advantage of durable agents over class A foam?
They have a longer shelf life
They are also effective on class B fires
They retain hydration much longer
They have superior penetrating ability
Question 45
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For most applications, durable agents should be mixed in water at a concentration of _____ to _____ percent.
0.1 to 1.0
2.5 to 5.0
1.0 to 5.0
1.0 to 3.0
Question 46
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Which document identifies the possibilities, priorities, resources and strategies for dealing with various possible emergencies before they actually occur?
Pre-incident plan
Incident command system
Incident action plan
Standard operating procedures
Question 47
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Which map shows natural terrain features?
Topographic
Orthophoto
Planometric
Regional
Question 48
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Which one of these standard ICS forms is of the greatest importance to firefighters?
Division assignment list
Organizational assignment list
Incident briefing
Deployment list
Question 49
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According to the NIIMS ICS, effective span of control is ______ subordinates per supervisor.
2 to 5
3 to 7
7
5 to 10
Question 50
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Which one of these statements about initial response for a wildland incident is the most correct?
The majority of wildland fires require more than the initial response to achieve control
The IC and Safety Officer roles should be filled by two different individuals
Initial response for a wildland fire should consist of all available resources
The first-in unit supervisor maintains command until the incident exceeds the supervisor's span of control