August 23 (Monday) discussion

Most fire codes require that portable fire extinguishers be inspected:

 A. at least once each year✅

 B. at least every two years

 C. at least every three years

 D. at least every five years

The fire code and its Rules and Regulations shall take effect ____ after their publication in newspapers of general
circulation.

A. 30 days✅

B. 40 days 

C. 60 days 

D. 90 days

This is one of the BFP's program in strengthening and upgrading the countries fire fighting and rescue force, to
include acquisition of various firefighting equipment/apparatus and the repair/rehabilitation of existing fire stations
and substations 

A. BFP modernization plan✅

B. BFP strategic plan

C. Disaster risk reduction program

D. Fire national Training institute Modernization program

Who is responsible for the servicing of portable fire extinguishers? 

 A. Manufacturer

 B. Local fire department

 C. Homeowner or business association

 D. Property owner or building occupant ✅

 Which of the following is NOT a criteria for determining the value of a fire extinguisher? 

 A. Accessibility

 B. Resale value✅

 C. Serviceability

 D. Simplicity of operation

Which action should a fire crew NOT take when responding to a natural gas leak?

a. Evacuate the building's occupants.

b. Open windows and doors for ventilation

c. Turn electric lights on or off✅

d. Attempt to trace the source of the leak

An explosion has occurred. Which piece of evidence would indicate that the explosion was accidental?

a. There is a crater area of significant damage.

b. A number of objects were shattered by the explosion.

c. The walls of the structure were blown outward at their base.✅

d. The structure shows signs of implosion effects

 An extinguisher should be removed from service and replaced if it is found to be deficient in weight by ___ percent. 

 A. 2 

 B. 5 

 C. 10 ✅

 D. 15 

 Which of the following is NOT a procedure that should be part of every fire extinguisher inspection? 

A.Inspect the discharge nozzle or horn for obstructions.

B.Inspect extinguisher shell for any physical damage ✅

C.Inspect sales invoice for manufacturer information.

D.Examine the condition of the hose and its associated fittings.

Why are air masks so important to firefighters?

a. The majority of fire-related deaths are due to smoke inhalation instead of burns.

b. Today's buildings are filled with synthetic materials that give off toxic fumes when they burn.
c. Many buildings store chemicals, such as pesticides, that become extremely hazardous when they burn.

d. All of the above✅

A pre- requisite to grant permits/ license by local government unit for any particular establishment.

A. Fire drill certificate

B. Fire safety evaluation certificate (FSEC)

C. Fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC) ✅

D. Certificate of recognition

To protect themselves and others, first responders must be able to make a proper assessment. The most important
part of assessment is

A.  Calling for appropriate help to mitigate the incident 

B. Recognize the presence of the hazardous material ✅

C. Determining he appropriate action to taken recommended by the ERG

D. Securing the area of emergency

Which of the following is NOT a function of a protective coat and trousers? 

A. To protect trunk and limbs against burn injuries

B. To provide limited protection from corrosive liquids

C. To protect trunk and limbs against cuts and abrasions

D. To protect hands from cuts, abrasions, and burn injuries✅

.When determining the initial isolation distances for incident involving explosive devices, it is the best responders
to 

A. Routinely isolate the immediate area 2000 ft in all direction regardless of the device 

B. Use explosive detection equipment or bomb-sniffing dogs to accomplish the task 

C. Wait for bomb technicians to size up the situation and confer with the incident commander before making the
call

D. Understand the recommended isolation should be considered only as a guide✅

The self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA): 

A. protects the head from impact

B. protects the wearer's ears from airborne particles

C. protects the face and lungs from toxic smoke and products of combustion ✅

D. provides an audible means by which a lost, trapped, or incapacitated firefighter can be located

The following are violations that must be corrected within twenty-four (24) hours, except: 

A. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants 

B. Giving false or malicious alarms 

C. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers 

D. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy within the prescribe time limit. ✅

 Which of the following occurs when a substance changes from one type of matter into another? 

 A. Physical change

 B. Chemical reaction✅

 C. Exothermic change

 D. Non-molecular reaction

Which of the following occurs when a substance remains chemically the same but changes in size, shape, or
appearance? 

 A. Physical change ✅

 B. Chemical reaction

 C. Exothermic change

 D. Non-molecular reaction

The following are facts on the imposition of fines, except 

A. Before a fine is imposed, the violator shall first be informed of his/her violation and ordered to correct the same
immediately, if feasible, or within a reasonable period of time. 

B. Administrative fine shall be imposed for every violation

C. If compliance was not effected or if compliance does not conform to the required standards, the first violation is
committed and the violator shall be fined and further ordered to effect the correction. 

D. Only A and C are correct. ✅

Which of the following statement about fire code fee is not correct? 
A. Fire Safety Inspection Fee is a fee charged for the conduct of fire safety inspection equivalent to all fees charged
by the local government, building official, or by other government agencies concerned in the granting of pertinent
permits or licenses. ✅

B. Storage Clearance Fee is a fee derived from transporting flammable and combustible materials 

C. Conveyance Clearance Fee is a fee derived from transporting flammable and combustible materials 

D. Fire Code Fines is fee derived from imposition of administrative fines and penalties. 

Which of the following modes of combustion occurs when solid fuels undergo oxidation at the surface of the fuel? 

 A. Standard combustion

 B. Flaming combustion

 C. Linear combustion

 D. Nonflaming or smoldering combustion✅

Which of the following modes of combustion requires liquid or solid fuels to be converted to the gas phase or
vaporized? 

 A. Standard combustion

 B. Flaming combustion✅

 C. Linear combustion

 D. Nonflaming or smoldering combustion

When applying for a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate, the applicant shall do the following, except: 

A. Secure application form with the list of requirements from the Customer Relation Officer (CRO) 

B. Submit duly accomplished application form with complete requirements to the CRO 

C. Present claim stub to the CRO 

D. Pay the Fire Code Fee Collection to the City/ Municipal Treasurer✅

In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as provided, the violator shall, upon
conviction be punished by imprisonment  of not less than ____.

A. 6 months ✅

B. 2 months 

C. 8 months 

D. 12 months
A device used to inject the right amount of foam concentrated into the flowing water to form a foam solution 

A. Foam concentrate 

B. Foam proportioner

C. Finish foam ✅

D. Foam soln

Film forming foam in its raw composition as stored in container or tank

A. Foam concentrated ✅

B. Foam proportioner 

C. Finish foam

D. Foam solution

This helmet color is used during conflagration s by personnel with the rank of Inspector to Senior Inspector

A. White 

B. Red✅

C. Yellow 

D. Blue

This helmet color is used during conflagrations with the rank of Chief inspector and above

A. White ✅

B. Red

C. Yellow 

D. Blue

Which of the ff. Burns involve the first and part of the second layer of the skin

A. First degree burns

B. Second degree burns✅

C. Third degree burns

D. Fourth degree burns

Which burns are as a result of exposure to acids or Alkali's

A. Chemical burns✅

B. Exposure burns

C. Thermal burns

D. Radiation burns

 The method by which agents extinguish fire by interrupting the chemical chain reaction is: 

 A. cooling.

 B. smothering.

 C. saponification.

 D. chain breaking✅

The method by which agents extinguish fire by oxygen exclusion is: 

 A. cooling

 B. smothering✅

 C. saponification

 D. chain breaking

The method by which agents extinguish fire by forming an oxygen-excluding soapy foam is: 

 A. cooling

 B. smothering

 C. saponification✅

 D. chain breaking

The method by which agents extinguish fire by reducing the burning material below its ignition temperature is: 

 A. cooling✅

 B. smothering.

 C. saponification.

 D. chain breaking

Which of the following is energy possessed by a moving object? 

 A. Forward energy

 B. Kinetic energy ✅

 C. Thermal energy 

 D. Potential energy

Temperature is a measurement of:

 A. forward energy.

 B. kinetic energy. ✅

 C. thermal energy. 

 D. potential energy.

In the customary system, the unit of measure for heat is:

 A. joules.

 B. degrees squared.

 C. British thermal units. ✅

 D. Standard thermal units

In this phase of fire, the maximum heat and its destructive capabilities is developed.

A. Initial phase

B. Incipient phase

C. Free burning phase✅

D. Smoldering phase

A non - encapsulating suit protects against which of the following?

A. Splashes and Dust✅

B. Projectiles and Shrapnel

C. Heat and Flame Exposure

D. Gases and Vapors

There are several kinds of ladder used in rescue and firefighting , which of the following is used mainly in window
rescue?
A. Scaling ladder✅

B. Aerial ladder

C. Inclined ladder

D. Wide ladder

Which of the following types of ladders have hinged rungs allowing them to be folded so that one beam rests
against the other and which allow them to be carried in narrow passageways? 

 A. Folding ladders✅

 B. Pompier ladders 

 C. Extension ladders

 D. Combination ladders

Which of the following types of ladders are single ladders equipped with folding hooks that provide a means of
anchoring the ladder? 

 A. Roof ladders✅

 B. Folding ladders

 C. Pompier ladders

 D. Extension ladders

What is the color of fire extinguisher that contains HCFC?

A. Green✅

B. Red

C. Blue

D. Yellow

It is the loss in pressure as water flows through the fire hose due to Fiction?

a. Pressure 

b. Rate of Discharge

c. Friction Loss ✅

d. Break-over point
It is the remaining on output pressure as water leaves the tip of the nozzle.

a. Nozzle Pressure ✅

b. Rate of Discharge

c. Friction Loss 

d. Break-over point

A volume per unit time?

a. Nozzle Pressure 

b. Rate of Discharge✅

c. Friction Loss 

d. Break-over point

This classification of light hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of Class-A combustible
materials, including furnishings, decorations, and contents is of minor quantity. This classification anticipates that
majority of content items are either noncombustible or so arrange that a fire is not likely to spread rapidity.

a. Low Hazard ✅

b. Moderate Hazard

c. High Hazard 

d. Medium Hazard

This classification of ordinary hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of Class-A combustibles
and Class-B flammables are present in greater amount than expected under light (low) hazard occupancies.

a. Low Hazard 

b. Moderate Hazard✅

c. High Hazard 

d. Medium Hazard

This classification of extra hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of Class-A 

combustibles and Class-B Flammables present, in storage, production use, Finished product, or 

combination thereof, is over and above those expected in occupancies classed as ordinary 

(moderate)hazard.
a. Low Hazard 

b. Moderate Hazard

c. High Hazard ✅

d. Medium Hazard

Types of Fire extinguishing agents like water type, multipurpose dry chemical and wet chemical type are used in
what classes of hazard?

a. Class-A Hazard ✅

b. Class-B Hazard

c. Class-C Hazard 

d. Class-D Hazard