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Question : ______ evidence that a firefighter usually

discovers, in a broad sense, can be defined as something material, visible and tangible.

A: Direct

B: Physical

C: Circumstantial

D: Material

Correct answer: B: Physical. TB Arson 3

Question : What would be the most appropriate item used to

collect and store evidence in an emergency?

A: A clean, previously used paint can

B: A dusty jar with a temporary lid

C: A new, clean plastic container

D: A new, heavy gauge plastic bag (used in pairs)

Correct answer: D.

• This container should be a one (1) gallon metal can such

as a NEW paint can. (Never use a can that was previously used.)

• Try to avoid the use of plastic containers. Vapors may

escape through plastic and evidence may be contaminated by the deterioration of the plastic container.

• A plastic bag can be used in an emergency. It should be

new, of heavy gauge and used in pairs.TB Arson 5.3.3

Question : A 10-45 code 2 may be identified by which color

tag?

A: Black

B: Orange

C: Red

D: Yellow

Correct answer: C. Black is a code 1

Orange/Yellow are both 10-45 code 3's Comm 8.5

Question : When a member is behaving in an unusual or other

than normal manner, proper notification shall be made and the appropriate guidelines followed. Notification will be in the form of a request to?

A: Chief of Personnel

B: Chief Medical Officer

C: Fire Commissioner

D: Chief of Operations

Correct answer: B. Request a complete medical examination

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Question : Fire may spread vertically in Taxpayers via all of

the following except?

A: concealed spaces between furred plaster and brick walls.

B: open stairs or trap-doors.

C: Via ducts-air conditioning, heating, vent ducts.

D: shafts- light and ventilation shafts from interior bathrooms

and offices.

Correct answer: C) Horizontal spread

FFP Taxpayer 4.6

Question : At a commercial fire, the Fire Marshal will

perform all of the following except?

A: Report to the officer in command of the fire and obtain his

evaluation and reasons for declaring the fire of suspicious origin

B: Remove physical evidence for lab analysis when necessary

C: Call for the Photo Unit in all cases

D: Make a physical examination

Correct answer: C) Call for the Photo Unit, if he/she deems it

necessary TB Arson 8.6

Question : Fires in vapors of _____ fuel oil develop slowly at

the start, but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies.

A: Gasoline

B: Diesel

C: Methanol

D: Natural Gas

Correct answer: B: Diesel. FFP Vacants 4.3