54 The thermal environment will heat the exterior of the PPE (personal protection equipment) resulting in             that can cause contact burns.
(A) air drop
(B) air pack
(C) thermal circulation
(D) thermal saturation

50 Entire towns have been              in flames, and residents across several cities have lost their homes. (A) quenched (B) engulfed (C) recruited (D) witnessed

51 Protective hoods are_________fabric coverings that protect your ears, neck, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and debris. (A) self-contained (B) fire-resistant (C) open-circuit (D) air-inflated

52 Many departments              each firefighter an individual facepiece that is not shared with other firefighters. (A) issue (B) deliver (C) transfer (D) deposit

53 Breathing air that has been heated to flame temperatures normally found during a structure fire can seriously damage the              . (A) escape route (B) air cylinder (C) dust explosion (D) respiratory tract

55 If ventilation and fire attack are              , venting over the fire provides the most efficient flow of hot smoke, fire gases, and air. (A) coordinated (B) compartmentalized (C) conjectured (D) collapsed

56 What is NOT true about the technique “stop, drop, and roll”? (A) It is a useful way to put out a fire when a person’s clothing catches fire. (B) It is the only method to escape from a fire disaster. (C) Both adults and children can learn and use this technique to put out a fire. (D) This technique can help a person cope with a fire emergency better.

57 What is the purpose of the first step of the “stop, drop, and roll” technique? (A) It restricts further addition of oxygen to the fire. (B) It prevents the spread of the fire to those standing close to it. (C) Running from the fire can decrease the chance of being burned. (D) People can stay calm and try to find a fire extinguisher nearby.

58 Why should a person put their hands over their face when lowering their body closer to the ground? (A) To smother remaining flames. (B) To make breathing easier. (C) To prevent bad facial burns. (D) To get ready for the next step.

59 According to the passage, what does “book-smart” imply? (A) We should put into practice what we’ve learned from books. (B) We need to learn from our mistakes so that we do not repeat them. (C) What sounds right in theory may not be practical in real life. (D) It is wise not to believe blindly what is said in a book.

60 Which of the following statements about the stop, drop, and roll technique may the writer agree with? (A) It is a useful technique but younger children may not be able to actually apply it in case of emergency. (B) Statistics have shown that this technique may lead to worse burns in a state of extreme panic. (C) More research is needed for knowing how we can best perform this technique and whether we should teach it to children. (D) Many people don’t realize that this technique is only effective when the fire starts on one’s clothing.