FFII SFFMA

Firefighters operating within __________ of the water's edge wear a Coast Guard approved personal floatation device. A. 20' B. 25' C. 10' D. 15'

10'

As a general guideline, you should cordon __________ around the trench during rescue operations. A. 50' B. 100' C. 25' D. 75'

100'

Aqueous Film Forming Foam is used in __________ % concentrations. A. 0.1 and 0.5 B. 8 and 10 C. 3 and 6 D. 12 and 15

3 and 6

When using water for fire suppression, every gallon (liter) used adds approximately __________ of weight to weakened floors. A. 2 pounds (1 kilogram) B. 5 pounds (2.5 kilograms) C. 10 pounds (5 kilograms) D. 8 pounds (4 kilograms)

8 pounds (4 kilograms)

Which type of collapse has a pattern of floor and or roof assemblies on both sides of a load bearing wall? A. V-shape B. Cantilever C. A-frame D. W-shape

A-frame

Which is true regarding flammable liquid gas cylinders? A. All stored liquid cylinders are susceptible to a BLEVE. B. Once activated, the pressure relief valve will eliminate the possibility of a BLEVE. C. Cylinders will cause boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) if exposed to temperatures above 2,000°. D. Cylinders over 50lbs. are subject to a BLEVE.

All stored liquid cylinders are susceptible to a BLEVE.

How is wood with smaller dimensions or mass affected by fire conditions? A. It is difficult to ignite, but will lose structural integrity faster. B. It is difficult to ignite and retains structural integrity after prolonged exposure to fire. C. It is easier to ignite, but retains structural integrity after prolonged exposure to fire. D. It is easier to ignite and loses structural integrity faster.

It is easier to ignite and loses structural integrity faster.

Which action might you be requested to perform by a fire investigator? A. Interview witnesses at a fire scene. B. Collect chemical samples at a fire scene. C. Keep a log of persons entering a fire scene. D. Measure the depth of char near the point of origin.

Keep a log of persons entering a fire scene.

What hazard might occur with lath and plaster under fire conditions? A. Lath and plaster can be easily penetrated with axes or hand tools. B. Lath and plaster walls may collapse quickly with minimal heat. C. Heated lath and plaster will crack when water is applied to it. D. Lath and plaster walls can conceal fire between surfaces.

Lath and plaster walls can conceal fire between surfaces.

What should be marked on a pre-incident survey sketch or map? A. Building construction types B. Location of fire lanes for parking C. Location of fire hydrants D. Heavy traffic areas

Location of fire hydrants

Which system is used to secure power? A. Zone control B. Isolation tagging C. Lockout / tagout D. Barrier control

Lockout / tagout

A major functional component of the Incident Management System is: A. Logistics. B. Post Incident Analyses. C. Groups. D. Employee Assistance Programs.

Logistics

Which Incident Management System section is responsible for keeping vehicles fueled and provisions for firefighters? A. Operations B. Safety C. Liaison D. Logistics

Logistics

Which type of standpipe system is designed to have water only supplied through a fire department connection (FDC)? A. Manual wet B. Automatic wet C. Manual dry D. Semiautomatic dry

Manual dry

Uniform fire safety symbols can be found in: A. the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). B. the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS). C. NFPA 704. D. NFPA 170.

NFPA 170

What is an unsafe condition that should be noted in a pre-incident survey? A. Nonworking smoke or carbon monoxide detectors B. Bedroom doors that are closed C. Open or unlocked windows D. Absence of smoke detectors in kitchens

Nonworking smoke or carbon monoxide detectors

Which rescue situations would require the application of shoring? A. Water/ ice incidents B. High-angle operations C. Trench and excavation collapse D. Low-angle operations

Trench and excavation collapse

Which type of construction consists of unprotected steel joists and I-beams that may cause collapse under fire conditions? A. Type III B. Type II C. Type IV D. Type I

Type II

Which type of construction is one of the least likely to collapse because of the weight-bearing capacity of its large-dimension wood members? A. Type III B. Type II C. Type IV D. Type V

Type IV

Which activity should NOT be allowed during a fire station tour? A. Firefighters responding to an emergency during a tour B. Visitors climbing on apparatus C. Visitors roaming around the station unescorted D. Children wearing clean PPE

Visitors roaming around the station unescorted

When should a collapse zone be established at a fire incident? A. When a defensive strategy has been adopted B. When an offensive strategy has been adopted C. Any time interior operations are taking place D. Any time a structure is involved

When a defensive strategy has been adopted

Clues that help determine where a fire started include: A. clean metal supports. B. area of heaviest water damage. C. frosted light bulbs. D. a V pattern.

a V pattern.

A collapse zone must be established: A. at the corner of a building involved in an incident. B. at any structural fire incident. C. no less than 45' (15 m) from the base of the structure. D. adjacent to any exposed exterior walls of a structure.

adjacent to any exposed exterior walls of a structure.

While HVAC systems can be used as smoke evacuation systems, they can also: A. contribute to the fuel load of a structural fire. B. affect tactical ventilation operations during a structural fire. C. cause complete failure of a structure if the floors are weakened. D. cause a structure fire to enter flashover.

affect tactical ventilation operations during a structural fire.

The elements needed to produce quality firefighting mechanical foam include: A. air, concentrate, eductor, and CO2. B. proportioner, CO2, and eductor. C. air, water, and concentrate. D. aspiration, subsurface injection, and air.

air, water, and concentrate.

Point of origin is where: A. an ignition source meets a fuel supply. B. the start of a fire break. C. the purchase point for prying an object is located. D. the firefighter initiates entry into the structure.

an ignition source meets a fuel supply.

Photographs that are taken for a pre-incident survey: A. cannot be legally used as part of the pre-incident survey documentation. B. are most useful when developing pre-incident operational plans. C. are not as useful as actual drawings. D. do not require permission from the building owner/operator.

are most useful when developing pre-incident operational plans.

While cast iron stands up well to fire and intense heat, it: A. can lose strength through spalling. B. will begin to elongate after prolonged exposure. C. should be protected by gypsum drywall. D. may crack or shatter when rapidly cooled with water.

may crack or shatter when rapidly cooled with water.

Heat from a fire can cause aluminum to: A. spall. B. melt. C. crack. D. elongate.

melt.

All alarm-signaling devices operate simultaneously in s(an) __________ local alarm system. A. addressable B. annunciated C. zoned D. noncoded

noncoded

Dry-pipe sprinkler systems are used in locations where: A. it is vital to prevent water damage. B. piping may be subjected to temperatures below 40°F (4°C). C. there are high-hazard occupancies. D. a large volume of water or extinguishing agent is needed quickly.

piping may be subjected to temperatures below 40°F (4°C).

The point of where ignition occurs, and fuel begins to burn is the: A. creation point. B. ignition point. C. point of origin. D. initial point of investigation.

point of origin.

Buildings that are old and/or abandoned: A. can easily be maintained during a fire since their are less fuel sources. B. pose an even greater risk of fire and collapse than new structures. C. are usually permitted to collapse or burn if they are not occupied. D. pose less risk of fire or collapse than new structures.

pose an even greater risk of fire and collapse than new structures.

Mechanical fans and ventilation are examples of __________ smoke control systems. A. opposed air flow B. zoned C. pressurization D. passive

pressurization

Class A foams are essentially wetting agents that __________ of water. A. increase the viscosity B. reduce the surface tension C. create a higher vaporization point D. increase the resistance

reduce the surface tension

In the Incident Management System the group: A. maintains spam of control over subordinate4 organization units. B. works on the same task or objective. C. is one of a set number of resources of the same type and kind. D. is responsible for operations within an assigned geographical area.

works on the same task or objective.

Before placing a foam line in service using an in-line proportioner: A. attach the eductor to a portable pump capable of efficiently flowing the rated capacity of the eductor and the nozzle. B. check the rated capacity of the pump and nozzle. C. select the proper foam concentrate for the burning fuel involved. D. check to see that the foam concentrate listed on the foam container matches the eductor percentage rating.

select the proper foam concentrate for the burning fuel involved.

You may supply materials for __________ during a collapse rescue. A. packaging B. rehabilitation C. packing D. shoring

shoring

When rescuing persons from an elevator: A. shut off power to the elevator. B. open hoist-way doors using elevator key. C. make sure all firefighters entering elevator shaft are wearing proper harnesses.

shut off power to the elevator.

While reinforced concrete performs well under fire conditions, it can lose strength through: A. moisture absorption. B. degradation. C. spalling. D. elongation.

spalling.

To prevent injury should the hose fail, a __________ should be used when testing fire hose. A. dedicated pumper B. hose strap C. special in-line gate valve D. special type of supply hose

special in-line gate valve

During the hose testing process, a piece of hose burst. You should: A. place a pressure reducer around the hose and repack the hose. B. cut out the burst section, reattach the hose and record the results. C. tag the hose and remove it from service. D. place a hose jacket around the section and repack the hose.

tag the hose and remove it from service.

In the Incident Management System, the term modular organization is: A. multiple agencies or multiple jurisdictions have responsibility for incident control. B. the number of subordinates who report to one supervisor at any level. C. the ability to start small and expand as the incident becomes more complex. D. when each person has only one direct supervisor.

the ability to start small and expand as the incident becomes more complex.

The primary power for a fire alarm system usually comes from: A. the building's main electrical supply. B. an offsite power plant. C. batteries with chargers. D. auxiliary generators.

the building's main electrical supply.

Firefighters should remember how they entered a building because: A. they may need to use the opening in case of a rekindle. B. the fire investigator may want to know. C. they should always exit the same way they entered. D. entry may influence the behavior of the fire.

the fire investigator may want to know.

Fixed-temperature heat detectors activate when: A. there are gases in the air produced by hostile fires. B. they detect a faster than normal rise in temperature. C. they are heated to the temperature for which they are rated. D. there is a flame detected in an area.

they are heated to the temperature for which they are rated.

Fire officials investigating a building fire may prevent owners and occupants from reentering until: A. they can be accompanied by fire department personnel. B. they are cleared as suspects. C. they cleared by certified fire investigators. D. an insurance representative arrives.

they can be accompanied by fire department personnel.

Placing apparatus at an angle to the crash site is: A. because then the pump operator can see through the walkway. B. because this position presents the widest profile of flashing lights to oncoming traffic. C. so that it will present the largest possible barrier profile to outbound traffic. D. to shield victims and responder resources.

to shield victims and responder resources.

On a pre-incident survey floor plan, common symbols are used to show: A. location of smoke alarms. B. type of construction. C. common paths of travel for occupants. D. number of electrical appliances.

type of construction.

When presenting fire and life safety messages: A. use positive messages to instruct what action to take. B. present all the material before allowing any questions. C. use negative messages to emphasize what actions not to take. D. do not admit if you do not know the answer to a question.

use positive messages to instruct what action to take.

In an outside stem and yoke (OS&Y) valve, the valve is open when the threaded portion of the stem is: A. in line with the yoke. B. visible beyond the yoke. C. not visible. D. perpendicular to the yoke.

visible beyond the yoke.

What is an example of unapproved building modifications that can create hazardous conditions? A. Installing smoke detectors in kitchen areas B. Penetrating fire walls C. Altering basements into living spaces D. Removing carpet from the floor

Penetrating fire walls

Which type of sprinkler system uses a deluge-type valve, but has closed sprinklers? A. Dry-pipe B. Special extinguishing C. Wet-pipe D. Pre-action

Pre-action

Which statement is true of making presentations to school children? A. Teacher's should not be present so that students are more comfortable B. Presentations should only be about 15 minutes or less C. Large group presentations are preferable to keep it short D. Never dress in PPE for a presentation

Presentations should only be about 15 minutes or less

Which type of supervising station alarm is weird into a common receiving point operated by the facility owner? A. Remote receiving system B. Zoned/annunciated receiving system C. Proprietary alarm system D. Central station alarm system

Proprietary alarm system

Which is a command staff position in the Incident Management System? A. Logistics Officer B. Finance Officer C. Planning Officer D. Public Information Officer

Public Information Officer

Which type of alarm-initiating device allows occupants to annually activate the alarm? A. Pull station B. Noncoded system C. Central station alarm D. Fire alarm control panel

Pull station

Which sprinkler system component is a section of vertical piping to which the sprinkler valve, one-way check valve, and other components are attached? A. Feed main B. Fusible link C. Cross main D. Riser

Riser

Which type of sprinkler is designed to discharge most of its water to one side and is useful in corridors, offices, and hotel rooms? A. Upright B. Sidewall C. Concealed D. Pendent

Sidewall

What happens to steel structural members when they are heated by fire? A. They melt, causing the surrounding walls to fail. B. They lengthen, pushing the walls of a structure out. C. They crack, causing rapid structural collapse. D. They shorten, pulling the walls of a structure in.

They lengthen, pushing the walls of a structure out.

Why should fire and life safety presentations be developed around learning objectives? A. They meet the requirements of the NFPA standards. B. They give the instructor an idea of the presentation's length. C. They prevent the instructor from adding a personalized style. D. They provide the presentation's purpose and goal.

They provide the presentation's purpose and goal.

Statement 1: Firefighters have a responsibility to preserve evidence that could indicate the origin or cause of fire. Statement 2: Evidence discovered should be left in place and protected, and a company officer or the fire investigator should be notified immediately. Statement 3: Evidence is most often found during salvage and overhaul. A. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. C. All three statements are true. D. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statements 3 is false.

All three statements are true.

Statement 1: Point of origin is where an ignition source comes into contact with a fuel supply. Statement 2: Fires result when an ignition source and a fuel come together long enough to ignite. Statement 3: Arson fires have several distinct recognizable patterns or indications A. Statements 1 and 2 are false; statement 3 is true. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. All three statements are true. D. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false.

All three statements are true.

__________ nozzle is used with a foam solution to produce a low expansion, short-lasting foam. A. An adjustable fog B. A solid bore C. A water-aspirating foam D. A mechanical blower

An adjustable fog

Which fire alarm system component senses the presence of products of combustion or other hazardous conditions and sends a signal to the control panel? A. Tactile notification appliance B. Manual initiating device C. Automatic initiating device D. Fire command center

Automatic initiating device

Which standpipe system is designed to be used by fire suppression personnel trained in handling large hose-lines? A. Class II B. Class IV C. Class I D. Class III

Class I

How can a building's contents affect structural collapse? A. Contents stored in concealed spaces can increase the potential for ceiling joists to fail. B. Contents will burn much slower, but more intensely, causing rapid structural failure. C. Contents that burn slowly may give the illusion that a structure is more stable than it actually is. D. Contents may create barriers that block fire spread and keep structural members sound.

Contents stored in concealed spaces can increase the potential for ceiling joists to fail.

Which type of smoke detector detects particles and aerosols produced during combustion that are too small to be seen by the naked eye? A. Photoelectric smoke detectors B. Fixed-temperature smoke detectors C. Rate-of-rise smoke detectors D. Ionization smoke detectors

Ionization smoke detectors

Which presentation should a Firefighter II be able to perform? A. Crawl Low Under Smoke B. Extinguishing Fires C. Building Construction Types and Hazards D. Hazard Identification and Mitigation

Crawl Low Under Smoke

Which type of sprinkler system has no water in the distributing piping before activation, but has the sprinklers open all the time? A. Dry-pipe B. Pre-action C. Deluge D. Wet-pipe

Deluge

What would be the command designation for the 7th floor on a high-rise? A. Division 7 B. Sector 7 C. Level 7 D. Seventh floor

Division 7

Which is true regarding hose testing? A. The entire hose length should not exceed 500'. B. Documentation should include manufacturer, type, size of hose, and the service test pressure. C. The pressure must be maintained for 20 minutes. D. The life span for fire hose is five years.

Documentation should include manufacturer, type, size of hose, and the service test pressure.

What is a consideration when drawing site sketches and floor plans? A. Drawings must be accurate because they might affect fire fighting tactics. B. Firefighters must have permission from a building owner to begin drawing. C. A drawing in pen or pencil cannot be officially documented in the pre-incident survey. D. Unless performed by an expert, these types of drawings are rarely accurate.

Drawings must be accurate because they might affect fire fighting tactics.

Which item would likely be found in a fire command center? A. Secondary power supply B. Standpipe systems C. Hydrant wrench D. Fire alarm control panel

Fire alarm control panel

Which statement is true of pre-incident surveys? A. Firefighters must make notes and take photographs of hazards and unsafe conditions. B. Pre-incident surveys should be surprise visits. C. If a property contains multiple buildings, they should be surveyed together. D. Pre-incident survey information should be combined with code enforcement inspections.

Firefighters must make notes and take photographs of hazards and unsafe conditions.

How can gypsum wallboard fail under fire conditions? A. Heat from fire may overcome the protective abilities of the wallboard and expose structural members. B. Heat from fire cause the gypsum to elongate and push out load-bearing walls. C. The gypsum melts and begins to heat the surrounding structural members around it. D. The gypsum begins to lose strength through spalling.

Heat from fire may overcome the protective abilities of the wallboard and expose structural members.

What is one hazard associated with glass in fire conditions? A. Heated glass may crack and shatter when a cold hose stream strikes it. B. Glass will conceal fires within a compartment until it shatters. C. Shattered glass will contribute to the fuel load. D. Glass may crack and shatter spontaneously, causing sudden structural collapse.

Heated glass may crack and shatter when a cold hose stream strikes it.

Which position is staffed early during a major incident? A. Operations chief B. Liaison officer C. Technical safety officer D. Incident safety officer

Incident safety officer

What is the first action to take if structural collapse is likely? A. Establish scene safety zones B. Place apparatus and personnel in the collapse zone C. Inform command of the situation as crews exit the structure D. Conduct a roll call to ensure all personnel are safe

Inform command of the situation as crews exit the structure

What is a major hazard of a Type V construction building under fire conditions? A. Flying glass from windows B. Falling debris causing other structures to collapse C. Interior collapse D. Localized structural collapse

Interior collapse

Which is a method by which foam acts as a suppression agent? A. Increasing the chemical chain reaction B. Smothering C. Floating D. Dissolving

Smothering

What is an indicator of structural instability or collapse? A. Visible bricks, blocks, or stones B. Very little movement in the roof, walls, or floors C. Lots of water runoff from the structure's interior D. Spongy roof or floor

Spongy roof or floor

Statement 1: Fire departments use fire prevention, code enforcement, and public education programs to prevent fires. Statement 2: In the United States, the ambulance service is the main first line medical responder in virtually every community. Statement 3: The mission of the fire service is to save lives. A. All three statements are true. B. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false.

Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false.

How might fire conditions affect masonry components? A. Concrete blocks may crack and lose their strength, causing structural collapse. B. Stones and concrete may lose small portions of their surface when heated. C. Mortar between bricks, blocks, and stone will ignite quickly, causing structural collapse. D. Stones and concrete stand up well to fire and intense heat, but may crack or shatter when cooled with water.

Stones and concrete may lose small portions of their surface when heated.

Which statement is true of flame detectors? A. They should NOT be installed in fully enclosed areas. B. They are NOT affected by natural light sources, such as sunlight. C. They are usually in areas where other light sources are unlikely. D. They respond to fires much more slowly than other types of detectors.

They are usually in areas where other light sources are unlikely.

Which is an advantage of Class A foams? A. They can penetrate dense material. B. They can be used on Class A and B fires. C. They increase surface tension. D. They have the longest drain time.

They can penetrate dense material.

Under fire conditions, Type III construction with __________ construction walls can collapse in one piece or crumble. A. steel B. masonry C. plaster D. wood

masonry

Engineered wood products such as joists, glulam, and laminates A. can be used to insulate other wood and steel structural members. B. do not ignite or burn as rapidly as other wood framing materials. C. can rapidly deteriorate under fire conditions. D. do not contribute to the fuel load.

can rapidly deteriorate under fire conditions.

Within the Incident Management System, the positions of Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and Public Information Officer are: A. command staff positions. B. divisions. C. operational staff. D. functional areas.

command staff positions.

Steel structural members that have been exposed to significant fire conditions: A. should not be cooled with water. B. could fail at any time. C. will still support 60% of the designed load. D. will begin to melt as temperatures rise.

could fail at any time.

An upright sprinkler is designed to: A. discharge most of its water to one side of a room. B. deflect the spray of water toward the ceiling. C. break the pattern of water into a circular pattern of small water droplets. D. deflect the spray of water downward in a hemispherical pattern.

deflect the spray of water downward in a hemispherical pattern.

The discharge pattern of water on sprinklers is created by: A. cross mains. B. fusible links. C. control valves. D. deflectors.

deflectors.

Once maintenance is complete on gas-powered equipment, you should: A. notify your officer that the work is done. B. document the work. C. contact the manufacturer if you found a problem. D. clean the work area.

document the work.

When presenting to children, firefighters should: A. use fire service terminology. B. tell stories and show examples of home fires. C. use the same messaging they use with adults. D. don PPE while the children watch.

don PPE while the children watch.

Under fire conditions, the primary concern with a Type I construction high-rise building is: A. the contents of the building burning. B. structure-wide structural collapse. C. flying glass from windows or curtain walls. D. debris from the building causing the collapse of other structures

flying glass from windows or curtain walls.

Collapse potential increases in the __________ stage of fire as heat increases in the upper levels and flame spreads to combustible structural members. A. decay B. growth C. incipient D. ignition

growth

A division in the Incident Management System: A. is a supporting branch for the logistics team. B. is a geographical location or designation. C. is a part of a strike team. D. includes firefighters assigned to a single task.

is a geographical location or designation.

During a fire station tour: A. station mascots should be used. B. children should never be allowed to climb on apparatus. C. children should never handle PPE. D. keep all groups together.

keep all groups together.

A __________ collapse occurs when floor supports fall in a structure causing large sections to drop while one side remains supported. A. tunnel B. lean-to C. pancake D. V-type

lean-to

A fire occurred at 2:00 am and the fire investigator is not available until 9:00 am. The simplest way to maintain legal control of the fire scene is to: A. place fire barrier tape around the structure and return at 9:00 am. B. release the structure to the owner. C. secure the scene and leave it to the protection of law enforcement. D. leave a minimum of one firefighter on scene.

leave a minimum of one firefighter on scene.