FF2 test prep 2
The term used for areas adjacent to a building is: A. rotundas. B. exposures. C. sectors. D. stages.
B. exposures.
When containers of flammable gases are exposed to flame impingement, the water for cooling the container should be applied to cool the: A. container base. B. relief valve. C. ends of the tanks. D. fire fighters.
A. container base.
All of the following are times or events when the Incident Commander may call for PAR except when: A. initial sizeup is completed. B. incident is declared under control. C. there is a change in strategy. D. there is an emergency evacuation.
A. initial sizeup is completed.
Visible products of combustion are best detected by a/an _____________ detector. A. photoelectric B. ionization C. ultraviolet D. infrared
A. photoelectric
60. The process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber, or jacks to strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse is known as: A. shoring. B. cribbing. C. packing. D. supporting.
A. shoring.
83. A fire hazard that arises from processes or operations that are related to a specific occupancy best defines a/an hazard. A. special B. common C. expected D. target
A. special
A sprinkler deflector converts a water stream into: A. spray. B. steam. C. a fine mist. D. a solid stream.
A. spray
An OS&Y valve is open when the stem threads are: A. retracted. B. extended. C. reversed. D. crossed.
B. extended.
A connecting plate used in truss construction that can be made of flat steel stock, light gauge metal, or plywood is the definition of a: A. joint. B. gusset plate. C. column. D. joist.
B. gusset plate.
When using a spring-loaded center punch to open a window, the fire fighter should press the center punch at the: A. center of the window. B. lower corner of the window. C. upper corner of the window. D. at the top of the window.
B. lower corner of the window.
To determine whether there is any slippage of couplings when testing hose: A. measure and mark the exact length of each coupling. B. mark the hose by each coupling using a pencil/marker. C. check to see whether couplings remain tight. D. use a special torque wrench set to 60 psi.
B. mark the hose by each coupling using a pencil/marker.
The preferred method of controlling flammable liquid fires is: A. the use of foam. B. the use of large amounts of water. C. the use of unmanned nozzles. D. letting the fire burn undisturbed.
A. the use of foam.
Positive pressure ventilation is effective: A. when opening of doors and windows in the structure can be controlled. B. only if you can create a lower pressure zone in the structure. C. if the exhaust opening is smaller than the entry point, creating a Venturi effect. D. if an entire floor is ventilated at a time, starting at the highest floor and working down.
A. when opening of doors and windows in the structure can be controlled.
You are operating as a member of a rescue company at the scene of an auto extrication. The scene, vehicle, and the patient(s) are stabilized, all hazards are controlled, and access and disentanglement have been accomplished. The next step in the extrication process should be: A. termination and post-incident analysis. B. patient packaging and patient removal. C. transporting patient(s) to appropriate facilities. D. initiating extrication operations on another vehicle, if needed.
B. patient packaging and patient removal.
Solid streams are preferred whenever: A. a large volume of smoke is present. B. reach and penetration are needed. C. fire fighters need a protective curtain. D. forced ventilation is necessary.
B. reach and penetration are needed.
An increase in the intensity of sound or fire issuing from a relief valve may indicate: A. the relief valve is clogged. B. rupture of the vessel is imminent. C. the fire is burning out. D. the tank is cooling down.
B. rupture of the vessel is imminent.
The report given to the incident commander from an interior crew which tells the incident commander that the fire is controlled would be a/an: A. sizeup/conditions report. B. situation status/progress report. C. all clear notification. D. staging report.
B. situation status/progress report.
The key to an efficient extrication operation is proper ___________ of the situation. A. dispatch B. sizeup C. triage D. assignment
B. sizeup
The first power hydraulic tool that became available to fire fighters was: A. cutters (also known as shears). B. spreaders. C. the combination tool. D. ram
B. spreaders.
Read the following statements regarding steel as a building construction material and select your answers from choices A—D. 1. Steel by itself is fire resistive. 2. Steel will both expand and lose strength as it is heated. 3. There are no accurate indicators that enable fire fighters to predict when a steel beam will fail. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.
C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.
Who is the Incident Commander's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies? A. The Planning Director B. The Communications Center C. The Liaison Officer D. The Staging Chief
C. The Liaison Officer
What is the optimal number of individuals that one person should be supervising at an emergency incident? A. Up to two B. Eight to ten C. Three to seven D. Eight or more
C. Three to seven
Which of the following items would not be found in the risk/benefit philosophy of a risk management plan? A. Where no life can be saved, no risk shall be taken by fire fighters. B. Situations endangering valued property shall cause fire fighters to take a calculated and weighted risk. C. Where no life or valued property can be saved, risk may be taken by fire fighters. D. Significant risk to the life of a fire fighter shall be limited to those situations where the fire fighter can potentially save endangered lives.
C. Where no life or valued property can be saved, risk may be taken by fire fighters.
A Rapid Intervention Crew/Team is defined as: A. any combination of single resources assembled for an assignment. B. the designation for a set number of resources of the same type and kind. C. a company designated to search for and rescue trapped fire fighters. D. a designated group that is used for rapid knock down of wildland fires.
C. a company designated to search for and rescue trapped fire fighters.
If rescuers are able to get into a vehicle, their first action should be to: A. begin extraction. B. place a backboard. C. assess/protect the victim(s). D. remove broken glass.
C. assess/protect the victim(s).
A type of wood framing that has vertical channels going from floor to floor, allowing a fire to travel uninterrupted is a/an ______ frame construction. A. platform B. open C. balloon D. box
C. balloon
While preplanning a new business in your run district, you notice a Class K fire system. A Class K system be used for: A. metal rims. B. flammable solids. C. cooking oils. D. electrical boxes.
C. cooking oils.
The system is equipped with all sprinkler heads of the open type. A. wet-pipe B. dry-pipe C. deluge D. preaction
C. deluge
During overhaul, fire fighters should wear: A. boots and gloves; coats and helmets are unnecessary. B. lightweight clothing, due to residual heat. C. full protective gear, including SCBA. D. full protective gear; SCBA is not needed.
C. full protective gear, including SCBA.
Smoke detectors work primarily on the principles of photoelectricity and: A. rate of rise. B. fixed temperature. C. ionization. D. laser beam.
C. ionization.
A local protective signaling system is intended primarily to alert: A. the fire department dispatcher. B. a private alarm contractor. C. occupants of the protected area. D. the hotel desk clerk.
C. occupants of the protected area.
A roof that is elevated in the center and with an angular slope to the edges is called a _____ roof. A. butterfly B. dome C. pitched/gabled D. double-angle
C. pitched/gabled
Purposes for fire company surveys include all of the following except to: A. detect and eliminate hazards. B. collect information for prefire planning. C. provide a show of force to the public and building owner. D. provide valuable life safety information services to property owners.
C. provide a show of force to the public and building owner.
The type of hose testing conducted by the fire department is called: A. acceptance. B. pressure. C. service. D. fireground.
C. service.
A situation status progress report is provided upon: A. termination of the incident. B. arrival. C. transfer of command. D. setup of the staging area.
C. transfer of command.
Read the following statements regarding transfer of command and select your answer from choices A—D. 1. The first arriving fire department member must be prepared to transfer command to the next arriving individual with a higher authority. 2. Transfer of command must include a situation status progress report. 3. Command can only be transferred to someone who is on scene. A. Statement I is true, statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false. C. Statements 1 and 2 are false, statement 3 is true. D. All three statements are true.
D. All three statements are true.
For what types and sizes of incidents is the Incident Command System (ICS) designed? A. Multi-agency only, medium or large size B. Multi-agency only, any size C. Single agency only, large size D. All types and sizes
D. All types and sizes
Which of the following is not a common type of automatic alarm system? A. Central Station Protective Signaling System B. Local Protective System C. Auxiliary Protective Signaling System D. Cell Phone Initiated System
D. Cell Phone Initiated System
59. To de-energize an airbag, what is the first step of the two-step procedure? A. Ground the solenoid. B. Remove the cartridge. C. Unscrew the primer. D. Disconnect the battery.
D. Disconnect the battery
What should be done with smoke alarms when conducting a residential fire safety survey? A. Nothing should be done in order to avoid showing possible favoritism towards one brand or another. B. If smoke detectors are observed, fire fighters should comment favorably. C. One detector at random should be checked, while the occupants look on. D. Each one should be verified and tested.
D. Each one should be verified and tested.
Which of the following should not be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system? A. Post indicator valve B. Wall post indicator valve C. Outside screw and yoke D. Gate valve
D. Gate valve
The _______ process requires fire fighters to become familiar with community structures. A. preventive B. code enforcement C. investigative D. survey/site visit
D. survey/site visit
The first step in making a fire safety presentation is to: A. transfer facts and ideas. B. practice new ideas. C. explain information. D. prepare the audience for learning.
prepare the audience for learning.
During the preincident site visit, what information should be obtained and documented? A. Built-in fire protection B. Access points to the site and interior of the structure C. Structure size, height, and number of stories D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
During the preincident site visit/survey, what information should be obtained and documented? A. Built-in fire protection B. Construction type C. Structure size, height and number of stories D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
In addition to providing a service, private dwelling inspections also: A. afford the opportunity to introduce members of the fire department. B. provide an educational and advisory service. C. afford an opportunity to impress upon the public the benefits of the fire department. D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following is a factor in deciding to preplan a structure or area? A. Type of hazards expected B. Complexity of fire fighting operations C. Nature of activities conducted at the occupancy D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Read the following statements regarding foam application and select your answer from choices A—D. 1. AFFF can be effectively applied through a standard fire department fog nozzle. 2. Air aspirating foam nozzles or foam nozzle adaptors on standard fog nozzles produce effective, high quality foam. 3. Special aerating nozzles are recommended for use with protein and fluoroprotein foams. A. Statement 1 is true, statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false. C. Statements I and 2 are false; statement 3 is true. D. All three statements are true.
D. All three statements are true
Read the following statements regarding masonry as a construction material and select your answer from choices A—D. 1. The term "masonry" applies to brick, block and stone. 2. Masonry is inherently resistive to the effects of fire. 3. Rapid cooling caused by the application of hose streams during fire suppression can cause a masonry wall to spall, crack or otherwise deteriorate. A. Statement I is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.
D. All three statements are true.
The safest recommended means for a fire fighter to disconnect electrical service to a building is to: A. cut the service entrance wire. B. pull the meter. C. locate the nearest transformer and deactivate it. D. shut off the main power breaker/fuse in the panel box.
D. shut off the main power breaker/fuse in the panel box.
A __________ system is used to protect large commercial and industrial buildings and is staffed and supervised on the property. A. central station B. local protective C. remote D. proprietary
D. proprietary
Concrete has excellent strength when it cures. A. shear B. compressive C. torsional D. tensile
B. compressive
If possible, entry to a vehicle for rescue purposes should be made through the: A. windshield. B. doors. C. roof. D. trunk/hatch.
B. doors.
A/An ____________ detector is one that responds to sudden changes in temperature. A. disk thermostat B. photoelectric C. ionization D. rate-of-rise
D. rate-of-rise
What Incident Command System term can refer to companies or crews that have been assigned on the basis of either geography or function? A. Division B. Strike force C. Recon D. Branch
A. Division
Which of the following is not a major functional component of the Incident Command System? A. Groups B. Planning C. Logistics D. Operations
A. Groups
Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. The secondary search is the most dangerous. B. Searching a building is completed in two different operations—primary and secondary search. C. During primary search, the team is often ahead of attack lines and may be above the fire. D. The primary search takes place in a rapid but thorough manner in areas most likely to have victims.
A. The secondary search is the most dangerous.
Which of the following statements regarding a trench cut is incorrect? A. The trench cut is an offensive action. B. The trench cut is from 2—4 feet wide. C. It is not opened until the entire cut is complete. D. It is made in coordination with interior crews.
A. The trench cut is an offensive action.
87. Which of the following is not considered to be an alarm initiating device? A. Water detector B. Visible products-of-combustion detector C. Flame detector D. Invisible products-of-combustion detector
A. Water detector
The most effective type of foam for use on polar solvents is: A. alcohol-resistant. B. Class A foam. C. low/high expansion foam. D. FFFP.
A. alcohol-resistant.
The usual cause of collapse of open-web steel joist is the: A. amount of heat generated by the fire in a structure. B. poor construction methods. C. impact load of fire fighters jumping onto roof. D. unknown (still being researched).
A. amount of heat generated by the fire in a structure.
The most common hazard encountered at a confined space incident is: A. an oxygen deficient atmosphere. B. engulfment. C. collapse of structure. D. entrapment.
A. an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
It is important for fire fighters responding to reported LPG leaks to remember that propane has a vapor density Of approximætely: A. 0.15 B. 1.5 c. 0.6 D. 2.6
B. 1.5
By what title or rank are the heads of the four major functional components of the Incident Command System known? A. Director B. Chief C. Manager D. Officer
B. Chief
85. In a sprinkler system, what is the function of the valve known as the backflow preventer or clapper? A. It prevents water from entering the system. B. It prevents water from the system from reentering the public water supply. C. It prevents water from entering noninvolved areas. D. It protects the system from water surges.
B. It prevents water from the system from reentering the public water supply.
58. Which of the following saw types would most likely be used during vehicle extrication? A. Keyhole saw B. Reciprocating saw C. Chain saw D. Chopping saw
B. Reciprocating saw
With regard to portable fire extinguishers, which of the following situations would a fire fighter bring to the occupant/owner's attention? A. The extinguisher has the proper classification and rating for its location. B. The pressure gauge indicates that the extinguisher isn't properly charged. C. The fire extinguisher is hung on the wall and is easily visible and accessible. D. The tag indicates that the extinguisher has been serviced to local laws.
B. The pressure gauge indicates that the extinguisher isn't properly charged.
Building construction is an important factor to be identified in a preincident survey. While conducting a survey on a property, you observe the structure members are of noncombustible materials but may not have fire resistive protection. How would you identify this construction type on the survey form? A. Type 1 B. Type 11 C. Type 111 D. Type IV
B. Type 11
An all metal building is classified as a: A. Type I. B. Type 11. C. Type 111. D. Type V.
B. Type 11.
Which of the following is not one of the commonly used release mechanisms to activate a sprinkler? A. Fusible links B. Valve cap C. Frangible bulb D. Chemical pellet
B. Valve cap
Heat detectors: A. cannot be used as part of a suppression system. B. are slow to activate. C. are expensive to install and operate. D. are responsible for most false alarms.
B. are slow to activate
The Incident Command System should: A. be fully implemented for all situations. B. be initiated by the first fire unit on the scene. C. provide procedures that perfectly fit all departments. D. eliminate the need for mutual aid assistance.
B. be initiated by the first fire unit on the scene.
While conducting an inspection, a pre-planning site visit or survey, the fire fighter should check all of the following except: A. insure that fire protection equipment, such as fire alarm pull stations and manual activation controls for exhaust hood suppression systems, are accessible. B. that the building fire alarm system is functional by simply activating a pull station. C. that the standpipe system connections and Fire Department Connections are free of obstructions. D. insure that all sprinkler control valves are open and readily accessible, and that the Fire Department Connection is free of obstructions.
B. that the building fire alarm system is functional by simply activating a pull station.
Fire fighters should always remember how they gained entry into a building because: A. entry may have an effect on the behavior of the fire. B. the fire investigator may want to know. C. you may need to use the opening in case of a rekindle. D. you should always exit the same way you entered.
B. the fire investigator may want to know.
Risk management is: A. a collection of documents that includes all federally promulgated regulations for all federal agencies. B. the process of minimizing the chance, degree, or probability of damage, loss, or injury. C. the result of a series of events and conditions that lead to an unsafe situation resulting in injury and/or property damage, D. a formal gathering of incident responders to help defuse and address stress from a given incident.
B. the process of minimizing the chance, degree, or probability of damage, loss, or injury.
The most common method of establishing the control zones for an emergency incident site is: A. stationing fire fighters along a perimeter. B. the use of police or fire line tape. C. stationing police along a perimeter. D. police-style pedestrian traffic barricades.
B. the use of police or fire line tape.
84. Before conducting a preincident survey and inspection for the purpose of prefire planning, the occupant should be notified in advance so: A. the occupant can correct any fire hazards before the fire department arrives. B. there will be minimum inconvenience to the owner, occupant, and fire department. C. the owner can have fire extinguishers filled. D. someone will be at the location to fill out fire department forms.
B. there will be minimum inconvenience to the owner, occupant, and fire department.
When lifting rescued persons or heavy objects fire fighters should: A. use their back to lift, not their legs. B. use their legs to lift, not their back. C. try to twist and reach at the same time. D. squat and lift with shoulders and arms.
B. use their legs to lift, not their back.
Read the following statements regarding reinforced concrete as a building construction material and select your answer from choices A—D. 1. Concrete is usually reinforced to increase its compressive strength. 2. Fire damage to reinforced concrete primarily consists of spalling. 3. Spalling of reinforced concrete can lead to building collapse. A. Statement I is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.
C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are
The phase of vehicle extrication that determines the nature and extent of the overall situation is: A. preparation. B. disentanglement. C. hazard control. D. sizeup.
D. sizeup.
LPG is ______ than air. A. 1.5 times lighter B. 2 times lighter C. 1.5 times heavier D. 0.5 times heavier
C. 1.5 times heavier
Firefighting foam solution is _______ percent water. A. 95 to 98.6 B. 80 to 85.5 C. 94 to 99.9 D. 80 to 90.7
C. 94 to 99.9
What would be the incident command designation for the 7th floor on a high-rise? A. Sector 7 B. Sixth floor C. Division 7 D. Level 6
C. Division 7
The acronym "BLEVE" stands for Boiling Liquid: A. Exhausting Vapor Explosion. B. Expanding and Venting Explosion. C. Expanding Vapor Explosion. D. Exhausting Vapor Expansion.
C. Expanding Vapor Explosion.
Which one of the following is not a method by which foam acts as a suppression agent? A. Smothering B. Cooling C. Inhibiting the chemical chain reaction D. Separating
C. Inhibiting the chemical chain reaction
What kind of heat energy is the heat of compression? A. Chemical B. Electrical C. Mechanical D. Nuclear
C. Mechanical
57. After the crash, some vehicles come to rest on their roofs or sides. What is their status regarding stabilization? A. None is required, they are usually very stable in either position. B. They require stabilization. Rescue lift airbags by themselves, one on each side, is the best manner of stabilization. C. They require stabilization. Rescue lift airbags in conjunction with wedges, one on each end, is the best manner of stabilization. D. Generally, a combination of cribbing, ropes, webbing, and chains are used to accomplish these types of stabilization tasks.
D. Generally, a combination of cribbing, ropes, webbing, and chains are used to accomplish these types of stabilization tasks.
Which type of alarm initiating device contains a small amount of radioactive material in its sensing chamber? A. Water detector B. Visible products-of-combustion detector C. Flame detector D. Ionization detector
D. Ionization detector
The type of call, action taken, number of injuries or fatalities, and the property usage information are all entries to be included on a/an _________ Report. A. United States Fire Administration B. Incident Command System C. Advanced Cardiac Life Support D. National Fire Incident Reporting System
D. National Fire Incident Reporting System
Which of the following gases is not produced in fires? A. Carbon monoxide B. Hydrogen cyanide C. Carbon dioxide D. Oxygen
D. Oxygen
Under the Incident Command System, the ________ Officer is responsible for providing factual and accurate information to the media. A. Safety B. Liaison C. Staffing D. Public Information
D. Public Information
Which of the following is not one of the normal observations that fire fighters make to assist in determining fire cause? A. How the fire reacted to water application B. People leaving the fire scene in a hurry C. Hindrances to firefighting D. The number and location of observers
D. The number and location of observers
56. When extricating a patient from a motor vehicle crash, disassemble refers to the: A. displacement of major parts (i.e., doors, roof, dash). B. cutting off of components (i.e., brake pedal, steering wheel). C. bending of sheet metal or components. D. actual taking apart of the vehicle components.
D. actual taking apart of the vehicle components.
Upon receiving an alarm from a proprietary alarm system, the personnel manning the central alarm point should: A. dispatch fire apparatus. B. leave their stations and investigate. C. reset the alarm. D. contact the appropriate agency.
D. contact the appropriate agency.
86. A sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 1350—1700F would be: A. orange. B. red. C. white. D. either uncolored or black.
D. either uncolored or black.
Hidden fire can be checked by using a/an: A. detector for different levels of carbon monoxide and oxygen. B. Halligan tool to remove the whole wall. C. plaster tool from the opposite side of the wall. D. electronic/infrared heat sensor.
D. electronic/infrared heat sensor.
A detector that is usually electrically operated with a bimetallic strip of two metals that expand at different rates, eventually bending to touch a contact point and complete the alarm circuit is called a/an __________ detector. A. carbon monoxide B. ionization smoke C. photoelectric smoke D. heat detector
D. heat detector
When testing fire hose, fill each hose with water and, during the filling process, make sure that each nozzle: A. receives the same gpm. B. is closed and strapped in place. C. is held by a fire fighter when discharging water. D. is open until all air is discharged.
D. is open until all air is discharged.
Foam, rather than water, is chosen to control a hydrocarbon fire because: A. it cools more effectively. B, it is soluble, which allows it to dilute the fuel concentration. C. its specific gravity is greater than that of the burning fuel. D. its specific gravity is less than that of the burning fuel.
D. its specific gravity is less than that of the burning fuel.
Once a fire investigator has completed the work required in gathering evidence and information from a fire scene, a thorough __________ can be done. A. ventilation B. demobilization C. inventory D. overhaul
D. overhaul
