FireFighter 2 Flashcards
Which position is part of the command staff?
A. incident safety officer
B. Spokeperson
C. Planning Officer
D. Resorces Officer
incident safety officer
Which type of foam is made from animal by products?
Protein
Which type of alarm notification system sends a signal to third-party, off-site monitoring facility?
A. Central station
B. Remote station
C. Protected premises
D. Proprietary
A. Central station
The NIMS was developed by the:
US Department of Homeland Security
In the FAILURE acronym, what does the “L” stand for?
A. Limits exceeded
B. Loose or sloppy procedure
C. Lack of teamwork or experience
D. Lack of training
C. Lack of teamwork or experience
What is the ICS term for the headquarter location of an incident?
The incident command post
Which is one of the building major use classifications?
A. Multifamily residential
B. Educational
C. Public assembly
D. Industrial
C. Public assembly
Which foam application method is best for a pool of flammable liquid on open ground?
Roll in
Who developed the RECEO tactical model?
Lloyd Layman
Which color of barrier tape is typically used to demarcate the hot zone at a technical rescue incident?
A. Yellow
B. Red
C. Black and yellow
D. White and red
B. Red
What is the first step you should take when responding to an elevator incident?
A. Drift the car to the nearest floor
B. Cut power to the malfunctioning elevator
C. Summon the building engineer or elevator mechanic
D. Determine the exact location of the car
B. Cut power to the malfunctioning elevator
Which type of sprinkler head uses a metal alloy that melts at a specific temperature?
A. Bimetallic
B. Fusible link
C. Frangible bulb
D. Filament
B. Fusible link
Which term describes representatives from several different agencies working together to manage a multijurisdictional incident in a coordinated manner?
unified command
Which item is installed on propane cylinders to allow excess pressure to escape?
Relief valve
How are most windshields affixed in place?
Glue
Which type of foam contains a surface active agent that produces a fast spreading film?
Fluoroprotein
What does activation of a water motor gong indicate?
A. Low system water pressure
B. A fault within the system
C. Water flowing in the system
D. Tampering of the system
C. Water flowing in the system
Which step of the extrication process consists of reducing, removing, or mitigating the hazards at the scene?
A. Response
B. Size up
C. Stabilization
D. Disentanglement
C. Stabilization
What is the ICS term for an assembly of two or more units of the same type with an assigned leader?
Strike team
Which kind of evidence is used to validate a theory or show how something could have occurred?
Demonstrative
What is the name of the standardized audio pattern that must be produced by a modern audible fire alarm?
A. ASA high-low
B. Temporal-3
C. Standard chime 4
D. ANSI-R9
B. Temporal-3
What is the most common application for a Halon system?
A. Sensitive electronic equipment
B. Metal anodizing and plating
C. Commercial kitchens
D. Processes producing flammable dust
A. Sensitive electronic equipment
What is the minimum size of hose line for fire protection at a vehicle accident?
A. 1 3/4
B. 1 1/2
C. 1
D. Booster
B. 1 1/2
Which item is typically addressed by a building code?
A. Occupancy limits
B. Exit way maintenance
C. Flammable liquid storage
D. Construction type
D. Construction type
What does the “S” stand for in “RECEO-VS”?
Salvage
Which method of communication for sharing transfer of command information is most effective?
Face to face
Where is the relief cut made in a dash displacement?
A. The A post, between the upper hinge and the dash
B. The sill, as far forward as possible
C. The junction of the A post and the roof
D. The bottom of the A post
D. The bottom of the A post
Which device mixes foam concentrate in the water stream in the proper percentage?
Proportioner
Which type of automatic sprinkler system is usually installed in residential settings?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Zoned
D Preaction
A. Wet
Where on a high rise standpipe system is a flow restriction device located?
A. At the base of the riser
B. Outlets on the lower floors
C. On all outlets
D. At the FDC
B. Outlets on the lower floors
Which is the best method to extinguish a fire caused by an LPG regulator or pipe failure?
Close the main discharge valve on the cylinder
What is the primary mechanism by which carbon dioxide extinguishes a fire?
A. Creating a vapor barrier
B. Inhibit the chemical reaction
C. Displacing the oxygen
D. Cooling the fuel
C. Displacing the oxygen
Why is crew rehab of special concern on TRIs?
A. Standard engine company PPE is not well suited to TRIs
B. Many TRI operations are of extended duration
C. The physically demanding nature of TRI operations
D. The high stress levels associated with TRIs
B. Many TRI operations are of extended duration
Which class of standpipe system is intended for use by both building occupants and fire fighters?
A. III
B. IV
C. I
D. II
A. III
Which device enables fire fighters to ascertain the type and location of the activated alarm device?
A. Audible alarm indicator
B. Remote station
C. Pull station
D. Remote annunctiator
D. Remote annunciator
In which decade did efforts begin to establish a standardized incident command system?
1970s
How is the tamper alarm on a pull station connected to the fire alarm system?
A. Through shared wiring
B. Via remote monitoring station
C. There is no such connection
D. By radio
C. There is no such connection
What happens if a windshield is struck with a spring loaded center punch?
A. The windshield shatters into small pieces
B. The windshield will fracture but remain intact
C. A small chip or crack will appear
D. The windshield breaks into large, sharp pieces
C. A small chip or crack will appear
Which is the most common technique for gaining access to a vehicle after a collision?
A. Back or side glass removal
B. Door displacement
C. Windshield removal
D. Roof removal
B. Door displacement
Which type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone in which the alarm was initiated audible or visual signals?
Coded
What is laminated glass?
A thin layer of plastic sandwiched between two layers of glass
In which types of incidents should an accountability system be established?
A. Those requiring entry into IDLH atmosphere
B. Incidents with victims
C. All incidents
D. Incidents involving more than a single company
C. All incidents
During a dash displacement, the relief cut should be made:
A. At a 45 degree angle to the A post
B. Perpendicular to the A post
C. Parallel to the sill
D. Perpendicular to the sill
B. Perpendicular to the A post
Medium- expansion foam creates a maximum expansion ratio of ____ to 1
200
What is the definition of a confined space?
A. A space that under normal circumstances may contain a hazardous atmosphere
B. An enclosed area not designed for people to occupy
C. A space with only one entry/exit
D. A space occupied primarily by machinery or circuitry
B. An enclosed area not designed for people to occupy
Which step in the door displacement process comes first?
A. Shear the latch pin with hydraulic shears
B. Use the point of a Halligan tool to displace the lock cylinder
C. Use the spreaders to pinch the door skin
D. Use a pry bar to create a purchase point for the spreaders
D. Use a pry bar to create a purchase point for the spreaders
Which agency develops model building codes?
International code council
Which is a valid principle for disentangling a victim from a wrecked automobile?
A. Stabilize the patient before stabilizing the vehicle
B. Treatment before transport
C. Remove the vehicle from around the victim, not the victim through the wreckage
D. There are no circumstances that justify taking shortcuts in patient stabilization
C. Remove the vehicle from around the victim, not the victim through the wreckage
Which is indicated by the color of a sprinkler head frame?
A. Bulb or slug type
B. Operating pressure
C. Flow rating
D. Temperature rating
D. Temperature rating
In vehicle extrication, what is one of the four functions performed to gain access and disentangle a victim?
A. Swing, slide, or fold
B. Cut, tear, or rip
C. Push, pull, or spread
D. Bend, distort, or displace
D. Bend, distort, or displace
Which is the NFPA standard on operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents?
A. 1561
B. 1906
C. 1670
D. 1981
C. 1670
Which type of extingushing system is the most effective for use on fires involving cooking oils?
A. Dry chemical
B. Wet chemical
C. AFFF
D. Halon
B. Wet chemical
What is the ICS term for companies/crews working within the same geographical area?
Division
Which should be an area of special emphasis when training with specialized rescue teams in your area?
A. Organization
B. Terminology
C. SOPs
D. Equipment inventory
B. Terminology
Who is responsible for securing the scene at an industrial facility?
A. Facility supervisor
B. Company officer
C. Facility security
D. Fire chief
A. Facility supervisor
What is a BLEVE?
Flammable liquid vessel rupture and explosion dur to external heating
What must occur before the ram or high lift jack can be removed in a dash displacement?
The sill must be cribbed to hold it in position
As applied to private residences, which room category includes formal living rooms, family rooms, and entertainment rooms?
Living rooms
The minimum slope of a high angle rescue operation is _____ degrees
A. 75
B. 60
C. 45
D. 30
C. 45
Which action should be taken first in a dash displacement?
Remove the front doors
What is a major concern with battery powered smoke alarms?
A. Occupants ignoring their activation
B. Battery replacement
C. False alarm
D. Occupant removal
B. Battery replacement
As more companies are deployed to an incident, why must the incident management structure expand?
To maintain span of control
Which agency develops model fire codes?
NFPA
Which control zone contains the command post?
A. Command
B. Support
C. Cold
D. Warm
C. Cold
Which type of foam is effective on polar solvents?
Alcohol-resistant
Which is the preferred water source for a sprinkler system?
A municipal water system
Class B foam is used for which type of fire?
Flammable liquids
On a technical rescue incident, the first arriving _____ establishes command
A. Company officer
B. Responder with technical rescue training
C. Operations level rescuer
D. Chief officer
A. Company officer
Which is a hazardous materials awareness level skill?
A. Take passive control measures
B. Secure the affected area
C. Decontaminate equipment
D. Remove victims
B. Secure the affected area
Which sprinkler system valve uses a threaded shaft to indicate the position of the valve?
A. OS&Y
B. Inspectors test
C. Wall Post indicator
D. Post indicator
A. Outside steam and yoke
Equipment is staged in the _____ zone.
Cold
A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a ___ fire.
Three-dimensional
Which statement most accurately describes a transitional attack?
An offensive attack initiated from the exterior of the structure
Low expansion foam has an expansion ratio of less than ____:1
20
What is the most commonly used color of barrier tape for marking the warm zone?
A. Yellow
B. Green
C. Red
D. Orange
D. Orange
Which is one of the two basic categories of information on which sizeup is based?
Probabilities
When approaching a burning flammable liquid vessel to operate the valve, which combination of hose streams should be used?
Two 1 ¾
Which is the objective of the first phase of a transitional fire attack?
Reduce interior temperatures
___________ Includes a range of activities intended to prevent the outbreak of fires or to limit fire consequences
A. Fire prevention
B. Loss control
C. Code enforcement
D. Public education
A. Fire prevention
Standards for fire hose testing are found in NFPA:
1962
Which mnemonic is used to instruct people about what to do if their clothes catch on fire?
A. EDITH
B. Learn not to burn
C. Stop, Drop, and Roll
D. Call, cover, cool
C. Stop, Drop, and Roll
A windshield is made of _____ glass
A. Tempered
B. Composite
C. Dichroic
C. Laminated
D. Laminated
When doing a dash displacement, which tool is used to push the dash forward?
Hydraulic ram
What is the designation for the posts located between the front and rear doors on a four door vehicle?
A. The 2 posts
B. The mid posts
C. The B posts
D. The short posts
C. The B posts
Which device is installed on the system side of a dry pipe valve to quickly remove the air from the dry pipe system when a sprinkler head activates?
A. Air drain
B. Accelerator
C. Preaction
D. Exhauster
D. Exhauster
Which is one of the two greatest hazards at a confined space incident?
A. Lack of oxygen
B. Electrical shock
C. Engulfment
D. Fall/crush injuries
A. Lack of oxygen
Which type of vehicle operates using a battery powered electric motor combined with a conventional gasoline engine?
A. Alternative fuel
B. Electric
C. Fuel cell
D. Hybrid
D. Hybrid
Where should rescuers begin their cuts on a windshield?
Top, center
According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm is caused by improper installation of an alarm system?
A. Trouble
B. Unwanted
C. Nuisance
D. False
C. Nuisance
Which exterior item is of particular importance to check when inspecting a private residence?
A. Presence of high-security locks
B. Bushes or shrubs covering windows
C. Location of chimneys
D. Visibility of house numbers froms street
D. Visibility of house numbers from street
Collectively, the section chiefs are known as the:
General staff
How does exposure to natural gas affect the body?
Natural gas acts as an asphyxiant
What are the vertical support members that hold up the roof on a vehicle?
A. Posts
B. Frames
C. Spars
D. Columns
A. Posts
Under which condition might command be transferred from a high ranking officer to an officer with lower rank?
During the later stages of the incident
Which is the most common type of automatic sprinkler system?
A. Deluge
B. Dry pipe
C. Preaction
D. Wet pipe
D. Wet pipe
Adding foam concentrate to a fire apparatus tank is called _____ mixing
Batch
When performing size up, which question can most reliably be answered based on the time of day?
Is the building occupied
A combination fire attack begins with:
An indirect attack
The low surface tension of Class A foam affects its extinguishing properties by:
Enabling water to penetrate the fuel more deeply
Which type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone in which the alarm was initiated at the FACU only?
A. Older zoned
B. Coded
C. Nonzoned
D. Noncoded
A. Older zoned
Which is a function of a sprinkler head?
Activate the fire alarm system
The required frequency of code enforcement inspections is usually determined by:
A. the adopting agency
B. The authority having jurisiction
C. The fire code
D. The chief fire offfical
C. The fire code
Fire hose should be tested at least:
Annually
What does the E stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS?
Extinguish the fire
What is a critical factor to consider when evaluating the potential for collapse of a burning structure?
How long it has been burning
Where is the main sprinkler system valve usually installed?
On the main riser, above the water supply control valve
Which class of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
I
Which is the term for areas adjacent to a burning building?
Exposures
Type II construction is:
A. ordinary
B. lightweight
C. noncombustible
D. fire resistive
C. noncombustible
If there is no officer on the first arriving unit, who assumes initial command?
A fire fighter
Which hazard is of particular concern with electric drive vehicles?
A. Drive battery
B. Secondary battery
C. Fuel cell stack
D. High voltage components
D. High voltage components
Which foam application method is best for an open top storage tank fire?
Bounce off
Which term means the process of carefully looking for evidence in the debris following a fire?
Digging out
What should occur if there is a fault in the fire alarm system?
A. The alarm system should activate
B. The trouble signal is activated
C. The system should automatically reset
D. The system should shut down
B. The trouble signal is activated
Enhanced protective glass (EPG) is:
A. Tempered
B. Laminated
C. Polycarbonate
D. Composite
B. Laminated
Which is the first basic step in performing a special rescue in a safe, effective, and efficient manner?
A. Perparation
B. Response
C. Size up
D. Assessment
A. Preparation
A roll-over protection system is most likely to be found in which type of vehicle?
A. High end passenger car
B. Convertible
C. Passenger van
D. Sports car
B. Convertible
Which type of fire extinguisher should be located in the kitchen?
ABC
Which type of sprinkler head has no cap or release mechanism?
A. Early suppression fast response
B. Foam
C. Deluge
D. Atlas
C. Deluge
Which type of smoke detector is used to protect large open areas, such as a church or an auditorium
A. Beam
B. Line
C. Spot
D. UV
A. Beam
Fire alarm systems in most high rise buildings are programmed to alert the occupants located:
A. On the alarm floor and floor immediately above the alarm floor
B. On the alarm floor and floors immediately below and above the alarm floor
C. Throughout the entire building
D. On the alarm floor only
B. On the alarm floor and floors immediately below and above the alarm floor
Which extinguish agent has been banned for new installations?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Halogenated agents
C. Clean agent
D. Halocarbons
B. Halogenated agents
Which statement about gaining access through a windshield is correct?
A. The windshield is easily shattered with a spring loaded punch
B. Removing a windshield is more difficult than a side or rear window
C. Windshield removal is a quick and easy operation
D. The windshield is the entry point for choice for access to front seat passengers
B. Removing a windshield is more difficult than a side or rear window
When should emergency medical care be started for trapped victims in a technical rescue incident?
A. Upon exiting the hazard zone
B. Upon arrival at the medical group
C. After they are packaged
D. As soon as they are safely accessible
D. As soon as they are safely accessible
What is the recommended placement of smoke alarms in a home?
A. One in each bedroom, one outside each sleeping area, and one on each level of the home
B. One outside each sleeping area and one in any vertical opening such as a stairway or clerestory
C. One in the kitchen and one between an attached garage and the rest of the house
D. One outside the sleeping area between the sleeping area and the rest of the house
A. One in each bedroom, one outside each sleeping area, and one on each level of the home
Which is a common cause of secondary collapse at a trench rescue incident?
A. Terracing
B. Wall shear
C. Shifting of debris
D. Personnel at the edge of the trench
D. Personnel at the edge of the trench
Where does the fire investigation process usually begin?
Exterior
Which method should rescuers use to detect the presence of a dangerous atmosphere?
Atmospheric monitoring
Which are standard connections on an FDC?
A. One male
B. One female
C. Two males
D. Two females
D. Two females
Which phrase best summarizes the smallest operation for which an ICS should be established?
everyday operations
What is the most severe hazard associated with propane products?
BLEVE
Which is a typical location for an early suppression fast response head?
A. Warehouse
B. Hospital
C. Restaurant
D. Office complex
A. Warehouse
Within the ICS organizational structure, the leader of a group has rank equal to that of the leader of a:
Division
Which is an awareness level technical rescue skill?
Recognize hazards
A fire department pumper can supplement a sprinkler system water supply through the:
A. FDC
B. Class I standpipe
C. OS&Y
D. APV
A. FDC
Which principle requires each person to have only one direct supervisor?
unity of command
Which ICS organizational level is established when the number of divisions and groups exceeds the operations section chief’s span of control?
Branch
When approaching a potential confined space incident, what should you assume?
A. The victim can be rescued
B. There is an engulfment hazard
C. There will be subsequent litigation
D. An IDLH atmosphere is present
D. An IDLH atmosphere is present
Horizontal evacuation is used primarily in which type of occupancy?
A. Healthcare
B. Multifamily residential
C. Assembly
D. High rise
A. Healthcare
Which is a distinguishing feature of old style sprinkler heads?
The discharge pattern directs some water onto the ceiling
All of the following are standard sprinkler head mounting positions except one. Choose the exception
A. Upright
B. Pendent
C. Sidewall
D. Branch
D. Branch
According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm occurs when an activation of a fire alarm is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition?
A. False
B. Tamper
C. Trouble
D. Nuisance
D. Nuisance
Which kind of evidence includes facts that can be observed or reported firsthand?
Direct
Which is an attribute of a “wet” Class A foam?
Improved fuel penetrating properties
In which step of the technical rescue incident process are victims freed from entrapment?
Disentanglement
Which class of standpipe system is unsuitable for use by fire fighters?
A. II
B. None of these are correct
C. III
D. I
A. II
When fighting a horizontal flammable gas cylinder fire, you should operate from:
The side
Where is the power supply control for an escalator usually located?
A. In the escalator mechanical room
B. Under the top landing or step plate
C. At the top and bottom of the handrail
D. Under a sidewall access plate
B. Under the top landing or step plate
Which is the most efficient and widely used tool for opening a jammed vehicle door?
A. Come along
B. Hydraulic spreader
C. Rabbit tool
D. The irons
B. Hydraulic spreader
Which is an ICS single resource?
A. Engine company
B. Unit
C. Strike team
D. Company officer
Engine company
Which fire safety program teaches people how to get out of their homes safely in the event of a fire?
A. Exits Drills In The Home
B. Out and safe at home base
C. Learn not to burn
D. Family escape plan
A. Exits Drills In The Home
In which type of sprinkler system is the piping filled with pressurized air instead of water?
A. Dry
B. Preaction
C. Wet
D. Deluge
A. Dry
Combustible wood materials may be used throughout Type ______ construction.
A. V
B. IV
C. III
D. II
A. V
What is high expansion foam usually used for?
Flooding of large enclosed areas
Ideally, when should overhaul operations begin?
After the fire investigator has examined the scene
During water rescue operations, a personal flotation device should be worn by anyone within ____ of the water
A. 10 ft
B. 25 ft
C. 15 ft
D. 20 ft
A. 10 ft
When removing the victim from the vehicle, who usually directs the move?
A. The most qualified medical provider
B. The person at the foot of the backboard
C. The company officer
D. The person stabilizing the victims cervical spine
D. The person stabilizing the victims cervical spine
What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire?
Direct visual observation
Which type of respirator system has a continuous supply of air from outside the hazard zone?
A. Open circuit breathing apparatus
B. Powered air purifying respirator
C. Supplied air respirator
D. Closed circuit breathing apparatus
C. Supplied air respirator
A vehicle air bag will remain energized until the:
A. Ignition key is removed
B. Battery is disconnected
C. Air bag capacitor is fully discharged
D. Safety switch is flipped
C. Air bag capacitor is fully discharged
What percentage of residential fires are caused by cooking?
47
Which organization developed the first standard incident command system?
FIRESCOPE
Do codes address house, workplaces, both, or neither?
A. Workplaces only
B. Neither
C. Homes only
D. Both
D. Both
Why is the age of a building relevant during size-up?
Construction methods change over time
What is the ICS term for companies or crews working on the same task or function?
Group
Under which circumstances does the first arriving officer assume command?
On every incident
Prevention of nuisance alarms due to pressure variations in a sprinkler system water supply is the function of the:
A. Surge chamber
B. Pressure compensator
C. Alarm valve
D. Wet pipe valve
C. Alarm valve
Which type of automatic sprinkler system flows water from all the sprinkler heads within a protected area?
A. Wet
B. Preaction
C. Deluge
D. Dry
C. Deluge
In which situation is it acceptable for a sprinkler system main control valve not to be locked into the open position?
A. A supervisory switch is installed
B. The building has an alarm system
C. The valve is located in a locker room
D. The valve is of the indicating type
A. A supervisory switch is installed
Which is the most challenging problem presented by a fire in a healthcare facility?
A. Exposure of the oxygen system
B. Evacuation of ambulatory patients
C. Protecting nonambulatory patients
D. Accounting for occupants
C. Protecting nonambulatory patients
Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE?
At the area where the tank is being heated
Which type of smoke detector is activated by invisible products of combustion?
A. Photoelectric
B. Bimetallic
C. Photocell
D. Ionization
D. Ionization
What is the purpose of an outside stem and yoke valve?
A. Control the water supply to the sprinkler system
B. Prevent backflow from the system to the water supply
C. Control the water supply to the individual system branches
D. Drain the sprinkler system
A. Control the water supply to the sprinkler system
Which type of fire suppression operation is the only acceptable option in a high risk situation?
Defensive
Which type of smoke detector is activated by visible products of combustion?
A. Photoelectric
B. Ionization
C. Infrared
D. Ultraviolet
A. Photoelectric
What is the target of the hose stream in a direct attack?
The burning surfaces
Where should the posts be cut when removing the roof of a vehicle?
A. At the junction with the roof
B. At the level of the window sill
C. Between the hinges
D. As low as possible
D. As low as possible
Which type of automatic sprinkler system cannot be used in areas where the pipes may be subject to freezing
A. Dry
B. Deluge
C. Wet
D. Preaction
C. Wet
Which tool is best suited for breaking tempered glass?
A. Glass saw
B. Axe blade
C. Maul
D. Spring loaded center punch
D. Spring loaded center punch
Defensive firefighting operations are typically conducted from which location?
Exterior
Which type of foam proportioner relies on the venturi effect?
Eductor
What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a branch?
Director
Which is the main objective of a home fire safety survey?
Prevent fires and reduce injuries and deaths
What is a strike team?
Two or more single resources of the same type with an assigned supervisor
Which component of smoke control is a characteristic of an active smoke control system?
A. Draft curtains
B. Fire walls
C. Automatic fire doors
D. Pressurization
D. Pressurization
The scientific method recommended by the NFPA for determining cause and origin consists of ____ steps.
Seven
What is the primary advantage of a preaction sprinkler system?
A. Automatic system shutdown after extinguishment
B. Water is at the sprinkler head prior to fire detection
C. No need to replace sprinkler heads after a discharge
D. Prevention of accidental water discharges
D. Prevention of accidental water discharges
Which is a correct action to take at a trench cave in rescue?
A. Remove spoils from the trench lip
B. Approach from the wide end of the trench
C. Keep personnel back from the cave in site
D. Begin shoring and stabilizing as soon as the victims air supply has been established
C. Keep personnel back from the cave in site
What is the max service life of lithium smoke alarm batteries?
A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 18 months
D. 12 months
B. 10 years
When inspecting a private residence, what is the most important thing to provide the occupant?
A. Free replacement of old smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
B. Recommendations on making the home safer
C. on the spot correction of unsafe condition.
D. Referrals to reputable contractors and products
B. Recommendations on making the home safer
What is the most commonly used color of barrier tape for marking the cold zone?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Orange
D. Yellow
D. Yellow
Who is responsible for determining the strategic incident objectives?
Incident commander
Which NFPA standard establishes job performance requirements for fire investigators?
1033
When operating at an MVA, when is it permissible not to wear a high visibility vest?
A. It is never permissible not to wear the vest at an MVA
B. While fighting fire
C. When working inside the passenger compartment
D. While operating extrication tools
B. While fighting fire
Which NFPA standard is titled “Emergency services incident management system and command safety?
1561
Residential fire sprinklers combined with smoke alarms reduce the risk of death from fire by approximately ________ percent.
A. 50
B. 80
C. 60
D. 70
B. 80
Which is a typical temperature rating for a sprinkler head in a light hazard occupancy such as an office building?
165 F
Operations are conducted from inside of the fire building in which type of operation?
Offensive
When should size up begin?
A. While the company is in transit to the call
B. Once the facts are known
C. During the initial dispatch
D. When the victim is located
C. During the initial dispatch
The modular organization of the ICS gives it the ability to:
Expand to the extent needed to manage the incident
Which type of alarm notification system sends an alarm signal directly to the fire department?
A. Protected premises
B. Public emergency alarm
C. Proprietary
D. Local alarm
B. Public emergency alarm
In most cases, how many sprinkler heads will open before a fire is controlled?
A. 2-4
B. 1-2
C. 3-5
D. 5-8
B. 1-2
If the air bag did not deploy during a vehicle accident, what must be done prior to disentangling a victim?
A. Puncture the air bag
B. Place a short back board between the victim and the steering wheel
C. Cut the steering column
D. Disconnect the battery
D. Disconnect the battery
Which factor commonly limits the use of helicopters for victim transport?
A. Weather conditions
B. Expense
C. The effect of rotor wash on ground conditions
D. Medical conditions that are exacerbated by flight
A. Weather conditions
Which is the last part of a windshield that should be cut?
A. The most accessible part
B. The top
C. The bottom
D. The side
C. The bottom
What is the designation for the posts located behind the rear doors of a passenger vehicle?
A. The long posts
B. The C posts
C. The 3 posts
D. The rear posts
B. The C posts
What is the final stage of the extrication process?
A. Victim removal
B. Victim treatment
C. Securing the scene
D. Vehicle transport
C. Securing the scene
What is the first step in making plans to manage an emergency incident?
Perform size up
Which is a two dimensional fire?
Ignited flammable liquid spill on open ground
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water will flow?
An alarm initiating device must be activated
What is the area that surrounds the incident site and whose size is proportional to the hazards that exist?
Rescue area
Many new smoke alarms contain an extended-life _________ year battery
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
D. 10
Which attack is typically performed from a hallway or doorway?
Combination
According to the NFPA, a smoke alarm should be replaced after _____ years from the date of manufacture
A. 5
B. 10
C. 3
D. 7
B. 10
Which is a commonly used mnemonic for reporting a mayday?
LUNAR
Which type of heat detector must be replaced after activation?
A. Spot
B. Fixed temperature
C. Flame
D. Bimetallic
B. Fixed temperature
To break a side window in a vehicle, where should the window be struck?
A. The center of the window
B. The most accessible point
C. A lower corner of the window
D. An upper corner of the window
C. A lower corner of the window
Which ICS section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident?
Planning
Which kind of sprinkler system uses accelerators?
A. Deluge
B. Dry pipe
C. Residential
D. Most modern systems
B. Dry pipe
How many building major use classifications are there?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
C. Three
Which type of rescue lift air bag is most commonly used by fire fighters?
A. High lift
B. High pressure
C. Medium pressure
D. Type II
B. High pressure
When is a combination attack indicated?
Flashover conditions are developing
Which is an advantage of compressed air foam?
Adheres to most surfaces
Vehicles are staged in which control zone?
A. Cold
B. Support
C. Hot
D. Warm
A. Cold
What is the term for the area that immediately surrounds the hazard?
A. Warm zone
B. Rescue zone
C. Entry zone
D. Hot zone
D. Hot zone
What should be done if there is a small gap between the top of a box crib and the object being raised?
A. Move the stack to a location where it fits snugly
B. Use an air bag to fill the gap
C. Carefully lower the object onto the top of the stack
D. Close the gap with wooden wedges
D. Close the gap with wooden wedges
Most fires are caused by:
A. avoidable actions or situations
B. unknown mechanisms
C. natural events
D, uncontrollable or unpredictable events
A. avoidable actions or situations
Which sprinkler head mechanism uses a liquid filled glass capsule to hold the cap in place?
Frangible bulb
Which process is the first step in making plans to bring a situation under control?
size-up
Which type of alarm notification system alerts only building occupants?
A. Protected premises
B. Proprietary
C. Nonzoned noncoded
D. Central station
A. Protected premises
How often should smoke alarms be tested?
A. Semi-annually
B. Annually
C. Quarterly
D. Monthly
D. Monthly
Which type of smoke detector is more prone to false alarms from cooking fumes?
A. Refraction
B. Photoelectric
C. Beam application
D. Ionization
D. Ionization
Where should the hydraulic spreader tips be placed when seperating a door from a vehicle on the hinge side?
A. Above the top hinge
B. Below the bottom hinge
C. Below the top hinge
D. Above the bottom hinge
A. Above the top hinge
The combination of working smoke alarms and a residential sprinkler system reduces the chance of a death from a home fire by _____ percent.
A. 66
B. 56
C. 82
D. 75
C. 82
In a preaction system, one function of the main valve is to act as a:
A. Drain
B. Pressure regulator
C. Dam
D. Tamper switch
C. Dam
Which item is a point on emphasis in awareness level training for technical rescue incidents?
A. Ongoing scene assessment
B. Basic rescue skills
C. Warm zone operations
D. Recognition of hazards
D. Recognition of hazards
Which of the following is the primary safety consideration in a building collapse?
A. Type of collapse
B. Cause of collapse
C. Number of victims
D. Building stability
D. Building stability
According to NIOSH, initial rescuers account for approximately ____% of all confined space deaths
A. 40
B. 50
C. 25
D. 60
D. 60
Which type of code is commonly adopted by communities?
A. Recreation
B. Business
C. Building
D. Traffic
C. Building
Which smoke detection system feature uses delay of 30 to 60 Sec. between activation and notification
A. Preaction
B. Deferred
C. Cross-zoned
D. Verification
D. Verification
What is the ICS term for a group of fire fighters with an assigned leader who are working without an apparatus?
Crew
Close-range application of water to burning surfaces is the immediate objective of which type of operation?
Offensive
Which is one of the 16 firefighter life safety initiatives?
Develop and implement medical and physical fitness standards
What is used to stabilize the sides of an excavation?
A. Shoring
B. Bracing
C. Cribbing
D. Sheeting
A. Shoring
What should fire fighters trained to the awareness level of technical rescue know about specialized rescue tools?
A. Nothing, this is not an awareness level skill
B. How to use them
C. The names and purposes of the tools
D. How to maintain them
C. The names and purposes of the tools
Body-over-frame construction is most likely to be found in which vehicle?
A. Sedan
B. Electric drive
C. Pickup truck
D. Sports car
C. Pickup truck
How prone are heat detectors to false alarms as compared to smoke detectors?
A. Equally
B. More
C. It depends on the application
D. Less
D. Less
When is command terminated?
When the last company leaves the scene
Which ICS section is responsible for developing the IAP?
Planning
What does the “A” stand for in “IAP”
Action
Which type of automatic sprinkler system requires the activation of an alarm initiating device before water is released into the sprinkler piping?
A. Deluge
B. Wet
C. Preaction
D. Dry
C. Preaction
Which action should be taken if a vehicle has an undeployed airbag following an MVA?
Disconnect the battery
Why is the use of ICS critically important in the management of a TRI?
A. High hazard operations
B. Complexity and size
C. The need for perimeter and control zone security
D. Durations typically exceeding a single operational period
B. Complexity and size
What divides the engine compartment of a car from the passenger compartment?
A. Bulkhead
B. “A” wall
C. Partition
D. Dashboard
A. Bulkhead
A class ____ harness is a full body harness for use by rescuers
A. II
B. III
C. IV
D. I
B. III
What is the most common type of fire suppression system?
A. Standpipe
B. Wet chemical
C. Sprinkler
D. Dry chemical
C. Sprinkler
Compared to a dash lift, the dash roll offers which advantage?
A. Does not require relief cuts
B. Creates more room for patient removal
C. May be accomplished quicker
D. Does not require use of power tools
C. May be accomplished quicker
The goal of the ____ concept is to encourage communication and input from all crew members to assess the situation and to develop the safest and most effective method to complete the assignment
Crew resource management
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
A. Implement an annual Firefighter Safety Stand Down
B. Require the appointment of a Health and Safety Officer in every department
C. Encourage adoption and use of a standardized personnel accountability system
D. Champion public education as a critical fire and life safety
D. Champion public education as a critical fire and life safety
Which fire extinguishing agent listed here is best suited for use in areas housing computers or electronic equipment?
A. Monoammonium phosphate
B. High expansion foam
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Urea potassium bicarbonate
C. Carbon dioxide
Which type of detector is typically found in air craft hangers
A. Fixed Temp.
B. Beam application
C. Flame
D. Line
C. Flame
During extrication for a driver in a frontal MVA, which action should be considered a last resort?
Dispace the seat with a powered hydraulic tool
Which is the minimum level of rescue training required for direct involvement in rescue operations?
A. Awareness
B. Specialist
C. Operations
D. Technician
D. Technician
Closing the _____ valve is a method of shutting down the flow of water in a sprinkler system
A. Main water service
B. Post indicator
C. Main check
D. Alarm
B. Post indicator
As an incident progresses, what is an additional factor to be evaluated in the ongoing size up?
The effectiveness of the initial plan
After step chocks are placed under the side of the vehicle, rescuers should:
A. Remove the box crib
B. Chock the wheels
C. Set the parking brake
D. Pull the valve stems from the tires
D. Pull the valve stems from the tires
Which item of PPE is a mandatory when operating in a water rescue hazard zone?
A. Helmet
B. Goggles
C. Cyalume light stick
D. Water proof flare
A. Helmet
Which is the correct nozzle to use with medium expansion foam?
Air-aspirating
All of the following are common topics of focus in public fire safety education programs except one. Choose the exception
A. Fire safety for special populations
B. Fall prevention
C. Wildland fire prevention
D. Dorm living
D. Dorm living
Which is used to prevent the dash from moving back after it has been displaced?
A. Hydraulic ram
B. Jack
C. Spreaders
D. Cribbing
D. Cribbing
In which control zone is decontamination performed?
Warm zone
Sprinkler heads are classified by their:
A. Release temperature
B. Discharge volume
C. Operating pressure
D. Spray pattern
A. Release temperature
Which step in the technical rescue incident process follows removal of a victim?
Transport
Which is a correct statement about tool staging at a TRI?
Needed tools may be identified during the size-up process
In a trench rescue operation, which step comes first?
A. Gain access to the victim
B. Assist the victim with a pole or rope
C. Provide an air supply to the victim
D. Shore up the collapse site
D. Shore up the collapse site
Which statement about flame detectors is correct?
A. Flame detetors are usually found in institutional and healthcare occupancies.
B. Infrared or ultraviolet light sources may trigger a flase alarm
C. Flame detectors are generally less expensive than other types of detectors
D. Flame dectors principle of operation is the detection of ions
B. Infrared or ultraviolet light sources may trigger a false alarm
How does a bimetallic strip work as a heat detector switch?
A. The strip creates a magnetic field when heated, activating a switch
B. The strip bends unevenly in response to heat, closing a contact
C. The strip melts at a certain temperature, interrupting a circuit
D. Electrical resistance through the strip increases when the strip is exposed to heat
B. The strip bends unevenly in response to heat, closing a contact
What does the C stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS?
Cool the space from the safest location
In the electric drive vehicle, high voltage cables are typically colored:
A. Red and white candy stripe
B. Purple
C. Red
D. Orange
D. Orange
What is the best item to aid extinguishment of smoldering fires in tightly packed combustible materials?
Class A foam
Which is the fourth step in NFPAs scientific method for determining cause and origin?
Analyze the data
Which is one of the two types of fire detection technologies used in smoke detectors?
A. Refraction
B. Ionization
C. Infared
D. Thermoelectric
B. Ionization
What is the function of lockout/tagout systems?
A. Prevent unauthorized activation of machinery or electricity
B. Enforce accountability for rescuers entering the hazard zone
C. Deny entry to the public and the media
D. Prevent theft or unauthorized use of apparatus and equipment
A. Prevent unauthorized activation of machinery or electricity
In a technical rescue incident, what is the next step after stabilization has taken place?
A. Access
B. Size up
C. Ventilation
D. Security
A. Access
When considering the placement of smoke alarms, which location should be avoided?
A. On a wall
B. Ceiling
C. Near heating or air conditioning ducts
D. In sleeping rooms
C. Near heating or air conditioning ducts
To batch mix 3% foam into a 500 gallon booster tank, you would need to add ____ of foam concentrate to the tank.
15 gal
Alkaline smoke alarm batteries should be replaced once every _______ months
A. 6
B. 12
C. 24
D. 18
A. 6
Which is the correct principle of residential fire safety?
Discuss primary and secondary exit routes from every room with the occupant?
Which is one of the 16 firefighter life safety initiatives?
Utilize available technology wherever it can produce higher levels of health and safety
What would be the ICS designation for each floor in a high rise building?
Division
Which is a key ICS characteristic?
Every firefighter always reports to a single supervisor
Which is a benefit of Class A foam?
Reduces the surface tension of water
Which term refers to all of the information gathered and used by an investigator in determining the cause of a fire?
Evidence
Which item about a buildings electrical system is of particular importance to note on a preincident survey?
A. Age and condition of the system
B. Location of shutoffs
C. History of electricity-related incidents
D. Location of high-value equipment
B. Location of shutoffs
Master stream devices are most commonly used for which operation?
Defensive
What is the ICS term for an assembly of two or more single resources, of different types, assembled to accomplish a specific task?
Task force
The ICS title of director is applied to the supervisor of a:
Branch
Which is another term for the firewall of a vehicle?
A. Partition
B. Bulkhead
C. Firestop
D. Dashboard
B. Bulkhead
Which item is of particular importance for inclusion in a precident survey?
A. Location of overhead utility wires
B. History of previous incidents
C. Most advantageous location of command post
D. Location and number of occupants
A. Location of overhead utility wires
Vehicle air bags may remain energized for as long as _____ minutes after the vehicle battery has been disconnected.
A. It varies with the manufacturer
B. 5
C. 0
D. 10
A. It varies with the manufacturer
Who developed SLICE-RS?
International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI)
The command staff reports directly to the:
Incident commander
Which type of facility monitors alarms systems located at multiple facilities?
Central station
What is a concern when a gaseous suppression system is activated?
A. Electrically conductive residue
B. Oxygen deficient atmosphere
C. Cold related injury
D. Corrosive residue
B. Oxygen deficient atmosphere
Compared to wet foam, dry foam provides:
Longer lasting foam
What are step chocks commonly used for?
A. Create a fulcrum
B. Support the sill during a dash rollup
C. Stabilize a vehicle’s suspension
D. Prevent a vehicle from rolling
C. Stabilize a vehicle’s suspension
Which is a hazardous materials operations level skill?
A. Take product control measures
B. Perform victim rescue and recovery
C. Analyze the magnitude of an incident
D. Conduct atmospheric monitoring
C. Analyze the magnitude of an incident
Initial size up of an emergency incident is conducted by the:
First arriving unit
How are traffic hazards best managed?
A. By law enforcement personnel
B. Road closure
C. Strategic placement of apparatus
D. Use of cones and flares
A. By law enforcement personnel
Which is the national initiative designed to unite the fire service, life safety organizations, and professionals to reduce home fire injuries, deaths, and property loss by changing how people think about fire and fire prevention?
A. Community Emergency Response Training
B. Fire is Everyones Fight
C. Learn Not To Burn
D. Home Safe
B. Fire is Everyones Fight
What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a task force?
Leader
An exposure on the left side of the fire building would be designated as exposure:
B
What is the term for the movement of heat and smoke from an area of higher pressure to lower pressure?
Flow path
Which type of alarm notification system is connected directly to a monitoring site owned and operated by the buildings owner?
A. Central station
B. Auxiliary system
C. Proprietary system
D. Remote station system
C. Proprietary system
What is added to propane to give it a distinct odor?
Ethyl mercaptan
What is the term for soil removed from an excavation?
A. Spoils
B. Waste
C. Tailings
D. Fines
A. Spoils
What is a fire fighters initial objective during a confined space incident?
A. Stabilize the situation
B. Call for needed resources
C. Secure the scene
D. Make contact with the victim
C. Secure the scene
From the exterior, a crew directs a hose stream through the window of a burning room. This is a(n) _____ attack.
Indirect
What is the correct procedure when performing extrication in a vehicle with an undeployed air bag?
A. Cut the orange wires in the rocker panel
B. Stay away from the front of the air bag
C. Remove the steering wheel
D. Place a rigid barrier between the victim and the air bag
B. Stay away from the front of the air bag
Class A foams are formulated to be mixed with water in ratios from ____%
0.1 to 1.0
The max slope of a low angle rescue operation is ____ degrees
A. 60
B. 30
C. 15
D. 45
D. 45
Which step should be performed first at a vehicle accident?
A. Access the victim
B. Cut the battery cables
C. Ensure the stability of the vehicle
D. Deflate the tires
C. Ensure stability of the vehicle
What is the minimum distance to park from downed power lines?
A. 50 ft
B. A distance equal to the span between utility poles
C. A distance equal to half the span between utility poles
D. 100 ft
B. A distance equal to the span between utility poles
How can an ionization smoke detector be identified?
A. Low profile, pancake shape
B. Label stating that it contains radioactive material
C. Label stating that it contains carcinogenic material
D. Lack of air vents
B. Label stating that it contains radioactive material
If solid fuels are regulary burned, it is recommended that the chimney or flue pipe be professionally inspected every _____ months.
A. 12
B. 3
C. 6
D. 24
A. 12
Which type of glass is the rear window of a vehicle?
Tempered
What does the “C” stand for in “RECEO-VS”?
Confinement
Which fire alarm system requires fire fighters to search the entire building to locate the activated initiation device?
A. Master coded
B. Zone noncoded
C. Noncoded
D. Zone coded
C. Noncoded
Which is the most common cause of fires in bedrooms?
A. Heating appliances
B. Open flame
C. Overloaded electrical circuits
D. Improper use of smoking materials
D. Improper use of smoking materials
Which is an acceptable storage area for gasoline and other flammable liquids at a residence?
Outbuilding
Which device activates the building fire alarm when water is flowing in a sprinkler system?
A. Check valve
B. Alarm valve
C. Water flow alarm device
D. Activator switch
C. Water flow alarm device
A straight stream is briefly discharged through a window from the building exterior. This is typical of which type of attack?
Transitional
Which item is commonly used to stabilize a vehicle’s suspension system?
Step chocks
Which is the subject of the SLICE-RS mnemonic?
Selection of strategic objectives
Which term means the viability and survivability of potential fire victims under the current conditions in the structure?
Survivability profiling
Which pattern of char on a wall suggests that the fire spread upward from the base?
V
The first arriving officer at the scene of a serious incident should ___ command.
Establish
Which type of detector is commonly installed in air ducts of large buildings?
A. Flame
B. Rate of rise
C. Air sampling
D. Gas
C. Air sampling
When working in or around vehicle traffic, when is it acceptable to omit the wearing of a high visibility vest?
A. Never
B. You are working inside the involved vehicles passenger compartment
C. You may be exposed to fire conditions
D. You are operating powered rescue equipment
C. You may be exposed to fire conditions
Where is the base of a hydraulic ram placed when performing a dash roll?
A. Base of the B post
B. Base of the A post
C. In the notch on the doorsill
D. Between the B post hinges
A. Base of the B post
Which is the most common method of demarcating the control zones for an emergency incident site?
Barrier tape
