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
