Ben Hirst Firefighter 2 Practice Test

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• In the incident management system, division of labor is best described as which of the following?
• In roof removal during vehicle extrication, which statements are true?
• Which nozzle is used with a foam solution to produce a low expansion, short-lasting foam?
• At rescue incidents, a strict accountability system should be implemented to:
• Which resource is commonly supplied to support structural elements during collapse rescue?
• When firefighting teams advance to cool a flame-impinged tank, the back-up line should be:
• With airbags, which statement is true? Statement 1 The steering wheels of most recently manufactured automobiles contain the driver's side airbag. Statement 2 If not deployed during the crash, an airbag presents a hazard for both the vehicle occupant and rescue personnel. Statement 3 Place a backboard between the occupant and the steering wheel.
• What is the first step in planning a fire safety presentation?
• Which is a release mechanism in a sprinkler head?
• In a photoelectric smoke detector, what term describes how much light is being blocked?
• Aqueous Film Forming Foam is used in which percent concentrations?
• Official status/progress reports should be made at what interval?
• What could happen if you mix different types of foam concentrate together during a Class B fire?
• Who should be notified immediately when evidence is discovered?
• Which marking indicates the direction of unrestricted flow on a check valve?
• Which statement best describes a Group within the incident management system?
• A fire department sprinkler connection typically features how many Siamese connections?
• Prior to making entry into a structure fire, which of the following should you consider?
• During a collapse rescue, which material may be supplied to support structural elements?
• An example of a manually activated fire alarm component is a
• The drawing that provides information on the building layout, including the arrangement of rooms, is the:
• In lightweight steel truss construction, the usual cause of collapse during a fire is
• As a general guideline, you should cordon rescue operations around the trench by how many feet?
• What is the simplest way to maintain legal control of the fire scene until investigators arrive?
• When step chocks are unavailable, which stabilization is recommended?
• The part of a fire alarm system which causes the system to indicate an alarm is:
• In a motor vehicle extrication, disentangling is defined as which of the following?
• Which foam application method involves deflecting the foam stream off a surface so the blanket flows down and back over the fire?
• Which storage location is safest for gasoline and other flammable liquids?
• Which item is NOT a form of protective clothing listed for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder?
• Which sprinkler system is typically used in buildings where piping may be subjected to freezing temperatures?
• What is one of the basic types of powered hydraulic tools used in rescue incidents?
• Which sprinkler system is used where there is a risk of freezing?
• A tool is considered to be in the ready state when it is which of the following?
• Firefighting foam solution is _ percent water.
• What best describes the 'ready state' for power tools and equipment?
• Which clue helps determine where a fire started?
• NFIRS has three statements. Which statement is true?
• During a station tour, how should firefighters be dressed and how should they treat the visitors?
• Which is the preferred location for evidence storage?
• When performing disentanglement procedures, you should
• Which of the following is listed as a top five cause of residential fires by the NFPA?
• Which statement about salvage and evidence collection is true?
• Which type of collapse has a pattern of floor and or roof assemblies on both sides of a load bearing wall?
• Risk-benefit analysis in incident management is best described as
• A standpipe system is designed to:
• Which statement regarding fire reports is correct?
• For flame-impinged flammable gas containers, water should be applied to cool the top of the tanks.
• Which position is staffed early during a major incident?
• Which statement best describes proper maintenance guidelines for power tools?
• If step chocks are not available or not the correct size, how can vertical movement stabilization be achieved on an accident vehicle that ended up on its wheels?
• Which type of saw would most likely be used during vehicle extrication?
• The top five causes of residential fires according to the NFPA include which of the following?
• Firefighters should refer children who have started fires to which program?
• A division in the incident management system is best described as which of the following?
• Fire departments should educate which group to recognize potential hazards?
• A riser is a ___ pipe that supplies a sprinkler system.
• Which detector is commonly used near cooking appliances to reduce nuisance alarms due to quick response?
• Which document is used to record incident data for national fire incident reporting?
• Water is controlled in a sprinkler system by which component?
• The pre-incident survey process allows firefighters to become familiar with the community.
• For a liquid propane gas truck involved in fire, which type of fire stream is recommended?
• Dry pipe systems are commonly used in which type of buildings?
• A branch level supervisor is the which of the following?
• Fire impinging on a cylinder containing liquefied flammable gases can result in:
• Which type of smoke flow indicates a hazardous fire condition inside a structure?
• A riser is which type of pipe that supplies a sprinkler system?
• In the Incident Management System, modular organization is defined as what?
• To prevent injury should the hose fail, which device should be used when testing fire hose?
• Most structure fires occur in which type of occupancy?
• Powered hydraulic tools open and close by use of:
• Which sprinkler system is typically installed in unheated buildings to prevent freezing?
• Which statement about windshields is true?
• Which statements regarding maintenance of power tools and equipment are true?
• A fire department connection usually consists of which component?
• Which is an advantage of Class A foams?
• When removing evidence from the scene, it should be:
• Which is the full-body rescue harness?
• Selecting foam concentrate for a foam system should be based on which factor?
• When cylinders are involved in fire, it is best to:
• Placing apparatus at an angle to the crash site is done to:
• What is the first step in reading smoke conditions?
• What type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone of origin at the alarm control panel and the audio notification devices?
• Foam acts as a suppression agent primarily through which mechanism?
• During a fire safety survey, you should primarily look for
• Which Incident Command System section is responsible for maintaining fuel for vehicles and provisioning for responders?
• Computer modeling of how a fire started and progressed through a room is:
• Which is one of the ways foam is applied using a nozzle?
• Petroleum-based fuels are __ and float on water.
• The most common method of establishing the control zones for an emergency incident site is?
• In CAFS exterior protection, which foam type and consistency is recommended?
• Which is a characteristic of the incident management system?
• Which functional component is primarily responsible for providing facilities, services, and logistics support during an incident?
• Which sprinkler system is used to prevent freezing?
• Foam is most effective on a flammable-liquid fire because it
• Within the incident management system, the positions of Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and Public Information Officer are:
• When using lift air bags, which safety practice is recommended?
• Heat detectors that are spaced throughout an occupancy with each detector covering a specific floor area are called what?
• Which configuration is recommended for remote water application to a LPG truck fire?
• Which hazard is most commonly discussed during a fire safety survey?
• What is the command designation for the 7th floor on a high-rise incident?
• Most check valves are marked by which indicator showing the direction of unrestricted flow?
• A lean-to collapse has which characteristic?
• During fire safety surveys, you should look primarily for
• Which foam application method is effective for large petroleum tank fires?
• During stabilization, the vehicle should be tied down to a stable surface.
• Which program targets youth who have started fires?
• In drawings used for firefighting planning, floor plans depict which of the following?
• Audible warning devices for emergency evacuation should be:
• Spot detectors are heat detectors that are spaced throughout an occupancy with each detector covering a specific floor area. What term describes this concept?
• Which is a method by which foam acts as a suppression agent?
• What is the maximum length of hose for Class II standpipe systems?
• A DOT MC-306 tanker that is aluminum and placarded with the number 1203 carries which product?
• Which combination of statements about fire origin and arson is correct?
• When using a spring-loaded center punch to open a window, the firefighter should press the center punch at the
• Clues that help determine where a fire started include the area:
• Which statement regarding a Class I standpipe system is correct?
• What hazard can occur to a firefighter standing in a pool of flammable liquid or contaminated runoff?
• What additional PPE should be worn in addition to turnout gear at a motor vehicle accident with no fire involvement?
• What is a common type of residential fire alarm system?
• Which term describes a geographic designation used to separate areas of operation in incident management?
• Which vehicle frame type has a weakness that does not provide a structurally sound anchor point for stabilization?
• In roof displacement during vehicle extrication, which statements are true?
• Who is responsible for determining the incident strategic goals?
• Which rescue situation would require the application of shoring?
• When cylinders are involved in fire, what is the recommended water application distance?
• Which statement about NFIRS data submission is accurate?
• If the occupant lacks any type of fire extinguisher, what should firefighters do?
• The two most common ways the incident commander orders firefighters to evacuate a structure are to broadcast a radio message and to:
• In trench rescue operations, a safe perimeter around the trench is established using which method?
• What is the primary purpose of keeping proper maintenance records?
• Which statement regarding fire reports is correct?
• For incidents involving a break in a natural gas line, which action should be taken?
• When using air bags in a rescue situation, which statement is true?
• Petroleum-based fuels are hydrocarbons, which means they are:
• Which statement describes a deluge sprinkler system?
• When completing a diagram of the preincident survey, you should include specific features such as which statement to reflect accessibility limitations due to terrain?
• During a dashboard displacement, where should a relief cut or notch be made?
• What type of fire extinguisher should be in the residential kitchen?
• During disentanglement operations, which statement best reflects safe practice?
• Which device requires two separate steps to activate a manual fire alarm initiation switch?
• What is the name of the process of mixing foam concentrate into the water tank of a pumper to produce the foam solution?
• Which statement about an aluminum DOT MC-306 tanker placarded with 1203 is true?
• If flames are coming from the venting pressure relief valve of a liquid propane gas tanker truck, which action is recommended?
• The backup line for cooling a flame-impinged tank should be supplied by which arrangement?
• All records and reports generated by the fire department are:
• The major difference between hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels is:
• In cross-zoned systems, what must occur after initial detector activation to trigger the alarm?
• Which practice is recommended when evidence is discovered at a fire scene?
• In roof removal during vehicle extrication, which statements are true?
• Fire reports must be complete, clear, and concise.
• Which method is described as most effective for three-dimensional flammable-liquid fires?
• Which valve should be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system?
• Which statement about rescue-lift air bags is true?
• Before placing a foam line in service using an inline proportioner: which action is required?
• Vehicles on their wheels are best stabilized by using:
• Before conducting a pre-incident survey, the occupant should be notified in advance so that:
• What is the maximum number of high-pressure air bags that should be stacked?
• Which type of collapse has a pattern of floor and or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing wall?
• When a company officer arrives first on a fire scene, the officer is in command until:
• Span of Control refers to what?
• Which statement about NFIRS is true?
• Which statement about hose testing is true?
• During a fire, to maximize efficient use of water when cooling flammable gas storage tanks, fire streams should be directed:
• Before conducting a fire safety survey you must
• Which sprinkler system is the simplest and most common in design and operation?
• In a natural gas line break, which is the primary safety action?
• Which term describes how much light is blocked in a photoelectric detector?
• Which statement about determining the point of origin in a room is correct?
• Which device is used to supplement the water flow in an operating sprinkler system?
• Straight streams can be effectively used for foam application with:
• The simplest way to maintain legal control of the fire scene when the investigator is not available for several hours is to:
• In mechanical foam generation, which trio comprises the essential components?
• Which collapse description matches a situation where one side remains supported and the other drops?
• In a rolled-over tanker fire, foam selection is based on identifying the
• A factor in deciding to preplan a structure or area is
• Regarding window glass removal during victim extrication, which combination of statements is correct?
• Which class of full-body rescue harness is used for high-risk rescues requiring full body restraint?
• What is the term for maintaining continuous possession and control of evidence from discovery to presentation in court?
• When stacking air bags of different sizes, which bag should be placed on top?
• When using pneumatic airbags to perform a lift, you should never stack more than ___ bags.
• Which group should fire departments educate to recognize potential hazards?
• The elements needed to produce quality firefighting mechanical foam include:
• Which sprinkler system has all sprinkler heads open and water is released through all heads?
• Firefighters can identify the location of valuable building contents and the means to protect it through:
• Which option correctly states which statements about fire service responsibilities and EMS are true?
• The two basic types of smoke detectors are photoelectric and which?
• When preparing a preincident diagram, which terrain-related factor should be noted to indicate potential access issues for fire apparatus?
• Which pattern describes a collapse where the pattern resembles a frame with the load-bearing wall at the center?
• A common item found in the control room of a high-rise building is
• In a pre-action sprinkler system, what must happen in addition to a head being activated before water will flow?
• Which option best describes the recommended attack approach for a liquid propane gas truck fire?
• What tool is appropriate for removing a windshield?
• Independent action plans are a characteristic of the incident management system.
• Which alarm initiating device contains a small amount of radioactive material in its sensing chamber?
• Which of the following is a command staff position within the incident management structure?
• What type of evidence is demonstrated by computer modeling of a fire's development?
• Cleaning and maintenance of power tools and equipment should be performed according to which guidelines?
• What is the primary purpose of maintaining a log of individuals entering a fire scene?
• Alcohol is an example of what type of solvent?
• Which term describes the act of blending foam concentrate with water inside the pump before foam solution is produced?
• When placing an air bag on a box crib, the layer of cribbing in contact with the bag should be
• Which technique produces the desired foam quality and blankets the surface of a burning liquid?
• Who is responsible for establishing incident objectives and priorities?
• Which tools are essential for stabilizing a vehicle?
• What is the primary purpose of a standpipe system in a multistory building?
• A ___ collapse may occur when a heavy load concentrated near the center of a floor.
• Gasoline and other flammable liquids should be stored in
• During a station tour, what is one of the first issues that should be addressed?
• During a residential fire survey, which action is appropriate?
• When transferring command, what must accompany the relief to ensure continuity?
• When containers of flammable gases are exposed to flame impingement, water should be applied to cool the:
• Which is a factor in deciding to preplan a structure or area?
• If the pressure relief valve changes in intensity on a liquefied gas tank fire, what action is recommended?
• The structure collapse where each floor collapses on top of each other is called what?
• What is the term used for areas adjacent to a building that are at risk from heat and flames called?
• In elevator rescues, which action should be taken to minimize risk to responders?
• The arrival report:
• Which term is used for areas adjacent to a building where exposure to heat and smoke is a concern?
• Which statement about Class I standpipe systems is true?
• What is one of the final steps to stabilize a vehicle after an accident?
• An air pneumatic chisel is efficient in cutting:
• On what class of fire are CAFS most effective?
• Which concept assigns a task to an individual responsible for completing it?
• In a CAFS setup to protect the exterior of structures, which combination and foam condition is effective?
• Which practice supports evidence integrity during transport and handling?
• Which of the following is a classification of sprinkler systems?
• Which device is used as a release mechanism in sprinkler heads?
• When creating an accurate diagram of the preincident survey, you should use:
• Risk Benefit Analysis is defined as:
• Which technique involves rolling foam onto the surface to create a dense blanket directly on the liquid?
• Which statement describes an advantage of Class A foams?
• When making foam, for the nozzle and eductor to work properly:
• When cutting laminate windshields, you should first cut
• Which foam application technique requires the stream to be broken to prevent splashing?
• Which glass is hardened glass designed to shatter into small pieces?
• One task the firefighter will be called upon to perform at specialized incidents is to:
• To de-energize a vehicle airbag, you must:
• The point of ignition and fuel beginning to burn is called the:
• Most recently manufactured automobiles have what safety feature on the driver's side steering wheel?
• Which statements about door removal during vehicle extrication are true?
• Which statement about platform frame construction is false?
• In a fire alarm system, which component is primarily used to indicate an alarm to occupants?
• What must be used in conjunction with rescue lift airbags?
• Unity of Command describes which concept?
• Which of the following is a time or event when the Incident Commander may call for a Personnel Accountability Report?
• What type of glass is the rear window of most vehicles?
• Point of origin is where:
• The main goal of public fire safety education is to
• Which statement is true about tempered glass and breaking glass during extrication?
• Which item is included in proper protective clothing for a fire attack crew on a liquid propane gas cylinder?
• Which position is staffed at every incident?
• Documentation for hose testing should include which information?
• Gasoline powered generators should be tested and run for:
• When responding to a flammable liquid spill, where should the fire apparatus be positioned relative to the spill?
• Which is a polar solvent?
• Firefighters operating within how many feet of the water's edge wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device?
• If an airbag has not deployed during a crash, what hazard may it pose?
• Which component of a fire department connection is used to connect two hoses to a single supply for the sprinkler system?
• When cutting laminate windshields, where should the initial cut be made to minimize breakage?
• Which detector is activated by small invisible products of combustion?
• Once the dashboard has been displaced, what prevents it from settling back into place?
• Computers used to enter fire reports should use coding that complies with:
• Which statement best describes Logistics responsibilities in ICS?
• Before placing a foam line in service using inline proportioner, which element should be verified?
• Which foam application technique is described as bankdown/bounce-off?
• Any entrapped vehicle must be stabilized to prevent shifting and injuries.
• The main control valve on a sprinkler system is located between which two components?
• The Clapper Valve:
• Gasoline-powered generators should be run for what duration during testing?
• The basic types of lifting bags are:
• Which statement about discovery and preservation of evidence is true?
• Notifying occupants before a pre-incident survey primarily ensures what outcome?
• When conducting a station tour, which guideline should be followed?
• Which is an example of a manually activated fire alarm component?
• You notice a sudden change in fire conditions after ensuring the safety of your crew. What should you do next?
• The preferred water source for a sprinkler system is which?
• Class A foams are essentially wetting agents that do what to water?
• Which component is typically located between the water source and the sprinkler system to control flow?
• Which statement best describes the content required in service test documentation for hoses?
• Which of the following statements best describes the final outcome for a home safety survey?
• Which statement about BLEVE susceptibility is true?
• A major functional component of the incident management system is which of the following?
• The primary purpose of stabilizing a vehicle with an entrapped person is to prevent shifting and further injuries.
• The process that allows firefighters to become familiar with the community before an incident is called what?
• Spalling of concrete in Type I buildings can contribute to early collapse primarily due to
• During hose testing, if a hose section bursts, what is the required action?
• Which statement about hose testing procedures is correct?
• Which action might you be requested to perform by a fire investigator?
• Which heat detector activates when the temperature increases more than a set amount in a given time?
• Platform frame construction is typically used in which vehicle design?
• An important final step during a home safety survey is to
• Situation status/progress reports should be made ten minutes into the incident and at minute intervals thereafter until the incident is under control.
• Which statements about windshield removal are true?
• After incident stabilization, the next step in the rescue recovery incident process is?
• Proper records for maintenance should track which of the following?
• Which statement about the hose provided with a Class II standpipe system is correct?
• A fire department sprinkler connection typically consists of a Siamese connection with how many 2-1/2 inch connections?
• After maintenance is complete on gas-powered equipment, you should:
• During the hose testing process, a piece of hose bursts. You should:
• Which detector is commonly used near cooking appliances to reduce nuisance alarms due to quick response?
• Where should rescuers begin their cuts on a windshield?
• During a dash displacement, the front doors should be:
• The primary action of foam on a flammable-liquid fire is to
• What type of collapse occurs when floor supports fail in a structure, causing large sections to drop while one side remains supported?
• Why should firefighters remember how they entered a building?
• The arrival report should establish who is in command.
• Which system is used to prevent energizing of equipment by isolating and tagging the power source?
• During a flammable-liquid fire involving a rolled-over tanker, the highest priority is to
• Which factor most contributes to the collapse of lightweight steel trusses during a fire?
• Which hazard is commonly discussed during a residential fire safety survey?
• When rescuing persons from an elevator, which action should be performed?
• Which arrangement best supports stability when using a lift bag on a box crib?
• Which system is used to secure power?
• Which statement about arson and origin investigation is correct?
• For a three-dimensional flammable-liquid fire, the most effective method is
• During jammed-door removal, which statement is true?
• A ___ collapse occurs when floor supports fail in a structure causing large sections to drop while one side remains supported.
• What is the first step in preparing a fire safety presentation?
• Combustible liquids are those with a flash point higher than how many degrees Fahrenheit?
• As more companies arrive at an escalating incident, one reason the command structure must expand is to:
• Which statement describes the water content range of firefighting foam solution?
• In a cross-zoned smoke detection system, what must happen after a detector is activated and before the alarm sounds?
• Which document is used to report incidents to a national database?
• With a foam solution, which nozzle type is used to produce a low expansion, short-lasting foam?
• Span of Control is defined as which of the following?
• NFIRS information is sent to the states.
• An accountability system at a rescue scene primarily ensures what safety outcome?
• To create a safe haven when a liquid propane gas truck is involved in fire, firefighters should:
• In the incident management system, the group is described as which of the following?
• Which role coordinates with external agencies during an incident?
• A report signifying that companies working in the hazard zone are safe and accounted for is called
• Who usually initiates a residential fire safety survey?
• What is the potential result of mixing two different foam concentrates together during a Class B fire?
• Which is a characteristic of the incident management system?
• Which device is typically used to alert occupants locally in a home fire alarm system?
• The ______ system is equipped with all sprinkler heads of the open type.
• Which statement is true about roof displacement and tools?
• Transfer of command:
• Which combination accurately reflects statements about platform frame construction? Statement 1: Platform frame construction is found primarily in the load-bearing body over frame of a vehicle. Statement 2: Platform frame construction is found primarily in unibody vehicles. Statement 3: A strength of platform frame construction is that it provides a structurally sound place for stabilizing the vehicle.
• When referring to the standard door post of a vehicle, the B post is the
• Which statements about stopping the flow of flammable gas from a cylinder involved in a fire are correct?
• Which statement about flammable liquid gas cylinders and BLEVE is true?
• If there is no officer on the first-arriving unit, who assumes command?