FF2 Exam Prep 2022 (NATIONAL); Questions and answers; IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting Exam Prep (For FF2)

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FF2 Exam Prep 2022 (NATIONAL); Questions and answers; IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting Exam Prep (For FF2) A description of conditions as they appear can also be called a Correct Answer-Brief Initi... al Report The arrival report should contain the Correct Answer-Address of incident if different from original What contains the transfer of command? Correct Answer-Personal accountability report What includes an air consumption report when given? Correct Answer-Tactical progress report What is intended to warn personnel at a scene of an impending hazard? Correct Answer-Emergency radio traffic What would be a systematic method of confirming the status of units operating at incident? Correct Answer-Personal accountability report What is a limitation of a personnel accountability report? Correct Answer-It uses a considerable amount of time What is vital to fire department operations from legal, statistical, and record-keeping standpoints? Correct Answer-Post Incident report Why was the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) developed? Correct Answer-To create data for analysis Knowing about types of roofs, roofs supports, and roof coverings can help firefighters: Correct AnswerJudge Roof Safety Which of the size-up indicators is not directly related to building construction Correct Answer-Adjacent exposuresWhat is defined as the maximum heat that can be produced if all combustible material in a given area burns Correct Answer-Fuel Load What BEST describes an outcome of heavy content fuel loading Correct Answer-Fire can overwhelm the capabilities of the fire suppression system What is the critical temperature for steel trusses Correct Answer-1,000oF (538oC) In a bowstring truss roof what is fastened at the truss ends with U-shaped steel heels Correct Answer-Top and bottom chord members Additional fuel loads and ignition sources brought by building contractors are factors that: Correct Answer-Cause the risk of fire to rise sharply Preventative structural collapse potential can be identified during: Correct Answer-Preincident surveys After the emergency part of an incident is over structural collapse potential is: Correct Answer-The same as during the incident Post suppression activities and the buildup of water from suppression increase ______ in the decay state. Correct Answer-Collapse Potential What increases structural collapse potential but may not be visible during pre incident surveys Correct Answer-Storage Every U.S. gallon of water used during fire suppression adds how much pressure to floors Correct Answer- 8.33 pounds When a collapse is imminent, firefighters should first: Correct Answer-Inform command and all others in the buildingsThe collapse zone is established: Correct Answer-Adjacent to any exposed exterior walls Which of the following types of constriction is not as likely to collapse Correct Answer-Type I What type of construction will expand and twist when exposed to temperatures above 1000oF Correct Answer-Type II What part of Type III construction carries the interior load Correct Answer-Wood, masonry, unprotected steel What type of construction is less likely to collapse unless affected by a large volume of fire Correct AnswerType IV What is a reason to establish a collapse zone for a Type V structure Correct Answer-Interior Operations cannot be justified What BEST describes what the size of collapse zone must consider Correct Answer-The type of building construction and the safest location for apparatus What is a result of starting a generator while under load Correct Answer-Can damage the electrical system What can prevent overloading when testing lighting equipment Correct Answer-Connect each light to the generator one light at a time What uses of rescue tools includes tools that ensure vehicle and structural members will not move during rescue Correct Answer-Stabilizing Which rescue tool power source may be less powerful than the others Correct Answer-Electric Which rescue tool source is powered by compressed air cylinders Correct Answer-PneumaticWhich hydraulic/electric tool has an opening force that is twice as powerful as its closing force Correct Answer-Extension Ram What group of rescue tools are typically power saws Correct Answer-Cutting tools What type of jack uses a threaded stem/component system Correct Answer-Screw Jack Which of the following types of jacks is prone to failure under heavy loads Correct Answer-Ratchet-lever jack Which of the following Best describes to what percentage wheel chocks can hold a vehicle in place on a grade Correct Answer-10 to 15 Percent Cribbing materials are painted on the ends to indicate: Correct Answer-Length of cribbing What rescue tools gives rescuers the ability to lift or displace an object that cannot be lifted by other equipment Correct Answer-Pneumatic Lifting Bags In what order should stacked lifting bags be inflated Correct Answer-Bottom Bag first with smaller bags on top What is an advantage of synthetic fiber cable Correct Answer-Floats on water The load capacity of a come-along ranges from: Correct Answer-1 to 10 tons What rescue tool consists of a square drive onto which a socket is attached Correct Answer-Come-along What rescue tool maintenance task BEST describes how firefighters can mitigate the problem of fuel separating or degrading over time Correct Answer-Make sure that fuel is fresh What BEST describes a benefit of scene size-up Correct Answer-Identifies potential hazardsWhat vehicle extrication hazards can be mitigated by parking apparatus to farm a barrier between scene and ongoing traffic Correct Answer-Traffic What fire hazards present during vehicle extrication is most commonly found in a vehicle's trunk and interior Correct Answer-Flammable adhesives and liquids What hazards requires proper protective measures is taken to avoid contact with bodily fluids Correct Answer-Bloodborne pathogens What type of vehicle is powered by multiple propulsion systems Correct Answer-Hybrid electric vehicles What color is used to code the wiring of a 36-volt system on a Saturn Correct Answer-Blue What duties are part of assessing the entire scene at a vehicle extrication incident Correct Answer-Check for victims ejected from vehicles When assessing the need for extrication, when should the information gathered be reported to the IC Correct Answer-As each assessment is completed What duty uses equipment to support key points between the vehicle and the ground Correct AnswerStabilizing the Vehicle During vehicle extrication, where should chocks be placed if the vehicle is on an incline Correct AnswerOn the downhill side What may be necessary to use to ensure solid contact between cribbing and the vehicle during extrication Correct Answer-Wedges What type of rescue equipment is used to gain access to the interior of a vehicle by lifting an object resting on the vehicle Correct Answer-Lifting devicesWhat type of stabilizing system used a system of tubes and pins to spread the vehicle load during extrication Correct Answer-Strut system What should be done BEFORE shutting off the power when securing the electrical system in a vehicle Correct Answer-Lower power windows Firefighters should assume electric cars are always powered up even if they do not hear: Correct AnswerEngine Noise Which color-coded cords should never be cut on an electric vehicle Correct Answer-Orange What must be disabled by cutting the connection between the sensors and control unit Correct AnswerSide-impact protection system restraints What passenger safety and head protection systems must be punctured in order to be deflated Correct Answer-Inflatable tubes Removing the ______ is no longer standard extrication practice as it can seriously weaken a vehicle's body, possibly causing collapse. Correct Answer-Windshield What BEST describes where tempered glass is commonly used in vehicle windows Correct Answer-Side and Rear windows What tool can be used to open a completely stuck door Correct Answer-Spreader In what type of vehicle body construction can removing the roof and doors compromise structural integrity Correct Answer-Unibody construction Placing cribbing under the base of the A-post on a unibody vehicle when displacing the dashboard prevents: Correct Answer-The dashboard from returning to its original positionWhat best describes the role of a Firefighter II during technical rescue operations Correct Answer-Assisting technical rescuers in incident-related task What initial action may involve blocking traffic and shutting of utilities Correct Answer-Stabilize the situation What personnel determines the location of the outer perimeter for scene security Correct AnswerIncident Commander What BEST describes the personnel allowed in the warm zone during an incident Correct AnswerPersonnel that are assisting those resolving the incident What type of structural collapse pattern occurs when the outer walls of a structure remain intact and upper floors fail in the middle Correct Answer-V-shaped Collapse What type of collapse pattern is most vulnerable to a secondary collapse Correct Answer-Cantilever collapse What type of technical rescue has environmental hazards that involve fire, darkness, and temperature extremes Correct Answer-Structural collapse rescue What BEST describes the physical hazards found during a confined space rescue Correct Answer-Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face When using the OATH method of communication during confined space rescue, one tug represents: Correct Answer-O-ok What duties can a firefighter perform if not trained in vehicle extrication Correct Answer-Assist by providing care to victims Personal floatation devices (PFDs) are mandatory for all personal working within _____ of the water's edge during water rescue. Correct Answer-10 FeetWhat BEST describes the hazards found at low-water dams Correct Answer-Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face What type of technical rescue requires keeping all nonessential personnel, bystanders, and heavy equipment back to prevent vibrations from causing secondary cave-ins Correct Answer-Trench Rescue During trench rescue operations, ladders should extend at least _____ above the top of the trench. Correct Answer-3 feet A description of conditions as they appear can also be called a Correct Answer-Brief Initial Report The arrival report should contain the Correct Answer-Address of incident if different from original What contains the transfer of command? Correct Answer-Personal accountability report What includes an air consumption report when given? Correct Answer-Tactical progress report What is intended to warn personnel at a scene of an impending hazard? Correct Answer-Emergency radio traffic What would be a systematic method of confirming the status of units operating at incident? Correct Answer-Personal accountability report What is a limitation of a personnel accountability report? Correct Answer-It uses a considerable amount of time What is vital to fire department operations from legal, statistical, and record-keeping standpoints? Correct Answer-Post Incident report Why was the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) developed? Correct Answer-To create data for analysis Knowing about types of roofs, roofs supports, and roof coverings can help firefighters: Correct AnswerJudge Roof Safety Which of the size-up indicators is not directly related to building construction Correct Answer-Adjacent exposuresWhat is defined as the maximum heat that can be produced if all combustible material in a given area burns Correct Answer-Fuel Load What BEST describes an outcome of heavy content fuel loading Correct Answer-Fire can overwhelm the capabilities of the fire suppression system What is the critical temperature for steel trusses Correct Answer-1,000oF (538oC) In a bowstring truss roof what is fastened at the truss ends with U-shaped steel heels Correct Answer-Top and bottom chord members Additional fuel loads and ignition sources brought by building contractors are factors that: Correct Answer-Cause the risk of fire to rise sharply Preventative structural collapse potential can be identified during: Correct Answer-Preincident surveys After the emergency part of an incident is over structural collapse potential is: Correct Answer-The same as during the incident Post suppression activities and the buildup of water from suppression increase ______ in the decay state. Correct Answer-Collapse Potential What increases structural collapse potential but may not be visible during pre incident surveys Correct Answer-Storage Every U.S. gallon of water used during fire suppression adds how much pressure to floors Correct Answer- 8.33 pounds When a collapse is imminent, firefighters should first: Correct Answer-Inform command and all others in the buildingsThe collapse zone is established: Correct Answer-Adjacent to any exposed exterior walls Which of the following types of constriction is not as likely to collapse Correct Answer-Type I What type of construction will expand and twist when exposed to temperatures above 1000oF Correct Answer-Type II What part of Type III construction carries the interior load Correct Answer-Wood, masonry, unprotected steel What type of construction is less likely to collapse unless affected by a large volume of fire Correct AnswerType IV What is a reason to establish a collapse zone for a Type V structure Correct Answer-Interior Operations cannot be justified What BEST describes what the size of collapse zone must consider Correct Answer-The type of building construction and the safest location for apparatus What is a result of starting a generator while under load Correct Answer-Can damage the electrical system What can prevent overloading when testing lighting equipment Correct Answer-Connect each light to the generator one light at a time What uses of rescue tools includes tools that ensure vehicle and structural members will not move during rescue Correct Answer-Stabilizing Which rescue tool power source may be less powerful than the others Correct Answer-Electric Which rescue tool source is powered by compressed air cylinders Correct Answer-PneumaticWhich hydraulic/electric tool has an opening force that is twice as powerful as its closing force Correct Answer-Extension Ram What group of rescue tools are typically power saws Correct Answer-Cutting tools What type of jack uses a threaded stem/component system Correct Answer-Screw Jack Which of the following types of jacks is prone to failure under heavy loads Correct Answer-Ratchet-lever jack Which of the following Best describes to what percentage wheel chocks can hold a vehicle in place on a grade Correct Answer-10 to 15 Percent Cribbing materials are painted on the ends to indicate: Correct Answer-Length of cribbing What rescue tools gives rescuers the ability to lift or displace an object that cannot be lifted by other equipment Correct Answer-Pneumatic Lifting Bags In what order should stacked lifting bags be inflated Correct Answer-Bottom Bag first with smaller bags on top What is an advantage of synthetic fiber cable Correct Answer-Floats on water The load capacity of a come-along ranges from: Correct Answer-1 to 10 tons What rescue tool consists of a square drive onto which a socket is attached Correct Answer-Come-along What rescue tool maintenance task BEST describes how firefighters can mitigate the problem of fuel separating or degrading over time Correct Answer-Make sure that fuel is fresh What BEST describes a benefit of scene size-up Correct Answer-Identifies potential hazardsWhat vehicle extrication hazards can be mitigated by parking apparatus to farm a barrier between scene and ongoing traffic Correct Answer-Traffic What fire hazards present during vehicle extrication is most commonly found in a vehicle's trunk and interior Correct Answer-Flammable adhesives and liquids What hazards requires proper protective measures is taken to avoid contact with bodily fluids Correct Answer-Bloodborne pathogens What type of vehicle is powered by multiple propulsion systems Correct Answer-Hybrid electric vehicles What color is used to code the wiring of a 36-volt system on a Saturn Correct Answer-Blue What duties are part of assessing the entire scene at a vehicle extrication incident Correct Answer-Check for victims ejected from vehicles When assessing the need for extrication, when should the information gathered be reported to the IC Correct Answer-As each assessment is completed What duty uses equipment to support key points between the vehicle and the ground Correct AnswerStabilizing the Vehicle During vehicle extrication, where should chocks be placed if the vehicle is on an incline Correct AnswerOn the downhill side What may be necessary to use to ensure solid contact between cribbing and the vehicle during extrication Correct Answer-Wedges What type of rescue equipment is used to gain access to the interior of a vehicle by lifting an object resting on the vehicle Correct Answer-Lifting devicesWhat type of stabilizing system used a system of tubes and pins to spread the vehicle load during extrication Correct Answer-Strut system What should be done BEFORE shutting off the power when securing the electrical system in a vehicle Correct Answer-Lower power windows Firefighters should assume electric cars are always powered up even if they do not hear: Correct AnswerEngine Noise Which color-coded cords should never be cut on an electric vehicle Correct Answer-Orange What must be disabled by cutting the connection between the sensors and control unit Correct AnswerSide-impact protection system restraints What passenger safety and head protection systems must be punctured in order to be deflated Correct Answer-Inflatable tubes Removing the ______ is no longer standard extrication practice as it can seriously weaken a vehicle's body, possibly causing collapse. Correct Answer-Windshield What BEST describes where tempered glass is commonly used in vehicle windows Correct Answer-Side and Rear windows What tool can be used to open a completely stuck door Correct Answer-Spreader In what type of vehicle body construction can removing the roof and doors compromise structural integrity Correct Answer-Unibody construction Placing cribbing under the base of the A-post on a unibody vehicle when displacing the dashboard prevents: Correct Answer-The dashboard from returning to its original positionWhat best describes the role of a Firefighter II during technical rescue operations Correct Answer-Assisting technical rescuers in incident-related task What initial action may involve blocking traffic and shutting of utilities Correct Answer-Stabilize the situation What personnel determines the location of the outer perimeter for scene security Correct AnswerIncident Commander What BEST describes the personnel allowed in the warm zone during an incident Correct AnswerPersonnel that are assisting those resolving the incident What type of structural collapse pattern occurs when the outer walls of a structure remain intact and upper floors fail in the middle Correct Answer-V-shaped Collapse What type of collapse pattern is most vulnerable to a secondary collapse Correct Answer-Cantilever collapse What type of technical rescue has environmental hazards that involve fire, darkness, and temperature extremes Correct Answer-Structural collapse rescue What BEST describes the physical hazards found during a confined space rescue Correct Answer-Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face When using the OATH method of communication during confined space rescue, one tug represents: Correct Answer-O-ok What duties can a firefighter perform if not trained in vehicle extrication Correct Answer-Assist by providing care to victims Personal floatation devices (PFDs) are mandatory for all personal working within _____ of the water's edge during water rescue. Correct Answer-10 FeetWhat BEST describes the hazards found at low-water dams Correct Answer-Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face What type of technical rescue requires keeping all nonessential personnel, bystanders, and heavy equipment back to prevent vibrations from causing secondary cave-ins Correct Answer-Trench Rescue During trench rescue operations, ladders should extend at least _____ above the top of the trench. Correct Answer-3 feet [Show More]

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