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What does an initial radio report provide? (116-117)
A. Transfer of command
B. Description of conditions as they appear
C. Procedure for
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Firefighter 2 Final Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2022 Already
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What does an initial radio report provide? (116-117)
A. Transfer of command
B. Description of conditions as they appear
C. Procedure for requesting a special alarm
D. Operations from a legal and statistical standpoint Correct Answer-b
Which of the following should be in an arrival report? (117)
A. Number of victims
B. Discussion of command
C. Correct address of the incident
D. Emergency medical services on scene Correct Answer-c
Which of the following provides the telecommunications center with a continuous record of actions at
scene? (117-118)
A. Arrival report
B. Progress report
C. Initial radio report
D. Personal accountability report Correct Answer-c
What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report? (118)
A. Requesting multiple or special alarms
B. Providing periodic time transmissions
C. Warning personnel of impending hazard on scene
D. Giving command in the absence of command staff Correct Answer-b
___ must follow a broadcast process that begins with a clear statement that alerts all listeners. (119)
A. Arrival reportsB. Emergency radio traffic
C. Tactical progress reports
D. Additional resource requests Correct Answer-b
Which of the following would be a reason to request a personnel accountability report (PAR)? (121)
A. The primary search is started.
B. A secondary search is completed.
C. An emergency evacuation is ordered.
D. The public information officer requests it. Correct Answer-c
Which of the following BEST explains why information is gathered for a postincident report? (122)
A. Reviewing tactical operations errors
B. Determining trends in firefighter injuries
C. Suggesting locations that need preincident surveys
D. Providing information to media before the official report Correct Answer-b
What does the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) do? (122)
A. Informs other responding units of current conditions
B. Gives description of conditions as they appear on scene
C. Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports
D. Provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions at scene Correct Answer-c
What general information is in a postincident report? (122-123)
A. Witness names
B. Dispatch transmissions
C. Estimated cost of damage
D. Number of people interviewed Correct Answer-c
Knowing types of doors and door hardware can help firefighters: (190)
A. judge roof safety.
B. predict fire development.C. select correct forcible entry tools.
D. select the right type of vertical tactical ventilation. Correct Answer-c
Which of the following BEST describes a primary dangerous building condition? (191)
A. Conditions that suppress fire
B. Conditions that allow tactical ventilation
C. Conditions that contribute to fire spread
D. Conditions that permit occupants to safely escape Correct Answer-c
Fuel loading is defined as the maximum heat produced if: (191)
A. no combustible materials are present.
B. all combustible materials in a given area burn.
C. nothing but combustible materials are present.
D. none of the combustible materials in a given area burn. Correct Answer-b
What is the most effective defense against heavy content fuel loading? (191-192)
A. Proper inspection and code enforcement
B. Restricting the types of combustible materials used
C. Adopting local standards that limit multistory buildings
D. Not allowing the use of combustible materials in construction Correct Answer-a
Vertical tactical ventilation can be defined as channeling smoke from the: (192)
A. lowest point in a building.
B. highest point in a building.
C. point in a building that has the most windows.
D. point in a building that has the least windows. Correct Answer-b
The critical temperature for steel trusses is: (193)
A. 300°F (149°C).
B. 500°F (260°C).
C. 900°F (482°C).
D. 1,000°F (538°C) Correct Answer-dWhich type of roof is used whenever large open floor spaces with limited interior support is needed? (193)
A. Lantern
B. Mansard
C. Sawtooth
D. Bowstring truss Correct Answer-d
Which of the following BEST describes a possible construction hazard? (194)
A. Fire detection systems may be damaged.
B. Furnishings may contribute to fire spread.
C. Building is subject to rapid fire spread because protective features are not in place.
D. Danger increases because occupants and belongings remain in one part of the building while work
goes on in the other. Correct Answer-c
Renovation, age of the structure, weather, and loads are all: (195)
A. renovations hazards.
B. structural collapse factors.
C. building construction hazards.
D. impossible to estimate the impact of on a structure. Correct Answer-b
Which of the following BEST describes when structural collapse may occur? (197)
A. It can occur when all the factors are met.
B. It can only occur before fire suppression.
C. It can only occur during fire suppression.
D. It can occur well after the fire is extinguished. Correct Answer-d
In what fire stage is structural collapse very likely? (197)
A. Incipient
B. Growth
C. Fully developed
D. Decay Correct Answer-dHow much is added to the weight of floors for every U.S. gallon (SI liter) used during suppression? (198)
A. 5.22 pounds (2.37 kilograms)
B. 6.25 pounds (2.83 kilograms)
C. 8.33 pounds (3.69 kilograms)
D. 10.22 pounds (4.63 kilograms) Correct Answer-c
When a collapse is imminent, personnel ___ in the collapse zone. (199)
A. should never work
B. are allowed to work
C. may stay for twenty minutes
D. may cautiously place an unstaffed master stream Correct Answer-d
Which of the following BEST describes where the collapse zone is established? (199)
A. Adjacent to any exposed interior walls
B. Adjacent to any exposed exterior walls
C. Near any area that is 10 feet (3.04 m) from exterior walls
D. Near any area that is 20 feet (6.09 m) from exterior walls Correct Answer-b
For which construction is flying glass the primary collapse zone hazard concern? (199)
A. Type I
B. Type III
C. Type IV
D. Type V Correct Answer-a
When exposed to temperatures above ___ unprotected steel will expand and twist. (199)
A. 300°F (149°C)
B. 500°F (260°C)
C. 900°F (482°C)
D. 1,000°F (538°C) Correct Answer-d
A collapse zone for a Type IV structure should be established when: (200)
A. its veneer begins to curtain collapse.B. walls begin to shift because the building is twisting.
C. the structure has been weakened by repeated fires over time.
D. it has been determined that glass shards will be directed at on-scene personnel. Correct Answer-c
A collapse zone must be established when: (201)
A. a defensive strategy has been adopted.
B. there is no evidence of structural instability.
C. mortar between masonry shows no sign of deterioration.
D. furnishings and finishes do not overwhelm fire suppression systems. Correct Answer-a
Which must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone? (201)
A. Local adopted building codes
B. Number of personnel on-scene
C. Type of building construction and safest location for personnel
D. Number of personnel on-scene and type of building construction Correct Answer-c
Which of the following BEST describes when to replace a spark plug on an electrical generator? (484)
A. When it is damaged
B. After three months of use
C. During routine maintenance
D. After five to eight months of use Correct Answer-a
Which of the following BEST describes the result of running a generator for a long period of time without
a load? (485)
A. May contaminate fuel
B. Can damage electrical system
C. Will overheat and damage generator
D. Allows equipment to warm-up before use Correct Answer-c
If a bulb must be replaced while hot, wear _____ to prevent being burned. (485)
A. latex gloves
B. cotton glovesC. leather gloves
D. synthetic gloves Correct Answer-c
Which rescue tool uses includes tools to drag materials away to free victims? (486)
A. Lifting
B. Pulling
C. Cutting
D. Stabilizing Correct Answer-b
Tool capabilities vary depending on: (486)
A. age of tool.
B. user ability.
C. age of tool and power source.
D. manufacturer and power source. Correct Answer-d
Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps? (488)
A. Electric
B. Hydraulic
C. Pneumatic
D. Electric/pneumatic Correct Answer-b
Which hydraulic/electric tool is excellent for a small rapid-interventions vehicle? (489)
A. Shears
B. Spreaders
C. Extension rams
D. Combination spreader/shears Correct Answer-d
Which type of rescue tools are typically vehicle repair tools adapted to fire service use? (490)
A. Pulling tools
B. Cutting tools
C. Power rescue tools
D. Pneumatic and manual rescue tools Correct Answer-dWhat type of saw is often used for delicate cutting operations? (492)
A. Rotary saw
B. Circular saw
C. Whizzer saw
D. Reciprocating saw Correct Answer-c
During vehicle extrication operations what BEST type of surface to place a jack on? (493)
A. A flat, level surface
B. A soft, angled surface
C. The surface closest to the vehicle
D. The surface farthest from the vehicle Correct Answer-a
Which jack is operated by using the jack to tighten and support a shoring/stabilizing system? (494)
A. Screw jack
B. Hydraulic jack
C. Trench screw jack
D. Ratchet-lever jack Correct Answer-c
What stabilizing tool uses a system of at least three posts wedged between the ground and a vehicle
resting on its side or top? (495)
A. Hydraulic jack
B. Wheel chocks
C. Ratchet-lever jack
D. Buttress tension system Correct Answer-d
Automotive Engineers standards? (495)
A. Wheel chocks
B. Hydraulic jack
C. Cribbing materials
D. Buttress tension system Correct Answer-aWhich BEST describes why plastic cribbing may be preferred over wood cribbing? (496)
A. It is less expensive to buy.
B. It is lighter and lasts longer.
C. It will not slip under wet conditions.
D. It is rated so that quality is ensured. Correct Answer-b
What type of lifting tool is used to create an anchor point above a manhole/opening? (496)
A. Tripod
B. Low-pressure lifting bag
C. High-pressure lifting bag
D. Medium-pressure lifting bag Correct Answer-a
Which of the following tools is made in three basic types and gives rescuers the ability to lift or displace
objects? (496)
A. Cribbing materials
B. Nonhydraulic jacks
C. Pneumatic lifting bags
D. Buttress tension system Correct Answer-c
Which of the following BEST describes what may occur if there are openings in the center of cribbing that
supports a lifting bag? (498)
A. The bag may shift or rupture.
B. The bag will create an anchor point.
C. The bag may lose stability and lifting power.
D. The bag will pry the object away from the victim. Correct Answer-a
Which of the following BEST describes an advantage of winch cable made of steel? (500)
A. It floats on water.
B. It resists ultraviolet light.
C. It is durable and long lasting.
D. It is not affected by temperature variations. Correct Answer-cThe area on either side of a winch where a cable can whip if broken is called the: (500)
A. cable zone.
B. recoil zone.
C. winch zone.
D. danger zone. Correct Answer-d
What rescue tool can be useful for securing vinyl coverings on roof openings? (502)
A. Impact tools
B. Come-alongs
C. Steel cable winch
D. Pneumatic nailers Correct Answer-d
Which of the following BEST describes when power tools should be inspected? (503)
A. At the end of each shift
B. At the beginning of each shift
C. Just after use while at an incident scene
D. Just before use while at an incident scene Correct Answer-b
What step of extrication begins at dispatch and continues throughout the incident? (504)
A. Size-up
B. Stabilizing the vehicle
C. Securing the electrical system
D. Securing passenger safety systems Correct Answer-a
Which of the following methods of controlling hazards BEST describes one way to control traffic hazards
at an incident scene? (505)
A. Allow traffic in one direction only
B. Stop all vehicular traffic within one mile
C. Maintain constant situational awareness
D. Have a significant law enforcement presence Correct Answer-cWhich of the following vehicle extrication hazards can be isolated by deactivating undeployed air bags?
(506)
A. Fire
B. Traffic
C. Sharp objects
D. Blood borne pathogens Correct Answer-a
Which of the following vehicle extrication hazards can be mitigated by covering sharp edges with used fire
hose? (507)
A. Fire
B. Traffic
C. Sharp objects
D. Blood borne pathogens Correct Answer-d
Which of the following BEST describes the minimum level of protection that should be on stand-by at
vehicle extrication incidents? (508)
A. A single firefighter standing by with a charged hoseline
B. A single firefighter standing by with a portable extinguisher
C. Three firefighters standing by, each with a portable extinguisher
D. An entire fire crew standing by with charged hoselines and equipment Correct Answer-a
What type of vehicle is powered by a bank of batteries that must be plugged into a charging station and
has a relatively short driving range? (508)
A. Electric vehicle
B. Hydraulic vehicle
C. Conventional vehicle
D. Hybrid electric vehicle Correct Answer-a
Hybrid vehicles that use color-coded wiring use _____ to mark high voltage wiring. (510)
A. red
B. black
C. greenD. orange Correct Answer-d
Which of the following is a duty that is part of assessing the immediate area around a vehicle during an
extrication operation? (511)
A. Assess condition and position of vehicles
B. Check for involved vehicles that might not be visible
C. Assess damage to structures that may present a hazard
D. Check for victims who might have been ejected from vehicles Correct Answer-a
Which of the following BEST describes who should assess the extent of entrapment while assessing the
need for extrication? (511)
A. Incident commander
B. First firefighter on scene
C. Highest ranking officer at the incident
D. Firefighter trained in emergency medical care Correct Answer-a
Which of the following BEST describes the goal of stabilizing the vehicle? (513)
A. To assess the extent of entrapment
B. To prevent further damage to the vehicle
C. To prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly
D. To determine extrication tasks that may be required Correct Answer-c
Chocking can be accomplished with standard: (514)
A. tools and cribbing.
B. cribbing or lifting bags.
C. wheel chocks or cribbing.
D. lifting bags or wheel chocks. Correct Answer-c
Where should a firefighter place chocks if the direction of grade is undetermined? (514)
A. Behind tires
B. In front of tires
C. On both sides of tiresD. On the downhill side of tires Correct Answer-c
What type of rescue equipment is used to raise a vehicle resting on its roof or side? (515)
A. Pulling devices
B. Lifting devices
C. Stabilizing devices
D. Passenger safety devices Correct Answer-b
When using a strut and buttress tension system, firefighters must ensure all parts have a safety margin
that is: (516)
A. the same as the weight being secured.
B. in excess of the weight being secured.
C. within 5 pounds (2.26 kg) of the weight being secured.
D. within 10 pounds (4.53 kg) of the weight being secured. Correct Answer-b
What type of extrication method is used to stabilize a vehicle that is upside down or lying on its side? (516)
A. Lifting jack system
B. Buttress tension system
C. Adjustable struts system
D. Pneumatic lifting bag system Correct Answer-b
When cutting power cables in a nonelectric vehicle cut: (517)
A. before unlocking power doors.
B. before lowering power windows.
C. the negative first, then the positive.
D. the positive first, then the negative. Correct Answer-c
How long is the electrical system in an electric vehicle considered unsafe after the ignition has been shut
down? (518)
A. 10 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 20 minutesD. 25 minutes Correct Answer-a
Which of the following passenger safety systems can deploy at up to 200 mph (322 km/h), generating
potentially lethal force? (519-520)
A. Seat belt pretensioners
B. Head protection systems
C. Extendable roll over protection systems
D. Supplemental passenger restraining systems Correct Answer-d
Which of the following passenger safety systems can be found either behind the front seat in small sports
cars or in the rear window deck of convertibles? (521)
A. Seat belt pretensioners
B. Head protection systems
C. Extendable roll over protection systems
D. Supplemental passenger restraining systems Correct Answer-c
Which describes the BEST method to access a victim during vehicle extrication? (522)
A. The method more firefighters know.
B. The method that is simplest and fastest.
C. The method that requires the least amount of responders.
D. The method that uses the least amount of equipment on scene. Correct Answer-b
Which BEST describes where safety glass is commonly used in vehicle windows? (522)
A. Mirrors
B. Side windows
C. Windshields and side windows
D. Windshields and rear windows Correct Answer-d
Using your opposite hand to support the hand holding the center punch prevents: (525)
A. glass from breaking without warning.
B. glass shards from entering the vehicle.
C. glass from falling straight down onto victims.D. the center punch from hitting the victim close to the glass. Correct Answer-d
What method of gaining access to victims can be accomplished by cutting hinges, breaking a latch
mechanism, or compromising locks? (526)
A. Prying a door open
B. Removing a window
C. Cutting through posts
D. Removing the vehicle roof Correct Answer-a
When removing a roof, firefighters cut just below roof level to avoid cutting which of the following? (527)
A. Fuel lines
B. Live electrical wires
C. Side airbag gas cylinders
D. Space victims may occupy Correct Answer-c
Which of the following statements about cutting posts made from exotic metals is MOST accurate? (528)
A. Hand tools can be used but take much longer.
B. Posts made from exotic metals cannot be cut.
C. Reciprocating saws can be used without damage to blades.
D. Hand tools cannot be used to cut posts made from exotic metals. Correct Answer-d
Which of the following extrication methods is common after front-end collisions? (528)
A. Prying open a door
B. Removing a window
C. Displacing the dashboard
D. Removing the vehicle roof Correct Answer-c
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a Firefighter II at a technical rescue incident? (531)
A. Replace technical rescue team members if needed
B. Perform tasks identical to those of rescue team members
C. Observe the incident and provide assistance in the cold zone
D. Assist technical rescuers with tasks related to specific incidents Correct Answer-dWhat initial action is the next priority after stabilizing the scene? (533)
A. Stabilize the victim
B. Size-up the situation
C. Establish scene security
D. Communicate information Correct Answer-a
What initial action is performed to ensure the use of a personnel accountability system? (534)
A. Stabilize the victim
B. Size-up the situation
C. Establish scene security
D. Communicate information Correct Answer-c
Which of the following personnel are allowed in the hot zone? (534)
A. Those personnel who are working the incident
B. Those directly involved in resolving the emergency
C. Those members of the general public watching the incident
D. Those directly supporting the personnel resolving the emergency Correct Answer-b
What type of structural collapse pattern occurs when the exterior walls of a structure collapse? (536)
A. Pancake
B. Lean-to
C. V-shaped
D. Cantilever Correct Answer-a
What type of structural collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a loadbearing wall collapse, allowing a good chance of victim survival? (538)
A. A-frame
B. Pancake
C. V-shaped
D. Cantilever Correct Answer-aWhat type of technical rescue involves physical hazards such as debris that is sharp, jagged, or unstable
as well as exposed wiring and rebar? (538)
A. Water rescue
B. Vehicle rescue
C. Confined-space rescue
D. Structural collapse rescue Correct Answer-d
Firefighters without confined-space rescue training are limited to which of the following duties? (539)
A. Performing non-entry rescues
B. Performing less complex confined-space rescues
C. Identifying physical hazards while performing rescue
D. Relaying information about atmospheric hazards while performing rescue Correct Answer-a
During confined-space rescue, all rescuers must have a _____ attached to a harness that is constantly
monitored. (540)
A. search line
B. PASS device
C. portable radio
D. supplied-air respirator Correct Answer-a
In the OATH method of signaling on a search line, two tugs represents: (540)
A. O - ok
B. H - help
C. A - advance
D. T - take-up slack Correct Answer-c
What is the first step during water rescue operations size-up? (541)
A. Establish scene security
B. Decide what rescue tasks may be required
C. Assess the types of undercurrents on scene
D. Determine if incident requires rescue or recovery Correct Answer-dWhich of the following BEST describes hazards specific to ice rescue operations? (542)
A. Victims unlikely to help with own rescue
B. Oxygen deficiency due to inadequate ventilation
C. Rescue must happen in rugged, inaccessible terrain
D. Hazard created by debris trapped against upstream face Correct Answer-a
During trench rescue operations exit ladders should be placed no more than __ apart. (543)
A. 25 feet (7.62 m)
B. 30 feet (9.14 m)
C. 50 feet (15.24 m)
D. 65 feet (19.81 m) Correct Answer-c
What type of technical rescue requires the use of lock out/tag out devices to secure power switches?
(545)
A. Water rescue
B. Vehicle rescue
C. Elevator rescue
D. Machinery rescue Correct Answer-d
What type of device BEST fits the following characteristics: small, accelerates quickly, and may have
automatic controls? (545)
A. Escalator
B. Freight elevator
C. Passenger elevator
D. Construction elevator Correct Answer-c
Hydraulic elevator operating systems are used in structures less than _____ stories high. (546)
A. six
B. eight
C. ten
D. twelve Correct Answer-aDuring an elevator rescue, extrication should begin immediately if occupants: (546)
A. seem prone to panic.
B. require medical attention.
C. condition is medically stable.
D. request immediate extrication. Correct Answer-b
If an elevator is equipped with a _____ it will return to the ground floor by inserting a key into the control
panel. (546)
A. recall system
B. fire safety system
C. hand crank system
D. communication system Correct Answer-a
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