Jones and Bartlett Firefighter II Practice Test

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• What term refers to any other building or item that may be in danger as a result of an incident in another building or area?
• Hazardous materials awareness training provides knowledge to recognize presence, protect themselves, call for assistance, and:
• When three EMS strike teams are requested, how many strike team leaders are dispatched?
• During extrication, who should guide the movement of a patient being removed from a vehicle?
• What is a voluntary home fire inspection that is requested by a homeowner called?
• What is the most commonly used color fire line tape for marking the warm zone?
• Which term identifies the perimeter area where interior operations are conducted and access is restricted?
• How much time, personnel, and resources do most fire departments have for fire investigations?
• Why must firefighters be trained in the methods of fire cause determination and evidence preservation?
• The exigent circumstances rule allows fire investigators to:
• Why is it important for awareness-level responders to know the names of tools used by more advanced teams?
• Where should the incident command post be located to maintain safety during operations?
• What is the purpose of a water-motor gong?
• During the dispatch and response phase, which areas should a firefighter observe for clues to aid an investigation?
• Which NFPA Standard is titled Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety?
• Which type of alarm notification system does not notify the fire department?
• Which ICS section is responsible for providing facilities, services, and supplies to support incident operations?
• In dry-pipe and deluge sprinkler systems, the main valve functions both as an alarm valve and also as a(n):
• By which title of rank are the heads of the four general staff positions of the ICS known?
• Prior to interior entry, which element must be established first?
• What did old-style sprinkler heads do that new style heads do not?
• The abbreviation RP stands for which role in a worksite context?
• Which aspect of pre-incident planning supports preparedness and training activities?
• What is the primary way carbon dioxide extinguishes a fire?
• Where is the annunciator panel typically located within a building?
• Which ICS section is responsible for developing the IAP?
• Select the correct statement regarding the order of accomplishment of the three basic fireground objectives.
• Which term describes the total amount of combustible material and its potential heat release in a building during a pre-incident evaluation?
• What absolutely must be used in conjunction with rescue lift airbags?
• Which term best describes map symbols that are easily understood and standardized in pre-incident planning drawings?
• Careless data entry into the fire reporting system can cause long term negative effects on identification of national and regional trends. Which of the following best represents that impact?
• Which alarm system sends a signal directly to the fire department via a telephone line or radio signal?
• What is the most challenging problem during an emergency incident at a healthcare facility?
• Does a residential fire safety survey require occupant permission?
• What is installed on the system side of a dry-pipe valve to quickly remove the air from a dry-pipe system when a sprinkler head activates?
• When using rescue lift airbags, boards and plywood must not be used in which locations?
• In a heat-activated switch using a bimetallic strip, what is the resulting action when the strip bends?
• Why should departments develop a specific protocol for naming an incident?
• Where should the incident command post be located?
• In a TRI, after stabilization, what is the next step?
• A fire that flares up when water is applied may indicate the presence of a(n)?
• Alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) are those
• With a pre-incident plan, fire fighters know not only where the hydrants and exits are but also:
• Which color of tape is usually used to demarcate the hot zone at a TRI?
• What is the term for the structural barrier between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment in a vehicle?
• Which category of false alarm results from deliberate activation?
• Which detection system delays notification to allow verification before alerting responders?
• What is a key reason for preserving evidence during suppression and overhaul?
• What is the term for a fire caused by lightning?
• Which type of sprinkler head is designed to release water through all outlets when activated?
• Where should the A post be cut during a dash displacement?
• In a dash displacement scenario, what should be done with the front doors?
• Which sprinkler head type is commonly associated with glass bulbs that break at a specified temperature?
• In the ICS, which role serves as the primary liaison with external agencies?
• What should pre-incident plans provide for use if the primary response route is blocked by a train or a raised drawbridge?
• Who should conduct the interview of potential witnesses to a fire?
• In pre-incident planning, which hazard is often visible in daylight but may be unseen at night when considering ladder placement?
• What should be announced over the radio when establishing command?
• Which phase of the extrication process consists of reducing, removing, or mitigating the hazards at the scene?
• In which type of automatic sprinkler system does water flow from all the sprinkler heads when the system is activated?
• What foam application method should be used on open-top storage tank fires?
• An adequate response to a TRI from an agency that has its own technical rescue team would include the team, an engine company, a chief, and:
• What is the collective term for the chiefs of the four major functional sections in the incident command system?
• How does foam extinguish a flammable liquid fire in this second common description?
• What is the term for a secured container containing building keys used by firefighters?
• Which type of sprinkler head uses a metal alloy that melts at a specific temperature?
• Which sprinkler head is activated by a fixed temperature, causing discharge without manual operation?
• Which device can be used to push the dash forward in a dash displacement, according to the material?
• What usually initiates a residential fire safety survey?
• How, if at all, do fire chiefs of large departments usually carry out their duty of fire cause determination?
• In a dash displacement, the dash is pushed forward by either a mechanical high lift jack or what other device?
• In the context of hazardous materials exceeding specified limits, which documentation must be provided to inform responders?
• During a residential fire safety survey, what should be done with each smoke alarm?
• If a fire fighter encounters an incendiary device that has not ignited, he or she should:
• Which foam type is synthetic-based and provides vapor suppression?
• Suppression operations conducted from the exterior of the structure are called?
• At a TRI, in which control zone does decontamination, if applicable, take place?
• How, if at all, is a pull-station tamper alarm usually connected to the fire alarm system?
• To de-energize an airbag, what is the second step of the two-step process?
• In a pre-incident plan, the level of detail should reflect the property's hazards and risks. Which item is a primary component of that detail?
• What is signified by the water-motor gong in a sprinkler system?
• Which process enables the IC to determine what resources will be needed to control the situation and to ensure their availability?
• What is the most common technique for gaining access to a vehicle after a collision?
• Who usually performs a pre-incident survey?
• The Outside Screw and Yoke valve in a sprinkler system is used for what?
• A residential fire safety survey provides occupant with which of the following?
• Which ICS role handles official statements and updates to the public and media?
• Which type of fire extinguisher should be located in the kitchen?
• If power is supplied to a building by underground cables, the shutoff may be located in which place?
• In a dry-pipe system, which component aids rapid air removal after sprinkler head actuation?
• What is the typical lifespan, in years, of modern smoke alarm lithium batteries?
• Which type of sprinkler head is designed to be mounted on the underside of the sprinkler piping, hanging down toward the room?
• Removing and inspecting debris can reveal whether an item burned from the top down or bottom up. Which term describes this burn direction?
• Which set of activities constitutes the four major training objectives at the hazardous materials operations level?
• Often, one of the best ways to protect lives is to:
• Class B foam is used for which type of fires?
• Within the major use classification, how can a building's particular use be further characterized?
• What does a frangible bulb do in a sprinkler head?
• What does BLEVE stand for?
• The amount and nature of information provided in a pre-incident plan depend on the property's size and complexity, the types of risks present, and the particular what?
• Compared to smoke alarms/detectors, heat detectors are which of the following in terms of false alarms?
• Which device helps determine the type and location of the activated alarm device as responders enter a building?
• Which type of evidence is used to prove a theory?
• Removing and inspecting debris helps determine the sequence in which items burned.
• Fires occur when a competent ignition source and a fuel come together, provided what condition is met?
• How are ionization and photoelectric smoke detectors restored to non-alarm condition after smoke is detected?
• Which document is produced to document the fire department's actions at an incident?
• Which team member is typically present to provide site information during a pre-incident survey?
• What is the most efficient and widely used tool used to open a jammed door?
• Which activity is directly related to the three major incident priorities?
• Under the concept of Crew Resource Management, what is the expected outcome of seeking input from all crew members?
• Why should fire fighters trained to the awareness level of technical rescue learn the names of the tools that will be used only by those with more advanced training?
• A pre-incident survey of a building should include the locations of the valves associated with the automatic sprinkler system if there is one. In which position should those valves be kept?
• A defend-in-place philosophy may be needed to protect non-ambulatory persons; this challenge is most often encountered at a(n)?
• What is the term used to describe the altering or destroying of evidence?
• Which type of detectors are typically found in aircraft hangars?
• Which type of heat detectors are spaced throughout an occupancy with each detector covering a specific floor area?
• Which NFPA standard covers operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents?
• Which item must be used with rescue lift airbags to provide stability during vehicle lifting?
• What is the typical water pressure for an older standpipe system on the top floor of a building?
• Which post designation is located behind the rear doors or rear passenger compartment windows?
• Which fire safety program teaches people how to safely get out of their homes in the event of a fire?
• Which item must be annotated on the hose record?
• When moving inside a building to continue the fire investigation, where should the investigator begin?
• Which term describes the barrier between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment on a vehicle?
• To force open a door, a rescuer should place the spreaders on which side?
• During a building collapse operation, which safety concern is prioritized?
• What is the fitting called where the fire department can hook up lines and flow water under pressure into a sprinkler system from the outside?
• Pre-incident surveys should identify the locations of building features designed to stop the spread of fire. What is one such feature?
• If a windshield must be removed to gain access, which tool is appropriate?
• In the context of a TRI response to a worksite or industrial facility, why should fire fighters contact the responsible party?
• Which of the following is not a mounting position for sprinkler heads?
• Locations from which an engine can draft out of a static water supply source?
• In the ICS structure, who is the one person ultimately responsible for managing an incident?
• In the context of fire risk management terminology, which term refers to combustible materials positioned to assist the spread of fire?
• What is the purpose of an Outside Screw and Yoke?
• On a pre-incident plan, what is the common term for a secure place to store keys?
• What is the most commonly used color fire line tape for marking the cold zone?
• What is the recommendation for when a smoke alarm/detector should be replaced?
• Within a fire department, what is the primary means of communicating at the incident scene?
• Protein Foam is derived from which source?
• At a worksite or industrial facility, the foreman or supervisor has another title in this context. What is the title?
• What is the role of firefighters in assessing a technical rescue scene?
• Which new technology results in a foam with small, highly compacted bubbles that has excellent surface-adherence properties?
• What does the acronym FDC stand for in fire service terminology?
• In fire cause determination, what is the role of firefighters?
• Which scenario would initiate a residential fire safety survey?
• What is a major fire prevention concern for garages, basements, and storage areas?
• Which term describes the evacuation of patients to a location outside a healthcare facility during an incident?
• Which process can potentially remove some built-in fire protection and introduce new hazards to a building?
• Which of the following is a key component of an incident management system?
• An incident action plan to control an incident can be effective only if something can be assembled on a timely basis. What must be assembled?
• What term describes an assembly of two to five single resources assigned to accomplish a specific task?
• Command termination occurs when which condition is met?
• Which factor most commonly limits the use of a helicopter for patient transport?
• Which ICS section is responsible for keeping vehicles fueled and providing food for fire fighters?
• In vehicle extrication, what is the second function for gaining access and disentangling the victim?
• In the Incident Command System, where is the safety officer position located?
• Which type of vehicle would be considered an alternative fuel vehicle?
• During interior fire investigation, which area should be entered first?
• Which type of alarm notification system is connected directly to a monitoring site owned and operated by the building's owner?
• Which type of vehicle frame is used for most modern passenger cars?
• In fire investigation, what term denotes the information gathered and used to determine the cause?
• During residential safety surveys, which hazard besides fire is commonly cited?
• Are higher-ranking officers obligated to assume command when they arrive on scene?
• Which description best matches the starting point of most fire investigations?
• Besides fire codes, what is another topic commonly covered by codes that communities enforce?
• In the access phase of a technical rescue incident, should communications be undertaken with the trapped victim?
• In a pre-incident plan, what information is most helpful to incident commanders when arriving on scene?
• How, if at all, is depth of char related to how long the surface of a material was exposed to fire?
• What is one of the two primary causes of fire in living rooms?
• Which statement about residential fire safety surveys is true?
• What is the legal term that describes the process of maintaining continuous possession and control of the evidence from the time it is discovered until it is presented in court?
• Upon arrival on the scene, how should the incident commander perform a proper size-up?
• In ICS, what is the title for the person in charge of a company unit?
• At which technical rescue training level do firefighters have to be to work in the warm zone?
• In fire operations, what term is used for a small team of firefighters working without self-contained breathing apparatus and led by a designated supervisor?
• Upon what is the incident action plan based?
• What is the most important principle when disentangling a victim from a vehicle accident?
• Who has the legal responsibility to determine the causes of fires in most jurisdictions?
• During a TRI response, what information are firefighters seeking by contacting the responsible party?
• What device mixes the foam concentrate in the fire stream in the proper percentage?
• Which term describes formal arrangements that authorize other departments to send resources when they are needed?
• Removing and inspecting the layers of debris from a fire enables inspectors to determine which of the following about the fire's duration?
• One type of smoke alarm/detector must carry a label warning for the presence of a minute amount of a hazardous material. Which kind of hazardous material?
• Hazards such as hazardous materials storage, confined spaces, or high voltage are categorized as what?
• To whom do individuals on the command staff directly report?
• The process of directly adding foam concentrate to an apparatus booster tank is called which?
• At a TRI, atmospheric monitoring is begun, when applicable, during the stabilization process. For what are they monitoring?
• The required flow rate for a building is calculated based on the building's size, construction, contents, and which factor?
• Which term is used for on-site hazards such as hazardous materials, confined spaces, or high voltage?
• If normal methods of moving a seat backward do not work, what is the next technique to attempt?
• Some low-rise buildings have standpipe systems. Why?
• Before beginning interior operations, what must first be established?
• Should smoke alarms be dusted and vacuumed?
• Which level of rescue training corresponds to operations in the warm zone?
• Some fire departments mention other types of hazards than just those specifically fire-related to occupants during residential fire safety surveys. What is one of these other types of hazards?
• Which timeframe reflects when smoke detector batteries should be replaced?
• What term describes a collapse that occurs after the initial collapse?
• In ladder placement considerations, what hazard may be visible during the day but not at night?
• What is the area called that surrounds the incident site (collapsed structure, or collapsed trench, or hazardous spill area, etc.) and whose size is proportional to the hazards that exist?
• Suppression operations that allow firefighters to apply extinguishing agents directly onto the fire are called?
• What is an ignition source called if it both has enough heat energy to ignite the fuel and remains in contact with it long enough to cause ignition?
• How does foam extinguish flammable liquid fires?
• After activation, which heat detector must be replaced?
• Which NFPA standard contains information on recommended practices for pre-incident planning?
• In vehicle extrication, which tool category is most effective for creating space when doors are jammed?
• What is one of the two types of smoke alarms/detectors?
• Which type of evidence includes sworn statements and testimony?
• In a fire alarm system, which device receives the initiation signal and triggers the alarm sequence?
• Which term includes a range of activities intended to prevent the outbreak of fires or to limit fire consequences?
• In heat detector types, which must be replaced after activation?
• Which type of extinguishing system is installed in areas with computers or sensitive electronics?
• What is one item that should certainly be noted in pre-incident plans in the context of exterior access to a building?
• Which statement is true concerning technical rescue incidents?
• Under which circumstances is a fire investigator dispatched to a fire?
• Which sprinkler head is designed to hang from the piping and face into the room?
• What is one of the three basic ICS components that always apply to every incident?
• Which statement about fire investigations is true?
• What should firefighters do when given orders by a company officer in a technical rescue situation?
• What is a box called that contains keys to the building for use by firefighters during emergency access?
• During water rescue operations, a personal flotation device should be worn by anyone within _________ feet of the water?
• Which type of heat detector uses wire or tubing along the ceiling of large open areas?
• For lighting hazard occupancies such as office buildings, what is the standard temperature range for sprinkler heads?
• What action ensures smoke alarms function?
• What is a common safety concern when a CO2 fire suppression system activates in occupied spaces?
• During a fire-station tour, what is one of the first things you should do if you are giving the tour?
• Do building codes ever include fire protection requirements?
• Which component must be assembled promptly to support an incident action plan?
• The term for the amount of combustible material and the rate of heat release evaluated during a pre-incident survey is called what?
• To which units should completed pre-incident plans be available?
• A supplemental restraint system consists of:
• In incident command, which structure is designed to coordinate actions from multiple agencies under one plan?
• Short lengths of sturdy timber used to stabilize a vehicle in place are known as?
• Which federal agency has available fire investigation teams they can send to assist local jurisdictions, especially on large-scale incidents?
• When removing the patient from the vehicle, who is in charge of the move?
• Which ICS section coordinates support services such as food and fuel for responders?
• In areas with flammable liquids, which suppression system is cited as one of the common types?
• Which sprinkler system is most common and least expensive?
• Where should the pre-incident survey begin?
• The term wet pipe refers to a sprinkler system in which pipes are filled with water at all times.
• Sprinkler heads are rated by their release mechanisms, mounting positions, and:
• Who in the incident command structure is responsible for determining the strategic incident objectives?
• The fire investigation process usually begins with examination of:
• During hose testing, what is the maximum length of the connected hose?
• What term is used to describe the structural barrier between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment in a vehicle?
• Which vehicle frame type is used for most modern passenger cars?
• Which piece of equipment is a mandatory requirement for water rescue hazard zones?
• Which NFPA standard covers protective clothing used by structural firefighters?
• Where should the pre-incident survey begin?
• The incident command system designates who as the person ultimately responsible for incident management?
• Which fire cause would it be considered if cooking food is left unattended on the stove until it catches fire?
• An inverter converts 12-volt DC power from a vehicle's electrical system to which form of power?
• Which term best describes a proper size-up performed by making a complete circle around the incident scene?
• What is the preferred method of evacuating non-ambulatory patients in a healthcare facility?
• Within the Incident Command System, the Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration sections collectively form which group?
• Which term describes a fire started due to careless disposal of smoking materials?
• Which function best describes the Finance/Administration section's primary responsibilities?
• Which organization developed the first standard incident command system?
• Which ICS section is responsible for the management of all actions directly related to controlling the incident?
• Which is the next step in the TRI process after removal of a victim?
• When removing the roof of a vehicle, where should the posts be cut?
• What device draws foam concentrate from a container into a moving stream of water?
• Can and should ICS be used for everyday situations?
• What is the best starting point for a fire investigation when moving inside a building?
• If an airbag has not been deployed, what is one precaution that must be taken regarding the steering wheel?
• During an incident, a group of two to five resources assigned to a specific task is known as what?
• Who should accompany pre-incident survey team members as they perform their duty?
• Which term refers to the area where incident command coordinates resources and communications?
• Which term usually refers to companies or crews working on the same task or objective, although not necessarily in the same location?
• Completed drawings in pre-incident plans should use map symbols that are both easily understood and
• To replace a sprinkler head, what is the next step after the main valve is closed?
• How does a bimetallic strip function as a rate-of-rise detector switch?
• Is ICS applicable to everyday incidents?
• Which system type uses water-filled pipes that release water into the network upon sprinkler activation?
• In a TRI access phase, what is the purpose of continuous communication with trapped victim?
• Which device in a fire alarm system is primarily responsible for coordinating operations and processing signals from initiators?
• What is another term for the bulkhead of a vehicle?
• What is a benefit of Class A foam?
• Which component of a fire alarm system triggers the alarm signal?
• Which statement best describes the usual initial response to minor fire code violations?
• What is the key task to perform on a malfunctioning elevator or entrapment on an escalator?
• In an active shooter incident, the primary goal is:
• What is one of the two goals of fire and life safety education?
• Who typically designates the supervisor of a task force?
• Which statement best describes the benefit of cross-department training?
• Among the entities of division and group, which supervisor outranks which?
• In large buildings, hydrants should be fed by different water mains.
• During a fire-station tour, what should a guide brief visitors on?
• Which type of fire suppression system is most commonly installed to provide automatic suppression in buildings?
• The lack of a certain feature on older heat detectors makes it difficult to track down the cause of an alarm. What is it they lack?
• In an Incident Action Plan, what does the A stand for?
• ATF teams for fire-cause determination on large-scale incidents typically comprise about how many agents?
• Which type of automatic sprinkler system is usually installed in residential settings?
• Which shape of a low-pressure rescue lift airbag offers the greatest stability?
• Who is responsible for securing the scene on an industrial setting?
• During advancing a hose line into a building, where should the officer be located to monitor progress?
• Which term describes the maximum expected number of occupants or crowd in a space used for safety planning?
• Which method of communicating the necessary transfer-of-command information is most effective?
• Which description best captures how a pre-incident survey should be conducted?
• Which room category includes formal living rooms, family rooms, and entertainment rooms?
• What are the three types of commonly used pneumatic rescue lift airbags?
• Which type of extinguishing system is installed in most new commercial kitchens and is easy to clean up?
• High-rise buildings, hospitals, lumberyards, and schools are examples of which hazard classification?
• What is one limitation of helicopters for victim transport?
• What term describes the leadership group comprising the chiefs of the four major functional sections in the Incident Command System?
• How are most windshields affixed in place?
• The area where entry and rescue teams conduct operations is called what?
• Which automatic sprinkler system can't be used where temperatures are below freezing?
• In noncoded fire alarm systems, which attribute describes the initiation device?
• During incident assessment, which activity is most associated with forecasting resource needs before a response escalates?
• Who typically performs fire cause determination in large departments?
• What is the usual first punishment for violation of the fire codes?
• What is the most common type of fire suppression system?
• What is the purpose of disentanglement?
• What is the minimum distance a fire apparatus should be from downed electrical wires?
• To qualify as arson, a fire must be set which of the following?
• ICS has often been characterized as an organizational toolbox. What is the point of making this comparison?
• What must occur after step chocks are placed under the side of the vehicle?
• Aside from the simple benefit of training, what other advantage is there to training with other fire departments in the area?
• What is the term for a manual fire alarm initiation switch that requires two separate actions to activate the alarm?
• Which of the following is the prime safety consideration for a building collapse?
• In addition to the identification of fire and life safety hazards, what else does a residential fire safety survey provide the occupant?
• Both RECEO-VS and SLICERS are strategies and tactics that are employed to
• Which level of rescue training allows the fire fighter to be directly involved in the rescue operation?
• In investigations, which term refers to altering or destroying evidence?
• What is the term for a group of fire fighters who are working without apparatus and have an assigned leader?
• If electricity is supplied to a building by underground cables, the shutoff may be in the basement of the building or in
• The flow of heated gases from a fire will almost always be __ from the point of origin?
• Which type of foam contains a surfactant additive that allows the foam to produce a fast-spreading film?
• In the acronym S.L.I.C.E.R.S., the "C" represents:
• What is the minimum hose line size recommended to protect against a fire at a vehicle crash?
• During the response phase, which pair of property considerations is emphasized?
• What is the panel called that indicates the type and location of the device that has set off the fire alarm in a building?
• Class III standpipes are intended for use by whom?
• Sprinkler heads are rated by their release mechanisms, mounting positions, and which of the following?
• What is the simplest method for gaining access to a trapped victim?
• In alarm system terminology, which option best describes a manual alarm device requiring two distinct actions to trigger?
• Select the best description of fire codes.
• The rescue tool category known as Slicers is designed for use by which responder group?
• When suppressing a flammable gas cylinder fire, where should the team leader be?
• Recent fire prevention codes have adopted a standardized audio pattern that must be produced by any audio device used as a fire alarm. What is this sound pattern called?
• Which hazard is most closely associated with the activation of a carbon dioxide suppression system in occupied spaces?
• Which statement best describes the scope of building codes with respect to fire protection requirements?
• What should a fire fighter do if they do not understand the orders they have been given?
• How is the flow of water in a sprinkler system typically shut down?
• How is the designation "target hazard" related to the risk a property poses to firefighters?
• Do fire codes address homes, workplaces, both, or neither?
• Which of the following vehicles presents significant electrical hazards due to its high voltage system?
• Which sound pattern is standardized for fire alarm devices?
• How often should smoke alarms be tested by pressing the test button?
• Where are main sprinkler system valves usually installed?
• What is one resource that utility companies have readily accessible that may be necessary on TRI calls?
• What is a major concern with battery-powered smoke alarms?
• What are the stair-step shaped pieces of lumber called that are used to stabilize a car from rocking from side to side on its springs?
• According to NFPA 921, the six motives for arson are vandalism, excitement, revenge, crime concealment, profit, and:
• What term describes evaluating the entire incident to determine needed resources and their availability?
• What is a concern when a carbon dioxide system activates?
• In addition to their use in actual emergencies, pre-incident plans can also be useful as:
• What is the best way to prevent a BLEVE of a horizontal propane tank?
• In planning for a municipal water supply, what must be identified to ensure adequate fire flow?
• The pre-incident plan for propane or fuel oil tanks should show location and ______ of each tank.
• Class II standpipes are intended for use by whom?
• In ICS, who has primary responsibility for establishing incident objectives and priorities?
• Which is not one of the three factors to consider when approaching a rescue scene safely?
• Where should rescuers begin their cuts on a windshield?
• Protein Foam is derived from which source?
• Are fire codes related at all to building codes?
• Which device enables firefighters to ascertain the type and location of the activated alarm as they enter a building?
• Which factor is most appropriate for distinguishing occupancy subclassifications within the same major use category?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between fire codes and building codes?
• What is the acronym for the official national fire reporting system?
• Which designation refers to the posts located behind the rear doors or rear passenger compartment windows?
• What is the term for the structure dividing the engine compartment from the passenger compartment?
• In which orientation relative to the A post should the relief cut be made when doing a dash displacement?
• Which term describes living rooms such as formal living rooms, family rooms, and entertainment rooms?
• In the ICS, which section is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan and coordinating its execution?
• What signal will sound if there is a fault in the fire alarm system?
• The two greatest hazards at a confined space incident are the lack of oxygen and what else?
• With which kind of sprinkler system will accelerators and exhausters be found?
• The boundary between low-angle and high-angle operations is at which degree?
• Which type of command structure brings representatives of different agencies together to work on one plan and ensures all actions are fully coordinated?
• Before formulating an incident action plan, the incident commander must perform which core activity at the scene?
• Which foam is synthetic-based and has excellent vapor suppression capabilities?
• If propane gas or fuel oil is stored on a property, the pre-incident plan should show the location and ______ of each tank.
• Which foam is formulated so polar solvents do not dissolve the foam?
• During pre-incident surveys, which feature is commonly identified as critical to limiting fire spread?
• In fire terminology, a large fire involving more than one structure is called a:
• Within the acronym S.L.I.C.E.R.S., what does the letter C denote?
• What information gathering during size-up is used by the incident commander to make decisions on arrival?
• Why would fire fighters conducting a pre-incident survey be interested in examining the surrounding topography of a building?
• Which piece of equipment is recommended for wilderness operations but not normally required on other technical rescue operations?
• A defend-in-place philosophy may be needed to protect non-ambulatory persons; this challenge is most often encountered at a(n)?
• What is the most common type of residential fire alarm system?
• Class I standpipes are intended for use by whom?
• When pre-planning a facility with its own water supply system, firefighters should note which aspect?
• At the fire scene, anyone who ______ should be reported to the investigator.
• What is the initial action that an incident commander takes prior to formulating an incident action plan (IAP)?
• What is the first level of technical rescue training called?
• When is command terminated at the scene?
• Do fire codes apply to the interior of a private dwelling?
• What term refers to a fire that is set intentionally?
• What term refers to a secure container used to store keys for quick access during pre-incident operations?
• Which type of alarm notification system sends a signal directly to the fire department via a telephone line or radio signal?
• What term describes suppression actions taken from inside the fire area to apply extinguishing agents directly to the fire?
• Can salvage and overhaul ever be delayed until an investigator has examined the scene?
• Which post needs to be cut as part of a dash displacement?
• When transferring command, what must occur?
• Are new firefighters involved in code enforcement activities?
• Can the cause of a fire remain forever unknown?
• Detectors spaced to cover a specific floor area are called which type?
• In a cross-zoned smoke detection system, what must happen after the activation of a detector before the actual alarm will sound?
• Which NFPA standard applies to Active Shooter Event Response?
• Which color tape is used to mark the warm zone in fire line markings?
• Where is the annunciator panel typically located in a building?
• The four major training objectives at the hazardous material operations level are to analyze, plan, implement, and:
• Which NFPA standard addresses the professional qualifications for fire investigators?
• Sprinkler heads perform two functions, one of which is to apply water to the fire. What is the other?
• What must be provided to the local fire department if quantities of hazardous materials exceed specified limits?
• What is one method of dash displacement?
• What is the first step of the ten-step special rescue sequence?
• Which term describes fires caused by natural phenomena such as lightning?
• Which action should be avoided during vehicle extrication?
• The location of ______ should be noted on facilities supplied by a municipal water supply system.
• What term designates the headquarters location for an incident?
• What is the typical approach when a higher-ranking officer arrives at the scene?
• In ICS, which statement reflects a component that always applies to every incident?
• How often is it recommended that a chimney be cleaned?
• At which type of incident should an accountability system be established?
• During TRI atmospheric monitoring, teams monitor environments described as IDLH. What does IDLH stand for?
• What is the last part of a windshield that should be cut?
• Which type of sprinkler head has no cap or release mechanism?
• What usually determines the required frequency of inspections for fire code violations?
• Pre-incident planning is advised for tunnels due to size and occupancy. Which of the following is a primary consideration for tunnels during planning?
• What is one advantage of storing pre-incident plans on computer rather than paper?
• Which location is most likely to house pressure-reducing valves on a standpipe system?
• Select the correct characterization of flame detectors.
• What is another stated objective of fire codes besides preventing fires and protecting lives?
• How are fire-cause determination and a criminal arson investigation related?
• When should emergency medical care be provided for a trapped patient?
• What is the primary purpose of a standpipe system in a building?
• Which issue must a fire department consider prior to a technical rescue call?
• Relief cuts in a dash displacement should be made in which orientation relative to the A post?
• Which ICS section is responsible for managing money, procurement, and timekeeping during an incident?
• Which type of false alarm occurs when individuals deliberately activate a fire alarm?
• In ICS, which section is responsible for developing the incident action plan and maintaining situation status?
• When the water pressure drops, which part of the sprinkler system prevents backflow into the public water distribution system?
• In WPIV, what does the W stand for?
• Which class standpipe is designed for use by building occupants only?
• During the response phase, besides building layout, what other property aspect is particularly important?
• When noting vertical ventilation sites on a pre-incident plan, what barrier can impede effective ventilation even after the roof is opened?
• In a TRI, once stabilization has taken place, what is the next step?
• Which term usually refers to a collection of companies or crews working toward the same goal, even if spread across multiple locations?
• Studies have shown the effect of having working smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers can reduce the risk of death by:
• What is the term for a large fire involving multiple structures?
• Which component manages and monitors the proper operation of the fire alarm system?
• Where should gasoline and other flammable liquids be stored around a residence?
• Combustible materials positioned to assist in the spread of fire are known as
• Which term describes the process of disabling equipment to prevent energization during rescue operations?
• Fire codes are best described as which of the following?
• Which NFPA standard serves as a guide for fire investigators in conducting fire investigations?
• Which term refers to all of the information gathered and used by an investigator in determining the cause of a fire?
• RECEO-VS and SLICERS are best described as what?
• Which device indicates the location of the activated fire alarm device in a building?
• Which type of alarm/detector can be used in large open areas where it would be difficult or costly to install a large number of individual detectors?
• What happens if a windshield is punched with a spring-loaded center punch?
• The color tape used to mark the cold zone in fire line markings is which color?
• Installing standpipes in a building eliminates the need to:
• What is the term for the system of inlets, pipes, and outlets built into a structure to supply water for firefighting purposes?
• Which of the following is an example of information typically included in a pre-incident plan?
• How is the supervisor of a task force designated?
• What must be completed for proper documentation after every fire department response to an incident?
• Which statement best describes the difference between RESCEO-VS and SLICERS (besides the terms the words represent)?
• What should be done with clothing from a fire victim?
• The most important part of any rescue is the identification of hazards and:
• Under what condition does a fire start when ignition source and fuel are present?
• Who on the IC staff is responsible for gathering and releasing incident information to the news media and other appropriate agencies?
• What are the vertical support members on a vehicle that hold up the roof called?
• Where should the posts be cut when removing the roof of a vehicle?
• Where are pressure-reducing valves most likely located on standpipe systems?
• In a residential fire safety survey, what should be identified in every room to aid evacuation?
• Exposure designation on the left side of a building is which of the following?
• Which nozzle is recommended by manufacturers to apply aqueous film-forming foam and class A foam?
• By which title is the individual in charge of a company known
• In incident management system history, when did efforts begin to establish such a system?
• Which alarm system is permanently connected to a monitoring site owned and operated by the building's owner?
• Which factor most influences the selection of automatic sprinkler system types for a building?
• What is a BLEVE?
• How often should the batteries in smoke detectors be replaced?
• Which option correctly represents the ICS designation for the 7th floor in a high-rise?
• Which action best describes a thorough circle around the incident area to observe conditions?
• Under the concept of Crew Resource Management, while the ultimate decision rests with the officer, which of the following best describes how input is obtained?
• Charring on the underside of doors may be an indication of what?
• Preparing a victim for movement as a unit, often by using a long spine board or similar device, is called?
• If an IC requested three EMS strike teams, what would be dispatched?
• Which ICS section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident?
• Which component of a fire alarm system conveys the alarm to occupants?
• Which extinguishing approach is preferred for kitchens to minimize cleanup after discharge?
• Careless data entry can cause misunderstanding of trends at which scales?
• One type of vehicle that is especially hazardous due to their batteries and high voltage system is:
• Which of the following is a key component of an incident management system?
• What is the primary mechanism by which carbon dioxide extinguishes a fire?
• Can command ever be transferred down to a lower ranking individual
• Who develops the incident action plan that outlines the steps needed to control the situation?
• What is the minimum distance to park when approaching downed electrical wires?
• If the cause of a fire cannot be determined with at least 50% certainty, then of which type cause is it?
• Defend-in-place strategy is used to protect non-ambulatory occupants during incidents in which setting?
• How many steps are in the multi-step special rescue sequence?
• The L in the FAILURE acronym stands for what concept?
• Which statement best describes the incident commander's use of information during size-up with crew input?
• In ICS, what is the purpose of a division within the incident?
• Which is the most common and least expensive type of automatic sprinkler system?
• Which smoke alarm is activated by visible combustion products?
• How are fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings often programmed to alert occupants?
• At what moment does size-up typically begin?
• Which type of residential fire alarm system is most commonly found in homes without central monitoring?
• Areas where flammable liquids are used or stored may have sophisticated installed fire suppression systems of one or two certain types. What is one of those types?
• In most situations, people can only supervise up to a certain number of people. What is the range?
• Which respirator system has a continuous supply of air from outside the confined space?
• Which term describes formal arrangements for requesting help from neighboring departments?
• When referring to the left or right side of a vehicle, what is the point of reference?
• Who is the IC's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies?
• Which types of detectors are commonly installed in air return ducts of large buildings?
• Hazardous materials awareness training provides knowledge to recognize the presence of a hazardous material, protect themselves, call for assistance, and:
• Which data point is required on the hose record?
• In which type of sprinkler system is the piping filled with pressurized air instead of water?
• During dash displacement, where should the base of the hydraulic ram be placed?
• What is a typical temperature rating for a sprinkler head in a light-hazard occupancy such as an office building?
• What is the ICS designation for the 7th floor on a high-rise?
• Which term describes the process of carefully looking for evidence in the debris following a fire?
• Which part of the fire alarm system alerts the building occupants when the system is activated?
• Which agency would you contact for fire investigation teams during a major incident?
• Which document primarily determines the required inspection frequencies for fire code violations?
• Which organization developed the first standard incident command system?
• What is the mnemonic used to instruct people what to do if their clothes catch on fire?
• What is one type of information in a pre-incident plan that should be instantly available?
• Pre-incident planning should be done for certain other locations besides buildings, due to their size, the number of people who may be present, and security issues. What is one such location or installation?
• Before moving an object that is evidence to protect it from damage, fire fighters should be sure that a location sketch is drawn, that a photograph is taken, and
• Which device ensures foam concentrate is mixed into the fire stream at the proper percentage?
• Which smoke alarm/detector is activated by the visible products of combustion?
• Which goal aligns with fire and life safety education?
• How would an exposure on the left side of the building be designated?
• In the Incident Command System, which group includes the Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration sections?
• What is the second major consideration during size-up of a building?
• Which hazard does a high-intensity discharge headlight pose to first responders?
• Which term best describes a fire that expands across multiple structures, often beyond property boundaries?
• Which type of automatic sprinkler system requires the activation of a secondary device such as a smoke detector or manual pull-station before water is released into the sprinkler piping?
• What is the term for a fire caused by falling asleep with a lit cigarette?
• In pre-incident plans, which exterior access feature should responders be informed about?
• Which designation refers to the posts located between the front and rear doors on a four-door vehicle?
• The purpose of the incident naming protocol is to provide a continuous identity for which function on the incident?
• About how many agents are on an ATF team that would come to help in fire-cause determination on large-scale incidents?
• During dash displacement, the base of the hydraulic ram is placed at which location?
• In a four-door vehicle, which post is located between the front and rear doors?
• Which detection system has a delay of 30-60 seconds between activation and notification?
• Which type of evidence involves statements given by firefighters or bystanders, affidavits, interrogatories, and court testimony?
• What is one item of information regarding any gates limiting access to a building that should be included in pre-incident plans?
• On a TRI, who first establishes command upon arrival?
• In the FAILURE acronym, what does the L stand for?
• Which detector type is common in aircraft hangars due to rapid flame detection?
• Fire codes include regulations designed to prevent fires, eliminate hazards, protect lives, and what other objective?
• What is true of most fires?
• Which option describes the dash displacement technique?
• Which pattern of char on a wall suggests that the fire began under it at the floor level?
• Which kind of evidence includes facts that can be observed or reported firsthand?
• How should a pre-incident survey be conducted?
• For which type of fire alarm system do firefighters have to search the entire building to locate the activated initiation device?
• What statement best describes the primary function of the annunciator panel in a building's fire alarm system?