FIREFIGHTER 2 WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
How is the tamper alarm on a pull-station connected to the fire alarm
system? - ANS ✓There is no such connection
The first-arriving officer at the scene of a serious incident should ____
command. - ANS ✓Establish
How often should smoke alarms be tested? - ANS ✓Monthly
Unified command is used to address which situation? - ANS ✓The incident
involves more than one jurisdiction or agency
What does the E stand for in the acronym SLICE-RS - ANS ✓Extinguish the
fire.
What is a fire fighter's initial objective during a confined-space incident? -
ANS ✓Secure the scene
What is the ICS term of a group of firefighters with an assigned leader who
are working without an apparatus? - ANS ✓Crew
What does the "I" stand for in the FAILURE acronym? - ANS ✓Inadequate
rescue skills
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What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a branch? - ANS ✓Director
A windshield is made of __________ glass. - ANS ✓Laminated
Under which condition might command be transferred from a high-ranking
officer to an officer with lower rank? - ANS ✓During the later stages of the
incident
A vehicle air bag will remain energized until the: - ANS ✓air bag capacitor is
fully discharged.
According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm is caused by improper
installation of an alarm system? - ANS ✓Nuisance
What is added to propane to give it a distinct odor? - ANS ✓Ethyl mercaptan
What do older heat detectors lack that makes it difficult to track down the
cause of an alarm? - ANS ✓Indicator light
After step chocks are placed under the side of the vehicle, rescuers should: -
ANS ✓Pull the valve stems from the tires.
In a preaction system, one function of the main valve is to act as a: - ANS
✓dam.
What is a concern when a gaseous suppression system is activated? - ANS
✓Oxygen-deficient atmosphere
In the FAILURE acronym, what does the "L" stand for? - ANS ✓Lack of
teamwork or experience
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