Firefighter 2 exam Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry debris and provide a water basin
for immersing small burning objects? - ✔️✔️Carryall
Overhaul operations include: - ✔️✔️Searching for hidden fires
During overhaul, prying tools can be used to: - ✔️✔️Remove baseboards and window
frames
before removing SCBA during overhaul, firefighters must: - ✔️✔️monitor the atmosphere
for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
Which tools are used to open walls and floors during overhaul? - ✔️✔️axes
When establishing scene security at a structure fire, the perimeter should: - ✔️✔️extend
beyond the farthest piece of evidence.
Where does overhaul typically begin? - ✔️✔️Area of most severe fire involvement
Which method of protecting building contents keeps items secure and reduces
interference with fire suppression and ventilation activities? - ✔️✔️Group and cover items
in the room where they are found
Which activity is included in overhaul operations? - ✔️✔️Searching for hidden fires
Which safety measure should be in place during overhaul? - ✔️✔️Gloves to protect from
cuts and thermal burns
the area of origin in a fire is identified by the IC or the: - ✔️✔️fire investigator
Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I? - ✔️✔️Protecting the incident scene and preserving
evidence
The structural integrity of a building is most affected by the intensity of the fire and: -
✔️✔️the amount of water used for extinguishment
Rippled wallpaper and peeling paint are possible indicators of: - ✔️✔️a fire hidden behind
a wall
In order to remain safe during overhaul, firefighters should always wear SCBA when
necessary and: - ✔️✔️have a charged hoseline on standby
When using a thermal imager to look for hidden fires, the thermal imager may not
provide quality images: - ✔️✔️of items behind reflective metal or glass
Since the chain of custody must be maintained for all fire evidence, all debris: -
✔️✔️should remain in place until the order is given to move it.
What is the purpose of salvage operations? - ✔️✔️Reduce potential for water and smoke
damage after a fire
Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental? - ✔️✔️trailers
Covering openings in a building that were created during suppression activities: - ✔️✔️will
help prevent damage from weather and trespassers.
Which tool is commonly used to open ceiling during overhaul? - ✔️✔️pike pole
Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire? - ✔️✔️Smoke coming through cracks in a
wall
In order for investigators to determine the cause of the fire, firefighters should take note
of: - ✔️✔️abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
Spalled concrete is an indicator of: - ✔️✔️Possible loss of structural integrity
Which hazard are firefighters likely to encounter during overhaul? - ✔️✔️toxic gases
Which factor is likely to affect the speed with which a steel structural member fails under
fire conditions? - ✔️✔️size
How does the size of a wooden structural member affect how it reacts to fire? -
✔️✔️Heavy timbers remain strong even after exposure to direct flame
What should take place immediately after the collapse zone is cleared? - ✔️✔️Personnel
accountability report
Traditionally, how large is the collapse zone? - ✔️✔️1 1/2 times the height of the structure
How does reinforced concrete react to exposure to fire? - ✔️✔️It performs well, but can
lose strength through spalling
Once it is determined that collapse is imminent,: - ✔️✔️the collapse zone should be
cleared as soon as possible.
How do a building's contents affect fire growth and structural collapse? - ✔️✔️Contents
can retain water and increase the stress on structural members
Which type of building material can produce toxic gases and rapidly deteriorate under
fire conditions? - ✔️✔️Oriented strand board (OSB)
In which stage of fire development does structural collapse become likely due to the
weakened state of structural members and buildup of water? - ✔️✔️decay
When should a collapse zone be established at a structure fire? - ✔️✔️Once a defensive
strategy is adopted
Which type of building material is affected by size and moisture content during fire
conditions? - ✔️✔️wood
Which type of collapse is common for a Type V construction building? - ✔️✔️walls
collapsing inward
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