FF2 Written Exam

Which statement about finished foam in the environment is MOST accurate?

Which of the following is the first action to take when suppressing Class B fires?

In a fixed protection system, connecting a pumper to the fire dept connection will help:

Which of the following must be disabled by cutting connection between sensors and control unit?

Which of the following BEST describes the learning style of young children?

What method is used after a front-end collision with victims pinned under steering wheel?

Which type of alarm-initiating device is activated by the presence of products of combustion?

Which of the following statements about sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?

Which of the following BEST describes a possible disadvantage for pneumatic lifting bags?

Which sprinkler orientation breaks water into a circular pattern directed downward?

When a fire is in an underground space, the Command post must be established:

When presenting to young children, what type of group setting is the best?

Which construction type is collapse influenced by the style of construction?

This fixed system can allow deployment of attack hoselines on upper stories of structures:

Which of the following is NOT a possible function of the fire alarm control panel?

Which is the primary application technique used on aboveground storage tank fires?

Stabilizing system that uses tubes & pins to spread the vehicle load during extrication:

Estimate the collapse zone by taking the height of the structure and:

Smoke detector that uses a tiny amount of radioactive material to detect products of combustion

Photos taken during a preincident planning survey should be taken from what position?

The energized area around a wire in contact with the ground is called:

Class II standpipe systems are equipped with 1½ hose and a hose nozzle & designed for use by:

Which of the following is NOT an activation mechanism of a fixed temperature heat detector?

Which of the following statements about protected premises alarm systems is MOST accurate?

Which of the following statements about rate-of-rise detectors is MOST accurate?

What is an advantage to using synthetic fiber cable?

Which category of notification devices indicates through the sense of touch or vibration?

Which uses an external pump or head pressure to force foam concentrate into the fire stream?

Which BEST describes where tempered glass is commonly used in vehicle windows?

Visitors should be _____ when waiting for a fire station tour to begin

Which BEST describes what information must be communicated when transferring Command?

Which of the following defines the actions taken by the first arriving engine company on scene?

The sprinkler valve, fire department connection and the main drain are connected to the:

Which of the following tools can be used to supplement chocks during vehicle stabilization?

All emergency services personnel working the incident are able to access the:

Which of the following is the primary hazard during vehicle extrication operations?

Which safety system will deploy if the vehicle becomes weightless for at least 80 milliseconds?

Candles and cigarette match combinations are examples of:

Which passenger safety system comes in 2 main types: window curtains & inflatable tubes?

Which of the following tasks may an insurance adjustor be hired for?

Which uses pressure energy in the stream of water to induct foam concentrate into fire stream?

Which of the following BEST describes the benefit of a private dwelling fire safety survey?

Class I standpipe systems are:

Common sprinkler release mechanisms (fusible links, chemical pellets) open in response to ___.

Type of standpipe system maintained full of water to identify leaks, but has no water supply:

Temperature ratings of sprinklers can be identified by:

What type of jack uses a threaded stem/component system?

The photo illustrates what type of foam proportioner?

Which suppression system uses open sprinklers that all discharge water simultaneously activated

Smoke detectors and smoke alarms are activated by:

Which type of notification appliance uses visual text or symbols indicating an emergency?

Remote receiving systems connect to the emergency telecommunications center by means of:

Which of the following statements about residential sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?

In a bowstring truss roof what is fastened at the truss ends with U-shaped steel heels?

Which passenger safety systems can deploy even after the battery has been disconnected?

What rescue tool consists of a square drive onto which a socket is attached?

When is a fast-attack Command approach used?

Which is an advantage of dedicated smoke control systems?

Bimetallic heat detectors are activated by ____ of heated material

The capacity of a come-along ranges from:

If defects are found during service hose testing, hose should be:

Which of the following is a guideline for service testing fire hose?

What can the documentation in preincident planning surveys be used for?

Even when treated with fire retardant, ______ can contribute to fire spread.

A fire investigator decides what is _____ as evidence.

Which BEST describes how many visits large or complex buildings take to complete surveys?

Heat detector that activates when solder melts, allowing a spring-operated contact to close

Which BEST describes where tempered glass is commonly used in vehicle windows?

What type of device BEST fits the characteristics: similar to freight, temporary installation?

Structural collapse pattern when one outer wall fails while opposite wall remains intact

Which of the following BEST describes children's common fears?

How do in-line eductors introduce foam concentrate into the water stream?

Which of the following BEST describes a disadvantage of plastic cribbing?

What Command approach does the IC stay at a mobile radio to assign tasks to all unit personnel?

Flammable gas distribution pressures are usually ______ in local distribution piping

Which statement about rate-compensated heat detectors is MOST accurate?

Which type of jack is prone to failure under heavy loads?

What type of collapse pattern is most vulnerable to a secondary collapse?

The most common type of foam proportioner in use is the:

The function of sprinkler deflectors is to:

Which category of evidence would include electrical conductors?

Which of the following color-coded cords should never be cut on an electric vehicle?

Type of heat detector with thermistors that produce an electrical resistance change when heated

Alarm-initiating device that activates when the temp in an area reaches a pre-determined point:

Relays that capture & recall elevators and mass notification systems may be functions of:

The first task that a second-arriving engine company should complete is to:

Which BEST describes the result of indirectly attacking fire in an underground space?

Flammable gas distribution pressure are usually _____ in local distribution piping.

Which BEST describes scene size-up during vehicle extrication?

When would a firefighter assist fire investigators?

When using OATH method of communication during confined-space rescue, what does 3 tugs mean?

When are photos taken during a preincident planning survey most useful?

Which BEST describes why a FF2 should listen to observations of other firefighters on scene?

Which of the following BEST describes the result of starting a generator while under load?

Which option is NOT classified as a foam extinguishing method for a Class B fuel?

What step should the first-arriving company take after size-up & the 360° survey are complete?

Which is an atmospheric, physical hazard that can be expected at a fire in underground space?

Which of the following normally results in contradictory conclusions?

Which of the following BEST describes heavy fuel loading?

Building occupants are notified of an emergency condition by:

The photo illustrates what type of foam proportioner?

What sprinkler system component catches excess water sent during momentary pressure surges?

Which of the following BEST describes the flash point of combustible liquids?

The alarm system component that alerts building occupants to an emergency condition is a(an):

Which alarm system is monitored by trained personnel who are able to summon fire dept response:

Which BEST describes a common cause of residential fires to look for during property surveys?

Which of the following statement about sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?

Most foam concentrates are intended to be mixed with ______ water

Which of the following devices powers most powered rescue tools?

Which type of heat detector detects heat over a linear line parallel to the detector?

Which of the following is used to spread fire from one area to another?

When selecting ratios for proportioning foam, operators should:

Which protected premises alarm enables responders to identify the general location of the alarm

Which of the following hazards is MOST associated with wilderness rescue operations?

According to NFPA 13, sprinkler storage cabinets:

The attention span for young children means a _____ message is ideal

Fluoroprotein foams & ___ are effective on hydrocarbon fuels because they float on the surface

Collapse pattern where outer walls of a structure are intact & upper floors fail in the middle?

Which of the following types of construction is not as likely to collapse?

Which technical rescue includes hazards such as fire, darkness and temperature extremes?

Which of the following BEST describes a hazard created during bulk transport vehicle fires?

Ideal tool for cutting sheet metal body panels when equipped with a metal cutting blade:

Which application method is used for fuel spills on open ground?

Every gallon of water used to suppress a fire adds _____ to the weight of floors.

What part of Type III construction carries the exterior load?

Which rate-of-rise heat detector is used to monitor large areas of a building?

Type of technical rescue involving physical hazards such as smoke, electrified rails & water

Fixed-temperature heat detectors:

Which BEST describes how to disconnect the electrical system in an electric vehicle?

Which BEST describes a hazard particular to clean agent fixed suppression systems?

The test area for service testing must be:

The basic types of flame detectors are focused on the _____ spectrums.

Which of the following BEST describes ignition of flammable liquids?

Central station systems are monitored by:

Which of the foam generators is typically associated with total-flooding applications?

Which of the following BEST describes the most common cause of a BLEVE?

Which of the following is a computer-based system that transfers data to a federal database?

Which of the following is NOT needed for right of entry during search and seizure?

Which type of protected premises alarm system is only practical in small occupancies?

Which of the following BEST describes a disadvantage of using a lifting jack?

What can the documentation in preincident planning surveys be used for?

Which can result in decreased foaming ability if the solution is stored for too long?

Which fire hazard during extrication is MOST commonly found in a vehicle's trunk and interior?

Which of the following is one of the first concerns at a flammable gas incident?

Which type of alarm system continuously monitors a remote location?

Which type of system employs a deluge-type valve, fire detection devices & closed sprinklers?

Which system is used where temps remain above 40°F as the system contains water at all times?

Wheel chocks can hold a vehicle in place on a ______ grade

Poor-quality foam may result from:

Which of the following BEST describes the second step taken when a collapse is imminent?

Which of the following statements about sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?

Which indicating valve uses a circular disk inside a flat plate on top of the valve housing?

Which type of standpipe system contains water only when water is supplied through the FDC?

Which BEST describes how private residential surveys should be performed?

Which standard is a primary design & installation criteria for sprinkler systems?

Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation are also known as:

When can personnel reenter a scene once control has been relinquished?

Which foam floats on the surface of hydrocarbon fuels, making it a vapor suppressant?

What type of construction is less likely to collapse unless affected by a large volume of fire?

Which BEST describes tasks performed by the first-arriving company if smoke & fire are visible?

Heat detector that activates by liquid expanding to break a glass vial to complete a circuit?

Properly trained firefighters should recognize & collect info during all the following EXCEPT:

What Command approach is taken when it is necessary to take immediate action to save a life?

The following increases structural collapse potential but may not be visible during a survey:

What type of construction will expand & twist when exposed to temperatures above 1000°F?

Which statement about Class A foam concentrates is most accurate?

The ______ is used to simulate actuation of the sprinkler system.

Which should be consulted if a problem is found during routine maintenance of a generator?

Which of the following BEST describes open communication?

Which of the following statements about compressed air foam systems (CAFS) is MOST correct?

Which of the following statements BEST describes rate-of-rise heat detectors?

Which type of notification appliance uses strobes or flashing lights indicating an emergency?

Which of the following statements about foam concentrates is MOST accurate?

The area for service testing fire hose should be:

Sprinkler system cross mains:

Which BEST describes where water should be applied when used to cool & protect exposures?

Which of the following may require the use of a MAYDAY signal?

Which of the following provides the opportunity to check individual air supplies?

Which proportioning method is the simplest method of mixing foam concentrate & water?

Which type of vehicle is powered by multiple propulsion systems?

Which foam proportioner is designed to be directly attached to the pump panel discharge outlet?

What tool uses paint on the ends of blocks to indicate length?

Which of the following is a reason to establish a collapse zone?

Location and collection of evidence is based on:

Which nozzle pumps foam solution through the nozzle in a fine spray?

What part of Type III construction carries the interior load?