FIREFIGHTER 2 EXAM UPDATED
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED PREPARATION RESOURCE
●● Type III harness
Answer: A full body harness specifically designed for safety and rescue
operations.
●● Orange bonnet hydrant
Answer: A hydrant with a flow rate of 500-999 gallons per minute,
indicated by an orange bonnet.
●● Check/clapper valve
Answer: A valve that allows water flow in only one direction, preventing
backflow.
●● Dead-end water mains
Answer: Water mains that do not follow the principle of a loop feed
hydrant, potentially limiting water supply.
●● Residential sprinklers
Answer: A sprinkler system where the water supply is combined with the
domestic system, providing fire protection for residential buildings.
,●● Simple sprinkler system
Answer: A sprinkler system that utilizes a wet pipe, providing immediate
water flow upon activation.
●● Spreader
Answer: A tool used for vehicle extrication that operates using hydraulic
power.
●● Pressure test
Answer: A test conducted on hoses to ensure they can hold pressure for
3-5 minutes without leakage.
●● LPG tanker fire
Answer: A fire involving an LPG tanker, where the approach should be
at a 45-degree angle with a dry fog stream, avoiding the ends of the
vessels.
●● Gasoline storage
Answer: The practice of storing gasoline outside the building to reduce
fire hazards.
●● Chief officer
, Answer: An officer who may assume another role in the Incident
Command structure, responsible for overall incident management.
●● National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
Answer: A system that collects and reports fire incident data to the
NFIRS for statistical analysis and research purposes.
●● Automatic Alarm System
Answer: A system that utilizes the Central Station Protection Signaling
System to automatically detect and report fire incidents.
●● ARFF
Answer: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, which involves the use of
Class A foam and fog nozzles for extinguishing fires on aircraft.
●● Foam nozzles
Answer: Different types of nozzles specifically designed for use with
foam to optimize its application and effectiveness.
●● Status updates
Answer: Regular updates required every 10 minutes to provide current
information on the incident's progress and changes.
●● Weakness of type 1 construction
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED PREPARATION RESOURCE
●● Type III harness
Answer: A full body harness specifically designed for safety and rescue
operations.
●● Orange bonnet hydrant
Answer: A hydrant with a flow rate of 500-999 gallons per minute,
indicated by an orange bonnet.
●● Check/clapper valve
Answer: A valve that allows water flow in only one direction, preventing
backflow.
●● Dead-end water mains
Answer: Water mains that do not follow the principle of a loop feed
hydrant, potentially limiting water supply.
●● Residential sprinklers
Answer: A sprinkler system where the water supply is combined with the
domestic system, providing fire protection for residential buildings.
,●● Simple sprinkler system
Answer: A sprinkler system that utilizes a wet pipe, providing immediate
water flow upon activation.
●● Spreader
Answer: A tool used for vehicle extrication that operates using hydraulic
power.
●● Pressure test
Answer: A test conducted on hoses to ensure they can hold pressure for
3-5 minutes without leakage.
●● LPG tanker fire
Answer: A fire involving an LPG tanker, where the approach should be
at a 45-degree angle with a dry fog stream, avoiding the ends of the
vessels.
●● Gasoline storage
Answer: The practice of storing gasoline outside the building to reduce
fire hazards.
●● Chief officer
, Answer: An officer who may assume another role in the Incident
Command structure, responsible for overall incident management.
●● National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
Answer: A system that collects and reports fire incident data to the
NFIRS for statistical analysis and research purposes.
●● Automatic Alarm System
Answer: A system that utilizes the Central Station Protection Signaling
System to automatically detect and report fire incidents.
●● ARFF
Answer: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, which involves the use of
Class A foam and fog nozzles for extinguishing fires on aircraft.
●● Foam nozzles
Answer: Different types of nozzles specifically designed for use with
foam to optimize its application and effectiveness.
●● Status updates
Answer: Regular updates required every 10 minutes to provide current
information on the incident's progress and changes.
●● Weakness of type 1 construction
