IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 -
Overhaul, Property
Conservation, and Scene
Preservation Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during overhaul?
Select one:
a.Pitchfork
b.Pike pole
c.Flathead axe
d.Bale hook - Answer: b. Pike pole
In order for investigators to determine the cause of the fire, firefighters should take note of:
Select one:
a.building construction classification.
b.nearby exposures that remain undamaged.
c.abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
d.wind direction and speed. - Answer: c. abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental?
Select one:
,a.Presence of hazardous materials
b.Structural collapse
c.A broken gas line
d.Trailers - Answer: d.Trailers
When establishing scene security at a structure fire, the perimeter should:
Select one:
a.extend to twice the length of the structure.
b.be secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law enforcement.
c.be created once fire suppression and ventilation are complete.
d.extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence. - Answer: d. extend beyond the farthest piece of
evidence.
Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire?
Select one:
a.Area is closest to the exit door
b.Loss of structural integrity
c.Water pooling on the floor
d.Smoke coming through cracks in a wall - Answer: d. Smoke coming through cracks in a wall
Which method of protecting building contents keeps items secure and reduces interference with fire
suppression and ventilation activities?
Select one:
a.Carry items outside the building and cover them
b.Group and cover items in the room where they are found
c.Move items to an uninvolved area of the structure
d.Use a small hoseline to spray the area around the items - Answer: b. Group and cover items in the
room where they are found
Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I?
, Select one:
a.Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in court
b.Investigating individuals who may have started the fire
c.Identifying the exact cause of the fire
d.Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence - Answer: d. Protecting the incident scene and
preserving evidence
The area of origin in a fire is identified by the IC or the:
Select one:
a.fire investigator.
b.Fire Fighter II.
c.Incident Safety Officer.
d.Fire Fighter I. - Answer: a. fire investigator.
Where does overhaul typically begin?
Select one:
a.At the front entrance of the building
b.Area of most severe fire involvement
c.On the top floor of the building
d.Area of least severe fire involvement - Answer: b. Area of most severe fire involvement
Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry debris and provide a water basin for immersing
small burning objects?
Select one:
a.Scupper
b.Catchall
c.Salvage cover
d.Carryall - Answer: d. Carryall
Overhaul, Property
Conservation, and Scene
Preservation Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during overhaul?
Select one:
a.Pitchfork
b.Pike pole
c.Flathead axe
d.Bale hook - Answer: b. Pike pole
In order for investigators to determine the cause of the fire, firefighters should take note of:
Select one:
a.building construction classification.
b.nearby exposures that remain undamaged.
c.abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
d.wind direction and speed. - Answer: c. abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental?
Select one:
,a.Presence of hazardous materials
b.Structural collapse
c.A broken gas line
d.Trailers - Answer: d.Trailers
When establishing scene security at a structure fire, the perimeter should:
Select one:
a.extend to twice the length of the structure.
b.be secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law enforcement.
c.be created once fire suppression and ventilation are complete.
d.extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence. - Answer: d. extend beyond the farthest piece of
evidence.
Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire?
Select one:
a.Area is closest to the exit door
b.Loss of structural integrity
c.Water pooling on the floor
d.Smoke coming through cracks in a wall - Answer: d. Smoke coming through cracks in a wall
Which method of protecting building contents keeps items secure and reduces interference with fire
suppression and ventilation activities?
Select one:
a.Carry items outside the building and cover them
b.Group and cover items in the room where they are found
c.Move items to an uninvolved area of the structure
d.Use a small hoseline to spray the area around the items - Answer: b. Group and cover items in the
room where they are found
Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I?
, Select one:
a.Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in court
b.Investigating individuals who may have started the fire
c.Identifying the exact cause of the fire
d.Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence - Answer: d. Protecting the incident scene and
preserving evidence
The area of origin in a fire is identified by the IC or the:
Select one:
a.fire investigator.
b.Fire Fighter II.
c.Incident Safety Officer.
d.Fire Fighter I. - Answer: a. fire investigator.
Where does overhaul typically begin?
Select one:
a.At the front entrance of the building
b.Area of most severe fire involvement
c.On the top floor of the building
d.Area of least severe fire involvement - Answer: b. Area of most severe fire involvement
Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry debris and provide a water basin for immersing
small burning objects?
Select one:
a.Scupper
b.Catchall
c.Salvage cover
d.Carryall - Answer: d. Carryall
