ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which of the following BEST describes heavy fuel loading?
a)The lack of combustible materials in an area
b)The arrangement of combustible materials in an area
c)Presence of small amounts of combustible materials in an area
d)Presence of large amounts of combustible materials in an area - ANSWERd
Residential survey responsibilities include discussing survey results with the
owner/occupant and answering any questions.
True
False - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following types of technical rescue operations is divided into high-angle
urban/structural and wilderness/mountain rescues?
a)Water Rescue
b)Structural collapse
c)Confined space
d)Rope Rescue - ANSWERd
The exterior of a building can make it appear more substantial than it is.
True
False - ANSWERtrue
The role of a firefighter II during technical rescue operations is to perform specialized
tasks which vary depending on the type of rescue.
true
false - ANSWERfalse
Advanced planning for private residential surveys is needed to allow time for
personnel to research code enforcement violations.
True
False - ANSWERfalse
Which of the following hazards is MOST associated with wilderness rescue
operations?
a)Tight constricted spaces
b)Undercurrents
c)Sink holes
d)Heat stress and dehydration - ANSWERd
Unprotected engineered steel and wood trusses can fail after three minutes of
exposure to fire.
True
False - ANSWERfalse
, Every U.S. gallon (SI liter) of water used to suppress fire adds___ to the weight of
floors.
a)8.33 pounds(3.69 kilograms)
b)10.33 pounds(4.68 kilograms)
c)7.22 pounds(3.27 kilograms)
d)12.23 pounds(5.55 kilograms) - ANSWERa
The hot zone is the area of the scene that includes the site of the actual emergency.
True
False - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following hazards is MOST likely to be found at cave, mine, and tunnel
rescues?
a)Toxic Gases
b)Abandoned tools and equipment
c)Tangled debris
d)Explosive atmospheres - ANSWERa
In which construction type is collapse influenced by the style of the construction?
a)Type I
b)Type V
c)Type II
d)Type IV - ANSWERb
Structural collapse does not occur without a warning.
True
False - ANSWERFalse
Which of the following best describes the second step taken when a collapse
appears to be imminent?
a)Look for walls that appear to be leaning
b)Look for loose bricks
c)Establish a clear collapse zone
d)Establish a command post - ANSWERc
Which of the following types of technical rescue operations may require the use of
personal flotation devices(PFDs)?
a)Structural Collapse
b)Confined-space
c)Rope rescue
d)Water Rescue - ANSWERd
Which of the following dictates the tasks performed by the fireground support
company?
a)Size-up results
b)City Regulations
c)The situation
d)Department SOPs - ANSWERc