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1. Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during b. Pike pole
overhaul?
Select one:
a.Pitchfork
b.Pike pole
c.Flathead axe
d.Bale hook
2. In order for investigators to determine the cause of the c. abnormal fire behavior
fire, firefighters should take note of: when water is applied.
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.
3. Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental? d.Trailers
Select one:
a.Presence of hazardous materials
b.Structural collapse
c.A broken gas line
d.Trailers
4. When establishing scene security at a structure fire, d. extend beyond the far-
the perimeter should: thest piece of evidence.
Select one:
a.extend to twice the length of the structure.
b.be secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law en-
forcement.
c.be created once fire suppression and ventilation are
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complete.
d.extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence.
5. Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire? d. Smoke coming through
Select one: cracks in a wall
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
6. Which method of protecting building contents keeps b. Group and cover items
items secure and reduces interference with fire sup- in the room where they are
pression and ventilation activities? found
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
7. Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I? d. Protecting the incident
Select one: scene and preserving evi-
a.Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in dence
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 evi-
dence
8. a. fire investigator.
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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.
9. Where does overhaul typically begin? b. Area of most severe fire
Select one: involvement
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
10. Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry d. Carryall
debris and provide a water basin for immersing small
burning objects?
Select one:
a.Scupper
b.Catchall
c.Salvage cover
d.Carryall
11. Before removing SCBA during overhaul, firefighters a. monitor the atmosphere
must: for the presence of car-
Select one: bon monoxide and hydro-
a.monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon gen cyanide.
monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
b.report to the rehabilitation station.
c.report air cylinder levels to the IC.
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1. Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during b. Pike pole
overhaul?
Select one:
a.Pitchfork
b.Pike pole
c.Flathead axe
d.Bale hook
2. In order for investigators to determine the cause of the c. abnormal fire behavior
fire, firefighters should take note of: when water is applied.
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.
3. Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental? d.Trailers
Select one:
a.Presence of hazardous materials
b.Structural collapse
c.A broken gas line
d.Trailers
4. When establishing scene security at a structure fire, d. extend beyond the far-
the perimeter should: thest piece of evidence.
Select one:
a.extend to twice the length of the structure.
b.be secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law en-
forcement.
c.be created once fire suppression and ventilation are
, IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Prese
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complete.
d.extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence.
5. Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire? d. Smoke coming through
Select one: cracks in a wall
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
6. Which method of protecting building contents keeps b. Group and cover items
items secure and reduces interference with fire sup- in the room where they are
pression and ventilation activities? found
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
7. Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I? d. Protecting the incident
Select one: scene and preserving evi-
a.Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in dence
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 evi-
dence
8. a. fire investigator.
, IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Prese
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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.
9. Where does overhaul typically begin? b. Area of most severe fire
Select one: involvement
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
10. Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry d. Carryall
debris and provide a water basin for immersing small
burning objects?
Select one:
a.Scupper
b.Catchall
c.Salvage cover
d.Carryall
11. Before removing SCBA during overhaul, firefighters a. monitor the atmosphere
must: for the presence of car-
Select one: bon monoxide and hydro-
a.monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon gen cyanide.
monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
b.report to the rehabilitation station.
c.report air cylinder levels to the IC.
