Firefighter 2 (Certification Exam)
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Prepare reports, communicate the need for assistance, coordinate an interior attack line
team, extinguish an ignitable liquid fire, control a flammable gas cylinder fire, protect
evidence of fire cause and origin, access and disentangle victims from motor vehicle
accidents, assist special rescue team operations, perform a fire safety survey, present fire
safety information, maintain fire equipment, perform annual service tests on fire hoses—
ANSWER-Responsibilities for FF 2
An urgent message that takes priority over all other communications—ANSWER-Emergency
traffic
Emergency traffic that is used for a firefighter that is downed, lost, missing or needs
immediate assistance.—ANSWER-Mayday
Warns all personnel to pull back to a safe location. Usually a sequence of 3 blasts on an
apparatus air horn.—ANSWER-Evacuation signal
Used to compile and analyze incident reports at the local, state, and national levels.—
ANSWER-National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
, National resource typing criteria. NIMS document that lists the proper terminology for the
common resources used at large-scale emergencies.—ANSWER-NIMS Guide 0001
The "big picture" plan of what has to be done.—ANSWER-Strategy
The steps that are taken to achieve the strategic objectives.—ANSWER-Tactics
The specific assignments that will get the job done.—ANSWER-Tasks
Pushing tool (short like pole), prying tool (halligan tool), striking tool (sledgehammer or flat-
head axe), cutting tool (axe), portable hand light, thermal imaging devices, life lines.—
ANSWER-Search and rescue tools
Placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated location and laying out
commonly used tools and equipment.—ANSWER-Tool staging
Used to connect one rope to another rope or to other hardware such as an anchor plate,
swivel, or pulley. NFPA 1983—ANSWER-Carabiner
A piece of rescue or safety equipment made of webbing and worn by a person.—ANSWER-
Harness
Seat harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and legs and has a design load of 600 lbs.—
ANSWER-Class 2 harness
Full body harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and thighs as well as secures the
rescuers waist and shoulders.—ANSWER-Class 3 harness
Rescue in collapsed trenches.—ANSWER-Trench rescue
Rescue in tanks, silos, underground electrical vaults storm drains and other similar
structures.—ANSWER-Confined space rescue
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Prepare reports, communicate the need for assistance, coordinate an interior attack line
team, extinguish an ignitable liquid fire, control a flammable gas cylinder fire, protect
evidence of fire cause and origin, access and disentangle victims from motor vehicle
accidents, assist special rescue team operations, perform a fire safety survey, present fire
safety information, maintain fire equipment, perform annual service tests on fire hoses—
ANSWER-Responsibilities for FF 2
An urgent message that takes priority over all other communications—ANSWER-Emergency
traffic
Emergency traffic that is used for a firefighter that is downed, lost, missing or needs
immediate assistance.—ANSWER-Mayday
Warns all personnel to pull back to a safe location. Usually a sequence of 3 blasts on an
apparatus air horn.—ANSWER-Evacuation signal
Used to compile and analyze incident reports at the local, state, and national levels.—
ANSWER-National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
, National resource typing criteria. NIMS document that lists the proper terminology for the
common resources used at large-scale emergencies.—ANSWER-NIMS Guide 0001
The "big picture" plan of what has to be done.—ANSWER-Strategy
The steps that are taken to achieve the strategic objectives.—ANSWER-Tactics
The specific assignments that will get the job done.—ANSWER-Tasks
Pushing tool (short like pole), prying tool (halligan tool), striking tool (sledgehammer or flat-
head axe), cutting tool (axe), portable hand light, thermal imaging devices, life lines.—
ANSWER-Search and rescue tools
Placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated location and laying out
commonly used tools and equipment.—ANSWER-Tool staging
Used to connect one rope to another rope or to other hardware such as an anchor plate,
swivel, or pulley. NFPA 1983—ANSWER-Carabiner
A piece of rescue or safety equipment made of webbing and worn by a person.—ANSWER-
Harness
Seat harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and legs and has a design load of 600 lbs.—
ANSWER-Class 2 harness
Full body harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and thighs as well as secures the
rescuers waist and shoulders.—ANSWER-Class 3 harness
Rescue in collapsed trenches.—ANSWER-Trench rescue
Rescue in tanks, silos, underground electrical vaults storm drains and other similar
structures.—ANSWER-Confined space rescue
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
