Firefighter II Practice Exam 1
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Which of these describes a device that recognizes and alerts when the temperature of the
surrounding area increases by more than a set amount?
Heat detector
Temperature rating
Rate-of-rise detector
Line-type detector—ANSWER-Rate-of-rise detector
Which of these describes an automatic sprinkler that activates by glycerin expanding and
breaking?
Frangible bulb
Chemical pellet
Deluge
,Fusible-link—ANSWER-Frangible bulb
What features might a new high-rise building have that an older facility may not?
Smoke control system
Elevator control system
Automatic sprinklers
All of these are correct.—ANSWER-All of these are correct.
What is one of the first determinations an incident commander must make during the size-
up of a technical rescue incident?
If ground conditions are stable and suitable for emergency apparatus
How many chief officers will be needed for operations
Whether the event is a true rescue situation or body recovery operation
If weather conditions suitable for rescue operations—ANSWER-Whether the event is a true
rescue situation or body recovery operation
When a determination is made to conduct an exterior fire attack, where should the first hose
lines be placed?
Into the lowest level with fire involvement
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,Onto exposures for protection
Into the A side of the structure
Through the vent opening—ANSWER-Onto exposures for protection
Firefighter Smith filled the department's portable generator with fuel outside on a 35þF day.
The generator was placed on the fire apparatus, which then pulled into the apparatus bay. A
few hours later, Firefighter Smith walks by the apparatus and smells a strong gasoline odor.
What has likely occurred?
The generator fuel tank has exploded.
The generator fuel has expanded and is leaking.
The fire apparatus has a leak in the fuel system.
Exhaust from the fire apparatus is trapped inside the bay.—ANSWER-The generator fuel has
expanded and is leaking.
Which automatic sprinkler head does NOT have a release mechanism?
Early-suppression fast-response
Fusible-link
Chemical pellet
Deluge—ANSWER-Deluge
, In the event that a power line has fallen on a vehicle with victims inside, what should the
firefighter do?
Use a smooth-bore nozzle to flow water, pushing the power line away from the vehicle.
Wait for the power company to disconnect the power.
Move the line after putting on structural firefighting gloves.
Utilize a wooden NY hook to move the line.—ANSWER-Wait for the power company to
disconnect the power.
If the municipal water supply cannot meet the needs of pressure and volume to the
sprinkler system, what alternative supply method would be used?
Use the fire pump.
Operate the zone valve.
Nothing can be done.
Activate the supervisory switch.—ANSWER-Use the fire pump.
You have participated in a rescue training course where you learned how to recognize
hazards, secure the scene, and call for additional assistance. To which level have you been
trained with this course?
Technician
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Which of these describes a device that recognizes and alerts when the temperature of the
surrounding area increases by more than a set amount?
Heat detector
Temperature rating
Rate-of-rise detector
Line-type detector—ANSWER-Rate-of-rise detector
Which of these describes an automatic sprinkler that activates by glycerin expanding and
breaking?
Frangible bulb
Chemical pellet
Deluge
,Fusible-link—ANSWER-Frangible bulb
What features might a new high-rise building have that an older facility may not?
Smoke control system
Elevator control system
Automatic sprinklers
All of these are correct.—ANSWER-All of these are correct.
What is one of the first determinations an incident commander must make during the size-
up of a technical rescue incident?
If ground conditions are stable and suitable for emergency apparatus
How many chief officers will be needed for operations
Whether the event is a true rescue situation or body recovery operation
If weather conditions suitable for rescue operations—ANSWER-Whether the event is a true
rescue situation or body recovery operation
When a determination is made to conduct an exterior fire attack, where should the first hose
lines be placed?
Into the lowest level with fire involvement
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,Onto exposures for protection
Into the A side of the structure
Through the vent opening—ANSWER-Onto exposures for protection
Firefighter Smith filled the department's portable generator with fuel outside on a 35þF day.
The generator was placed on the fire apparatus, which then pulled into the apparatus bay. A
few hours later, Firefighter Smith walks by the apparatus and smells a strong gasoline odor.
What has likely occurred?
The generator fuel tank has exploded.
The generator fuel has expanded and is leaking.
The fire apparatus has a leak in the fuel system.
Exhaust from the fire apparatus is trapped inside the bay.—ANSWER-The generator fuel has
expanded and is leaking.
Which automatic sprinkler head does NOT have a release mechanism?
Early-suppression fast-response
Fusible-link
Chemical pellet
Deluge—ANSWER-Deluge
, In the event that a power line has fallen on a vehicle with victims inside, what should the
firefighter do?
Use a smooth-bore nozzle to flow water, pushing the power line away from the vehicle.
Wait for the power company to disconnect the power.
Move the line after putting on structural firefighting gloves.
Utilize a wooden NY hook to move the line.—ANSWER-Wait for the power company to
disconnect the power.
If the municipal water supply cannot meet the needs of pressure and volume to the
sprinkler system, what alternative supply method would be used?
Use the fire pump.
Operate the zone valve.
Nothing can be done.
Activate the supervisory switch.—ANSWER-Use the fire pump.
You have participated in a rescue training course where you learned how to recognize
hazards, secure the scene, and call for additional assistance. To which level have you been
trained with this course?
Technician
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
