Firefighter 2 (Certification Exam) Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
Responsibilities for FF 2
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
Emergency traffic
An urgent message that takes priority over all other communications
Mayday
Emergency traffic that is used for a firefighter that is downed, lost, missing or needs
immediate assistance.
Evacuation signal
Warns all personnel to pull back to a safe location. Usually a sequence of 3 blasts on an
apparatus air horn.
National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
Used to compile and analyze incident reports at the local, state, and national levels.
NIMS Guide 0001
National resource typing criteria. NIMS document that lists the proper terminology for the
common resources used at large-scale emergencies.
Strategy
, The "big picture" plan of what has to be done.
Tactics
The steps that are taken to achieve the strategic objectives.
Tasks
The specific assignments that will get the job done.
Search and rescue tools
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.
Tool staging
Placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated location and laying out
commonly used tools and equipment.
Carabiner
Used to connect one rope to another rope or to other hardware such as an anchor plate,
swivel, or pulley. NFPA 1983
Harness
A piece of rescue or safety equipment made of webbing and worn by a person.
Class 2 harness
Seat harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and legs and has a design load of 600 lbs.
Class 3 harness
Full body harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and thighs as well as secures the
rescuers waist and shoulders.
with Verified Correct Answers
Responsibilities for FF 2
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
Emergency traffic
An urgent message that takes priority over all other communications
Mayday
Emergency traffic that is used for a firefighter that is downed, lost, missing or needs
immediate assistance.
Evacuation signal
Warns all personnel to pull back to a safe location. Usually a sequence of 3 blasts on an
apparatus air horn.
National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
Used to compile and analyze incident reports at the local, state, and national levels.
NIMS Guide 0001
National resource typing criteria. NIMS document that lists the proper terminology for the
common resources used at large-scale emergencies.
Strategy
, The "big picture" plan of what has to be done.
Tactics
The steps that are taken to achieve the strategic objectives.
Tasks
The specific assignments that will get the job done.
Search and rescue tools
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.
Tool staging
Placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated location and laying out
commonly used tools and equipment.
Carabiner
Used to connect one rope to another rope or to other hardware such as an anchor plate,
swivel, or pulley. NFPA 1983
Harness
A piece of rescue or safety equipment made of webbing and worn by a person.
Class 2 harness
Seat harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and legs and has a design load of 600 lbs.
Class 3 harness
Full body harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and thighs as well as secures the
rescuers waist and shoulders.
