FF2 Chapter 21 Maintenance and Testing
Responsibilities IFSTA Questions &
Answers
Power tools should be inspected: -ANSWER - at the beginning of every shift.
Which location would be ideal for testing fire hose? -ANSWER - Empty parking lot next
to the fire station
Which action should be avoided when service testing fire hose because it can cause
damage to the hose? -ANSWER - Testing hose in an area with rocks and debris
When service testing a fire hose, it is necessary to: -ANSWER - have access to a water
source that is sufficient for charging the hose.
When inspecting and maintaining a portable generator, the generator can be damaged
if: -ANSWER - it is run for a long period of time without a load.
Fire hose testing records should include the: -ANSWER - reason that any hoses fail the
test.
Which is an indicator that a fire hose should be removed from service? -ANSWER -
Couplings are loosening from the hose
When replacing bulbs on portable scene lighting equipment, it is important to: -
ANSWER - allow the bulb to cool before replacing it.
Which type of equipment is NOT typically maintained by a Fire Fighter II? -ANSWER -
Apparatus electrical systems
Which piece of equipment is used to prevent pressurized hose from dangerously
whipping back and forth if it ruptures? -ANSWER - Hose test gate valve
Which pieces of equipment are necessary to service test a fire hose? -ANSWER -
Hose-testing machine, portable pump, or fire department pumper
When maintaining portable lighting equipment, it is safest to: -ANSWER - connect each
light to the generator one at a time.
Replace any spark plug that: -ANSWER - shows signs of arcing.
Responsibilities IFSTA Questions &
Answers
Power tools should be inspected: -ANSWER - at the beginning of every shift.
Which location would be ideal for testing fire hose? -ANSWER - Empty parking lot next
to the fire station
Which action should be avoided when service testing fire hose because it can cause
damage to the hose? -ANSWER - Testing hose in an area with rocks and debris
When service testing a fire hose, it is necessary to: -ANSWER - have access to a water
source that is sufficient for charging the hose.
When inspecting and maintaining a portable generator, the generator can be damaged
if: -ANSWER - it is run for a long period of time without a load.
Fire hose testing records should include the: -ANSWER - reason that any hoses fail the
test.
Which is an indicator that a fire hose should be removed from service? -ANSWER -
Couplings are loosening from the hose
When replacing bulbs on portable scene lighting equipment, it is important to: -
ANSWER - allow the bulb to cool before replacing it.
Which type of equipment is NOT typically maintained by a Fire Fighter II? -ANSWER -
Apparatus electrical systems
Which piece of equipment is used to prevent pressurized hose from dangerously
whipping back and forth if it ruptures? -ANSWER - Hose test gate valve
Which pieces of equipment are necessary to service test a fire hose? -ANSWER -
Hose-testing machine, portable pump, or fire department pumper
When maintaining portable lighting equipment, it is safest to: -ANSWER - connect each
light to the generator one at a time.
Replace any spark plug that: -ANSWER - shows signs of arcing.
