Firefighter 2 Final Exam 2025
Which pneumatic tools are often used for delicate cutting operations and can cut case hardened locks
and steel? - ANSWER-Whizzer saws
Which proportioning method uses an external pump or head pressure to force foam concentrate into
the fire stream at the correct ratio for the water flow? - ANSWER-Premixing method
What is the term used to describe forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening while water is
flowing? - ANSWER-Flow pressure
Which of the following is NOT a question that would be asked concerning appliances during a
residential fire safety survey?
Are surge protectors being used?
Are appliances name brand?
Are electrical cords in good condition?
Are the units operating properly? - ANSWER-are appliances name brand?
Which type of pressure can be measured with a pitot tube and gauge? - ANSWER-Flow pressure
Proportioning methods: When would batch mixing not be effective? - ANSWER-On large incidents
because attack lines must be shut down when refilling an empty tank.
Water applied to ordinary combustibles usually _______. - ANSWER-Reduce flame spread
Which type of valves are used to control the flow from the hydrant? - ANSWER-Gate valves
The _____ the wood, the easier to ignite and the faster it loses structural integrity. - ANSWER-Smaller
The threads on pump male discharge outlets are protected by fittings called _____ _____. - ANSWER-
Hose caps
Who should begin stabilization of a patient trapped inside a vehicle? - ANSWER-A rescuer with EMT
training
Name one element of patient removal: - ANSWER-Covering sharp edges
Fixed-temperature heat detectors rated at _____(*f)(*c) are common for living spaces. - ANSWER-165
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Cribbing is most commonly used to _________. - ANSWER-stabilize objects
Which type of test should be preformed by private contractors or fire department personnel? -
ANSWER-Standard testing
Which proportioning method is used with portable extinguishers, wheeled, extinguishers, skid-
mounted twin-agent units, and vehicle mounted tank systems? - ANSWER-Premixing method
, One of the most important practices to address to building occupants about fire safety is _______. -
ANSWER-making sure to maintain clear and unobstructed exit pathways
Normal pressure exiting a system before water is released from a hydrant is called ______. - ANSWER-
Static presssure
Energy created by moving parts on machines, such as belts and bearings - ANSWER-Mechanical heat
energy
Water received from treatment facilities is delivered to ________ storage tanks before being
distributed throughout the area served. - ANSWER-elevated
State 3 facts about service testing: - ANSWER-1. The test area should be smooth and free from rock
and debris
2. Hose should be tested in a paved area with room to lay out the hose
3. A water source sufficient for filling the hose is necessary
Describe Completed Foam: - ANSWER-completed product after air is introduced into the foam
solution
What can hide fire hazards and impede paths of egress? - ANSWER-poor housekeeping
With the bank-down foam application method, the foam stream is directed: - ANSWER-onto an object,
allowing the foam to run down / onto the surface of the fuel.
Winches should be positioned: - ANSWER-as close to the object being pulled as possible
Which hydraulic tools may spread as much as 32 inches (800mm) apart? - ANSWER-spreaders
Which pneumatic tool can be used to vacuum loose soil from around victims buried in a trench
collapse? - ANSWER-air vacuum
Which method of moving water uses a primary water source located at a higher elevation than the
distribution system and delivers water to the system without the use of pumps? - ANSWER-gravity
system
What is NOT a reason a hose clamp is used? - ANSWER-to allow advancement of a charged hose line
down stairs
Where should the hose be connected on a fire dept pumper when being used for service testing hose
line? - ANSWER-to the discharges on the opposite side of the pump panel
What is the time span when presenting to young children? - ANSWER-15 minutes
The distribution system that provides circulating feed from all directions is called the _______. -
ANSWER-grid system
Which sprinkler systems are designed to quickly supply a large volume of water to the protected area?
- ANSWER-Deluge system
3 question to ask yourself during a vehicle incident size up. - ANSWER-1. are any utilities damaged?
2. Is there a need for additional resources?
3. Is there a fire / potential for a fire?
*Ages of the victims do not apply
Fog nozzles break down ____________ into tiny droplets. - ANSWER-foam solutions
Which pneumatic tools are often used for delicate cutting operations and can cut case hardened locks
and steel? - ANSWER-Whizzer saws
Which proportioning method uses an external pump or head pressure to force foam concentrate into
the fire stream at the correct ratio for the water flow? - ANSWER-Premixing method
What is the term used to describe forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening while water is
flowing? - ANSWER-Flow pressure
Which of the following is NOT a question that would be asked concerning appliances during a
residential fire safety survey?
Are surge protectors being used?
Are appliances name brand?
Are electrical cords in good condition?
Are the units operating properly? - ANSWER-are appliances name brand?
Which type of pressure can be measured with a pitot tube and gauge? - ANSWER-Flow pressure
Proportioning methods: When would batch mixing not be effective? - ANSWER-On large incidents
because attack lines must be shut down when refilling an empty tank.
Water applied to ordinary combustibles usually _______. - ANSWER-Reduce flame spread
Which type of valves are used to control the flow from the hydrant? - ANSWER-Gate valves
The _____ the wood, the easier to ignite and the faster it loses structural integrity. - ANSWER-Smaller
The threads on pump male discharge outlets are protected by fittings called _____ _____. - ANSWER-
Hose caps
Who should begin stabilization of a patient trapped inside a vehicle? - ANSWER-A rescuer with EMT
training
Name one element of patient removal: - ANSWER-Covering sharp edges
Fixed-temperature heat detectors rated at _____(*f)(*c) are common for living spaces. - ANSWER-165
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Cribbing is most commonly used to _________. - ANSWER-stabilize objects
Which type of test should be preformed by private contractors or fire department personnel? -
ANSWER-Standard testing
Which proportioning method is used with portable extinguishers, wheeled, extinguishers, skid-
mounted twin-agent units, and vehicle mounted tank systems? - ANSWER-Premixing method
, One of the most important practices to address to building occupants about fire safety is _______. -
ANSWER-making sure to maintain clear and unobstructed exit pathways
Normal pressure exiting a system before water is released from a hydrant is called ______. - ANSWER-
Static presssure
Energy created by moving parts on machines, such as belts and bearings - ANSWER-Mechanical heat
energy
Water received from treatment facilities is delivered to ________ storage tanks before being
distributed throughout the area served. - ANSWER-elevated
State 3 facts about service testing: - ANSWER-1. The test area should be smooth and free from rock
and debris
2. Hose should be tested in a paved area with room to lay out the hose
3. A water source sufficient for filling the hose is necessary
Describe Completed Foam: - ANSWER-completed product after air is introduced into the foam
solution
What can hide fire hazards and impede paths of egress? - ANSWER-poor housekeeping
With the bank-down foam application method, the foam stream is directed: - ANSWER-onto an object,
allowing the foam to run down / onto the surface of the fuel.
Winches should be positioned: - ANSWER-as close to the object being pulled as possible
Which hydraulic tools may spread as much as 32 inches (800mm) apart? - ANSWER-spreaders
Which pneumatic tool can be used to vacuum loose soil from around victims buried in a trench
collapse? - ANSWER-air vacuum
Which method of moving water uses a primary water source located at a higher elevation than the
distribution system and delivers water to the system without the use of pumps? - ANSWER-gravity
system
What is NOT a reason a hose clamp is used? - ANSWER-to allow advancement of a charged hose line
down stairs
Where should the hose be connected on a fire dept pumper when being used for service testing hose
line? - ANSWER-to the discharges on the opposite side of the pump panel
What is the time span when presenting to young children? - ANSWER-15 minutes
The distribution system that provides circulating feed from all directions is called the _______. -
ANSWER-grid system
Which sprinkler systems are designed to quickly supply a large volume of water to the protected area?
- ANSWER-Deluge system
3 question to ask yourself during a vehicle incident size up. - ANSWER-1. are any utilities damaged?
2. Is there a need for additional resources?
3. Is there a fire / potential for a fire?
*Ages of the victims do not apply
Fog nozzles break down ____________ into tiny droplets. - ANSWER-foam solutions
