IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation TEST BANK EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation TEST BANK EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during overhaul? Select one: a.Pitchfork b. Pike pole c. Flathead axe d. Bale hook b. Pike pole In order for investigators to determine the cause of the fire, firefighters should take note of: Select one: ing construction classification. y exposures that remain undamaged. mal fire behavior when water is applied. direction and speed. c. abnormal fire behavior when water is applied. Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental? Select one: a.Presence of hazardous materials b.Structural collapse d.Trailers 7/22/25, 11:12 PM IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation / 2/25 c.A broken gas line d.Trailers Which activity is included in overhaul operations? Select one: a.Transitional fire attack b.Rescuing victims c.Testifying in an arson trial d.Searching for hidden fires d. Searching for hidden fires Since the chain of custody must be maintained for all fire evidence, all debris: Select one: be moved right away as long as it is protected and labeled. be moved to a single location outside the structure. d remain in place until the order is given to move it. immediately be taken to the office of the fire investigator. c. should remain in place until the order is given to move it. Once the area of origin of a fire has been determined, the next step in the process is to: Select one: ct the fire b. determine the cause of the fire. 7/22/25, 11:12 PM IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation / 3/25 investigator. mine the cause of the fire. up perimeter boundaries. lish the evidentiary chain of custody. Unusual glass or metal fragments at a fire scene may indicate: Select one: tial structural collapse. the fire was accidental. an accelerant liquid was used. presence of an incendiary device. d. the presence of an incendiary device. Which tools are used to open walls and floors during overhaul? Select one: a. Pike poles b. Bale hooks c.Axes d.Plaster hooks c. Axes Which statement describes inspection of salvage covers? Select one: a.Salvage covers must be sent back to the manufacturer periodically for inspection. b.Salvage covers should be inspected for damage after they are dry. c.Salvage covers do not require inspection since b. Salvage covers should be inspected for damage after they are dry. 7/22/25, 11:12 PM IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation / 4/25 they are disposable. d.Salvage covers must be cleaned using a special solution and then dried completely before they can be inspected. Which method of protecting building contents keeps items secure and reduces interference with fire suppression and ventilation activities? Select one: a. Carry items outside the building and cover them b. Group and cover items in the room where they are found c. Move items to an uninvolved area of the structure d. Use a small hoseline to spray the area around the items b. Group and cover items in the room where they are found 7/22/25, 11:12 PM IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation / 5/25 When establishing scene security at a structure fire, the perimeter should: Select one: d to twice the length of the structure. secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law enforcement. created once fire suppression and ventilation are complete. d beyond the farthest piece of evidence. d. extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence. Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire? Select one: a. Area is closest to the exit door b. Loss of structural integrity c. Water pooling on the floor d. Smoke coming through cracks in a wall d. Smoke coming through cracks in a wall Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I? Select one: a. Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in court b. Investigating individuals who may have started the fire c. Identifying the exact cause of the fire d.Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence d. Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence 7/22/25, 11:12 PM IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation / 6/25 The area of origin in a fire is identified by the IC or the: Select one: investigator. b. Fire Fighter II. c. Incident Safety Officer. d. Fire Fighter I. a. fire investigator. Where does overhaul typically begin? Select one: a. At the front entrance of the building b. Area of most severe fire involvement c. On the top floor of the building d. Area of least severe fire involvement b. Area of most severe fire involvement 7/22/25, 11:12 PM IFSTA 7 - Chapter 15 - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation / 7/25 Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry debris and provide a water basin for immersing small burning objects? Select one: a.Scupper b.Catchall c.Salvage cover d.Carryall d. Carryall Before removing SCBA during overhaul, firefighters must: Select one: or the atmosphere for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. t to the rehabilitation station. t air cylinder levels to the IC. a thermal imager to verify that all fires are extinguished. a. monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. Covering openings in a building that were created during suppression activities: Select one: a. can negatively influence the fire investigation. b. is not the job of the fire department. c. is primarily a duty of fire officers, not a Fire