7/22/25, 11:15 PM IFSTA Final
IFSTA ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2025-2026 \NEWEST
VERSION \COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED ANSWERS \ LATEST
UPDATE \BRAND NEW
Covering openings in a d. will help prevent damage from weather and trespassers.
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
Fighter I.
d. will help prevent damage
from weather and
trespassers.
What is the purpose of c. Reduce potential for water and smoke damage after a fire
salvage operations? Select
one:
a. Reduce the chance of
spontaneous reignition
after a fire
b. Search for and extinguish
hidden fires
c. Reduce potential for
water and smoke
damage after a fire
d. Determine the exact point of
origin of the
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fire
Which activity is included in d. Searching for hidden fires
overhaul operations?
Select one:
a.Transitional fire
attack b.Rescuing
victims
c.Testifying in an arson
trial d.Searching for
hidden fires
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Since the chain of custody c. should remain in place until the order is given to move it.
must be
maintained for all fire
evidence, all debris: Select
one:
a.can be moved right away
as long as it is protected
and labeled.
b.must be moved to a single
location outside the
structure.
c.should remain in place
until the order is given to
move it.
d.must immediately be
taken to the office of the
fire investigator.
Once the area of origin of b. determine the cause of the fire.
a fire has been
determined, the next step in
the process is to:
Select one:
a.contact the fire
investigator.
b.determine the cause of
the fire. c.set up
perimeter boundaries.
d.establish the evidentiary
chain of custody.
Unusual glass or metal d. the presence of an incendiary device.
fragments at a fire scene
may indicate:
Select one:
a.potential
structural collapse.
b.that the fire was
accidental.
c.that an accelerant liquid
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was used. d.the presence
of an incendiary device.
Which tools are used to c. Axes
open walls and floors
during overhaul?
Select one:
a. Pike poles
b. Bale
hooks
c.Axes
d.Plaster hooks
Which statement describes b. Salvage covers should be inspected for damage after they are
inspection of salvage dry.
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
they are disposable.
d.Salvage covers must be
cleaned using a special
solution and then dried
completely before they can
be inspected.
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IFSTA ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2025-2026 \NEWEST
VERSION \COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED ANSWERS \ LATEST
UPDATE \BRAND NEW
Covering openings in a d. will help prevent damage from weather and trespassers.
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
Fighter I.
d. will help prevent damage
from weather and
trespassers.
What is the purpose of c. Reduce potential for water and smoke damage after a fire
salvage operations? Select
one:
a. Reduce the chance of
spontaneous reignition
after a fire
b. Search for and extinguish
hidden fires
c. Reduce potential for
water and smoke
damage after a fire
d. Determine the exact point of
origin of the
/ 1/158
,7/22/25, 11:15 PM IFSTA Final
fire
Which activity is included in d. Searching for hidden fires
overhaul operations?
Select one:
a.Transitional fire
attack b.Rescuing
victims
c.Testifying in an arson
trial d.Searching for
hidden fires
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Since the chain of custody c. should remain in place until the order is given to move it.
must be
maintained for all fire
evidence, all debris: Select
one:
a.can be moved right away
as long as it is protected
and labeled.
b.must be moved to a single
location outside the
structure.
c.should remain in place
until the order is given to
move it.
d.must immediately be
taken to the office of the
fire investigator.
Once the area of origin of b. determine the cause of the fire.
a fire has been
determined, the next step in
the process is to:
Select one:
a.contact the fire
investigator.
b.determine the cause of
the fire. c.set up
perimeter boundaries.
d.establish the evidentiary
chain of custody.
Unusual glass or metal d. the presence of an incendiary device.
fragments at a fire scene
may indicate:
Select one:
a.potential
structural collapse.
b.that the fire was
accidental.
c.that an accelerant liquid
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was used. d.the presence
of an incendiary device.
Which tools are used to c. Axes
open walls and floors
during overhaul?
Select one:
a. Pike poles
b. Bale
hooks
c.Axes
d.Plaster hooks
Which statement describes b. Salvage covers should be inspected for damage after they are
inspection of salvage dry.
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
they are disposable.
d.Salvage covers must be
cleaned using a special
solution and then dried
completely before they can
be inspected.
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