Firefighter 2 (Certification Exam)
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PASS
Responsibilities for FF 2—ANSWER-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—ANSWER-An urgent message that takes priority over all other
communications
Mayday—ANSWER-Emergency traffic that is used for a firefighter that is downed, lost,
missing or needs immediate assistance.
Evacuation signal—ANSWER-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)—ANSWER-Used to compile and analyze
incident reports at the local, state, and national levels.
, NIMS Guide 0001—ANSWER-National resource typing criteria. NIMS document that lists the
proper terminology for the common resources used at large-scale emergencies.
Strategy—ANSWER-The "big picture" plan of what has to be done.
Tactics—ANSWER-The steps that are taken to achieve the strategic objectives.
Tasks—ANSWER-The specific assignments that will get the job done.
Search and rescue tools—ANSWER-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—ANSWER-Placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated
location and laying out commonly used tools and equipment.
Carabiner—ANSWER-Used to connect one rope to another rope or to other hardware such
as an anchor plate, swivel, or pulley. NFPA 1983
Harness—ANSWER-A piece of rescue or safety equipment made of webbing and worn by a
person.
Class 2 harness—ANSWER-Seat harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and legs and has
a design load of 600 lbs.
Class 3 harness—ANSWER-Full body harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and thighs
as well as secures the rescuers waist and shoulders.
Trench rescue—ANSWER-Rescue in collapsed trenches.
Confined space rescue—ANSWER-Rescue in tanks, silos, underground electrical vaults storm
drains and other similar structures.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Responsibilities for FF 2—ANSWER-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—ANSWER-An urgent message that takes priority over all other
communications
Mayday—ANSWER-Emergency traffic that is used for a firefighter that is downed, lost,
missing or needs immediate assistance.
Evacuation signal—ANSWER-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)—ANSWER-Used to compile and analyze
incident reports at the local, state, and national levels.
, NIMS Guide 0001—ANSWER-National resource typing criteria. NIMS document that lists the
proper terminology for the common resources used at large-scale emergencies.
Strategy—ANSWER-The "big picture" plan of what has to be done.
Tactics—ANSWER-The steps that are taken to achieve the strategic objectives.
Tasks—ANSWER-The specific assignments that will get the job done.
Search and rescue tools—ANSWER-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—ANSWER-Placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated
location and laying out commonly used tools and equipment.
Carabiner—ANSWER-Used to connect one rope to another rope or to other hardware such
as an anchor plate, swivel, or pulley. NFPA 1983
Harness—ANSWER-A piece of rescue or safety equipment made of webbing and worn by a
person.
Class 2 harness—ANSWER-Seat harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and legs and has
a design load of 600 lbs.
Class 3 harness—ANSWER-Full body harness. Fastens around the rescuers waist and thighs
as well as secures the rescuers waist and shoulders.
Trench rescue—ANSWER-Rescue in collapsed trenches.
Confined space rescue—ANSWER-Rescue in tanks, silos, underground electrical vaults storm
drains and other similar structures.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
