FF2 Final Exam Study Guide IFSTA
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources. Ans: all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? Ans: Forcing entry into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II?
Ans: A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to
a hospital? Ans: Emergency medical company
When does the response to an emergency begin? Ans: As soon as the department is notified of
the emergency
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in
areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? Ans: Staff personnel
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: Ans: increased occurrences of
illnesses and diseases.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire
scene? Ans: Maintain communication with team members and Command
What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines?
Ans: Contact the electric company to shut off power
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy. Ans: wellness program
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health
(IDLH) atmosphere to: Ans: be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: Ans: can confuse
motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? Ans: All anticipated hazards to
which members might be exposed
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims
and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? Ans: Rescue company
,Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted
generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: Ans: portable electric generators.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security,
crowd control, and explosives disposal? Ans: Law enforcement
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? Ans: Being observant
about hazards and changing conditions
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives in 2004? Ans: Provide the fire service with a blueprint for making changes
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? Ans: Offer
easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job performance
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? Ans: Firefighters should always
maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: Ans:
hearing protection.
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other
emergencies? Ans: Fire department incident safety officer
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: Ans: providing emergency services to the
public.
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? Ans: Maintain a high
level of personal physical fitness
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform? Ans:
Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? Ans: A process
for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
What is the overall mission of the fire service? Ans: Save lives and protect property and the
environment
Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and:
Ans: delegate authority.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? Ans: Track personnel in and out of
the IDLH environment
,Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at structure fires? Ans: Engine company
All auxiliary equipment must be: Ans: intrinsically safe.
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? Ans: Not
continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500: Ans: prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities.
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be entered by
personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? Ans: Hot zone
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the
operations division are called a(an): Ans: battalion
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate? Ans:
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can
lead to accidents or injuries.
The division of labor refers to: Ans: the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to
make them more manageable.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by: Ans: rank and duty.
What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? Ans: Cardiovascular disease
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments should:
Ans: provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I? Ans: Cleaning and inspecting ground
ladders
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is
an example of: Ans: unity of command.
A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such as
working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. Ans: policy
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines,
electricity, or public water mains? Ans: Utility company
Which type of emergency lights are mounted on a vehicle and are usually deployed by raising,
lowering, and rotating the telescoping poles to which they are affixed? Ans: Fixed lights
, One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is
to: Ans: empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed
form the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as: Ans:
scalar.
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II? Ans:
A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while
working under the supervision of a company officer.
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or
situation? Ans: Procedure
Which statement about atypically stressful events is accurate? Ans: Officers should monitor their
personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs of posttraumatic stress disorder.
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? Ans: Apparatus must be designed to include
seat belts for all occupants.
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? Ans: NFPA 1001
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? Ans: Conducting search and rescue
operations as part of a team
What may result in poor lighting and possible damage to the lights, generator, or electrical
system? Ans: Overtaxing a power source
As part of a member assistance program, many fire departments offer tobacco cessation
programs because tobacco can: Ans: cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD.
Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation?
Ans: Wildland firefighter
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and COPD because
of repeated exposure to: Ans: smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals.
When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene, firefighters should avoid tying
rope or caution tape to: Ans: vehicles
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident?
Ans: Wearing helmets
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources. Ans: all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? Ans: Forcing entry into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II?
Ans: A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to
a hospital? Ans: Emergency medical company
When does the response to an emergency begin? Ans: As soon as the department is notified of
the emergency
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in
areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? Ans: Staff personnel
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: Ans: increased occurrences of
illnesses and diseases.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire
scene? Ans: Maintain communication with team members and Command
What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines?
Ans: Contact the electric company to shut off power
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy. Ans: wellness program
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health
(IDLH) atmosphere to: Ans: be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: Ans: can confuse
motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? Ans: All anticipated hazards to
which members might be exposed
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims
and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? Ans: Rescue company
,Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted
generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: Ans: portable electric generators.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security,
crowd control, and explosives disposal? Ans: Law enforcement
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? Ans: Being observant
about hazards and changing conditions
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives in 2004? Ans: Provide the fire service with a blueprint for making changes
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? Ans: Offer
easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job performance
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? Ans: Firefighters should always
maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: Ans:
hearing protection.
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other
emergencies? Ans: Fire department incident safety officer
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: Ans: providing emergency services to the
public.
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? Ans: Maintain a high
level of personal physical fitness
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform? Ans:
Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? Ans: A process
for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
What is the overall mission of the fire service? Ans: Save lives and protect property and the
environment
Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and:
Ans: delegate authority.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? Ans: Track personnel in and out of
the IDLH environment
,Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at structure fires? Ans: Engine company
All auxiliary equipment must be: Ans: intrinsically safe.
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? Ans: Not
continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500: Ans: prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities.
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be entered by
personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? Ans: Hot zone
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the
operations division are called a(an): Ans: battalion
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate? Ans:
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can
lead to accidents or injuries.
The division of labor refers to: Ans: the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to
make them more manageable.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by: Ans: rank and duty.
What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? Ans: Cardiovascular disease
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments should:
Ans: provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I? Ans: Cleaning and inspecting ground
ladders
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is
an example of: Ans: unity of command.
A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such as
working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. Ans: policy
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines,
electricity, or public water mains? Ans: Utility company
Which type of emergency lights are mounted on a vehicle and are usually deployed by raising,
lowering, and rotating the telescoping poles to which they are affixed? Ans: Fixed lights
, One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is
to: Ans: empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed
form the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as: Ans:
scalar.
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II? Ans:
A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while
working under the supervision of a company officer.
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or
situation? Ans: Procedure
Which statement about atypically stressful events is accurate? Ans: Officers should monitor their
personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs of posttraumatic stress disorder.
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? Ans: Apparatus must be designed to include
seat belts for all occupants.
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? Ans: NFPA 1001
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? Ans: Conducting search and rescue
operations as part of a team
What may result in poor lighting and possible damage to the lights, generator, or electrical
system? Ans: Overtaxing a power source
As part of a member assistance program, many fire departments offer tobacco cessation
programs because tobacco can: Ans: cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD.
Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation?
Ans: Wildland firefighter
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and COPD because
of repeated exposure to: Ans: smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals.
When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene, firefighters should avoid tying
rope or caution tape to: Ans: vehicles
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident?
Ans: Wearing helmets
