Chapter 17: Technical Rescue Support and
Vehicle Extraction Operations UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which should be continually evaluated for size-up? - CORRECT ANSWER - What
resources will be needed to resolve the situation
What must a Fire Fighter II be able to do to assist at technical rescue incidents? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Recognize hazards associated with the type of incident
Stabilizing a rescue incident may involve: - CORRECT ANSWER - diverting or blocking
traffic.
The controlled opening near the Command Post is monitored by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
the Accountability Officer.
Only personnel directly involved in resolving the emergency are allowed within the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - hot zone.
Before entering into the hot zone, personnel must: - CORRECT ANSWER - sign in to the
personnel accountability system.
Access is limited to personnel directly supporting work performed at the site of the actual
emergency in the: - CORRECT ANSWER - warm zone.
After the scene has been stabilized, the next priority is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
provide basic patient care to accessible victims.
, Which is a task the Fire Fighter II must know in order to assist in technical rescue
incidents? - CORRECT ANSWER - Where tools and equipment are located on the
apparatus
Which type of rescue has limited means of entry and exit, is not designed for continuous
occupancy, and may include cisterns/wells and utility vaults? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Confined-space rescue
A Fire Fighter II may be assigned the task of setting up and monitoring the supplied air
respirator system for rescue personnel at a: - CORRECT ANSWER - confined-space
rescue.
When assisting with trench rescue: - CORRECT ANSWER - eliminate sources of
vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment.
The first priority in a structural collapse rescue is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - help
untrapped victims to a safe area.
Which type of collapse occurs when exterior walls collapse simultaneously, causing the
roof and upper floors to collapse on top of each other? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pancake
Which type of collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a
load-bearing center wall collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER - A-frame
Which type of collapse has a good chance of habitable voids but is most vulnerable to
secondary collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cantilever
At a vehicle rescue incident, if firefighters are not engaged in fire suppression or
extrication, they should wear: - CORRECT ANSWER - an approved retroreflective vest.
Vehicle Extraction Operations UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which should be continually evaluated for size-up? - CORRECT ANSWER - What
resources will be needed to resolve the situation
What must a Fire Fighter II be able to do to assist at technical rescue incidents? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Recognize hazards associated with the type of incident
Stabilizing a rescue incident may involve: - CORRECT ANSWER - diverting or blocking
traffic.
The controlled opening near the Command Post is monitored by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
the Accountability Officer.
Only personnel directly involved in resolving the emergency are allowed within the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - hot zone.
Before entering into the hot zone, personnel must: - CORRECT ANSWER - sign in to the
personnel accountability system.
Access is limited to personnel directly supporting work performed at the site of the actual
emergency in the: - CORRECT ANSWER - warm zone.
After the scene has been stabilized, the next priority is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
provide basic patient care to accessible victims.
, Which is a task the Fire Fighter II must know in order to assist in technical rescue
incidents? - CORRECT ANSWER - Where tools and equipment are located on the
apparatus
Which type of rescue has limited means of entry and exit, is not designed for continuous
occupancy, and may include cisterns/wells and utility vaults? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Confined-space rescue
A Fire Fighter II may be assigned the task of setting up and monitoring the supplied air
respirator system for rescue personnel at a: - CORRECT ANSWER - confined-space
rescue.
When assisting with trench rescue: - CORRECT ANSWER - eliminate sources of
vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment.
The first priority in a structural collapse rescue is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - help
untrapped victims to a safe area.
Which type of collapse occurs when exterior walls collapse simultaneously, causing the
roof and upper floors to collapse on top of each other? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pancake
Which type of collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a
load-bearing center wall collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER - A-frame
Which type of collapse has a good chance of habitable voids but is most vulnerable to
secondary collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cantilever
At a vehicle rescue incident, if firefighters are not engaged in fire suppression or
extrication, they should wear: - CORRECT ANSWER - an approved retroreflective vest.
