FIS 121 Final Exam questions well
answered to pass
is a systematic process to enhance the removal of smoke and fire by-products to allow the entry
of cooler air and facilitate rescue and firefighting operations - correct answer ✔✔Ventilation
firefighters should do their best to protect the property that was not damaged by the fire or
could be damaged by fire, smoke, water, and related extinguishment activities - correct answer
✔✔Salvage
a systematic process of searching the fire scene for possible hidden fires or sparks that may
rekindle is called - correct answer ✔✔Overhaul
the firefighter has a responsibility to preplan the community areas in his or her or area of
responsibility - correct answer ✔✔Jurisdiction
planning is a process of preparing for operations at the scene of a given hazard or occupancy -
correct answer ✔✔Preincident planning
the zone is within an engine company's area where similar hazards are grouped by
approximately equal needed fire flow and hazard - correct answer ✔✔Fire management zone
(FMZ)
a hose fitting designed with a double hose line connection that allows two hose lines to be
connected into one (generally larger) line is called a connection - correct answer ✔✔Siamese
connection
, a valve is used to control the flow of water in sprinkler or standpipes systems - correct answer
✔✔Control valves
following the incident analysis is conducted to exchange what was observed, the result of
actions taken, and what lessons were learned so improvements can be made on future
incidents - correct answer ✔✔Post fire conference/post incident size-up
a(n) is an opening that allows entry into the attic area - correct answer ✔✔Scuttle hole
a roof is accomplished by using an axe or pike hole and searching the roof ahead to determine if
it is solid enough to handle the additional weight of firefighters - correct answer ✔✔Sounding a
roof
is a device with a sharp pointed head and curved hook which is used to thrust into the ceiling
area and then using the hook pull the ceiling materials downward - correct answer ✔✔Pike hole
(rubbish hook)
skylights provide automatic ventilation as the Plexiglas melts at approximately and will create a
passageway for ventilation to occur. - correct answer ✔✔400 Fahrenheit
is a method of roof ventilation that reduces the exposure to smoke and initially prevents cutting
the supporting roof joists - correct answer ✔✔Louvering
is a method of forced ventilation that pulls air and smoke out of a structure - correct answer
✔✔Negative pressure ventilation
is a process that uses mechanical fans to blow air into a structure to remove smoke and gases -
correct answer ✔✔Positive pressure ventilation
answered to pass
is a systematic process to enhance the removal of smoke and fire by-products to allow the entry
of cooler air and facilitate rescue and firefighting operations - correct answer ✔✔Ventilation
firefighters should do their best to protect the property that was not damaged by the fire or
could be damaged by fire, smoke, water, and related extinguishment activities - correct answer
✔✔Salvage
a systematic process of searching the fire scene for possible hidden fires or sparks that may
rekindle is called - correct answer ✔✔Overhaul
the firefighter has a responsibility to preplan the community areas in his or her or area of
responsibility - correct answer ✔✔Jurisdiction
planning is a process of preparing for operations at the scene of a given hazard or occupancy -
correct answer ✔✔Preincident planning
the zone is within an engine company's area where similar hazards are grouped by
approximately equal needed fire flow and hazard - correct answer ✔✔Fire management zone
(FMZ)
a hose fitting designed with a double hose line connection that allows two hose lines to be
connected into one (generally larger) line is called a connection - correct answer ✔✔Siamese
connection
, a valve is used to control the flow of water in sprinkler or standpipes systems - correct answer
✔✔Control valves
following the incident analysis is conducted to exchange what was observed, the result of
actions taken, and what lessons were learned so improvements can be made on future
incidents - correct answer ✔✔Post fire conference/post incident size-up
a(n) is an opening that allows entry into the attic area - correct answer ✔✔Scuttle hole
a roof is accomplished by using an axe or pike hole and searching the roof ahead to determine if
it is solid enough to handle the additional weight of firefighters - correct answer ✔✔Sounding a
roof
is a device with a sharp pointed head and curved hook which is used to thrust into the ceiling
area and then using the hook pull the ceiling materials downward - correct answer ✔✔Pike hole
(rubbish hook)
skylights provide automatic ventilation as the Plexiglas melts at approximately and will create a
passageway for ventilation to occur. - correct answer ✔✔400 Fahrenheit
is a method of roof ventilation that reduces the exposure to smoke and initially prevents cutting
the supporting roof joists - correct answer ✔✔Louvering
is a method of forced ventilation that pulls air and smoke out of a structure - correct answer
✔✔Negative pressure ventilation
is a process that uses mechanical fans to blow air into a structure to remove smoke and gases -
correct answer ✔✔Positive pressure ventilation
