Fire Officer 2

Chapter 17

Knowledge Check

1. Which type of collapse occurs when exterior walls collapse simultaneously, causing the roof and upper floors to collapse on top of each other?

A-frame

Pancake

V-shaped

Cantilever

2. At a vehicle rescue incident, if firefighters are not engaged in fire suppression or extrication, they should wear:

hard hats and gloves.

everyday station clothing.

a vapor-protective ensemble.

an approved retroreflective vest.

3. A Fire Fighter II may be assigned the task of setting up and monitoring the supplied air respirator system for rescue personnel at a:

rope rescue.

swift water rescue.

confined-space rescue.

vehicle extrication rescue.

4. Which should be continually evaluated for size-up?

What other calls are coming in to dispatch

What differences exist in mutual aid SOPs

What will be the approximate cost of operations

What resources will be needed to resolve the situation

5. After the scene has been stabilized, the next priority is to:

continue fire suppression.

call for any needed mutual aid.

start the process of salvage and overhaul.

provide basic patient care to accessible victims.

6. The first task during size-up of a water or ice incident is to:

remove all bystanders.

test water temperature and ice depth.

determine whether rescue or recovery is required.

immediately deploy resources into the water or ice.

7. Which type of collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing center wall collapse?

A-frame

Lean-to

V-shaped

Cantilever

8. When responding to an elevator entrapment rescue,:

immediately push the recall button.

occupants should not wait in the elevator.

there are no consistent sequential steps to follow.

follow the predetermined steps that are the same for all elevator rescues.

9. For which type of rescue are rescuers likely to require outside expertise such as plant personnel or equipment manufacturers?

Rope rescue

Machinery rescue

Structural collapse rescue

Cave, mine, and tunnel rescue

10. Which statement about tools used in rescues is correct?

Combination tools have less capability.

The power source has no effect on the tool's capability.

Tools from different manufacturers will all have the same capabilities.

Tools from different manufacturers may have different capabilities.

11. Manual stop switches on escalators are generally located:

at the main entrance to the building.

at intervals along the handrail supports.

in the primary equipment room of the building.

on nearby wall or handrail supports at the top and bottom of the unit.

12. The first priority in a structural collapse rescue is to:

call for mutual aid assistance.

initiate press conferences with media.

help untrapped victims to a safe area.

extricate victims who are trapped by collapse debris.

13. Firefighters should never attempt to perform rescue tasks:

without assurances victims are likely to survive.

without assurance that victims will be cooperative.

unless backup firefighters are available for every task.

for which they are not trained, qualified, and equipped.

14. Which type of water or ice rescue is extremely dangerous because of powerful undercurrents and a hydraulic action that make escape virtually impossible?

Ponds or lakes

Coastal shorelines

Water treatment facilities

Low-head or low-water dams

15. What must a Fire Fighter II be able to do to assist at technical rescue incidents?

Serve as a rapid entry team member

Determine type of PPE and equipment needed

Recognize hazards associated with the type of incident

Plan and evaluate operations associated with the incident

16. Which rescue tool is designed for heavy lifting and can be used for stabilization in conjunction with cribbing?

Spreaders

Hydraulic jack

Ratchet-lever jack

Trench screw jack

17. Which rescue tool is the least stable of jacks and is prone to fail under heavy loads?

Hydraulic jack

Bar screw jack

Ratchet-lever jack

Trench screw jack

18. When assisting with trench rescue:

avoid the use of ventilation fans.

hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern.

the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim.

eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment.

19. The controlled opening near the Command Post is monitored by:

law enforcement.

the Safety Officer.

the Accountability Officer.

a firefighter not involved in operations.

20. 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?

Rope rescue

Trench rescue

Confined-space rescue

Structural collapse rescue

21. For which type of rescue would the Fire Fighter II monitor communication channels and search lines, operate SAR systems, and assist victims once they have been removed from the hot zone?

Rope rescue

Vehicle rescue

Water and ice rescue

Cave, mine, and tunnel rescue

22. Which type of collapse has a good chance of habitable voids but is most vulnerable to secondary collapse?

A-frame

Pancake

V-shaped

Cantilever

23. Before entering into the hot zone, personnel must:

go through rehab.

wait until incident is stabilized.

remove any contaminated PPE.

sign in to the personnel accountability system.

24. Which heavy-duty rescue tool is usually used to support collapsed structural members?

Hydraulic jack

Bar screw jack

Ratchet-lever jack

Trench screw jack

25. What should be done when responding to any situation involving electricity?

Begin rescue operations immediately

Remove all individuals from the scene

Immediately attempt to shut off power

Call for the electric company to respond

26. Access is limited to personnel directly supporting work performed at the site of the actual emergency in the:

cold zone.

warm zone.

staging area.

rehabilitation area.

27. Which power source can be provided by rechargeable batteries or portable or vehicle-mounted generators?

Electric

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Combination electric and hydraulic

28. Only personnel directly involved in resolving the emergency are allowed within the:

hot zone.

cold zone.

warm zone.

rehab area.

29. Which is a task the Fire Fighter II must know in order to assist in technical rescue incidents?

How to stabilize rescue incidents

Provide direction on rescue tasks

Determine what tools and equipment are needed

Where tools and equipment are located on the apparatus

30. Stabilizing a rescue incident may involve:

diverting or blocking traffic.

receiving the initial dispatch call.

determining the incident location.

determining the type of rescue and units dispatched.

Fire Officer 2

Chapter 17

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