Chapter 19 Fire Fighter Quiz

A fire cannot be considered fully extinguished until _______ is complete.

Select one:

A. secondary search

B. overhaul

C. the suppression operation

D. loss control

​A long section of protective material used to protect flooring or carpet is a: Select one: A. floor roll. B. floor runner. C. carpet cover. D. salvage mat.

​During salvage operations, rolls of polyethylene film are particularly useful for protecting: Select one: A. office equipment. B. cabinets/bookshelves. C. high-piled stock. D. long surfaces.

​During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls? Select one: A. They should be left in place and turned toward the wall B. They should be placed face-down under a bed C. They should be removed and placed with the furniture D. They should be left in place and covered with plastic sheeting

​How is a sprinkler wedge used to stop flow from an activated sprinkler? Select one: A. Tap a wedge into place between the orifice and the deflector B. Tap two wedges into place above and below the deflector C. Insert the wedge into the orifice and drive it into place with a striking tool D. Push two wedges together from opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector

​If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of water? Select one: A. Close the water service valve at the water meter B. Open the fire department connection outside C. Open the system drain valve D. Close the main sprinkler control valve

​In most cases, what is the best way to quickly stop the flow from a single sprinkler head? Select one: A. Replace the bulb or link B. Close the branch line valve C. Install a replacement head D. Insert a sprinkler wedge

​Where do salvage operations usually begin? Select one: A. On the floor below the fire floor B. In high-value areas C. As close to the seat of the fire as possible D. In the least damaged area

Which hazard is of particular concern during salvage?

Select one:

A. Structural collapse B

. Unnecessary water damage

C. Fire in void spaces

D. Rekindle

​Which items are best overhauled outside the structure? Select one: A. Furniture B. Books/documents C. Clothing/wardrobe D. Appliances

​Which tool will be needed to shut off a main sprinkler control valve without the necessary key? Select one: A. Vise-grips B. A pipe wrench C. A pry bar D. Bolt cutters

​A threaded stem indicates the valve position on which sprinkler control valve? Select one: A. Butterfly B. Outside stem and yoke C. Post indicator D. Gate

​Ideally, when should overhaul operations begin? Select one: A. Concurrently with salvage B. After fire investigators have examined the scene C. As soon as resources are available D. Anytime after extinguishment

​If overhaul operations may disturb possible evidence, what should fire fighters do before continuing with their work? Select one: A. Take photos or make sketches of the evidence in an undisturbed state B. Have a law enforcement officer evaluate the situation C. Wait for investigators to examine it D. Tag and bag the evidence

​Operating a PIV handle is similar to operating a: Select one: A. ball valve. B. pump panel pull-valve. C. nozzle bale. D. hydrant wrench.

​The risk of rekindle exists even if as little as _____ of the original fire is left smoldering. Select one: A. 5 percent B. 1 percent C. 10 percent D. 15 percent

​What is a limitation of backpack water vacuums? Select one: A. They cannot be worn with SCBA B. Lift is limited to approximately 3 ft C. They must be used in a well-ventilated area D. They cannot be used with dirty water

​Which item is commonly used to improvise a water chute? Select one: A. Water vacuum B. Pike poles C. Hard suction hose D. Attic ladder

​Which level of personal protective equipment should fire fighters wear during overhaul? Select one: A. Coveralls and gloves B. Regular uniform clothing C. Full PPE with SCBA D. Turnout gear without SCBA

​Which statement about the use of a thermal imager during overhaul operations is correct? Select one: A. A thermal imager is particularly useful for scanning through heavy insulating materials. B. The imager depicts the temperature differential between an object and its surroundings. C. Some ambient light is required for the unit to produce a useful image. D. Imagers used for search and rescue should not be used for overhaul.