Strategy
Which hazard is of particular concern during salvage?
A) Unnecessary water damage
B) Fire in void spaces
C) Structural collapse
D) Rekindle
C) Structural collapse
Which items are best overhauled outside the structure?
A) Appliances
B) Books/documents
C) Furniture
D) Clothing/wardrobe
C) Furniture
A threaded stem indicates the valve position on which sprinkler control valve?
A) Outside stem and yoke
B) Post indicator
C) Gate
D) Butterfly
A) Outside stem and yoke
A fire cannot be considered fully extinguished until _______ is complete.
A) loss control
B) overhaul
C) secondary search
D) the suppression operation
B) overhaul
Which of the following is the best option for extinguishing hot spots during overhaul?
A) 2.5 gallon water or Class A fire extinguisher
B) Medium-diameter hose line
C) Booster line
D) Small-diameter hose line
D) Small-diameter hose line
What is the term for operations undertaken to limit or reduce property loss?
A) Salvage
B) Overhaul
C) Recovery
D) Loss control
A) Salvage
A gasoline-powered generator should be test-run for _____ minutes.
A) 5 to 10
B) 5 to 15
C) 10 to 15
D) 15 to 30
D) 15 to 30
Where do salvage operations usually begin?
A) On the floor below the fire floor
B) In high-value areas
C) In the least damaged area
D) As close to the seat of the fire as possible
A) On the floor below the fire floor
. During salvage, what is the best way to quickly stop the flow from a single sprinkler head?
A) Close the branch line valve
B) Replace the bulb or link
C) Insert a sprinkler wedge
D) Install a replacement head
C) Insert a sprinkler wedge
Operating a PIV handle is similar to operating a ________.
A) nozzle bale
B) pump panel pull-valve
C) hydrant wrench
D) ball valve
C) hydrant wrench
Which level of personal protective equipment should fire fighters wear during overhaul?
A) Coveralls and gloves
B) Full PPE with SCBA
C) Turnout gear without SCBA
D) Regular uniform clothing
B) Full PPE with SCBA
What is the best way to extinguish a smoldering mattress?
A) Place it flat on the floor and soak it
B) Apply Class A foam to the smoldering area
C) Take it outside and soak it
D) Open the mattress and thoroughly wet the smoldering area
C) Take it outside and soak it
What is the term for operations undertaken to find and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire?
A) Cold-trailing
B) Overhaul
C) Breaching
D) Secondary search
B) Overhaul
What is a common salvage operation?
A) Utility control
B) Covering ventilation openings
C) Pulling ceilings
D) Determining the cause and origin of the fire
B) Covering ventilation openings
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls?
A) They should be left in place and covered with plastic sheeting
B) They should be left in place and turned toward the wall
C) They should be removed and placed with the furniture
D) They should be placed face-down under a bed
C) They should be removed and placed with the furniture
How is a sprinkler wedge used to stop flow from an activated sprinkler?
A) Insert the wedge into the orifice and drive it into place with a striking tool
B) Tap a wedge into place between the orifice and the deflector
C) Tap two wedges into place above and below the deflector
D) Push two wedges together from opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector
D) Push two wedges together from opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector
Which item is commonly used to improvise a water chute?
A) Hard suction hose
B) Water vacuum
C) Attic ladder
D) Salvage cover
D) Salvage cover
Ideally, when should overhaul operations begin?
A) As soon as resources are available
B) After fire investigators have examined the scene
C) Anytime after extinguishment
D) Concurrently with salvage
B) After fire investigators have examined the scene
What is the primary consideration while conducting salvage and overhaul?
A) Preserving evidence of fire cause
B) Careful use of water
C) Leaving the structure in the best condition possible
D) Thoroughly clearing the structure of debris
A) Preserving evidence of fire cause
The lighting and power equipment used on an emergency scene generally operate at ________.
A) 110-volt DC
B) 220-volt DC
C) 110-volt AC
D) 220-volt AC
C) 110-volt AC
When should a sprinkler system be shut down?
A) Prior to beginning salvage operations
B) When overhaul is complete
C) When the IC declares the fire to be under control
D) Upon connection to the FDC
C) When the IC declares the fire to be under control
. During salvage operations, rolls of plastic film are particularly useful for protecting __________.
A) high-piled stock
B) long surfaces
C) office equipment
D) cabinets/bookshelves
B) long surfaces
If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of water?
A) Close the water service valve at the water meter
B) Open the fire department connection outside
C) Close the sprinkler control valve
D) Open the system drain valve
C) Close the sprinkler control valve
What is a limitation of backpack water vacuums?
A) Lift is limited to approximately 3 ft
B) They cannot be worn with SCBA
C) They must be used in a well-ventilated area
D) They cannot be used with dirty water
B) They cannot be worn with SCBA
If overhaul operations may disturb possible evidence, what should fire fighters do before continuing with their work?
A) Have a law enforcement officer evaluate the situation
B) Take photos or make sketches of the evidence in an undisturbed state
C) Tag and bag the evidence
D) Wait for investigators to examine it
D) Wait for investigators to examine it
Which statement about opening a ceiling is correct?
A) Work while facing the exit door.
B) The hook should be pointed away from you.
C) Start in the least damaged area.
D) Pull the hook toward you.
B) The hook should be pointed away from you.
Which device interrupts the current when there is a problem with an electrical ground?
A) ECB
B) EGR
C) GCI
D) GFI
D) GFI
What is a common location for a sprinkler system OS&Y valve?
A) On the service side of the water meter
B) In an underground service box
C) In a utility or mechanical room
D) Outside next to the post indicator valve
C) In a utility or mechanical room
. A long section of protective material used to protect flooring or carpet is a __________.
A) floor roll
B) salvage mat
C) carpet cover
D) floor runner
D) floor runner
Which tool will be needed to shut off a main sprinkler control valve without the necessary key?
A) Vise-grips
B) A pipe wrench
C) A pry bar
D) Bolt cutters
D) Bolt cutters
The risk of rekindle exists even if as little as _____ of the original fire is left smoldering.
A) 1 percent
B) 5 percent
C) 10 percent
D) 15 percent
A) 1 percent
Which statement about the use of a thermal imager during overhaul operations is correct?
A) A thermal imager is particularly useful for scanning through heavy insulating materials.
B) Some ambient light is required for the unit to produce a useful image.
C) Imagers used for search and rescue should not be used for overhaul.
D) The imager depicts the temperature differential between an object and its surroundings.
D) The imager depicts the temperature differential between an object and its surroundings.
Which walls are usually opened first during overhaul?
A) The most heavily damaged walls
B) The least damaged walls
C) Walls with chases
D) Partition walls
A) The most heavily damaged walls
It is permissible to remove SCBA during salvage operations after __________.
A) the atmosphere has been tested and found safe
B) the area is clear of smoke
C) all remaining fire has been extinguished
D) the fire is extinguished
A) the atmosphere has been tested and found safe
What is a common location for a post indicator valve?
A) On an exterior wall
B) Next to the water meter
C) On the main system riser
D) In a utility or mechanical room
A) On an exterior wall
Which statement about the use of inverters is correct?
A) Inverters must be used in a well-ventilated area.
B) Inverters must be used in tandem with a generator.
C) Inverters can be carried to areas that are inaccessible to vehicles.
D) Power output is limited.
D) Power output is limited.
. Which hazard is of particular concern when running an electrical generator in an enclosed space?
A) Hearing protection
B) Grounding
C) Ventilation
D) Heat from the exhaust system
C) Ventilation
Which type of light projects a diffuse light over a wide area?
A) Flood
B) Spot
C) Halogen
D) LED
A) Flood
What is the maximum wattage that an apparatus-mounted generator can produce?
A) Less than 5000 watts
B) Between 5000 and 10,000 watts
C) Between 10,000 and 15,000 watts
D) 20,000 or more watts
D) 20,000 or more watts
The output range for portable lights is generally __________ watts.
A) 250 to 500
B) 500 to 750
C) 500 to 1000
D) 300 to 1500
D) 300 to 1500
. The first portable light should be set up __________.
A) on the “A” side of the structure
B) at the entry point into the structure
C) on the “C” side of the structure
D) as close as possible to the seat of the fire
B) at the entry point into the structure
Which hazard is of particular concern with the use of gasoline-powered portable pumps?
A) Heat buildup
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Noise
D) Electrical shock
B) Carbon monoxide
Ideally, when should salvage operations begin?
A) During fire attack
B) After the safety officer has tested the atmosphere
C) After the completion of the cause/origin investigation
D) After the fire is declared under control
A) During fire attack
What should be done when a small tear is found in a salvage cover?
A) Return the cover to the manufacturer for repair
B) Repair the tear with a vulcanizing-type patch
C) Remove the cover from service
D) Apply duct tape over the tear
D) Apply duct tape over the tear
What is the most reliable method for determining whether there is hidden fire?
A) Direct inspection
B) Thermal imaging
C) Odor/sight of smoke
D) Atmospheric monitoring
A) Direct inspection
How much does water weigh?
A) 7.5 lb per gallon (3.4 kg per liter)
B) 8.3 lb per gallon (3.8 kg per liter)
C) 10.5 lb per gallon (4.8 kg per liter)
D) 12.2 lb per gallon (5.5 kg per liter)
B) 8.3 lb per gallon (3.8 kg per liter)
Which of the following is a portable electrical power source?
A) Generator
B) Alternator
C) Inverter
D) Transformer
A) Generator
What is an inverter?
A) Lightweight portable generator
B) Vehicle-mounted generator
C) Vehicle-mounted DC-to-AC transformer
D) AC-to-DC plug-in adapter
C) Vehicle-mounted DC-to-AC transformer
After being run at load, generator should be run at idle speed for at least __________ before shutting down.
A) 15 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 2 minutes
D) 2 minutes
Which of the following is the best definition of salvage?
A) Efforts taken to contain an incident to its area of origin
B) The search for and extinguishment of hidden or residual fire
C) Actions taken to save property and reduce damage caused by fire
D) Procedures for the preservation of evidence of
C) Actions taken to save property and reduce damage caused by fire