Ch 1 - Introduction To Fire Service & Safety

Question 1

Chain of command

Answer 1

The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization

Question 2

Unity of command

Answer 2

Each employee reports directly to just one supervisor

Question 3

Span of control

Answer 3

Maximum number of subordinates or functions that any one supervisor can control. 3-7, ideally 5

Question 4

NFPA 1001

Answer 4

Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications

Question 5

NFPA 1021

Answer 5

Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications

Question 6

NFPA 1041

Answer 6

Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications

Question 7

Policy

Answer 7

A guide to decision making within an organization

Question 8

Procedure

Answer 8

Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a situation

Question 9

ICS 6 Major Functions/Branches

Answer 9

Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, Intelligence

Question 10

NFPA 1500

Answer 10

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

Question 11

NFPA 101

Answer 11

Life Safety Code

Question 12

Code

Answer 12

Collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction