Ch. 1 - The Fire Service Flashcards
What is the mission of the fire service?
save lives and protect property thought prevention, education, suppression, and rescue
What are the qualifications to be a firefighter?
Most 18, some 21; most high school, some college; physical
What NFPA standard covers training and performance qualifications for firefighters?
NFPA 1001
What NFPA covers medical requirements for firefighters?
1582
What is a comprehensive approach that seeks to prevent or mitigate loss of life, property, and resources associated with fire and other disasters?
Community Risk Reduction
What NFPA covers smoke alarms?
72
What smoke alarms detect microscopic charged particles?
Ionization
What smoke alarms use light beams to detect smoke?
Photoelectric
What is an ICS?
Incident command system
What is an AHJ?
Authority having jurisdiction
What is the difference between SOPs and SOGs?
Standard operating procedures vs standard operating guidelines; SOGs are more flexible
Engine company responsibilities
securing water source, search and rescue, putting water on the fire
Truck company responsibilities
forcible entry, ventilation, roof operations, search and rescue
Division of labor
way to organize and incident by breaking down strategy into a series of smaller tasks
Unity of command
each fire fighter answers to only one superior
Span of control
number of people one person can supervise effectively
What is the total number of people one person can supervise effectively?
3-7
Who created the first fire department?
Augustus Caesar in 24 BCE.
When were the first fire regulations in America established?
Boston 1630
When was the first paid fire department created in America?
1679 in Boston
When was the first volunteer fire department created in America?
Philadelphia 1735
Historically, the basic unit of the fire department is the?
company
How many fire fighters in the US?
over 1 million
Who developed the first hydrant?
Frederick Graff in NY
Min number of firefighters in a firefighter team?
2
NFPA standard on work uniforms?
1975
