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1
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The highest number of fire fighter fatalities by cause of injury is?

A

Overexertion, stress, medical

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If, during a training exercise, you observe an unsafe practice, what should you do?

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Bring it to the attention of the instructor or designated safety officer

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Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from:

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only those exemptions specified by statute.

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At an emergency scene, which action must occur before self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is removed?

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Atmospheric monitoring by a qualified individual

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Which part of the body should be used for a heavy lift?

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The legs

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NFPA standards are:

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guidelines

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How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be held?

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As soon as possible

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Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations?

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Teamwork

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Which position has the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct any activity on the fireground that he or she judges to be unsafe?

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Designated safety officer

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What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the fire ground?

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Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground

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11
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What is the term for acting without a superior’s orders or outside of department SOPs?

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Freelancing

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12
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At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a:

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portable radio.

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13
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A fire department is required to have a __________ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.

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personnel accountability system

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14
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Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of:

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4x

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15
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A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when_______?

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The handle is in line with the supply pipe

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16
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What is the primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident, injury, or near-miss?

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Determine how such an incident can be avoided in the future

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17
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The highest number of fire fighter fatalities by cause of injury is?

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Overexertion, stress, medical

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18
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At an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the:

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incident commander

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19
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If, during a training exercise, you observe an unsafe practice, what should you do?

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Bring it to the attention of the instructor or designated safety officer

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20
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Following receipt of an alarm, a common practice is for fire fighters to don personal protective equipment (PPE) ________________?

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Prior to mounting the apparatus

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21
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Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from:

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only those exemptions specified by statute.

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22
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If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do?

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Exit as the entire team together

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23
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Which is one of the three methods by which team members working in a hazardous area should maintain contact with one another at all times?

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Visual

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24
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The highest number of fire fighter injuries occur during which one of the activities listed below?

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Fireground operations

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25
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At an emergency scene, which action must occur before self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is removed?

A

Atmospheric monitoring by a qualified individual

26
Q

Which part of the body should be used for a heavy lift?

A

The legs

27
Q

OSHA regulations are:

A

Laws

28
Q

NFPA standards are:

A

guidelines

29
Q

How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be held?

A

As soon as possible

30
Q

In 2016, approximately __________ fire fighters were killed in the line of duty in the United States.

A

70

31
Q

Which statement best summarizes the types of incidents for which the incident command system (ICS) be should be implemented?

A

All emergency incidents

32
Q

Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations?

A

Teamwork

33
Q

Fire fighters should spend a minimum of _____ minutes per day in physical fitness training.

A

60

34
Q

Which position has the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct any activity on the fireground that he or she judges to be unsafe?

A

Designated safety officer

35
Q

Fire fighters should drink _____ of water for every 5 to 10 minutes of physical exertion.

A

8 to 10 oz (0.2 to 0.3 L)

36
Q

What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the fire ground?

A

Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground

37
Q

When is freelancing acceptable during emergency operations?

A

Never

38
Q

What is the term for acting without a superior’s orders or outside of department SOPs?

A

Freelancing

39
Q

Which is the correct term for taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change the SCBA bottle?

A

Recycling

40
Q

What does the “buddy system” refer to?

A

A team of at least two members who maintain constant contact

41
Q

What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a firefighting team?

A

2

42
Q

At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a:

A

portable radio.

43
Q

When is it acceptable to drive a fire apparatus over a downed power line?

A

This is never an acceptable practice.

44
Q

Situational awareness is best summed up by which phrase?

A

Seeing the big picture and avoiding tunnel vision

45
Q

Health and safety programs for fire fighters are the subject of NFPA:

A

1500

46
Q

The purpose of a(n) __________ is to respond immediately if a crew working inside the hazardous area needs rescue.

A

rapid intervention crew

47
Q

A fire department is required to have a __________ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.

A

personnel accountability system

48
Q

When responding to domestic disputes or other scenes involving violence, fire fighters should:

A

wait for law enforcement to declare the scene safe.

49
Q

The majority of fire fighter injuries are:

A

overexertion or strain.

50
Q

The majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by:

A

stress, overexertion, and medical issues.

51
Q

Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of:

A

4

52
Q

What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system?

A

Track personnel and assignments on the emergency scene

53
Q

Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct?

A

Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.

54
Q

Who is responsible for determining that removal of SCBA is permissible after a fire has been extinguished?

A

The safety officer

55
Q

Which was a product of the first National Firefighter Life Safety Summit?

A

The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

56
Q

Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?

A

Ensure that fire fighters have access to counseling and psychological support services

57
Q

Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?

A

Utilize technology wherever it can produce higher levels of safety and health

58
Q

A two-lane intersection has _____ potential crash points.

A

5

59
Q

A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when_______?

A

The handle is in line with the supply pipe

60
Q

“Non-plan states” refers to states that have not adopted:

A

OSHA regulations.

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