Ch.1, Ch.2, Ch.3 Study Guide Flashcards
Understand what a mission statement is
The primary mission is to save lives and protect property and the environment through, Prevention, Education, Suppression, Rescue activities. The mission statement of your department should be short enough that you can easily remember it. Many fire departments post the mission statement in a visible place where it will be seen regularly.
Understand what a HazMat Tech. is
Has training and certification in chemical identification, leak control, decontamination, and clean-up procedures
Understand what is ARFF
Based on military and civilian airports. Receives specialized training in aircraft fires, extrication, and extinguishing agents
Understand what NFPA standards are
Set the expected construction, performance, and operation of many aspects of the fire service operations. Set requirements for the construction and performance of the fire apparatus, PPE, and SCBA also.
What is division of labor?
A way of organizing an incident by breaking down the overall strategy into a series of smaller tasks. The specific assessment of a task to an individual makes that person responsible for completing the task and prevents duplication of job assignments.
What are standard operating procedures?
SOP’s provide specific information on the actions that should be taken to accomplish a certain task.
Understand what is the Chain of Command
Creates a structure for managing the department and the fire-ground operations. Ranks may vary by department, but the concept is the same
What is the goal of standard operating procedures?
Vital because they enable everyone in the department to function properly and know what is expected for each task.
Understand the Incident Commander and their responsibilities
Is responsible for the management of all incident operations. This position focuses on the overall strategy of the incident and is often assumed by the battalion chief.
What is the NFPA standard 1001
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Understand what SOP means
Standard Operating Procedure
As related to the fire service, what is culture?
The shared set of attitudes, values, and goals and practices that characterize an institution or an organization
What is, as related to the fire service, the city of Charleston South Carolina?
Built a series of fire towers from which wardens could watch for fires. In many towns, ringing the community fire bell or church bells alerted citizens of fire
How many levels of NFPA are there for firefighter certifications?
Two, being Firefighter I and Firefighter II
What is moral courage?
The ability to take action when you are fearful or have doubts about the consequences. Requires deliberation and careful thought. Physical courage when the consequences are bodily peril or punishment. Required when a tough decision requires you to think and then take an unpopular position.
What national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
What is a fire protection engineer?
Usually has an engineering degree. Reviews plans and works with building owners to ensure that their detection and suppression systems are appropriate
Know the different types of companies for the fire service
Engine, Truck, Rescue, Wildland/Bush company, Hazmat, EMS, Quint, Initial Attack, Mobile Water Supply
Who is Frederick Graff?
Was a firefighter in New York, chief engineer for Philadelphia water works company, developed the first fire hydrant in 1817
What are the responsibilities of the Battalion Chief?
Responsible for coordinating the activities of several fire companies in a defined geographic area such as a station or district. Usually the officer in charge of a single-alarm working fire.
What is important to know about non plan states?
States that have not adopted OSHA regulations. Non-plan states are EPA states because they follow Title 40 of CFR
What is a personal accountability system?
A system that readily identifies both the locations and the functions of all members operating at an incident scene.
Understand lane intersections and crash points
Every two-lane intersection has five potential crash points, making intersections vary dangerous.
What happens if you double the speed of a vehicle?
The force exerted by that vehicle increases by a factor of four.
