CHAPTER 1-2 TEST Flashcards
What was the result of the Iroquois theater fire, Chicago (1903)?
Panic hardware on exit doors.
What was the result of the Coconut Grove nightclub fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)?
Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly type occupancies.
Which of the following is a critical challenge in the fire service?
Differences of personal characteristics.
What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self respect and personal worth?
Pride.
The all hazards approach means the fire service…?
Provides a variety of services in the community.
How is a department type determined?
How an organization is funded.
The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is…?
Line.
What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?
Battalion.
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?
Truck company.
What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface?
Brush company.
What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires?
Engine company.
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for firefighter I and firefighter II?
1001
What is the main duty of a firefighter I?
Perform assigned tasks under supervision.
Which of the following fire service organizational principles works to prevent duplication of effort?
Division of labor.
What is the first recommended step in locating information in the departmental documents?
Ask your supervisor.
A _____ is a guide to decision-making in an organization.
Policy.
A _____ is a written step-by-step plan of action.
Procedure
Which Federal law affects hiring practices and building excess ability?
Americans With Disabilities Act.
A _____ is a set of principles or procedures developed by consensus.
Standard.
Which of the following organizations may be an agency of the authority having jurisdiction or privately owned?
Emergency medical services.
Which of the following is the best action to take when approached by media while on scene?
Direct the media to public information officer.
What is the difference between acute and chronic illnesses?
Acute is short-term, chronic is long-lasting.
What contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk?
Exposure to smoke and chemicals.
Which illnesse can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness and legs?
Stress induced hypertension.
Which NFPA standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment?
1851
Which NFPA standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health programs?
1500
What is the minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA 1500?
Protective equipment must meet current NFPA design standard.
According to NFPA 1500 emergency operations are limited to:
Those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.
Occupational safety and health administration regulations only apply to federal employees unless:
A state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations.
The goal of the national fallen firefighters foundation is to reduce fatalities by 25% within five years and ___ in 10 years.
50%
What is the goal of the international Association of fire chiefs annual safety stand down?
To focus on firefighter safety.
The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save savable lives
A lot
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the___:
Risk involved.
What groups does and employee assistance program offer assistance to?
Firefighters and their families.
Which of the following best describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for?
Reckless driving by the public.
The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can:
Make it more difficult to handle.
When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins:
Before leaving the station.
The distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop, until the driver/operator’s foot touches the brake pedal is:
Called the driver reaction distance.
What is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus?
When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph or less.
A firefighter should ___ and put all tools and a ready state before storing.
Inspect and clean.
Any power tool not marked double insulated should:
Have a three prong plug.
Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA standard?
1403.
What is the best way to exhibit safe behavior during training?
Remain focused on training exercise at all times.
What does the national incident management system do?
Provides consistent framework for agencies of multiple jurisdictions to operate together
When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of the building before entry?
To locate possible escape routes.
What factors are taken into account when establishing on scene controls zones?
Work area needed, hazards present, and weather conditions.
The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of structure collapses during an incident is called:
Collapse zone.
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public?
National Fire Protection Association
