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CHAPTER 1-2 TEST Flashcards

0
Q

What was the result of the Iroquois theater fire, Chicago (1903)?

A

Panic hardware on exit doors.

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What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public?

A

National Fire Protection Association

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What was the result of the Coconut Grove nightclub fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)?

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Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly type occupancies.

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3
Q

Which of the following is a critical challenge in the fire service?

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Differences of personal characteristics.

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4
Q

What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self respect and personal worth?

A

Pride.

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5
Q

The all hazards approach means the fire service…?

A

Provides a variety of services in the community.

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6
Q

How is a department type determined?

A

How an organization is funded.

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7
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The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is…?

A

Line.

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8
Q

What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?

A

Battalion.

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9
Q

What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?

A

Truck company.

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10
Q

What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface?

A

Brush company.

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11
Q

What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires?

A

Engine company.

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12
Q

What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for firefighter I and firefighter II?

A

1001

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13
Q

What is the main duty of a firefighter I?

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Perform assigned tasks under supervision.

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14
Q

Which of the following fire service organizational principles works to prevent duplication of effort?

A

Division of labor.

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15
Q

What is the first recommended step in locating information in the departmental documents?

A

Ask your supervisor.

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16
Q

A _____ is a guide to decision-making in an organization.

A

Policy.

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17
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A _____ is a written step-by-step plan of action.

A

Procedure

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18
Q

Which Federal law affects hiring practices and building excess ability?

A

Americans With Disabilities Act.

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19
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A _____ is a set of principles or procedures developed by consensus.

A

Standard.

20
Q

Which of the following organizations may be an agency of the authority having jurisdiction or privately owned?

A

Emergency medical services.

21
Q

Which of the following is the best action to take when approached by media while on scene?

A

Direct the media to public information officer.

22
Q

What is the difference between acute and chronic illnesses?

A

Acute is short-term, chronic is long-lasting.

23
Q

What contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk?

A

Exposure to smoke and chemicals.

24
Q

Which illnesse can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness and legs?

A

Stress induced hypertension.

25
Q

Which NFPA standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment?

A

1851

26
Q

Which NFPA standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health programs?

A

1500

27
Q

What is the minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA 1500?

A

Protective equipment must meet current NFPA design standard.

28
Q

According to NFPA 1500 emergency operations are limited to:

A

Those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.

29
Q

Occupational safety and health administration regulations only apply to federal employees unless:

A

A state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations.

30
Q

The goal of the national fallen firefighters foundation is to reduce fatalities by 25% within five years and ___ in 10 years.

A

50%

31
Q

What is the goal of the international Association of fire chiefs annual safety stand down?

A

To focus on firefighter safety.

32
Q

The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save savable lives

A

A lot

33
Q

The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the___:

A

Risk involved.

34
Q

What groups does and employee assistance program offer assistance to?

A

Firefighters and their families.

35
Q

Which of the following best describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for?

A

Reckless driving by the public.

36
Q

The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can:

A

Make it more difficult to handle.

37
Q

When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins:

A

Before leaving the station.

38
Q

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:

A

Called the driver reaction distance.

39
Q

What is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus?

A

When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph or less.

40
Q

A firefighter should ___ and put all tools and a ready state before storing.

A

Inspect and clean.

41
Q

Any power tool not marked double insulated should:

A

Have a three prong plug.

42
Q

Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA standard?

A

1403.

43
Q

What is the best way to exhibit safe behavior during training?

A

Remain focused on training exercise at all times.

44
Q

What does the national incident management system do?

A

Provides consistent framework for agencies of multiple jurisdictions to operate together

45
Q

When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of the building before entry?

A

To locate possible escape routes.

46
Q

What factors are taken into account when establishing on scene controls zones?

A

Work area needed, hazards present, and weather conditions.

47
Q

The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of structure collapses during an incident is called:

A

Collapse zone.

FIRE FIGHTER I & II (29 decks)

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