Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the last priority in the sequence of actions for a firefighter

A

Getting in and putting out the fire

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2
Q

Which of the following people are not considered to be in the most danger at a fire incident

A

Anyone far from the fire

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3
Q

What should be given to the scouting units to allow for rapid hosteling placement

A

Portable radios

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4
Q

Which of the following is an old FDNY saying

A

More lives are saved by properly positioned homeliness that by any other means

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5
Q

What should the firefighter consider the basic principles to be while performing their job

A

Rules

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6
Q

Who is considered the second priority when removing people from a burning building

A

Those directly above the fire

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7
Q

What is the order that events will unfold at most fire incident scenes

A

Locate, confine, extinguish

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8
Q

What should be given priority when there is not sufficient manpower to accomplish all fire scene goals

A

Rescue

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9
Q

Which of the following statements is correct

A

When there is no threat to occupants, the lives of firefighter shouldn’t be unduly endangered

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10
Q

What is one of the most basic principles of firefighting

A

Protect life and property

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11
Q

Which area should be concentrated on after the people directly above the fire are rescued

A

Top floor

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12
Q

Which of the following is a common practice that can go a long way toward protecting life

A

Vent the roof above the stairway being used for egress

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13
Q

Which of the following rules of firefighting is correct

A

Let circumstances dictate procedures

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14
Q

What word should be used in the discussion of life hazards

A

Savable

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15
Q

Hey portable water on the pumper provides

A

The fastest, safest, most direct access to the victims

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