Chapter 1

Question 1

Hakensack, New Jersey ford dealership fire was when?

Answer 1

July 1, 1988

Question 2

How many FF’s died in the Hackensack fire?

Answer 2

5 firefighters

Question 3

NFPA performed a ___ day on site investigation of the Hackensack fire.

Answer 3

3 day

Question 4

Ben Franklin organized the fires fire company in ___ and ___ year.

Answer 4

Philadelphia, PA in 1736

Question 5

A ___ is the broad, general statement or thought of what needs to be accomplished and are designed to meet the incident priorities.

Answer 5

Strategy

Question 6

___ are more specific functions designed to meet the strategic goals.

Answer 6

Tactics

Question 7

The method used to meet the tactic is called the ___.

Answer 7

Tactical method

Question 8

___ is a large extensive fire.

Answer 8

Conflagration

Question 9

Regardless of resources, ___ and ___ on the fire ground do not change.

Answer 9

Strategic goals and objectives

Question 10

___ and ___ used to meet the goals and objectives change drastically.

Answer 10

Tactics and tactical methods

Question 11

OSHA ___ mandates SCBA in IDLH environments and PASS devices are required(they sound when motionless for ___ to ___ seconds).

Answer 11

1910.134

20 to 30 seconds

Question 12

Todays FF is equipped with the latest fire-resistive materials such as ___(outer) and ___(inner).

Answer 12

Nomex (outer)

Kevlar (inner)

Question 13

The NFA, in ___, has been a catalyst for advanced formal training and research in the fire service.

Answer 13

Emmitsburg, Maryland

Question 14

NFA is funded by the ___ and is part of the ___, which is a component of FEMA under the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Answer 14

U.S. Government

U.S. fire administration (USFA)

Question 15

In ___, President George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security.

Answer 15

2001

Question 16

In ___, the Office of Homeland Security created the Department of Homeland Security.

Answer 16

2002

Question 17

DHS was created under the National Strategy for Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Act of ___; to protect the country from international and domestic threats.

Answer 17

2002

Question 18

NFA was originally created in ___ as a result of the Federal Fire Prevention act of 1974.

Answer 18

1974

Question 19

The goal of ___ is to ensure a high standard of core curriculum in associates and baccalaureate programs.

Answer 19

FESHE

Question 20

To apply the right tactics for rescue and extinguishment, the IC and FF must first be aware of the type of ___ in the building.

Answer 20

Sprinkler system

Question 21

___ are another major improvement in multistory and large area buildings. They can reduce FF fatigue by reducing the amount of hose a FF must carry and the amount of time needed to lay the hose.

Answer 21

Standpipes

Question 22

___ have created major changes in tactics and provided for increased life safety.

Answer 22

Exit requirements

Question 23

___ investigates every FF death in the U.S.

Answer 23

NIOSH

Question 24

The ___ has printed a FF death autopsy protocol for medical examiners to use.

Answer 24

NFA

Question 25

The ___ protocol describes the procedure for securing personal protective clothing.

Answer 25

NFA

Question 26

Even with all the tactical changes from FF and civilian deaths, there are approx ___ line of duty FF deaths each year.

Answer 26

100

Question 27

Of the 100 deaths, about ___ are due to stress.

Answer 27

Half

Question 28

Actual fire service deaths are detailed annually by various agencies such as the ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 28

IAFF
NFPA
USFA

Question 29

FF deaths have led to ___, ___, ___, and ___ programs.

Answer 29

RIT
Personnel accountability
2 in 2 out ruling
Physical Fitness

Question 30

Civilian deaths have influenced changes in the fire service, mostly in the form of codes or increased enforcement of existing codes. One of the best examples of this is the ___ fire.

Answer 30

Cocoanut Grove fire

Question 31

The ___ Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, MA killed ___ people.

Answer 31

1942

492

Question 32

Three reasons for number of deaths at the Cocoanut Grove fire.

Answer 32

Flammable Decorations
Inadequate exits
Overcrowding

Question 33

Modern building materials burn __ as hot(___%) as older homes made and furnished predominately of wood and natural fibers(legacy materials).

Answer 33

twice as hot

200%

Question 34

General rule, FF’s should not fight interior fires for more time than it takes to expend ___ - ___ without rehab.

Answer 34

2 - 30 minutes SCBA cylinders

Question 35

Philadelphia FD test of ___ members, the average time of work from a 30 minute cylinder was ___.

Answer 35

750 members

12 minutes and 50 seconds

Question 36

Lightweight trusses are held together with gusset plates with ___ inch spikes.

Answer 36

1/4”

Question 37

Lightweight trusses are set on bearing walls ___ to ___ inches apart.

Answer 37

16 to 24 inches

Question 38

NFPA; a non profit established in ___ with a goal of reducing fire and other hazards on a global scale.

Answer 38

1896

Question 39

NIOSH began to investigate FF line of duty deaths in ___.

Answer 39

1997

Question 40

___ ruling and standards can impact the fire service immediately.

Answer 40

OSHA.