Chapter 1 History of Fire Service Strategies and Tactics

Question 1

When, where and by who was the first organized fire company?

Answer 1

Ben Franklin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1736

Question 2

Broad, general statement or thought of what needs to be accomplished. Designed to meet the incident priorities of life safety, property conservation, and incident stabilization

Answer 2

Strategy

Question 3

More specific functions designed to meet the strategic goals.

Answer 3

Tactics

Question 4

The method used to meet the tactic (actual task)

Answer 4

Tactical Method

Question 5

Large extensive fires are known as?

Answer 5

Conflagrations

Question 6

Abrasion and Heat Restive features used for firefighting personal protective equipment, particularly for inner clothing.

Answer 6

Kevlar

Question 7

Abrasion and Heat Restive features used for firefighting personal protective equipment, particularly for outer shells

Answer 7

Nomex

Question 8

These allow firefighters to carry less hose and thus be less fatigued.

Answer 8

Standpipes

Question 9

This NFPA says departments must have a fitness program.

Answer 9

NFPA 1500: Fire Department occupation Safety and Health Programs

Question 10

An area where undeveloped land with vegetative fuels mixes with human made structures.

Answer 10

Wildland-urban interface