Chapter Test 1: introduction To The Fire Service And Firefighter Safety Flashcards
What is the overall mission of the fire service?
A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public
B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices
C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public
D. Save lives and protect property and the environment
D. Save lives and protect property and the environment
A(an) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources.
A. all hazard
B. chain of command
C. incident awareness
D. hazard enforcement
A. all hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as:
A. linear
B. scalar
C. modular
D. sequential
B. scalar
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by:
A. rank and duty
B. age and name
C. years of experience
D. geographical location
A. rank and duty
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is an example of:
A. discipline
B. span of control
C. division of labor
D. unity of command
D. unity of command
The division of labor refers to:
A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor
B. an organization’s responsibility to provide leadership
C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization
D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable
D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service?
A. Comply with federal law
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
C. Ensure fair work loads for all members
D. Keep department expenses at a minimum
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments?
A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded
B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants
D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the operations division are called a(an):
A. squad
B. battalion
C. operations group
D. combination department
B. battalion
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs suppression duties at structure fires?
A. Brush company
B. Ladder company
C. Engine company
D. Rescue company
C. Engine company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment?
A. Brush company
B. Engine company
C. Rescue company
D. Hazardous materials company
C. Rescue company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital?
A. Brush company
B. Rescue company
C. Emergency medical company
D. Hazardous materials company
C. Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for:
A. repairing broken department apparatus
B. providing emergency services to the public
C. overseeing the department’s annual budget
D. organizing personnel medical evaluation records
B. providing emergency services to the public
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training?
A. Line personnel
B. Staff personnel
C. Career firefighters
D. Volunteer firefighters
B. Staff personnel
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based?
A. NFPA 1001
B. NFPA 1006
C. NFPA 1500
D. NFPA 1670
A. NFPA 1001
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II?
A. A Fire Fighter I is able to oversee personnel while working under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II
B. Fire Fighters I and II have the same level of responsibility, but the Fire Fighter II has more years of experience
C. A Fire Fighter I cannot obtain specialized training, but a Fire Fighter II can have multiple specializations
D. A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer
D. A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer
Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation?
A. Airport firefighter
B. Rescue technician
C. Wildland firefighter
D. Hazardous materials technician
C. Wildland firefighter
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies?
A. Fire chief
B. Fire marshal
C. Fire department incident safety officer
D. Fire department health and safety officer
C. Fire department incident safety officer
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and cause of a fire?
A. Fire protection engineer
B. Fire and arson investigator
C. Fire and life safety educator
D. Fire department incident safety officer
B. Fire and arson investigator
Which member of a fire department’s training division is in charge of providing training for entry level personnel and staff members?
A. Instructor
B. Training officer
C. Fire protection specialist
D. Fire and life safety educator
A. Instructor
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations?
A. Use the Internet as a reference
B. Ask their supervisor for clarification
C. Rely on other firefighters for guidance
D. Revise the document so that it is easily understood
B. Ask their supervisor for clarification
A _____ is a guide to decision-making within an organization that addresses issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command.
A. policy
B. standard
C. procedure
D. regulation
A. policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation?
A. Law
B. Policy
C. Guideline
D. Procedure
D. Procedure
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?
A. Media
B. Utility company
C. Law enforcement
D. Emergency medical services
B. Utility company
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by alerting the public of traffic incidents or evacuations?
A. Media
B. Local hospital
C. Utility company
D. Public works department
A. Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I?
A. Driving fire apparatus
B. Establishing Incident Command
C. Extricating a victim at a vehicle incident
D. Conduct search and rescue operations as part of a team
D. Conduct search and rescue operations as part of a team
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to:
A. inspect an aerial apparatus
B. extricate a victim trapped in a vehicle
C. rescue a victim from a trench collapse
D. set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene
D. set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I?
A. Maintaining pumping apparatus
B. Supervising a group of new recruits
C. Cleaning and inspecting ground ladders
D. Determining the origin and cause of a fire
C. Cleaning and inspecting ground ladders
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform?
A. Inspect and maintain fire apparatus
B. Assume command of an interior fire attack
C. Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
D. Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire using firefighting foam
C. Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is to:
A. mandate the use of specific brands of PPE
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
C. advocate the use of exclusively defensive firefighting tactics
D. require departments to use computer-based accountability systems
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
A. Training every Fire Fighter I to assume command at smaller incidents
B. Requiring every new recruit to obtain a bachelor’s degree prior to employment
C. Purchasing additional sets of structural PPE for each firefighter in the department
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
A. Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
C. Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
D. A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification
B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate?
A. Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or performance
B. Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time available to work in a hazardous atmosphere
C. Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries
D. Equipment used for training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance than equipment used for regular emergencies
C. Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
A. Apparatus must be replaced every ten years
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments should:
A. purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA
B. give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year
C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment
D. order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available
C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an):
A. manual reporting system
B. incident management system
C. computerized tracking system
D. personnel accountability system
B. incident management system
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500:
A. prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities
B. prohibits cleaning PPE inside the facilities
C. requires dedicated workout spaces in career departments
D. requires separate sleeping quarters for officers and firefighters
A. prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
A. Individualized nutrition counseling
B. Standardized national physical fitness testing
C. Department-funded tobacco cessation programs
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
What is a guideline for maintaining personal health?
A. Wear full PPE at every incident
B. Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke
C. Maintain a body mass index (BMI) of under 20
D. Eat a diet that is high in carbohydrates and fats
B. Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries?
A. Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
B. Create a physical training program for new recruits
C. Purchase the newest available personal protective equipment
D. Utilize the fire department’s member assistance program resources
A. Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities?
A. Diabetes
B. Brain cancer
C. Genetic disorders
D. Cardiovascular disease
D. Cardiovascular disease
Firefighters are at a risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and COPD because of repeated exposure to:
A. high temperatures
B. chronic infectious diseases
C. atypically stressful situations
D. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals
D. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals
Manufactured products affect firefighters’ exposure to contaminants, because they tend to burn at higher temperatures and these higher temperatures:
A. decrease the toxic gases and vapors in smoke
B. reduce the amount of chemicals deposited on protective gear
C. increase the skin’s ability to absorb chemicals deposited on it
D. lessen the likelihood of firefighters being contaminated in most fires
C. increase the skin’s ability to absorb chemicals deposited on it
In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should:
A. work downwind of fires and smoke plumes
B. clean contaminated turnouts at least once a month
C. find a safe place for contaminated gear in the rehab area
D. wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire
D. wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to:
A. increased psychological stress levels
B. increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases
C. increased performance levels and faster reaction times
D. decreased chances of developing acute or chronic illnesses
B. increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases
Body substance isolation methods are used to:
A. lessen exposure to carcinogens in smoke
B. prevent firefighters from contracting cancer
C. treat patients with AIDS, hepatitis, MRSA or other infectious diseases
D. protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases
D. protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases
As part of a member assistance program, many fire departments offer tobacco cessation programs because tobacco can:
A. affect a firefighter’s mental state
B. cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD
C. impair a firefighter’s ability to drive apparatus
D. make controlling occupational stress more difficult
B. cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD
Which statement about atypically stressful events is accurate?
A. Individuals should be able to cope with atypically stressful events on their own
B. CISD remains the most effective means of treating individuals following an atypical stressful event
C. Officers should monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs of posttraumatic stress disorder
D. Fire department supervisors must be trained to provide counseling to individuals who experience atypically stressful events
C. Officers should monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs of posttraumatic stress disorder
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground?
A. Utilizing the personnel rehabilitation facilities
B. Using a thermal imager to aid in search and rescue operations
C. Following an order from the Incident Commander to advance a hoseline
D. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
D. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
A. When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard
B. Passengers must wear fire fighting helmets while in the apparatus cab
C. The safest location to mount and dismount apparatus is on the side of the vehicle exposed to traffic
D. Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus
D. Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident?
A. Wearing SCBA
B. Wearing helmets
C. Using GPS devices
D. Using a fire department radio
B. Wearing helmets
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear:
A. SCBA.
B. a PASS device.
C. hearing protection
D. a personal tracking device
C. hearing protection
In order to help minimize exposure to risk at a structural fire scene, firefighters should:
A. do a risk/benefit analysis for every action
B. don SCBA as soon as exiting the cab of the apparatus
C. use apparatus lights as the sole light source for the incident scene
D. use a personnel accountability system exclusively for nighttime operations
A. do a risk/benefit analysis for every action
When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene, firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to:
A. trees
B. fences
C. vehicles
D. light posts
C. vehicles
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem?
A. Hot zone
B. Cold zone
C. Warm zone
D. Action zone
A. Hot zone
Which scene control zone immediately surrounds the other two zones and provides an area for staging personnel and portable equipment?
A. Hot zone
B. Cold zone
C. Warm zone
D. Action zone
B. Cold zone
Which type of emergency lights are mounted on a vehicle and are usually deployed by raising, lowering, and rotating the telescoping poles to which they are affixed?
A. Fixed lights
B. Portable lights
C. Auxiliary lights
D. Extended lights
A. Fixed lights
What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene lighting and portable rescue equipment?
A. Batteries
B. Generators
C. Local power grid
D. Apparatus electrical system
B. Generators
All auxiliary equipment must be:
A. fixed
B. cordless
C. intrinsically safe
D. battery-operated
C. intrinsically safe
What may result in poor lighting and possible damage to the lights, generator, or electrical system?
A. Using a single light source
B. Removing damaged cords
C. Overtaxing a power source
D. Positioning generators downwind
C. Overtaxing a power source
Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations?
A. They organize statistical information about an incident, which helps when creating reports
B. They track personnel training and certifications, which helps the IC determine who is qualified to operate on scene
C. They track the number of personnel operating on scene, which helps when determining budgets and staffing levels
D. They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any firefighters are trapped inside
D. They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any firefighters are trapped inside
In the _____, the accountability officer bases expected exit time on the team member who has the lowest air-pressure reading.
A. PPE tag system
B. SCBA tag system
C. manual reporting system
D. computer-based electronic system
B. SCBA tag system
The type of personnel accountability system which provides the greatest level of safety, but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure is the:
A. PPE tag system
B. passport system
C. manual reporting system
D. computer-based electronic system
D. computer-based electronic system
One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to:
A. walk facing oncoming traffic
B. stand by with a charged hoseline
C. wear SCBA during extrication operations
D. use apparatus headlights to warn oncoming traffic
A. walk facing oncoming traffic
Which highway/roadway incident hazard would require firefighters in full PPE to stand by with a charged hoseline?
A. Fuel spill
B. Wreckage debris
C. Downed power line
D. Glass in the roadway
A. Fuel spill
What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines?
A. Gather necessary rescue equipment
B. Attempt to rescue victims in the area
C. Gather information for the incident report
D. Contact the electric company to shut off power
D. Contact the electric company to shut off power
