Mid-Term "A"

Question 0

After the Revolutionary War when new fire companies were formed, they were staffed by:

Answer 0

Volunteers

Question 1

Who is considered to be America’s first fire chief?

Answer 1

Benjamin Franklin

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a basic duty of an engine company?

Answer 2

Attack and extinguish fires in vehicles and structures

Question 3

What person is ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department?

Answer 3

Fire Chief

Question 4

In addition to having the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the tasks of a firefighter, the individual should also be:

Answer 4

In good physical condition

Question 5

Which of the following is a major function of the incident management system?

Answer 5

Operations
Planning
Finance/Logistics

Question 6

State and Federal agencies such as O.S.H.A. may establish regulations governing fire department activities including work hours, anti-discrimination laws and?

Answer 6

Health and safety

Question 7

Historically the basic unit of a fire department is:

Answer 7

The company

Question 8

Combustion is defined as:

Answer 8

The chemical action in which heat and light are produced and the heat is used to maintain the chemical chain reaction to continue the process.

Question 9

What is the normal concentration of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?

Answer 9

21%

Question 10

The fire tetrahedron includes the heat, fuel, and oxygen from the fire triangle and one other ingredient, which is:

Answer 10

Chemical chain reaction

Question 11

The determining factors in deciding the best fire attack are:

Answer 11

Manner in which fuel is being supplied
Type of fire
Characteristics of the burn

Question 12

What is the definition of British Thermal Unit (BTU)?

Answer 12

The amount of heat required to raise one pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit

Question 13

Along with oxygen, which of the following factors does a fire depend on for growth and ultimate size?

Answer 13

Container size
Insulation
Fuel

Question 14

A class C electrical fire can be turned into a Class A fire by removing what?

Answer 14

The electrical flow

Question 15

What is the definition of thermal layering?

Answer 15

The stratification of gases produced by fire into layers based on their temperatures

Question 16

What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries?

Answer 16

Over exertion and strain

Question 17

What are some strategies that fire fighters can use to retain knowledge and skills presented in training sessions?

Answer 17

Take notes and keep handouts
Practice skills that aren’t used frequently
Envision the application of all training

Question 18

The most important step that can be taken to reduce firefighter injuries is:

Answer 18

Regular training

Question 19

Which of the following items is a poor example of applying the risk/benefit philosophy of a risk management plan?

Answer 19

Where no life or valued property can be saved, great risk shall be taken by firefighters

Question 20

To ensure safety the team should follow what procedures?

Answer 20

Look out for each other
Work together and remain intact
Use an Incident Management System

Question 21

Which of the following is a step in creating a positive safety attitude?

Answer 21

Learn from others
Practice good habits
Be vigilant

Question 22

What level of protection does P.P.E. provide to firefighters?

Answer 22

Minimum

Question 23

Which of the following is one of the advantages to wearing gloves that meet N.F.P.A. standards for structural fire fighting?

Answer 23

Thermal protection