Midterm Exam Flashcards
________ is the pursuit of a specific skill.
- Training
- Manipulative training
- Education
- Curriculum
________ is the pursuit of a specific skill.
- Training
- Manipulative training
- Education
- Curriculum
A fire fighter recruit fills all of the following roles, except:
- responding to fire alarms and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
- assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of significant learning value.
- participating in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
- acting as a relief driver or company officer.
A fire fighter recruit fills all of the following roles, except:
- responding to fire alarms and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
- assisting fire personnel by performing selected duties of significant learning value.
- participating in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
- acting as a relief driver or company officer.
A written examination evaluates all of the following elements, except:
- mechanical aptitude.
- physical ability.
- general intelligence.
- mathematical ability.
A written examination evaluates all of the following elements, except:
- mechanical aptitude.
- physical ability.
- general intelligence.
- mathematical ability.
City water systems were constructed of hollowed-out logs that had a wooden plug in a hole every block or so. What were these wooden plugs called?
- Water holes
- Water plugs
- Fire holes
- Fire plugs
City water systems were constructed of hollowed-out logs that had a wooden plug in a hole every block or so. What were these wooden plugs called?
- Water holes
- Water plugs
- Fire holes
- Fire plugs
For which type of program may core courses serve as prerequisites for acceptance and count as credit?
- Certification
- Model curriculum
- Training
- Upper division
For which type of program may core courses serve as prerequisites for acceptance and count as credit?
- Certification
- Model curriculum
- Training
- Upper division
If an incident commander decides not to use delegation, and instead has all decisions cleared with him or her, the result is:
- optimal span of control.
- incident standstill.
- incident completion.
- confusion.
If an incident commander decides not to use delegation, and instead has all decisions cleared with him or her, the result is:
- optimal span of control.
- incident standstill.
- incident completion.
- confusion.
In 1666, which city was two-thirds destroyed by fire, resulting in the city passing a code of building regulation?
- London
- Berlin
- Chicago
- Rome
In 1666, which city was two-thirds destroyed by fire, resulting in the city passing a code of building regulation?
- London
- Berlin
- Chicago
- Rome
In the fire department, who ultimately has the overall responsibility, even though authority has been delegated?
- City government
- Company officer
- Fire chief
- Administration staff
In the fire department, who ultimately has the overall responsibility, even though authority has been delegated?
- City government
- Company officer
- Fire chief
- Administration staff
Incidents present situations that are dynamic as well as dangerous. What can be done to the span of control to prevent the incident from being so subdivided that a coordinated attack cannot be made?
- Eliminating
- Expanding
- Limiting
- Disregarding
Incidents present situations that are dynamic as well as dangerous. What can be done to the span of control to prevent the incident from being so subdivided that a coordinated attack cannot be made?
- Eliminating
- Expanding
- Limiting
- Disregarding
It would be helpful to include all of the following with your job application, except:
- a resume.
- proof of military service.
- a note from your mother.
- college transcripts.
It would be helpful to include all of the following with your job application, except:
- a resume.
- proof of military service.
- a note from your mother.
- college transcripts.
Knowing that the chief outranks your company officer, which answer do you give the chief if he were to ask you to accomplish another task that is just as important as the one you were assigned by your company officer?
- Do what the chief requests without question or comment.
- Tell the chief you already have an assignment from your company officer and ask the chief to let the company officer know that you will be delayed.
- Ignore the chief’s request and continue with your original assignment.
- Return to your company officer’s location and ask him or her which task you should perform first.
Knowing that the chief outranks your company officer, which answer do you give the chief if he were to ask you to accomplish another task that is just as important as the one you were assigned by your company officer?
- Do what the chief requests without question or comment.
- Tell the chief you already have an assignment from your company officer and ask the chief to let the company officer know that you will be delayed.
- Ignore the chief’s request and continue with your original assignment.
- Return to your company officer’s location and ask him or her which task you should perform first.
Of the following professional accreditation and certification groups, which is an association for safety engineers, industrial hygienists, safety managers, and fire protection engineers?
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Fire Department Safety Officers Association
- International Municipal Signal Association
Of the following professional accreditation and certification groups, which is an association for safety engineers, industrial hygienists, safety managers, and fire protection engineers?
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Fire Department Safety Officers Association
- International Municipal Signal Association
Of the following types of apparatus, which one is considered a specialty vehicle, providing services such as advanced life support medical functions or special lighting at emergency scenes?
- Squad apparatus
- Quint apparatus
- ARFF apparatus
- Aerial apparatus
Of the following types of apparatus, which one is considered a specialty vehicle, providing services such as advanced life support medical functions or special lighting at emergency scenes?
- Squad apparatus
- Quint apparatus
- ARFF apparatus
- Aerial apparatus
Once hired, a candidate will enter a 12- to 18-month period during which supervisors and mentors observe their performance to see how they are adapting to life in the fire department. What is this period called?
- Familiarization period
- Probationary period
- Breaking-in period
- Manipulative period
Once hired, a candidate will enter a 12- to 18-month period during which supervisors and mentors observe their performance to see how they are adapting to life in the fire department. What is this period called?
- Familiarization period
- Probationary period
- Breaking-in period
- Manipulative period
The process of combustion releases heat, which is what kind of reaction?
- Exothermic
- Endothermic
- Molecular
- Oxidizing
The process of combustion releases heat, which is what kind of reaction?
- Exothermic
- Endothermic
- Molecular
- Oxidizing
The proportion of gas or vapor in air between the upper and lower flammable limits is called the:
- upper flammable limit.
- flammable range.
- lower flammable limit.
- vapor density.
The proportion of gas or vapor in air between the upper and lower flammable limits is called the:
- upper flammable limit.
- flammable range.
- lower flammable limit.
- vapor density.
To meet the specifications of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, apparatus must provide what feature for all personnel?
- Two-way radios
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Inside seating
- Thermal imaging cameras
To meet the specifications of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, apparatus must provide what feature for all personnel?
- Two-way radios
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Inside seating
- Thermal imaging cameras
What are substances that evolve or generate oxygen, either at ambient temperatures or when exposed to heat?
- Molecules
- Oxidizers
- Fuel
- Elements
What are substances that evolve or generate oxygen, either at ambient temperatures or when exposed to heat?
- Molecules
- Oxidizers
- Fuel
- Elements
What did the insurance companies place on buildings they insured to identify which properties their firefighting forces protected?
- Fire bucket
- Fire mark
- Fire place
- Fire ladder
What did the insurance companies place on buildings they insured to identify which properties their firefighting forces protected?
- Fire bucket
- Fire mark
- Fire place
- Fire ladder
What is the informal communication system within the fire department that often disseminates information that is wholly or partially untrue?
- Grapevine
- Telephone
- Two-way radio
- Water cooler
What is the informal communication system within the fire department that often disseminates information that is wholly or partially untrue?
- Grapevine
- Telephone
- Two-way radio
- Water cooler