Organization, History, Mission, Safety Flashcards
Which basic management principle says that each fire fighter should answer to the only to one supervisor?
Unity of Command
Which of the following is not a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression:
A) Knowing the dept. operating procedures
B) Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
C) The ability to use self-contained breathing apparatus
D) Knowing the dept. response area or district
B) Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Truck companies are sometimes referred to as ___ companies.
Ladder
Which type of company specializes in saving victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high-angle situations?
Rescue
The individual responsible for the overall management of an incident is the ___.
Incident Commander
Which type of company is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, and putting water on the fire?
Engine
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is:
Performing forcible entry to fire building
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Which of the following is the organizational structure through which a department manages its routine and emergency operations?
A) Incident Command System
B) Division of Labor
C) Scalar Structure
D) Chain of Command
D) Chain of Command
A primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident or injury is to __.
Determine how such an incident can be avoided in the future.
At an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the___.
Incident Commander
How soon after a traumatic call should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing be held?
As soon as possible
The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department’s:
S.O.P./S.O.G.
If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do?
Exit as the entire team together.
Which term describes the small magnetic boards carried by company officers as part of a personnel accountability system?
Passports
Who should accompany a fire fighter sent to the rehabilitation area?
The entire crew.
One of the major advantages of an Incident Management system (IMS) is that it allows agencies to communicate using common ___ and operating procedures.
Terminology
In the Incident Management System (IMS), the functional area that directs the organization’s tactics to meet the strategic goals developed by command is responsible for the management of all operations applicable to the primary mission is:
A) Planning
B) Operations
C) Logistics
D) Command
B) Operations
Which statement best summarizes the types of incidents for which the incident command system (ICS) should be implemented?
A) All Emergency Incidents
B) Incidents involving more than a single company
C) Incidents where the incident commander’s span of control is exceeded
D) Incidents exceeding a single operational period
A) All Emergency Incidents
To ensure safety, the team should:
A) Look out for each other
B) Work together and remain intact
C) Utilize the Incident Management System
D) All of the Above
D) All of the Above
Making equipment safe is address in what way?
A) Selection
B) Inspection and Maintenance
C) Application
D) All of the Above
D) All of the Above
A fire department is required to have a ___ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.
Personnel Accountability System
The majority of fire fighter injuries are___.
Strains and Sprains
The majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by ___.
Heart Attack or Stroke
Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct?
A) Turnout boots and thick rubber gloves will afford you sufficient protection
B) A downed power line may be safely pinned down under the tire of the apparatus.
C) Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.
D) Fire fighters should use tools with wood or fiberglass handles to manipulate downed lines.
C) Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.
If there are no lives to be saved, but there is valuable property, can fire fighters be committed to an interior attack?
Yes
NFPA 1001 is the:
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
___ relates to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise.
Span of Control
