Organization, History, Mission, Safety

Question 1

Which basic management principle says that each fire fighter should answer to the only to one supervisor?

Answer 1

Unity of Command

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B) Being certified as a pumper driver/operator

Question 3

Truck companies are sometimes referred to as ___ companies.

Answer 3

Ladder

Question 4

Which type of company specializes in saving victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high-angle situations?

Answer 4

Rescue

Question 5

The individual responsible for the overall management of an incident is the ___.

Answer 5

Incident Commander

Question 6

Which type of company is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, and putting water on the fire?

Answer 6

Engine

Question 7

One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is:

Answer 7

Performing forcible entry to fire building

Question 8

Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?

Answer 8

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

D) Chain of Command

Question 10

A primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident or injury is to __.

Answer 10

Determine how such an incident can be avoided in the future.

Question 11

At an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the___.

Answer 11

Incident Commander

Question 12

How soon after a traumatic call should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing be held?

Answer 12

As soon as possible

Question 13

The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department’s:

Answer 13

S.O.P./S.O.G.

Question 14

If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do?

Answer 14

Exit as the entire team together.

Question 16

Which term describes the small magnetic boards carried by company officers as part of a personnel accountability system?

Answer 16

Passports

Question 16

Who should accompany a fire fighter sent to the rehabilitation area?

Answer 16

The entire crew.

Question 17

One of the major advantages of an Incident Management system (IMS) is that it allows agencies to communicate using common ___ and operating procedures.

Answer 17

Terminology

Question 17

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

Answer 17

B) Operations

Question 17

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

Answer 17

A) All Emergency Incidents

Question 18

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

Answer 18

D) All of the Above

Question 19

Making equipment safe is address in what way?
A) Selection
B) Inspection and Maintenance
C) Application
D) All of the Above

Answer 19

D) All of the Above

Question 20

A fire department is required to have a ___ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.

Answer 20

Personnel Accountability System

Question 21

The majority of fire fighter injuries are___.

Answer 21

Strains and Sprains

Question 22

The majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by ___.

Answer 22

Heart Attack or Stroke

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

C) Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.

Question 24

If there are no lives to be saved, but there is valuable property, can fire fighters be committed to an interior attack?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

NFPA 1001 is the:

Answer 25

Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Question 26

___ relates to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise.

Answer 26

Span of Control