Quiz 2 Flashcards
In times of high water demand due to the required fire flow to combat fires, a representative from which local government may have to be contacted?
- Street department
- Health department
- Water department
- Building department
In times of high water demand due to the required fire flow to combat fires, a representative from which local government may have to be contacted?
- Street department
- Health department
- Water department
- Building department
Chapter 5, page 123, Local Organizations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was established under federal law to ensure which of the following?
- Safe working conditions
- Union representation
- Proficiency training
- Equal opportunity
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was established under federal law to ensure which of the following?
- Safe working conditions
- Union representation
- Proficiency training
- Equal opportunity
Chapter 5, page 120, Federal Organizations
The responsibility for environmental protection at the state level is placed under what agency in some states?
- Wildlife management
- Highway patrol
- National guard
- Occupational safety and health
The responsibility for environmental protection at the state level is placed under what agency in some states?
- Wildlife management
- Highway patrol
- National guard
- Occupational safety and health
Chapter 5, page 121, State Organizations
Which of the following agencies aims to promote public safety through scientific investigation of various materials in regard to the hazard present?
- International Association for Fire Safety Science
- Underwriters Laboratories
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers
- Building and Fire Research Laboratory
Which of the following agencies aims to promote public safety through scientific investigation of various materials in regard to the hazard present?
- International Association for Fire Safety Science
- Underwriters Laboratories
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers
- Building and Fire Research Laboratory
Chapter 5, page 113, National and International Organizations
Which of the following codes and standards groups is a private, nonprofit organization that identifies public requirements for national safety, engineering, and industrial standards?
- American National Standards Institute
- National Safety Council
- The International Fire Code Institute
- International Conference of Building Officials
Which of the following codes and standards groups is a private, nonprofit organization that identifies public requirements for national safety, engineering, and industrial standards?
- American National Standards Institute
- National Safety Council
- The International Fire Code Institute
- International Conference of Building Officials
Chapter 5, page 111, National and International Organizations
Which of the following NFPA standards is not one that directly affects fire fighters from the first day on the job?
- NFPA 1500
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 1001
- NFPA 1975
Which of the following NFPA standards is not one that directly affects fire fighters from the first day on the job?
- NFPA 1500
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 1001
- NFPA 1975
Chapter 5, page 108, National and International Organizations
Which of the following organizations is an international, church-based nonprofit that assists persons in need and may be called upon to provide canteen services on an as-needed basis?
- American Red Cross
- American Rescue Dog Association
- American Blood Bank
- Salvation Army
Which of the following organizations is an international, church-based nonprofit that assists persons in need and may be called upon to provide canteen services on an as-needed basis?
- American Red Cross
- American Rescue Dog Association
- American Blood Bank
- Salvation Army
Chapter 5, page 112, National and International Organizations
Which organization represents the interests of officers of the chief rank throughout the United States and other countries?
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- International Association of Firefighters
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- National Volunteer Fire Council
Which organization represents the interests of officers of the chief rank throughout the United States and other countries?
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- International Association of Firefighters
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- National Volunteer Fire Council
Chapter 5, page 113, National and International Organizations
Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects fire fighters in hazardous atmospheres. Which of the following is designed to protect fire fighters during most building fires?
- Station/work uniform
- Proximity suit
- Vapor-protective clothing
- Structure fire PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects fire fighters in hazardous atmospheres. Which of the following is designed to protect fire fighters during most building fires?
- Station/work uniform
- Proximity suit
- Vapor-protective clothing
- Structure fire PPE
Chapter 6, pages 167, Personal Protective Equipment
What is the common supply line size used in metropolitan settings to supply large volumes of water to large fires?
- 4” to 5”
- 5” to 6”
- 2” to 3”
- 3” to 4”
What is the common supply line size used in metropolitan settings to supply large volumes of water to large fires?
- 4” to 5”
- 5” to 6”
- 2” to 3”
- 3” to 4”
Chapter 6, pages 155, Fire Tools and Appliances
When using a straight-bore tip nozzle, all of the following are ways to create a broken stream except:
- placing a finger over the tip of the nozzle.
- bouncing the stream off a wall.
- directing the stream off the ceiling over the fire area.
- pushing a rubber plug with a groove into the end of the nozzle.
When using a straight-bore tip nozzle, all of the following are ways to create a broken stream except:
- placing a finger over the tip of the nozzle.
- bouncing the stream off a wall.
- directing the stream off the ceiling over the fire area.
- pushing a rubber plug with a groove into the end of the nozzle.
Chapter 6, pages 157, Fire Department Facilities
Which class of foam would be used to knock down fire in ordinary combustible materials?
- Class B
- Class C
- Class A
- Class D
Which class of foam would be used to knock down fire in ordinary combustible materials?
- Class B
- Class C
- Class A
- Class D
Chapter 6, pages 145, Fire Apparatus
Which of the following activities is not conducted at training center drill towers?
- Ground ladder training
- Aerial ladder training
- Live fire training
- High-rise firefighting training
Which of the following activities is not conducted at training center drill towers?
- Ground ladder training
- Aerial ladder training
- Live fire training
- High-rise firefighting training
Chapter 6, page 134, Fire Department Facilities
Which of the following fire apparatus has different modules mounted on a chassis, giving the fire department flexibility for activities such as hazardous materials or heavy-rescue responses?
- Modular apparatus
- Aerial apparatus
- Water tank apparatus
- Pumper apparatus
Which of the following fire apparatus has different modules mounted on a chassis, giving the fire department flexibility for activities such as hazardous materials or heavy-rescue responses?
- Modular apparatus
- Aerial apparatus
- Water tank apparatus
- Pumper apparatus
Chapter 6, pages 144, Fire Apparatus
Which of the following hose fittings is used to divide a 2 1/2” hose line into two 1 1/2” hose lines?
- Double male/female
- Wye
- Siamese
- Reducer
Which of the following hose fittings is used to divide a 2 1/2” hose line into two 1 1/2” hose lines?
- Double male/female
- Wye
- Siamese
- Reducer
Chapter 6, pages 160, Fire Tools and Appliances
Large fire departments with numerous companies have implemented the practice of staging a tactical reserve, called a:
- rapid deployment crew.
- rapid rehabilitation team.
- rapid intervention crew.
- rapid egress team.
Large fire departments with numerous companies have implemented the practice of staging a tactical reserve, called a:
- rapid deployment crew.
- rapid rehabilitation team.
- rapid intervention crew.
- rapid egress team.
Chapter 7, page 192, The Management Cycle
Planning requires ________, which describe a particular way of accomplishing something or acting in a specified situation.
- guidelines
- policies
- procedures
- objectives
Planning requires ________, which describe a particular way of accomplishing something or acting in a specified situation.
- guidelines
- policies
- procedures
- objectives
Chapter 7, page 190, Principles of Command
Under the chain of command concept, organizations are divided into two functions. Which of these are directly related to the goals and objectives of the fire department?
- Staff functions
- Civic functions
- Administrative functions
- Line functions
Under the chain of command concept, organizations are divided into two functions. Which of these are directly related to the goals and objectives of the fire department?
- Staff functions
- Civic functions
- Administrative functions
- Line functions
Chapter 7, page 184, Principles of Command
Which of the following is not one of the ways that private fire protection companies generate cost savings?
- Making productive use of idle time
- Increasing fire fighter rest periods
- Reducing personnel costs
- Using innovative strategies and technologies to prevent and combat fires
Which of the following is not one of the ways that private fire protection companies generate cost savings?
- Making productive use of idle time
- Increasing fire fighter rest periods
- Reducing personnel costs
- Using innovative strategies and technologies to prevent and combat fires
Chapter 7, page 201, Fire Department Types
Which principle of command is most often violated at incident scenes (for example when your company officer gives you an assignment, then the chief approaches you and asks you to accomplish another task)?
- Unity of command
- Chain of command
- Span of control
- Division of labor
Which principle of command is most often violated at incident scenes (for example when your company officer gives you an assignment, then the chief approaches you and asks you to accomplish another task)?
- Unity of command
- Chain of command
- Span of control
- Division of labor
Chapter 7, page 180, Principles of Command
Arson investigators are specially trained in gathering and preserving evidence. This skill is especially important because if evidence is not properly preserved, then it cannot be used:
- in court.
- in training.
- in press conferences.
- in personnel files.
Arson investigators are specially trained in gathering and preserving evidence. This skill is especially important because if evidence is not properly preserved, then it cannot be used:
- in court.
- in training.
- in press conferences.
- in personnel files.
Chapter 8, page 215, Fire Investigation Unit
Fire departments must be capable of receiving emergency requests and in turn notifying their personnel. How are volunteer fire fighters typically notified?
- Pagers
- Sirens
- Telephone
- Police car’s public address system
Fire departments must be capable of receiving emergency requests and in turn notifying their personnel. How are volunteer fire fighters typically notified?
- Pagers
- Sirens
- Telephone
- Police car’s public address system
Chapter 8, page 209, Dispatch
Which of the following facilities is responsible for installing and maintaining all of the department communication equipment?
- Radio shop
- Warehouse/central stores
- Repair garage
- Storeroom closet
Which of the following facilities is responsible for installing and maintaining all of the department communication equipment?
- Radio shop
- Warehouse/central stores
- Repair garage
- Storeroom closet
Chapter 8, page 224, Hazardous Materials Control Unit
Which of the following is a positive side effect of assigning fire fighters, rather than civilians, to the dispatch center?
- They may know the fire fighters on scene.
- They can anticipate the needs of the units assigned.
- They can feel helpless listening to radio traffic.
- Their salary and benefits exceed those of civilian employees.
Which of the following is a positive side effect of assigning fire fighters, rather than civilians, to the dispatch center?
- They may know the fire fighters on scene.
- They can anticipate the needs of the units assigned.
- They can feel helpless listening to radio traffic.
- Their salary and benefits exceed those of civilian employees.
Chapter 8, page 209, Dispatch
