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SET 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Why is it required for all fire fighters to read a new policy and sign off that they understand it?

A

it ensure accountability

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2
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Which of the following is the most common cause of a fire code violation pertaining to egress points?

A

improper storage

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3
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At the local level, fire and safety codes are enacted by adopting a(n) __________________.

A

ordinance

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4
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What agency has extensive experience in tracking evacuees?

A

American red cross

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5
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Part of a pre-incident plan is a report, in written format, containing various sections. What must be maintained in these reports?

A

a consistent standard format

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6
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In the five-step process of decision-making, once a solution is selected, what happens next?

A

the solution must be implemented

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7
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For non-life-threatening hazards causing a failure of the inspection, when should a follow-up inspection be conducted?

A

within 30 days

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8
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Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant?

A

large main on a grid system

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9
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What is the first step in brainstorming?

A

writing out the problem statement

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10
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What is the first step in the budget process?

A

identification of needs and required resources

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11
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What term describes the total quantity of all the combustible products that are within a room or space?

A

fuel load

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12
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Fire officers engaged in active listening show an interest in the raw data and _______________.

A

the speakers feelings and emotions

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13
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What is a good general definition of a problem?

A

a difference between the actual state and the desired state

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14
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What is one of the top three local tax revenue sources?

A

property taxes

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15
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How long is an occupant given to correct a life-threatening hazard?

A

immediately

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16
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What type of drawing shows interior views of a building, including rooms, hallways, and cabinets drawn in the correct relationship to each other?

A

floor plans

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17
Q

Which construction type is the most durable and lasting structure?

A

type 1

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18
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Other than simply presenting information about a particular building, what is another purpose of pre-incident plans?

A

to identify in advance suitable strategies, tactics, and actions

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19
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What do the Triangle Shirtwaist Company, The Beverly Hills Supper Club, and the Station Nightclub all have in common?

A

They were all sites of code-fostering, disastrous fires.

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20
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A pre-incident plan should be developed with the goal of being useful in the event of an emergency to the fire department and also to whom?

A

the owner

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21
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If a fire officer is unable to resolve a citizen complaint dealing with an operational issue, to whom should the complaint be forwarded?

A

chief of operations

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22
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In the pre-incident plan, identification of roof, floor, and wall construction and their structural integrity, the focus is on ________________________________.

A

factors that could lead to collapse or the spread of fire or toxic gases

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23
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Time, owner resistance, and ____________________ are factors that hinder the collection of data during a fire inspection.

A

proprietary information

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24
Q

Budget preparation is a process that is both technical and ________________.

A

political

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25
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Changing a plan if necessary should not be viewed as _________________.

A

a failure

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26
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A(n) ___________________ shows a building from above, identifying doors, utilities access, and any special considerations or hazards.

A

plot plan

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27
Q

Is end-of-class testing written or practical?

A

it can be either

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28
Q

A _______________ is described as a document developed by gathering general and detailed data used by responding personnel to determine the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility.

A

pre incident plan

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29
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What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all services at the currently authorized levels?

A

base budget

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30
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To what organization can fire departments often turn for help in evacuation situations requiring basic services such as food and water?

A

the public school systems

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31
Q

When selecting a solution, what is an important factor when deciding on the best solution?

A

the fire departments core values

32
Q

Who are usually the best people to solve a problem?

A

those directly involved with it

33
Q

Which of the following is a common electrical discrepancy found on fire inspections?

A

extension cords

34
Q

What is the goal of a code compliance inspection on public assembly occupancies?

A

to clear access and egress paths

35
Q

What can an agency conduct to identify hazards and the probability of the hazard occurring?

A

risk assessment

36
Q

To be successful, grant proposals must not only have merit in their own right, but must also match _____________________.

A

the goal of the grant program

37
Q

Automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and _____________ are the three primary components of water-based fire protection systems.

A

fire pumps

38
Q

What NFPA term means “an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure?

A

authority having jurisdiction

39
Q

In a line-item budget, what is the term for the last set of numbers that describes the actual object purchased, such as replacement fire hose?

A

sub object code

40
Q

Which type of construction is known as Limited Combustible (ordinary)?

A

type 3

41
Q

The size and ________________ of an object can have a tremendous impact on its ability to burn and rate of consumption.

A

shape

42
Q

What is the collective term for such building parameters as overall height, length, width, and number of stories?

A

physical elements

43
Q

Should a fire officer tell a complainant that certain actions will be taken?

A

No, unless it is within the scope of his or her authority.

44
Q

When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar year, what is this budget-defined year called?

A

a fiscal year

45
Q

Which NFPA standard provides information on pre-incident planning?

A

NFPA 1620

46
Q

When solving the problems, what must be the fire officer’s primary focus area?

A

the best interest of the fire departments

47
Q

What class of standpipe system is intended for use by fire fighters?

A

class 1

48
Q

The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to ensure _____________________________.

A

violations are corrected

49
Q

What is the preferred technique used to identify a problem with a fire department policy?

A

discuss the problem with other fire officers

50
Q

Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are examples of what type of properties?

A

high rise

51
Q

What is the next step in problem-solving after implementing a solution?

A

evaluating the results

52
Q

What type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing temperatures to affect the system?

A

dry pipe

53
Q

Which facilities are required to submit information to the local emergency planning council in connection with pre-incident planning?

A

those that store or handle hazardous materials

54
Q

Which type of occupancy fires have a higher-than-average number of fire fighter line-of-duty fire deaths?

A

mercantile

55
Q

What does the blue field on a NFPA 704 symbol represent?

A

health

56
Q

During a site survey, what is one question that should be asked about any hazardous materials discovered there?

A

what can the maximum inventory be?

57
Q

What is the major risk factor that should be considered with assembly occupancies?

A

multiple fatality fires

58
Q

What type of documents are developed by a standards developing organization, such as the NFPA, and made available for adoption by authorities having jurisdiction?

A

model codes

59
Q

Which type of special extinguishing system is used to protect areas such as gasoline storage tanks?

A

foam

60
Q

Churches, arenas, theaters, and restaurants are examples of what type of occupancy?

A

assembly

61
Q

What is one of the larger sources of grant funds for both municipal and volunteer fire departments?

A

the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program

62
Q

What is usually the longest time a brainstorming session should last for a group of 4 to 16 people?

A

15-25 minutes

63
Q

A ______________ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and expenditures.

A

budget

64
Q

If a facility has an evacuation or emergency operations plan, then it should provide the fire department with __________________ as soon as command is established.

A

liaison

65
Q

Are building codes or fire prevention codes legally enforceable?

A

yes, both are

66
Q

Pre-incident plans must be coordinated with the ________________________.

A

facilities own emergency action plan

67
Q

When conducting a fire inspection, where should the inspection begin?

A

on the exterior of the building

68
Q

Which type of code applies to existing buildings?

A

fire codes

69
Q

In the five-step process of decision-making, what step comes right before “select a solution?

A

generate alternate solutions

70
Q

An incremental process can be used to develop pre-incident plans where access to some data is limited. What does an “incremental process mean?

A

start with a simple plan, add to it over time

71
Q

Properties containing agricultural equipment, electronic data processing equipment, or scientific equipment; fine arts centers; and storage or manufacturing sites are examples of ____________ properties.

A

high value

72
Q

Stores and shops are examples of what type of occupancy?

A

mercantile

73
Q

On a NFPA 704 symbol, which number represents the highest hazard?

A

4

74
Q

What is used to establish interim and long-term actions to reduce the impact of hazards that cannot be eliminated?

A

mitigation plan

75
Q

What is the first role of a fire officer when dealing with a citizen’s complaint?

A

respond in a professional manner

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