SET 4 Flashcards

1
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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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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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Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant?

A

large main on a grid system

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

A

political

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25
Changing a plan if necessary should not be viewed as _________________.
a failure
26
A(n) ___________________ shows a building from above, identifying doors, utilities access, and any special considerations or hazards.
plot plan
27
Is end-of-class testing written or practical?
it can be either
28
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.
pre incident plan
29
What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all services at the currently authorized levels?
base budget
30
To what organization can fire departments often turn for help in evacuation situations requiring basic services such as food and water?
the public school systems
31
When selecting a solution, what is an important factor when deciding on the best solution?
the fire departments core values
32
Who are usually the best people to solve a problem?
those directly involved with it
33
Which of the following is a common electrical discrepancy found on fire inspections?
extension cords
34
What is the goal of a code compliance inspection on public assembly occupancies?
to clear access and egress paths
35
What can an agency conduct to identify hazards and the probability of the hazard occurring?
risk assessment
36
To be successful, grant proposals must not only have merit in their own right, but must also match _____________________.
the goal of the grant program
37
Automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and _____________ are the three primary components of water-based fire protection systems.
fire pumps
38
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?
authority having jurisdiction
39
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?
sub object code
40
Which type of construction is known as Limited Combustible (ordinary)?
type 3
41
The size and ________________ of an object can have a tremendous impact on its ability to burn and rate of consumption.
shape
42
What is the collective term for such building parameters as overall height, length, width, and number of stories?
physical elements
43
Should a fire officer tell a complainant that certain actions will be taken?
No, unless it is within the scope of his or her authority.
44
When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar year, what is this budget-defined year called?
a fiscal year
45
Which NFPA standard provides information on pre-incident planning?
NFPA 1620
46
When solving the problems, what must be the fire officer's primary focus area?
the best interest of the fire departments
47
What class of standpipe system is intended for use by fire fighters?
class 1
48
The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to ensure _____________________________.
violations are corrected
49
What is the preferred technique used to identify a problem with a fire department policy?
discuss the problem with other fire officers
50
Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are examples of what type of properties?
high rise
51
What is the next step in problem-solving after implementing a solution?
evaluating the results
52
What type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing temperatures to affect the system?
dry pipe
53
Which facilities are required to submit information to the local emergency planning council in connection with pre-incident planning?
those that store or handle hazardous materials
54
Which type of occupancy fires have a higher-than-average number of fire fighter line-of-duty fire deaths?
mercantile
55
What does the blue field on a NFPA 704 symbol represent?
health
56
During a site survey, what is one question that should be asked about any hazardous materials discovered there?
what can the maximum inventory be?
57
What is the major risk factor that should be considered with assembly occupancies?
multiple fatality fires
58
What type of documents are developed by a standards developing organization, such as the NFPA, and made available for adoption by authorities having jurisdiction?
model codes
59
Which type of special extinguishing system is used to protect areas such as gasoline storage tanks?
foam
60
Churches, arenas, theaters, and restaurants are examples of what type of occupancy?
assembly
61
What is one of the larger sources of grant funds for both municipal and volunteer fire departments?
the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
62
What is usually the longest time a brainstorming session should last for a group of 4 to 16 people?
15-25 minutes
63
A ______________ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and expenditures.
budget
64
If a facility has an evacuation or emergency operations plan, then it should provide the fire department with __________________ as soon as command is established.
liaison
65
Are building codes or fire prevention codes legally enforceable?
yes, both are
66
Pre-incident plans must be coordinated with the ________________________.
facilities own emergency action plan
67
When conducting a fire inspection, where should the inspection begin?
on the exterior of the building
68
Which type of code applies to existing buildings?
fire codes
69
In the five-step process of decision-making, what step comes right before “select a solution?
generate alternate solutions
70
An incremental process can be used to develop pre-incident plans where access to some data is limited. What does an “incremental process mean?
start with a simple plan, add to it over time
71
Properties containing agricultural equipment, electronic data processing equipment, or scientific equipment; fine arts centers; and storage or manufacturing sites are examples of ____________ properties.
high value
72
Stores and shops are examples of what type of occupancy?
mercantile
73
On a NFPA 704 symbol, which number represents the highest hazard?
4
74
What is used to establish interim and long-term actions to reduce the impact of hazards that cannot be eliminated?
mitigation plan
75
What is the first role of a fire officer when dealing with a citizen's complaint?
respond in a professional manner