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1
Q

Automatics are not absolute and can be modified as conditions change, what should be done if a change is made?

A

Announce a change of automatics via radio to all incoming units

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First arriving apparatus creates the initial work zone and should be at least _____ feet from the incident.

A

50’

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3
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The second arriving apparatus should position at least ____’ upstream to block

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100’

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4
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An intentional or malicious act to activate and alarm or affect a response by FD knowing no emergency exists is:

A

False Alarm

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5
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BC’s may operate below minimum standard if the following apply:

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  1. Staffing shortage is below 8 hrs
  2. Personnel available at admin or training
  3. Personnel causing shortage is available to return if needed
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6
Q

The authorized minimum staffing for shift operations is?

A

22

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7
Q 
Station Staffing
Station 1-
Station 2-
Station 3-
Station 4-
Station 5-
A 
Station 1- 6
Station 2- 4 
Station 3- 3
Station 4- 3
Station 5- 6
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8
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An alarm that sounds or sends a signal that there is an activation is a:

A

System Activation

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9
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The designated time for PT is from:

A

0700-1000

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10
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A combination of like or same resources is called:

A

Strike team

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11
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For all fires, an attack hose line of a min ____GPM flow to the fire area.

A

150

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12
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During morning SCBA check, verify cylinder pressure is above ______.

A

3700

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13
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Separates the incident into functional assignments such as Fire Attack, Vent & Search is:

A

Groups

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14
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The _____ _____ shall assure all sheets are completed and turned in with all monthly reports.

A

Company Officer

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15
Q

The PASS pre alarms at _____ and full alarms in _____ after no movement.

A

20 seconds, 32 seconds

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16
Q

Six functions of NIMS

A 
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin
Intelligence
(IC Flop)
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17
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Four command staff of NIMS

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Incident Commander
Safety Officer
PIO
Liaison Officer

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18
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All SCBA records shall comply with the TCFP to include these four records:

A
  1. Breathing Air
  2. Cylinder Hydro
  3. Annual Full Function
  4. Individual Inspection
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19
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Hose testing is done during April and each hose has specific test pressures:
5” = _____psi / _____min
2.5 or 3” = _____psi / _____min
1.75” = _____psi / _____min

A

5” = 200 psi / 5 min

  1. 5 or 3” = 250 psi / 5 min
  2. 75” = 300 psi / 5 min
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20
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Personnel riding in trucks must be seated and belted in with two exceptions:

A
  1. Loading hose

2. Grass fires

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21
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The minimum requirements for the fitness program are 10 minutes of stretching or warm up and:

A

20 minutes of aerobic activity or strength training

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22
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The four modes of operation are:

A
  1. Nothing showing
  2. Offensive mode
  3. Defensive mode
  4. Rescue mode
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23
Q

This is how resources are currently being utilized at the incident:

A

Resource status

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24
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While in planning, the gathering of information regarding the incident itself is called:

A

Situation status

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25
Q

_______ is responsible for all shift assignments.

A

Assistant Chief of Operations

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26
Q

Is responsible for shift staffing and station assignments

A

Battalion Chief

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27
Q

The seven steps of incident size up:

A
  1. (Truck ID) is on (address)
  2. Size up scene
  3. Mode of Operation
  4. Advise action your taking
  5. Establish (street name) command
  6. Assign accountability officer
  7. Give incoming units assignments
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28
Q

Hose is tracked from ______ date to ______.

A

Manufacture date to date of disposal

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29
Q

The 5 critical benchmarks that the IC should report are:

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  1. Primary search complete
  2. Secondary search complete
  3. Fire under control
  4. Fire is out
  5. Loss stopped
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30
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Size up info must be conveyed by IC using one of three types of radio reports:

A
  1. Initial
  2. Periodic
  3. Final
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31
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The three basic tactical priorities are:

A
  1. Rescue
  2. Fire control
  3. Property conservation
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32
Q

Command will not be transferred unless the officer assuming command is _____ ______.

A

On scene

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33
Q

If a problem found on an apparatus is NOT safety related or considered minor in nature, the company officer should:

A
  1. Assure documented on inspection sheet

2. Email city shop so a record can be made

34
Q

The general staff position logistics, can be split into service and support branches. What would service and support oversee?

A

Service- communications, medical and food units

Support- supplies, facilities and ground support units

35
Q

Rescue efforts should be extended in this order:

There are 4

A
  1. Most severely threatened
  2. Largest number
  3. Remainder in fire area
  4. The exposures
36
Q

A combination of various resources is called:

A

Task force

37
Q

If the alarm continues to sound and occupant posts a fire watch, the company officer should:

A

Note the name and instruction given to occupant in the incident report narrative

38
Q

If a problem with apparatus is found to be safety related, the company officer should:

A
  1. Notify BC
  2. Contact city shop or on call mechanic
  3. Check out of service
  4. Assure problem is documented and resolve
39
Q

The general staff that can be split into service and support branches is:

40
Q

Considered the special duty uniform for special events not formal for class A uniforms is:

41
Q

The uniform class considered to be the dress uniform for formal occasions

42
Q

Engine company objectives are:

There are 5

A
  1. Search and rescue
  2. Fire control
  3. Water supply
  4. Exposure control
  5. Loss control
43
Q

Wind conditions should be less than ____mph before aerial device is used

44
Q

The separation of operational functions such as Fire,EMS & PD would be:

45
Q

The _____ will act as the PIO, if the city/county PIO is unavailable.

A

Incident Commander

46
Q

The _______ ________ are responsible for apparatus assignments within their stations.

A

Station Officers

47
Q

The IC provides for the safety, accountability and welfare of personnel. This priority is _______ throughout the incident.

48
Q

Four general staff positions of NIMS

A
  1. Finance/Admin
  2. Logistics
  3. Operations
  4. Planning
    (General Flop)
49
Q

Employees not fit for duty will be placed on admin leave for no more than ____ shifts.

50
Q

The use of wheel chocks is ________ when parked on any inclined roadway.

51
Q

The _______ ________ will be responsible for and held accountable for any violation of not wearing seat belts.

A

Fire Officer

52
Q

The FAST team will deploy at the direction of the:

A

Incident Commander

53
Q

FAST will use “AWARE” after locating a trapped firefighter, it stands for:

A

A - Air
W - Water
AR - A Radio
E - Extrication

54
Q

Four FAST duties are:

A
  1. Identify & secure egress/exit
  2. Shut down utilities
  3. Identify & mitigate scene hazards
  4. Monitor radio traffic
55
Q

Engine companies should be proficient on skills based on NFPA’s _____,_____,_____,_____ & GFD Engine company manual.

A

1001, 1002, 1021, 1410

56
Q

Shift staffing requires at least 1 BC or Capt and at least ____ of the assigned officers on duty at all times. This includes BC, CPT & LT’s

57
Q

These reports, by the commander, describe changes in conditions and modes of Operation to dispatch.

A

Periodic size up

58
Q

Weekly inspections are to be completed every ____ _____.

A

Monday morning

59
Q

The command sequence of tactical priorities are:

A
  1. Rescue
  2. Fire control
  3. Property conservation
60
Q

Accessory placement:

  1. FD patch -
  2. EMS patch -
  3. Badge -
  4. Name plate -
  5. Award Ribbons -
  6. Collar insignia -
A

Accessory placement:

  1. FD patch - left sleeve
  2. EMS patch - right sleeve
  3. Badge - left chest
  4. Name plate - right chest
  5. Award Ribbons - 1/8” above name
  6. Collar insignia - center 1/2” from bottom
61
Q

A priority for the Incident Commander that is ongoing throughout the incident is:
(There are 3)

A
  1. Safety
  2. Accountability
  3. Welfare of personnel
62
Q

The move up procedure or guideline should be:

63
Q

Station ____ is the move up station.

64
Q

Anytime a building needs to be forced entry, what should happen?

A

PD notified to respond

65
Q

The company officer is responsible for 3 things on a vehicle lock in:

A
  1. Determine if a professional lock company be called
  2. Keep crew trained to use the tools
  3. Determine appropriate response code based on notes
66
Q

After what two things is rehab mandatory?

A
  1. Depletion of two SCBA’s

2. After 40 minutes of work with no SCBA

67
Q

After 20 min of Rehab, personnel may return to work if vitals are within acceptable limits:

  1. Pulse rate below -
  2. Temp below -
  3. BP below -
  4. No ______ ______ or signs of _____ _____
A
  1. Pulse rate below - 120
  2. Temp below - 100.6
  3. BP below - 180/100
  4. No medical complaints or signs of heat stress
68
Q

Who has the final authority in Rehab?

A

The Company Officer

69
Q

The first arriving Company Officer in a wild land fire shall perform the following six actions:

A
  1. Size up
  2. Establish command
  3. Determine and report location of fire
  4. Determine size, direction, characteristic of fire travel
  5. Determine exposures
  6. Request additional resources if needed
70
Q

During wild land water drops, ground crews must be a minimum of ____’ from the drop site.

71
Q

The unique audible identifier shall be the designated emergency tone sounded by dispatch for 5-10 seconds. The secondary unique identifier is? For how long?

A

Fire truck air horn, sound for 5 seconds

72
Q

Firefighter Rescue will fall into two categories:

A
  1. FF trapped by a collapse

2. FF lost in IDLH atmosphere

73
Q

The alert phrase “Mayday” shall be repeated three times followed by the UCAN report, which is:

A

U - Unit
C - Conditions
A - Assessment
N - Needs

74
Q

Employees classified “Not fit for duty” will be placed on Admin leave for no more than ______

A

3 full shifts

75
Q

The basic brush fire philosophy is to:

A

Aggressively stop the forward progress of fire when poss

76
Q

Truck Company Objectives (7)

A
  1. Search and Rescue
  2. Ventilation
  3. Laddering
  4. Forcible entry
  5. Loss control
  6. Elevated Master Stream
  7. Utility Control
77
Q

Who has the ultimate authority to make discretionary changes to the minimum staffing?

A

Battalion Chief

78
Q

Who initiates, maintains and controls the communication process during an incident?

79
Q

The IC must approve the release of all incident related info to the PIO. True or False?

80
Q

BC will respond to grass fires when how many units are requested?

81
Q

Is the IC the only one that can authorize the search deployments for a lost or trapped FF?

A

No. The designated Branch/Rescue supervisor can also.

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