Test

Question 1

The Functions of Command include Assume and ________ Command and establish an effective initial command position (Command Post).

Answer 1

Announce

Question 2

The level of the organization where the work is performed by assigned companies and other resources.

Answer 2

Task

Question 3

When establishing a Sector, the IC will assign each sector officer: (3)

Answer 3

Tactical objective

Radio designation

Identity of resources assigned to the sector

Question 4

During the initial phases of the incident the initial IC and his/her staff normally carry out these four section functions:

Answer 4

Logistics

Operations

Planning

Administrative

Question 5

The ______ Section evaluates and manages the risk and financial requirements for the Fire Departments involvement in the incident.

Answer 5

Administrative

Question 6

________ is defined as: a timely and efficient means of air replacement and rehydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignments.

Answer 6

Recycling

Question 7

_______ reduce the amount and detail of orders required to get companies into action on the Fireground.

Answer 7

Standard company operations

Question 8

Command must consider the 7 sides of the fire:

Answer 8

Front

Rear

Both sides

Top

Bottom

Interior

Question 9

For tactical purposes, a standard master stream flow of ______ GPM should be the guild line.

Answer 9

750

Question 10

The first priority in defensive operations is ________; the second is _______.

Answer 10

Personnel safety

Exposure protection

Question 11

If after 10-15 minutes of interior operations, heavy fire conditions still exist, Command should initiate a careful evaluation of _______ conditions, and should be fully prepared to withdraw interior crews and change to a defensive strategy.

Answer 11

Structural

Question 12

Sector commanders must maintain the capability to ______ forces under their command so that they can control both the position and function of their companies.

Answer 12

Communicate with

Question 13

Upon receipt of the emergency traffic evacuation order, company officers shall assemble their crews and promptly _______, where the company officer will report a PAR for all crew members.

Answer 13

Exit to a safe location

Question 14

A second supply line should be considered on any working incident. Considerations include alternate sides of the fire, commercial buildings, large volumes of fire, etc. Lines must be laid with consideration for the _______.

Answer 14

Access problems they create

Question 15

When utilizing crews with hand lines to enter basement fires, crews should not operate nozzles until they can see and/or are near the fire—crews should not use ______ streams when operating in basement fires. Steam production will be extensive. ______ streams should be used.

Answer 15

Fog

Straight

Question 16

The Extrication Officer should assign personnel to help size-up the situation. An evaluation of the number of patients involved and the complexity of extrication requirements is an immediate priority. A reasonable guideline is an initial commitment of one company per _____ victims.

Answer 16

5

Question 17

Of all the sectors, the Treatment Sector typically requires the heaviest commitment of personnel. During major incidents, one company per ________ patients should be the initial objective.

Answer 17

4

Question 18

During hazardous material size up, the primary objective is to identity the _______ involved in a situation, and the hazard present, before formulating a plan of action.

Answer 18

Type of materials

Question 19

Among other things, the effective utilization of _______ procedures will: prevent excessive apparatus congestion at the scene, allow time for Command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies, place apparatus in an uncommitted location close to the immediate scene to facilitate more effective assignment by Command.

Answer 19

Staging

Question 20

Apparatus should generally be placed at least ______ feet away from involved buildings, even with nothing showing.

Answer 20

30

Question 21

When the first unit reports on the scene with _______ or an equivalent report, any additional units shall continue Code 3, but shall not exceed the posted speed limit.

Answer 21

Nothing showing

Question 22

Regarding span of control, the best span of control is _______ subordinates.

Answer 22

3-7

Question 23

The unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior or advances toward a worker by someone who has the power to reward or punish the worker is defined as ______.

Answer 23

Quid pro quo

Question 24

A details plan of action, or written communication that is similar and closely related to a policy is defined as _______.

Answer 24

Procedure

Question 25

The description of how costs or revenues are divided between capital and operational purchases is:

Answer 25

A budget type

Question 26

These two types of budgets include: printed major purchases AND an organizations budget which is used to pay for reoccurring expenses of day-to-day operations.

Answer 26

Capital and operating

Question 27

The process steps of budget development are: (6)

Answer 27

Planning

Preparing

Implementing

Monitoring

Evaluating

Revising

Question 28

A pathway of responsibility from the top of the organization to the bottom and vice versa describes:

Answer 28

Chain of command

Question 29

Large jobs divided into smaller tasks for individual assignment is the definition of:

Answer 29

Division of labor

Question 30

The steps to Conflict Resolution include: classify/identify the problem, define/diagnose the problem, List alternative options, determine the right response/appropriate conflict management style, covert the decision into action and _______.

Answer 30

Test the action against the desired outcome

Question 31

The main purpose of discipline is to:

Answer 31

Educate

Question 32

Giving an employee notice of possible sanctions that may include: formal written reprimand, fine, suspension, demotion, termination and prosecution is an example of:

Answer 32

Punitive action

Question 33

Citizen complaints can result in the following dispositions: unfounded, ________, not sustained, sustained.

Answer 33

Exonerated

Question 34

The Fire Chief and the Local 493 Union President chair the ______ and are committed to requiring compliance with agreements made through “the process” and participation in “the process”.

Answer 34

Correlating team

Question 35

Regular physical fitness activities safe very important to the total well-being of the firefighters. Participating in them not only helps to reduce injury; it also increases strength and stamina, keeps our minds alert, releases various forms of ______ and can be a key factor in the building of friendship and closeness within the crew.

Answer 35

Personal stress

Question 36

A _______ is attached to the outside of buildings, generally not fire stopped and is basically a horizontal chimney.

Answer 36

False mansard

Question 37

In the ______ OSB became readily available.

Answer 37

1980s

Question 38

Metal clad buildings are lightweight construction and fail early in a fire. Meta clad buildings should not be _______ ventilated.

Answer 38

Vertically

Question 39

An inside strengthening column in a masonry or concrete building usually supporting a rough number?

Answer 39

Pilaster

Question 40

Regarding an aerial scope with tower platform, ______ firefighters in the platform is the maximum during water tower operations.

Answer 40

2

Question 41

In reference to a 56-hour employee schedule: 5 consecutive work days = _____ shifts.

Answer 41

3

Question 42

The temporary separation of an employee for the employee’s position for disciplinary reasons is called what?

Answer 42

Separation

Question 43

Probationary Employee Performance Rating is required for all probationary employees at _________ months from the date the probationary employee starts work in the class as a probationary employee.

Answer 43

3, 6, 11

Question 44

The presence of _________ at various intervals on exterior walls indicate that reinforcement ties are present to support weak and unstable walls.

Answer 44

Ornamental stars or bolts with large washers

Question 45

Apparatus should be positioned in the careful way so that they are not in the collapse zone. The collapse zone is equal to at least _______ times the height of the building.

Answer 45

1.5

Question 46

The part of the total pressure lost while forcing water through pipe, fittings, firehouse, and adapters.

Answer 46

Friction loss

Question 47

Suddenly stopping water moving through hose or pipe results in an energy surge being transmitted in the opposite direction, often at many times the original pressure. This surge is referred to as ________.

Answer 47

Water hammer

Question 48

________ refers to the increasing volume of a foam solution when it is aerated.

Answer 48

Foam expansion

Question 49

Used with class B foam, the _______ method may be employed when a vertical service is near or in the area of the pool of ignited liquid. The surface may be a wall, tank shell, or similar structure.

Answer 49

Bank down method

Question 50

If possible, the driver should position aerial apparatus used for rescue at the ________ of the building.

Answer 50

Corner

Question 51

Moderate to high winds pose a ______ loaf on the aerial device and may reduce the overall stability.

Answer 51

Dynamic

Question 52

Ariel driver/operator’s must continually be aware of overhead powerlines. The goal is to maintain a distance of at least _____ feet between the aerial device and overhead electrical lines.

Answer 52

10

Question 53

In many cases, principles of spotting the aerial apparatus are linked with stabilizing the apparatus. An angle ________ to the apparatus is the least stable position.

Answer 53

Perpendicular

Question 54

In situations that require using aerial apparatus for rescue, the main objective is to reach as many victims or points of egress as possible with minimum number of aerial movements. The level of victim priority in order from who should be rescued first to who should be rescued last is:

Answer 54

Most severely threatened

Largest number of people

Remainder of the people in the hazard area

People exposed areas

Question 55

Employees are responsible for managing their leave time (sick and vacation leave banks) appropriately and for communicating with their supervisor about absences. Among employer responsibilities are: while on vacation, and employee who becomes ill while on scheduled vacation may charge his sickleave bank only if the illness _______ or if the illness/injury was approved as an FMLA absence.

Answer 55

Required hospital confinement

Question 56

_________ occurs when a supervisor or other person in authority conditions the granting of an economic or other job benefit, such as a raise or advancement, upon the receipt of sexual favors from the subordinate, withholds such benefits, or punishes that subordinate for refusing sexual favors.

Answer 56

Quid pro quo

Question 57

The Union, as the authorized representative, has the executive right to serve as the ______ representative of all employees in the firefighters unit as certified by the phoenix employment relations board on July 29, 1976.

Answer 57

Meet and confer

Question 58

The Chief and City Manager have the right to _____ employee’s for just cause subject to Civil Service procedures.

Answer 58

Discipline or terminate

Question 59

The ______ shall have the right to transfer employees within the Department in a manner most advantageous to the City subject to the express terms of this Memorandum.

Answer 59

City and Chief

Question 60

The Union will be allowed up to _____ hours to talk and possibly sign new fire fire recruits into the union.

Answer 60

4

Question 61

Two full time release positions, designated by the union president, shall be permitted ______ hours per year paid release time to engage in activities.

Answer 61

2,912

Question 62

A ________ is a written allegation, submitted as herein specify, claiming violations of the specific express terms of this memorandum for which there is no civil service or other specific method of review provided by the state or city law.

Answer 62

Grievance