The NFPA Standard that defines the training and performance for the fire fighters is_________. Age and
education requirements are established______ .
... [Show More] Correct Answer-NFPA 1001, Locally
Age and education requirements are established ________. Correct Answer-Locally
A Driver/Operator may also be called an __________ or ____________ Correct Answer-Engineer,
Technician
The company officer is usually a ___________ or __________. Correct Answer-Lieutenant or Captain
The individual who is responsible for the overall management of incident operations is the _________.
Correct Answer-Safety Officer
The public information officer serves as the ________ between the IC and the _________. Correct AnswerLiaison, News Media
The fire protection engineer reviews plans and works with __________ to ensure the function of detection
systems. Correct Answer-Building Owners
SOP is the acronym for ___________ Correct Answer-Standard Operating Procedures
SOG is the acronym for ___________ Correct Answer-Suggested Operating Guidelines
An engine company is responsible for securing _________ and deploying _________ Correct AnswerWater Source, Hand-Lines
A truck company is also called a _________ _________ Correct Answer-Ladder Company
The _________ company is usually responsible for rescuing victims Correct Answer-Rescue
The ___________ company responds to and controls scenes involving spilled or leaking hazardous
chemicals Correct Answer-Hazard Materials
Within the chain of command, fire fighters usually report to a _________ Correct Answer-Lieutenant
Captains report directly to a _________ Correct Answer-Chief
The fire service draws its authority from the _______ entity responsible for protecting the public Correct
Answer-Governing
Who should firefighters consider themselves working for? Correct Answer-Tax paying citizens who fund
the department
The fire department uses __________ style of leadership Correct Answer-Paramilitary
Describe the concept of discipline: Correct Answer-Set guidelines the department establishes.
Regulations, policies, and procedures are forms of discipline, that outline how things are to be done.
What is Unity of Command Correct Answer-The idea that each fire fighter answers to only one supervisor,
each supervisor answers to only one boss
What is meant of span of control Correct Answer-Number of people whom one person can supervise
effectively
What historical events took place in the years 24 B.C. and 60 A.D. Correct Answer-Roman Emperor
Augustus Caesar created what is known as the first fire department.
Corps of Vigiles established, adopting formal rank structure of the Roman Legion which is still used today
The first document structure fire in North America occurred in what year? Correct Answer-1607
Jamestown, Virginia
The Chief's bugle became a symbol of ________ Correct Answer-Authority
Fire insurance was established in England after the _______ in 1666 Correct Answer-Great Fire of London
A historical event took place in 1736. What was it and where did it occur? Correct Answer-First fire
insurance company was established in Charleston, SC
During a serious incident, the Safety Officer is responsible for evaluating hazards, and recommending
__________ to the IC Correct Answer-Appropriate safety measures
Additionally each injury or accident must be __________ Correct Answer-Thoroughly investigated and
learned why it happened and how to avoid it
Freelancing is ________ Correct Answer-Acting independently of orders or SOPs or SOGs
At the emergency, the safety officer reports to the _________ Correct Answer-IC
How much time should all firefighters spend in physical training each day? Correct Answer-one hour daily
Explain how safety during training develops the proper working habits: Correct Answer-Developing the
proper working habits during training courses helps ensure safety later
Teamwork is vital. What should take place if any member of the team becomes fatigued or must leave the
training area: Correct Answer-Notify the instructor or safety officer . EMS will be on standby to perform
examination & refer further treatment
Who does safe driving begin with? Correct Answer-You
A firefighting team should always consist of ________ who work together and are in ________ Correct
Answer-Two Firefighters, Constant contact with each other
At an emergency incident, if one member of the team must leave the building, what must the rest of the
team do Correct Answer-Entire team must leave
An accountability system should record Correct Answer-Individual assigned to each company, crew, or
entry teams
If a Safety Officer is not on the scene, another person should Correct Answer-be assigned to monitor the
atmosphere for the presence of carbon dioxide
If a single firefighter has to lift something that is very heavy, he/she should Correct Answer-Never bend
by the waist to lift an object
Bending should be done by Correct Answer-The knees and use legs to lift, never by the waist
The systematic process that provides periods of rest and recovery is Correct Answer-Rehabilitation
What are some of the signs of heat stroke Correct Answer-Lack of sweat, low blood pressure, shallow
breathing, and seizures
How much of the body should a firefighter's structural firefighting gear cover? Correct Answer-Every inch
of the body
The protective hood provides additional thermal protection for which area of the body Correct AnswerEars and neck when flexed
Explain the purpose of the PASS Correct Answer-Electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal when
the firefighter is trapped or disabled
The time period that a firefighter should be able to don his/her PPC is Correct Answer-1 minute
One limitation of an SCBA is the physical limitations of the user. Another is psychological limitations of the
Correct Answer-User
SCBA Harness Correct Answer-Consists of the straps and fasteners to adjust the SCBA
SCBA Nose Cup Correct Answer-Helps prevent fogging of the clear leans
SCBA Air Cylinder Correct Answer-Holds the breathing air
SCBA Emergency Bypass Correct Answer-Used only if the regulator malfunctions
SCBA Pressure Gauge Correct Answer-Shows the amount of pressure in the cylinder
SCBA Regulator Correct Answer-Controls the air flow to the user
When checking the SCBA, the air cylinder should be at least of rated pressure Correct Answer-90%
In addition to dispatching units and communicating to them, the communications center also can track
the ___ and ___ of every fire department unit Correct Answer-Location, Status
A Telecommunicator is an employee who staffs a . They are also known as Correct Answer-Communication
Center, Dispatch
Sometimes a caller may be highly stressed or in extreme danger. The telecommunicator must have the
ability to ____ with citizens to obtain critical information Correct Answer-Communicate Effectively
NFPA 1061 is the Standard for Correct Answer-Installation, Maintenance, and use of Emergency Services
Communication System
CAD is the acronym for Correct Answer-Computer Aided Dispatch
In general, the accepted performance objective, from the time a call reaches the until the , 1 minute or
less Correct Answer-Communication Center, Units are dispatched
PSAP is the acronym for Correct Answer-Public Safety Answering Point
Five major steps for processing an emergency incident Correct Answer-1) Call Receipt
2) Location Validation
3) Classification & Prioritization
4) Unit Selection
5) Dispatch
The important step of actually alerting the units to respond and transmitting the information to them is
Correct Answer-Dispatch
In addition to following SOP's, telecommunicator must use listening to interpret information Correct
Answer-Active
If a telecommunicator is unable to return the call and reach the original caller, he/she will usually ____ to
the location to determine Correct Answer-Dispatch a police officer, if more help is needed
Sometimes caller may raise their voices or shout - the telecommunicator should never argue with the
caller and continue to speak ____and___ remain at all times Correct Answer-Calmly, Professional
TDD is the acronym for Correct Answer-Telecommunication for the Deaf [Show Less]