IFSTA Firefighter 1
Chapter 1 Test.
What is the overall mission of the fire service? Ans: Save lives and protect property and the environment
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... [Show More] ______ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources Ans: All Hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as: Ans: Scalar
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by: Ans: Rank and duty
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, as an example of Ans: Unity of command
The division of labor refers to Ans: The process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service Ans: Prevents the duplication of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments Ans: Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response are whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the operations division are called Ans: Battalion
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to pumping apparatus and performs suppression duties at a structure fire Ans: Engine company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment Ans: Rescue Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital Ans: Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for Ans: providing emergency services to the public
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training Ans: Staff personnel
On Which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? Ans: NFPA 1001
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II Ans: A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer
Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation Ans: Wildland firefighter
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies Ans: Fire department incident safety officer
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and cause of a fire Ans: Fire and arson investigator
Which member of a fire department's training division is in charge of providing training for entry level personnel and staff members Ans: Instructor
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulation Ans: Ask their supervisor for clarification
A ______ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command Ans: Policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation Ans: Procedure
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains Ans: Utility company
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by alerting the public of traffic incidents or evacuations Ans: Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I Ans: Conduct search and rescue operations as part of a team
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to Ans: Setting up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I Ans: Cleaning and inspecting ground ladders
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform Ans: Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is to: Ans: Empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? Ans: Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs Ans: A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate? Ans: Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? Ans: Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments should Ans: Provide members with at least one full set of PPE
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through an Ans: Incident Management System
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500 Ans: Prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500 Ans: Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
What is a guideline for maintaining personal health? Ans: Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke
What is the best way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? Ans: Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities Ans: Cardiovascular disease
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory disease such as lung cancer and COPD because of repeated exposure to Ans: Smoke, dangerous gasses, and chemicals
Manufactured products affect firefighters' exposure to contaminants, because they tend to burn at higher temperatures and these higher temperatures Ans: Increase the skin's ability to absorb c [Show Less]