The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's:
SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be
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Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation
Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas such as a(n):
Hazardous material technician
Rescue specialist
Emergency medical technician or paramedic
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression?
Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is:
The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company?
Performing specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is:
Performing forcible entry to fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company?
Stretching the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the fire department is the:
Fire chief
In all fire departments, training must:
Be a continuing function
Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency operations?
Bylaws
What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)?
Firefighter safety is the first consideration for all procedures
SOPs should be brief, clear, and concise
If an SOP doesn't work, change it
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs?
Guidelines are more flexible and useable by line officers
The chain of command:
Is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest.
__________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise.
span of control
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?
Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
An attack that uses the steam generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is know as a(n) _______ attack
Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as:
energized
Which of the following statements regarding preparing for an inspection visit is incorrect?
Inspections are performed around firefighting schedules and not the schedule of the business owner
NFPA 1001 is the:
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
health, safety
A common factor with regard to recent multiple fire fighter deaths at emergency incidents is:
The lack of an organized, effective common structure
The leading type of death-producing injury in the fire service is:
Heart attack
What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries?
Overexertion and strain
How does OSHA look at NFPA standards when addressing issues NOT directly covered by the CFRs?
NFPA standards are viewed as guidelines.
Which of the following topics is NOT covered by NFPA 1500?
Budgeting requirements
Which of the following items is NOT important when factored into the firefighter's safety equation?
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