The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's:
SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the
MOST COMMONLY accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is?
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
SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the
MOST COMMONLY accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is?
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
