FF1 FINAL IFSTA FIRE ACADEMY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1]
A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public
B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices
C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public
D. Save lives and protect property and the environment - ANSWER-D. Save lives
and protect property and the environment
A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with
a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1]
A. all hazard
B. chain of command
C. incident awareness
D. hazard enforcement - ANSWER-A. all hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information
are directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the
base can be described as: (13) [4.1.1]
A. linear.
B. scalar.
C. modular.
D. sequential. - ANSWER-B. scalar.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels
made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1]
A. rank and duty.
B. age and name.
C. years of experience.
D. geographical location. - ANSWER-A. rank and duty.
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of
command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1]
A. discipline.
B. span of control.
C. division of labor.
D. unity of command. - ANSWER-D. unity of command.
The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1]
A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor.
B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership.
C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an
organization.
,D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more
manageable. - ANSWER-D. 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? (14) [4.1.1]
A. Comply with federal law
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
C. Ensure fair work loads for all members
D. Keep department expenses at a minimum - ANSWER-B. Prevent the duplication
of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments?
(15) [4.1.1]
A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded
B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants
D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding - ANSWER-D.
Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are
overseen by the operations division are called a(an): (15) [4.1.1]
A. squad.
B. battalion.
C. operations group.
D. combination department. - ANSWER-B. battalion.
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs suppression duties at structure fires? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Ladder company
C. Engine company
D. Rescue company - ANSWER-C. 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? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Engine company
C. Rescue company
D. Hazardous materials company - ANSWER-
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of
transporting patients to a hospital? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Rescue company
C. Emergency medical company
D. Hazardous materials company - ANSWER-C. Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: (16) [4.1.1]
A. repairing broken department apparatus.
B. providing emergency services to the public.
, C. overseeing the department?s annual budget.
D. organizing personnel medical evaluation records. - ANSWER-B. providing
emergency services to the public.
14. Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical
support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Line personnel
B. Staff personnel
C. Career firefighters
D. Volunteer firefighters - ANSWER-B. Staff personnel
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? (16) [4.1.1]
A. NFPA 1001
B. NFPA 1006
C. NFPA 1500
D. NFPA 1670 - ANSWER-A. NFPA 1001
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter
II? (17) [4.1.1]
A. A Fire Fighter I is able to oversee personnel while working under the direct
supervision of a Fire Fighter II.
B. Fire Fighter I and II have the same level of responsibility, but the Fire Fighter II
has more years of experience.
C. A Fire Fighter I cannot obtain specialized training, but a Fire Fighter II can have
multiple specializations.
D. 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. - ANSWER-D.
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 of the fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in
outdoor vegetation? (17) [4.1.1]
A. Airport firefighter
B. Rescue technician
C. Wildland firefighter
D. Hazardous materials technician - ANSWER-C. Wildland firefighter
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires
and other emergencies? (19) [4.1.1]
A. Fire chief
B. Fire marshal
C. Fire department incident safety officer
D. Fire department health and safety officer - ANSWER-C. Fire department incident
safety officer
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin
and cause of a fire? (19) [4.1.1]
A. Fire protection engineer
B. Fire and arson investigator
, C. Fire and life safety educator
D. Fire department incident safety officer - ANSWER-B. 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? (20) [4.1.1]
A. Instructor
B. Training officer
C. Fire protection specialist
D. Fire and life safety educator - ANSWER-A. Instructor
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental
regulations? (20) [4.1.1]
A. Use the Internet as a reference
B. Ask their supervisor for clarification
C. Rely on the other firefighters for guidance
D. Revise the document so that it is easily understood - ANSWER-B. 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.
(21) [4.1.1]
A. policy
B. standard
C. procedure
D. regulation - ANSWER-A. policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem or situation? (21) [4.1.1]
A. Law
B. Policy
C. Guideline
D. Procedure - ANSWER-D. Procedure
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas
lines, electricity, or public water mains? (22) [4.1.1]
A. Media
B. Utility company
C. Law enforcement
D. Emergency medical services - ANSWER-B. Utility company
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by altering the public or
traffic incidents or evacuations? (22) [4.1.1]
A. Media
B. Local hospital
C. Utility company
D. Public works department - ANSWER-A. Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Driving fire apparatus
B. Establishing Incident Command
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1]
A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public
B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices
C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public
D. Save lives and protect property and the environment - ANSWER-D. Save lives
and protect property and the environment
A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with
a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1]
A. all hazard
B. chain of command
C. incident awareness
D. hazard enforcement - ANSWER-A. all hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information
are directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the
base can be described as: (13) [4.1.1]
A. linear.
B. scalar.
C. modular.
D. sequential. - ANSWER-B. scalar.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels
made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1]
A. rank and duty.
B. age and name.
C. years of experience.
D. geographical location. - ANSWER-A. rank and duty.
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of
command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1]
A. discipline.
B. span of control.
C. division of labor.
D. unity of command. - ANSWER-D. unity of command.
The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1]
A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor.
B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership.
C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an
organization.
,D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more
manageable. - ANSWER-D. 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? (14) [4.1.1]
A. Comply with federal law
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
C. Ensure fair work loads for all members
D. Keep department expenses at a minimum - ANSWER-B. Prevent the duplication
of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments?
(15) [4.1.1]
A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded
B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants
D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding - ANSWER-D.
Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are
overseen by the operations division are called a(an): (15) [4.1.1]
A. squad.
B. battalion.
C. operations group.
D. combination department. - ANSWER-B. battalion.
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs suppression duties at structure fires? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Ladder company
C. Engine company
D. Rescue company - ANSWER-C. 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? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Engine company
C. Rescue company
D. Hazardous materials company - ANSWER-
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of
transporting patients to a hospital? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Rescue company
C. Emergency medical company
D. Hazardous materials company - ANSWER-C. Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: (16) [4.1.1]
A. repairing broken department apparatus.
B. providing emergency services to the public.
, C. overseeing the department?s annual budget.
D. organizing personnel medical evaluation records. - ANSWER-B. providing
emergency services to the public.
14. Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical
support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Line personnel
B. Staff personnel
C. Career firefighters
D. Volunteer firefighters - ANSWER-B. Staff personnel
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? (16) [4.1.1]
A. NFPA 1001
B. NFPA 1006
C. NFPA 1500
D. NFPA 1670 - ANSWER-A. NFPA 1001
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter
II? (17) [4.1.1]
A. A Fire Fighter I is able to oversee personnel while working under the direct
supervision of a Fire Fighter II.
B. Fire Fighter I and II have the same level of responsibility, but the Fire Fighter II
has more years of experience.
C. A Fire Fighter I cannot obtain specialized training, but a Fire Fighter II can have
multiple specializations.
D. 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. - ANSWER-D.
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 of the fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in
outdoor vegetation? (17) [4.1.1]
A. Airport firefighter
B. Rescue technician
C. Wildland firefighter
D. Hazardous materials technician - ANSWER-C. Wildland firefighter
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires
and other emergencies? (19) [4.1.1]
A. Fire chief
B. Fire marshal
C. Fire department incident safety officer
D. Fire department health and safety officer - ANSWER-C. Fire department incident
safety officer
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin
and cause of a fire? (19) [4.1.1]
A. Fire protection engineer
B. Fire and arson investigator
, C. Fire and life safety educator
D. Fire department incident safety officer - ANSWER-B. 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? (20) [4.1.1]
A. Instructor
B. Training officer
C. Fire protection specialist
D. Fire and life safety educator - ANSWER-A. Instructor
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental
regulations? (20) [4.1.1]
A. Use the Internet as a reference
B. Ask their supervisor for clarification
C. Rely on the other firefighters for guidance
D. Revise the document so that it is easily understood - ANSWER-B. 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.
(21) [4.1.1]
A. policy
B. standard
C. procedure
D. regulation - ANSWER-A. policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem or situation? (21) [4.1.1]
A. Law
B. Policy
C. Guideline
D. Procedure - ANSWER-D. Procedure
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas
lines, electricity, or public water mains? (22) [4.1.1]
A. Media
B. Utility company
C. Law enforcement
D. Emergency medical services - ANSWER-B. Utility company
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by altering the public or
traffic incidents or evacuations? (22) [4.1.1]
A. Media
B. Local hospital
C. Utility company
D. Public works department - ANSWER-A. Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Driving fire apparatus
B. Establishing Incident Command
