Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition,
Exam Prep: Chapter 1 Q&A
The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the:
(See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-authority having jurisdiction.
A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and
emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(n)
approach. (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-all-hazard concept
What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? (See pg. 13)
- CORRECT ANSWER-Scalar
Which fire department organizational principle refers to an individual's responsibility to
follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? (See pg. 14) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Discipline
Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are funded by the
community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be
organizations. (See pg. 15) - CORRECT ANSWER-public
Combination fire departments refer to those that are: (See pg. 15) - CORRECT
ANSWER-staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters.
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? (See pg. 15) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs
ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? (See pg. 16) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Truck/Ladder Company
Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or
grass fires? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Brush Company
Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work
are referred to as: (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-career firefighters.
The basic criteria for Fire Fighter I competency and professionalism is established in:
(See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-NFPA 1001.
, Which individual or entity is in charge of setting the age and educational requirements
for employment at a fire department? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Which statement accurately describes a difference in level of responsibilities and duties
of a Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II? (See pg. 17) - CORRECT ANSWER-A Fire
Fighter II may assume command within the Incident Command System, but a Fire
Fighter I may not.
Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified
to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? (See
pg. 17) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician
Which type of fire officer is generally tasked with managing the fire prevention, plans
review, and investigation division of a fire department? (See pg. 19) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fire Marshal
Which type of fire officer directly supervises a group of fire companies? (See pg. 19) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Battalion/District Chief
Which duty is the responsibility of the fire prevention division of a fire department? (See
pg. 19) - CORRECT ANSWER-Code enforcement and community risk reduction (CRR)
Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division
personnel? (See pg. 20) - CORRECT ANSWER-Training Officer
What kind of regulation is a guide to decision-making within an organization and
addresses issues such as working hours or emergency response guidelines? (See pg.
21) - CORRECT ANSWER-Policy
The step-by-step process for ventilating a roof is an example of a: (See pg. 21) -
CORRECT ANSWER-procedure.
Which organization is likely to assist the fire department by dispatching a doctor to the
scene or providing advice by radio communication? (See pg. 22) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Emergency Medical Services
Which organization would likely manage the hydrants and hydrant testing in a
jurisdiction? (See pg. 22) - CORRECT ANSWER-Utility Companies and Public Works
Departments
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (See pg. 23) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Connect the pumper to a hydrant
According to NFPA 1001, a Fire Fighter I must be able to: (See pg. 23) - CORRECT
ANSWER-clean and inspect SCBA.
Exam Prep: Chapter 1 Q&A
The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the:
(See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-authority having jurisdiction.
A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and
emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(n)
approach. (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-all-hazard concept
What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? (See pg. 13)
- CORRECT ANSWER-Scalar
Which fire department organizational principle refers to an individual's responsibility to
follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? (See pg. 14) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Discipline
Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are funded by the
community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be
organizations. (See pg. 15) - CORRECT ANSWER-public
Combination fire departments refer to those that are: (See pg. 15) - CORRECT
ANSWER-staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters.
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? (See pg. 15) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs
ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? (See pg. 16) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Truck/Ladder Company
Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or
grass fires? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Brush Company
Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work
are referred to as: (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-career firefighters.
The basic criteria for Fire Fighter I competency and professionalism is established in:
(See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-NFPA 1001.
, Which individual or entity is in charge of setting the age and educational requirements
for employment at a fire department? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Which statement accurately describes a difference in level of responsibilities and duties
of a Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II? (See pg. 17) - CORRECT ANSWER-A Fire
Fighter II may assume command within the Incident Command System, but a Fire
Fighter I may not.
Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified
to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? (See
pg. 17) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician
Which type of fire officer is generally tasked with managing the fire prevention, plans
review, and investigation division of a fire department? (See pg. 19) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fire Marshal
Which type of fire officer directly supervises a group of fire companies? (See pg. 19) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Battalion/District Chief
Which duty is the responsibility of the fire prevention division of a fire department? (See
pg. 19) - CORRECT ANSWER-Code enforcement and community risk reduction (CRR)
Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division
personnel? (See pg. 20) - CORRECT ANSWER-Training Officer
What kind of regulation is a guide to decision-making within an organization and
addresses issues such as working hours or emergency response guidelines? (See pg.
21) - CORRECT ANSWER-Policy
The step-by-step process for ventilating a roof is an example of a: (See pg. 21) -
CORRECT ANSWER-procedure.
Which organization is likely to assist the fire department by dispatching a doctor to the
scene or providing advice by radio communication? (See pg. 22) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Emergency Medical Services
Which organization would likely manage the hydrants and hydrant testing in a
jurisdiction? (See pg. 22) - CORRECT ANSWER-Utility Companies and Public Works
Departments
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (See pg. 23) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Connect the pumper to a hydrant
According to NFPA 1001, a Fire Fighter I must be able to: (See pg. 23) - CORRECT
ANSWER-clean and inspect SCBA.
