Verified)/Firefighter practice 2022 questions and
explanations
NFPA 1582 is
Standard on Comprehensive Operational Medical Program for Fire Departments
NFPA 1001
Allows departments to specify the level of Emergency Medical Care required (BLS,
ALS, etc.)
Unified Command System
An Incident Command System (ICS) where multiple agencies are working at the same
scene
Regulations
Implemented law that has been passed by a government body
Policies
Guidelines for present or future actions
SOPs
Standard Operating Procedures - Specific information on the actions for completing a
task
SOGs
Suggested Operating Guidelines - Not as strict as SOPs, take into account personal
judgement
Engine Company
Water, hand lines, search and rescue
Truck (Ladder) Company
Force entry, ladders, ventilation, search and rescue
Rescue Company
Rescuing victims from confined spaces, fires, trenches, etc.
Division of labor
Breaking down strategy into a series of smaller tasks
Unity of Command
Each firefighter answers to one supervisior
Span of Control
Number of people one person can supervise effectively, No more than 5 people
NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Freelancing
Acting independent, doing your own thing
EAPs
Employee Assistance Programs
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
Held as soon as possible after an incident
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
NFPA 1971