Answers 2023
The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's: -
answer SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the MOST
COMMONLY accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? - answer 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): - answer 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? - answer Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - answer The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? - answer
Performing specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - answer Performing
forcible entry to fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company? - answer
Stretching the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the fire
department is the: - answer Fire chief
In all fire departments, training must: - answer Be a continuing function
Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency operations? -
answer Bylaws
What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)? - answer
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? - answer Guidelines
are more flexible and useable by line officers
The chain of command: - answer 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.
- answer span of control
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company
crew? - answer 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 - answer Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - answer energized
Which of the following statements regarding preparing for an inspection visit is
incorrect? - answer Inspections are performed around firefighting schedules and not
the schedule of the business owner
NFPA 1001 is the: - answer Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - answer
health, safety
A common factor with regard to recent multiple fire fighter deaths at emergency
incidents is: - answer The lack of an organized, effective common structure
The leading type of death-producing injury in the fire service is: - answer Heart attack
What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries? - answer Overexertion and strain
How does OSHA look at NFPA standards when addressing issues NOT directly
covered by the CFRs? - answer NFPA standards are viewed as guidelines.
Which of the following topics is NOT covered by NFPA 1500? - answer Budgeting
requirements
Which of the following items is NOT important when factored into the firefighter's safety
equation? - answer Gender
Every skill, knowledge item, or behavior learned should be drilled, tested, or confirmed?
- answer Every year