IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study guide.

IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study guide. The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: - ANSWER Authority having juristiction. A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an)________ approach. - ANSWER All-hazard concept What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - ANSWER Scalar Organization (based on rank). Which fire department principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? - ANSWER Discipline Most fire and emergency services organization in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be ________ organizations. - ANSWER Public Combination fire departments refer to those that are: - ANSWER Staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters. What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? - ANSWER Company Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? - ANSWER Truck/Ladder Company Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires? - ANSWER Brush Company Firefighters who work a required scheduled and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: - ANSWER Career firefighters The basic criteria for Fire fighter I competency and professionalism is established in: - ANSWER NFPA 1001 Which individual or entity is in charge of setting, the age and educational requirements for employment at a fire department? - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).