NFPA 1001 EXAM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADED A+
Which hazardous material is commonly found in vehicle batteries?
A) Sulfuric acid
B) Hydrochloric acid
C) Hydrofluoric acid
D) Pentaic acid
Correct Answer: A) Sulfuric acid
A composite department is a fire department that is:
A) Staffed by volunteers instead of paid firefighters
B) Funded by both public and private sources
C) Funded entirely by private sources
D) Staffed by both full-time and on-call firefighters
Correct Answer: D) Staffed by both full-time and on-call firefighters
Which position serves as a point of contact between commander and the news media?
A) Liaison officer
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,B) Planning section chief
C) Public information officer
D) Agency representative
Correct Answer: C) Public information officer
Which is one of the four basic management principles used by fire departments?
A) Delegation of authority
B) Common terminology
C) Management by objective
D) Division of labour
Correct Answer: D) Division of labour
A fire department has posted the following message in a prominent location: "The Smith
Fire City Department is committed to professional excellence through a tradition of
protecting lives, property, and the environment by providing the highest quality service
in prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, and community
preparedness". This is an example of a __________ statement.
A) Charter
B) Department purpose
C) Mission
D) Vision
Correct Answer: C) Mission
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,Today's building codes frequently require safety measures such as:
A) Built-in sprinkler systems
B) Entry doors that open inward
C) Stairwell doors that lock when alarms sound
D) Water buckets near entryways
Correct Answer: A) Built-in sprinkler systems
The __________ creates a structure through which a department manages its routine
and emergency operations.
A) Scalar structure
B) Division of labour
C) Chain of command
D) Incident command system
Correct Answer: C) Chain of command
Which type of company specializes in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous
chemicals?
A) Engine
B) Truck
C) Hazardous material
D) Salvage
Correct Answer: C) Hazardous material
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, A fire fighter will most typically report directly to a person of which rank?
A) Lieutenant
B) District battalion chief
C) Unit leader
D) Section chief
Correct Answer: A) Lieutenant
A fire fighter who is trained and certified in chemical identification, leak control, and
decontamination is a(n) ________.
A) Materials technician specialist
B) Spill management technician
C) Fire fighter II
D) Hazardous materials technician
Correct Answer: D) Hazardous materials technician
Specific information on the actions to be taken to accomplish a certain task is provided
by:
A) Incident action plans
B) Rules and regulations
C) Policies
D) Standard operating procedures
Correct Answer: D) Standard operating procedures
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ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADED A+
Which hazardous material is commonly found in vehicle batteries?
A) Sulfuric acid
B) Hydrochloric acid
C) Hydrofluoric acid
D) Pentaic acid
Correct Answer: A) Sulfuric acid
A composite department is a fire department that is:
A) Staffed by volunteers instead of paid firefighters
B) Funded by both public and private sources
C) Funded entirely by private sources
D) Staffed by both full-time and on-call firefighters
Correct Answer: D) Staffed by both full-time and on-call firefighters
Which position serves as a point of contact between commander and the news media?
A) Liaison officer
1
,B) Planning section chief
C) Public information officer
D) Agency representative
Correct Answer: C) Public information officer
Which is one of the four basic management principles used by fire departments?
A) Delegation of authority
B) Common terminology
C) Management by objective
D) Division of labour
Correct Answer: D) Division of labour
A fire department has posted the following message in a prominent location: "The Smith
Fire City Department is committed to professional excellence through a tradition of
protecting lives, property, and the environment by providing the highest quality service
in prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, and community
preparedness". This is an example of a __________ statement.
A) Charter
B) Department purpose
C) Mission
D) Vision
Correct Answer: C) Mission
2
,Today's building codes frequently require safety measures such as:
A) Built-in sprinkler systems
B) Entry doors that open inward
C) Stairwell doors that lock when alarms sound
D) Water buckets near entryways
Correct Answer: A) Built-in sprinkler systems
The __________ creates a structure through which a department manages its routine
and emergency operations.
A) Scalar structure
B) Division of labour
C) Chain of command
D) Incident command system
Correct Answer: C) Chain of command
Which type of company specializes in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous
chemicals?
A) Engine
B) Truck
C) Hazardous material
D) Salvage
Correct Answer: C) Hazardous material
3
, A fire fighter will most typically report directly to a person of which rank?
A) Lieutenant
B) District battalion chief
C) Unit leader
D) Section chief
Correct Answer: A) Lieutenant
A fire fighter who is trained and certified in chemical identification, leak control, and
decontamination is a(n) ________.
A) Materials technician specialist
B) Spill management technician
C) Fire fighter II
D) Hazardous materials technician
Correct Answer: D) Hazardous materials technician
Specific information on the actions to be taken to accomplish a certain task is provided
by:
A) Incident action plans
B) Rules and regulations
C) Policies
D) Standard operating procedures
Correct Answer: D) Standard operating procedures
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