BOF Study Guide Questions with Verified Answers

BOF Study Guide Questions with Verified Answers Ch 1 Orientation and history of fire service Which of the following was one of the major U.S fires of 1871 Chicago Fire, Peshtigo fire of Wisconsin Ch 1 Orientation and history of fire service NFPA Standards are Ensures fire and life safety to the public Ch 1 Orientation and history of fire service Which type of company is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, and putting water on the fire? Engine Company Ch 2 Safety If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do? Exit with them Ch 2 Safety What is a common sign or symptom of heat stroke? Weakness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, dizziness Ch 2 Safety Which of the following is an essential element of safe emergency operations? teamwork Ch 3 SCBA Which fire gas kills by replacing oxygen in the blood? CO (Carbon Monoxide) Ch 3 SCBA What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air? Skip breathing Ch 3 SCBA What is the primary function of the purge valve on an SCBA? Supply air in the event of a regulator malfunction Ch 4 Communications Which item is a primary factor in determining which units to send to an incident? The incident location Ch 4 Communications Which is the term for a two-way radio that is permanently mounted in a vehicle? Mobile radio Ch 4 Communications What does the term "mayday" mean? A code indicating that a fire fighter is lost, missing, or trapped, and requires immediate assistance Ch 5 ICS Which statement best summarizes the type of incident