Essentials of Fire Fighting 7 Chapter 1 -394 Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

All hazard concept - Correct Answer Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. chain of command - Correct Answer The formal line of authority responsibility and communication within an organization unity of command - Correct Answer a management principle that workers should report to just one boss span of control - Correct Answer The maximum number of subordinates are functions that any one supervisor can control company - Correct Answer Basic unit of firefighting operations which consist of apparatus, firefighters, and is led by a company officer battalion - Correct Answer Several fire stations and multiple fire companies Response district - Correct Answer Companies within a response area mitigate - Correct Answer to make less severe Line personnel - Correct Answer Deliver emergency services to the public staff personnel - Correct Answer Provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel in areas such as finance maintenance and training Standard - Correct Answer Establishes basic criteria for two levels of competency and professionalism firefighter one and firefighter two Incident Command System (ICS) - Correct Answer Fire fighter two performs more complex firefighting tasks and assumes and transfers command Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) - Correct Answer Personal train to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation Code Enforcement - Correct Answer Ensuring compliance with all codes ordinances laws and other regulations Plans review - Correct Answer Helps determine whether or not a buildings planned protective systems are adequate for the hazard anticipated Community risk reduction - Correct Answer Identify and prioritize local risk policy - Correct Answer A guide to decision making within an organization Procedure - Correct Answer Detailed written plans that lists specific steps for approaching a reoccurring problem or situation