FIREFIGHTER 1 FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM
What is the overall mission of the fire service? - ANSWER: Save lives and protect
property and the environment
A ___ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources - ANSWER: All hazards
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - ANSWER: To prevent
duplication of effort
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs fire suppression duties at a structure fire? - ANSWER: Engine company
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical
support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - ANSWER: Staff
personnel
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at
fires and emergencies? - ANSWER: Fire department Incident Safety Officer
A __ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such
as working hours, ERG, and chain of command - ANSWER: policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem or situation? - ANSWER: procedure
One goal or the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
initiatives is to - ANSWER: Empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
Which Statement about maintaining personal safety during training is accurate? -
ANSWER: Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is
distracting and can lead to accidents and injuries
Which of the following is a guideline for marinating personal health? - ANSWER:
Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer,
because of repeated exposure to - ANSWER: smoke, dangerous gasses and chemicals
Body substance isolation methods are used to - ANSWER: protect firefighters from
being exposed to communicable diseases.
, Which statement about atypically stressful events are accurate? - ANSWER: officers
should monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs PTSD
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER: Notifying
the IC that the fire has spread to other areas of the building
In order to minimize danger when riding in an apparatus, firefighters should always
wear - ANSWER: Hearing protection
which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be
entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - ANSWER: Hot
zone
Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations? -
ANSWER: they identify which personnel are working at a scene and help IC
determine if any FF are trapped inside
The type of personnel accountability system which provides the greatest level of
safety, but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure, is the: - ANSWER:
Computer-based electronic system
At the station, if you cannot answer a caller's question, refer them to someone who
can, then: - ANSWER: Follow up on the the request
When receiving a call from someone who is angry or upset - ANSWER: Be pleasant
and take necessary info
Modern 911 system capabilities now include _____ and smartphone apps - ANSWER:
text messaging
When referring to as dispatchers, the persons who are trained to answer emergency
calls and obtain the correct info is known as - ANSWER: telecommunicators
What federal agency regulates all radio communications in the US? - ANSWER: FCC
The use of plan English in radio communication transmissions and avoidance of 10
codes is known as using - ANSWER: Plain text
communications equipment that is to be used in flammable atmosphere must be -
ANSWER: intrinsically safe
what channel would be assigned for fireground operations only - ANSWER: Tactical
channel
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules, the
first of which is: - ANSWER: units or individuals must identify themselves in every
transmission
ACTUAL EXAM
What is the overall mission of the fire service? - ANSWER: Save lives and protect
property and the environment
A ___ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources - ANSWER: All hazards
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - ANSWER: To prevent
duplication of effort
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs fire suppression duties at a structure fire? - ANSWER: Engine company
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical
support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - ANSWER: Staff
personnel
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at
fires and emergencies? - ANSWER: Fire department Incident Safety Officer
A __ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such
as working hours, ERG, and chain of command - ANSWER: policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem or situation? - ANSWER: procedure
One goal or the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
initiatives is to - ANSWER: Empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
Which Statement about maintaining personal safety during training is accurate? -
ANSWER: Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is
distracting and can lead to accidents and injuries
Which of the following is a guideline for marinating personal health? - ANSWER:
Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer,
because of repeated exposure to - ANSWER: smoke, dangerous gasses and chemicals
Body substance isolation methods are used to - ANSWER: protect firefighters from
being exposed to communicable diseases.
, Which statement about atypically stressful events are accurate? - ANSWER: officers
should monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs PTSD
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER: Notifying
the IC that the fire has spread to other areas of the building
In order to minimize danger when riding in an apparatus, firefighters should always
wear - ANSWER: Hearing protection
which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be
entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - ANSWER: Hot
zone
Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations? -
ANSWER: they identify which personnel are working at a scene and help IC
determine if any FF are trapped inside
The type of personnel accountability system which provides the greatest level of
safety, but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure, is the: - ANSWER:
Computer-based electronic system
At the station, if you cannot answer a caller's question, refer them to someone who
can, then: - ANSWER: Follow up on the the request
When receiving a call from someone who is angry or upset - ANSWER: Be pleasant
and take necessary info
Modern 911 system capabilities now include _____ and smartphone apps - ANSWER:
text messaging
When referring to as dispatchers, the persons who are trained to answer emergency
calls and obtain the correct info is known as - ANSWER: telecommunicators
What federal agency regulates all radio communications in the US? - ANSWER: FCC
The use of plan English in radio communication transmissions and avoidance of 10
codes is known as using - ANSWER: Plain text
communications equipment that is to be used in flammable atmosphere must be -
ANSWER: intrinsically safe
what channel would be assigned for fireground operations only - ANSWER: Tactical
channel
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules, the
first of which is: - ANSWER: units or individuals must identify themselves in every
transmission
