Exam questions and correct answers for phoenix
volume iii latest update 2025/2026
The ______________________ is responsible for the completion of the tactical objectives. - ANSWER-
Incident Commander
QUESTION: The Incident Command System (ICS) never "____________". - ANSWER-sleeps
QUESTION: A _____________ is a smaller, more manageable unit of incident scene organization. -
ANSWER-Sector
QUESTION: ______________________ is a standard system of dividing incident scene command into
smaller units or pieces. - ANSWER-Sectoring
QUESTION: Whenever there are _____________or more companies operating in a sector, the IC should
assign a Battalion Chief and FIT to that sector. - ANSWER-three
,QUESTION: During offensive fires___________ companies represents a reasonable maximum span of
control for a Sector Officer. - ANSWER-five (5)
QUESTION: During defensive fires __________________ companies represents a reasonable maximum
span of control. - ANSWER-seven (7)
QUESTION: When a command officer is assigned Sector responsibilities the _____________ becomes
the Sector Safety Officer. - ANSWER-FIT/ISO
QUESTION: The Branch level of the organization is designed to provide ________________________
between the Sectors and Command. - ANSWER-COORDINATION
QUESTION: "______________" is the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment area after
receiving an order. - ANSWER-In Transit
QUESTION: "__________________" is defined as; a forward staging position located just outside the
immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/Sector. - ANSWER-On
Deck
QUESTION: ___________________ is defined as: a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-
hydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignment. - ANSWER-Recycling
QUESTION: Any situation where a firefighter is unable to safely exit the hazard zone or an event that
cannot be resolved by that individual within 30 seconds is defined as: - ANSWER-A mayday situation
,QUESTION: In order to establish effective Mayday readiness, it is necessary to recognize that Mayday
readiness has 2 components. These components are _______________ and ______________. -
ANSWER-Prevention; Response
QUESTION: When considering the SURVIVAL profile of any victims, members must consider the
conditions present in the "____________________" or area of fire involvement or other conditions
affecting survival. - ANSWER-compartment
QUESTION: ___________________ is a critical element in maintaining the safety of all fire fighters
working on the fire ground. - ANSWER-Accountability
QUESTION: Each ____________________ will be responsible for ensuring that the passport and MCT
roster reflects only the members presently assigned to the company. - ANSWER-Company officer
QUESTION: Implementation of the passport system will occur at any incident that requires the use of an
____________. - ANSWER-SCBA
QUESTION: Crews will leave their passports with fire personnel in the _________________________ if
Lobby/Sector Officer/Division/Group has not been established. - ANSWER-fire control room
QUESTION: The ________________ sector/division/group will be responsible for collecting the
passports of the initial companies as soon as possible. - ANSWER-lobby
, QUESTION: The first arriving response command officer (usually a Battalion Chief), following standard
transfer of Command procedures will assume Command and becomes the IC. The ______ assigned to
the IC becomes the support officer and assumes the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer. -
ANSWER-FIT
QUESTION: "_________________" is defined as; a forward staging position located just outside the
immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/Sector. - ANSWER-On
Deck
QUESTION: On all first alarm or greater incidents cars _________________________ or BC152 will be
dispatched and will fill the role of a mobile AISO when assigned by the IC to provide an additional layer
of safety. - ANSWER-957 north and south
QUESTION: The Resource Sector is a part of our Incident Command System and may be assigned under
the ________________ Section Officer. - ANSWER-Logistics
QUESTION: It is the responsibility of RM-50 to respond to all working ___________________ incidents
or greater or any other incident where response is requested by Command. - ANSWER-first alarm
QUESTION: _____________ Sector is used to control access to a building or area during fires, hazardous
materials incidents, rescue operations or any other situation where it is necessary to control and
maintain accountability for the entry and exit of personnel. - ANSWER-Lobby
QUESTION: _____________Sector is used to control access to a building or area necessary to maintain
and control accountability for the entry and exit of personnel. - ANSWER-Lobby
volume iii latest update 2025/2026
The ______________________ is responsible for the completion of the tactical objectives. - ANSWER-
Incident Commander
QUESTION: The Incident Command System (ICS) never "____________". - ANSWER-sleeps
QUESTION: A _____________ is a smaller, more manageable unit of incident scene organization. -
ANSWER-Sector
QUESTION: ______________________ is a standard system of dividing incident scene command into
smaller units or pieces. - ANSWER-Sectoring
QUESTION: Whenever there are _____________or more companies operating in a sector, the IC should
assign a Battalion Chief and FIT to that sector. - ANSWER-three
,QUESTION: During offensive fires___________ companies represents a reasonable maximum span of
control for a Sector Officer. - ANSWER-five (5)
QUESTION: During defensive fires __________________ companies represents a reasonable maximum
span of control. - ANSWER-seven (7)
QUESTION: When a command officer is assigned Sector responsibilities the _____________ becomes
the Sector Safety Officer. - ANSWER-FIT/ISO
QUESTION: The Branch level of the organization is designed to provide ________________________
between the Sectors and Command. - ANSWER-COORDINATION
QUESTION: "______________" is the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment area after
receiving an order. - ANSWER-In Transit
QUESTION: "__________________" is defined as; a forward staging position located just outside the
immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/Sector. - ANSWER-On
Deck
QUESTION: ___________________ is defined as: a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-
hydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignment. - ANSWER-Recycling
QUESTION: Any situation where a firefighter is unable to safely exit the hazard zone or an event that
cannot be resolved by that individual within 30 seconds is defined as: - ANSWER-A mayday situation
,QUESTION: In order to establish effective Mayday readiness, it is necessary to recognize that Mayday
readiness has 2 components. These components are _______________ and ______________. -
ANSWER-Prevention; Response
QUESTION: When considering the SURVIVAL profile of any victims, members must consider the
conditions present in the "____________________" or area of fire involvement or other conditions
affecting survival. - ANSWER-compartment
QUESTION: ___________________ is a critical element in maintaining the safety of all fire fighters
working on the fire ground. - ANSWER-Accountability
QUESTION: Each ____________________ will be responsible for ensuring that the passport and MCT
roster reflects only the members presently assigned to the company. - ANSWER-Company officer
QUESTION: Implementation of the passport system will occur at any incident that requires the use of an
____________. - ANSWER-SCBA
QUESTION: Crews will leave their passports with fire personnel in the _________________________ if
Lobby/Sector Officer/Division/Group has not been established. - ANSWER-fire control room
QUESTION: The ________________ sector/division/group will be responsible for collecting the
passports of the initial companies as soon as possible. - ANSWER-lobby
, QUESTION: The first arriving response command officer (usually a Battalion Chief), following standard
transfer of Command procedures will assume Command and becomes the IC. The ______ assigned to
the IC becomes the support officer and assumes the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer. -
ANSWER-FIT
QUESTION: "_________________" is defined as; a forward staging position located just outside the
immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/Sector. - ANSWER-On
Deck
QUESTION: On all first alarm or greater incidents cars _________________________ or BC152 will be
dispatched and will fill the role of a mobile AISO when assigned by the IC to provide an additional layer
of safety. - ANSWER-957 north and south
QUESTION: The Resource Sector is a part of our Incident Command System and may be assigned under
the ________________ Section Officer. - ANSWER-Logistics
QUESTION: It is the responsibility of RM-50 to respond to all working ___________________ incidents
or greater or any other incident where response is requested by Command. - ANSWER-first alarm
QUESTION: _____________ Sector is used to control access to a building or area during fires, hazardous
materials incidents, rescue operations or any other situation where it is necessary to control and
maintain accountability for the entry and exit of personnel. - ANSWER-Lobby
QUESTION: _____________Sector is used to control access to a building or area necessary to maintain
and control accountability for the entry and exit of personnel. - ANSWER-Lobby