FF1 Final Exam Study Guide IFSTA
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORECT Answers
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - CORRECT ANSWER - all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER - Forcing entry
into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter
II or company officer.
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to
a hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency medical company
When does the response to an emergency begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - As soon as the
department is notified of the emergency
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in
areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - CORRECT ANSWER - Staff personnel
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire
scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain communication with team members and Command
,What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Contact the electric company to shut off power
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy. - CORRECT ANSWER - wellness program
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health
(IDLH) atmosphere to: - CORRECT ANSWER - be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - CORRECT
ANSWER - can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - CORRECT ANSWER -
All anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims
and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rescue
company
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted
generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: - CORRECT ANSWER - portable electric
generators.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security,
crowd control, and explosives disposal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Law enforcement
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives in 2004? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide the fire service with a blueprint for
making changes
,What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect
job performance
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting
apparatus.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: -
CORRECT ANSWER - hearing protection.
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other
emergencies? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fire department incident safety officer
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: - CORRECT ANSWER - providing
emergency services to the public.
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
What is the overall mission of the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER - Save lives and
protect property and the environment
, Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and: -
CORRECT ANSWER - delegate authority.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Track
personnel in and out of the IDLH environment
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at structure fires? - CORRECT ANSWER - Engine company
All auxiliary equipment must be: - CORRECT ANSWER - intrinsically safe.
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500: - CORRECT ANSWER - prohibits all tobacco use
in the facilities.
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be entered by
personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hot zone
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the
operations division are called a(an): - CORRECT ANSWER - battalion
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because
it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
The division of labor refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER - the process of dividing large jobs
into smaller pieces to make them more manageable.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORECT Answers
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - CORRECT ANSWER - all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER - Forcing entry
into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter
II or company officer.
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to
a hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency medical company
When does the response to an emergency begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - As soon as the
department is notified of the emergency
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in
areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - CORRECT ANSWER - Staff personnel
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire
scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain communication with team members and Command
,What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Contact the electric company to shut off power
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy. - CORRECT ANSWER - wellness program
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health
(IDLH) atmosphere to: - CORRECT ANSWER - be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - CORRECT
ANSWER - can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - CORRECT ANSWER -
All anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims
and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rescue
company
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted
generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: - CORRECT ANSWER - portable electric
generators.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security,
crowd control, and explosives disposal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Law enforcement
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives in 2004? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide the fire service with a blueprint for
making changes
,What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect
job performance
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting
apparatus.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: -
CORRECT ANSWER - hearing protection.
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other
emergencies? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fire department incident safety officer
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: - CORRECT ANSWER - providing
emergency services to the public.
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
What is the overall mission of the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER - Save lives and
protect property and the environment
, Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and: -
CORRECT ANSWER - delegate authority.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Track
personnel in and out of the IDLH environment
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at structure fires? - CORRECT ANSWER - Engine company
All auxiliary equipment must be: - CORRECT ANSWER - intrinsically safe.
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500: - CORRECT ANSWER - prohibits all tobacco use
in the facilities.
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be entered by
personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hot zone
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the
operations division are called a(an): - CORRECT ANSWER - battalion
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is accurate? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because
it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
The division of labor refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER - the process of dividing large jobs
into smaller pieces to make them more manageable.
