QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a
department's: - ANSWER-SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the
MOST COMMONLY accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? -
ANSWER-Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation
Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be
required to perform in areas such as a(n): - ANSWER-Hazardous material
technician
Rescue specialist
Emergency medical technician or paramedic
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in fire
suppression? - ANSWER-Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - ANSWER-The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? -
ANSWER-Performing specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - ANSWER-
Performing forcible entry to fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company? -
ANSWER-Stretching the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the
fire department is the: - ANSWER-Fire chief
In all fire departments, training must: - ANSWER-Be a continuing function
Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency
operations? - ANSWER-Bylaws
, What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)?
- ANSWER-Firefighter safety is the first consideration for all procedures
SOPs should be brief, clear, and concise
If an SOP doesn't work, change it
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? - ANSWER-
Guidelines are more flexible and useable by line officers
The chain of command: - ANSWER-Is the pathway of responsibility from the
highest level of the department to the lowest.
__________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively
supervise. - ANSWER-span of control
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder
company crew? - ANSWER-Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
An attack that uses the steam generating techniques of a ceiling-level
attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near
the floor level, is know as a(n) _______ attack - ANSWER-Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - ANSWER-energized
Which of the following statements regarding preparing for an inspection visit
is incorrect? - ANSWER-Inspections are performed around firefighting
schedules and not the schedule of the business owner
NFPA 1001 is the: - ANSWER-Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
- ANSWER-health, safety
A common factor with regard to recent multiple fire fighter deaths at
emergency incidents is: - ANSWER-The lack of an organized, effective
common structure
The leading type of death-producing injury in the fire service is: - ANSWER-
Heart attack
What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries? - ANSWER-Overexertion and
strain