Correct Answers
The plan or written document for tactical operations is
known as a department's: Correct Answer: SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should
be established in the MOST COMMONLY accepted
order of fire ground priorities, which is? Correct 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): Correct 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? Correct Answer:
Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
,Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: Correct
Answer: The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an
engine company? Correct Answer: Performing
specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder
company is: Correct Answer: Performing forcible entry to
fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of
the rescue company? Correct Answer: Stretching the
initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and
administration of the fire department is the: Correct
Answer: Fire chief
In all fire departments, training must: Correct Answer: Be
a continuing function
Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire
and emergency operations? Correct Answer: Bylaws
,What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard
operating procedures (SOPs)? Correct 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? Correct Answer: Guidelines are more flexible and
useable by line officers
The chain of command: Correct 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. Correct Answer:
span of control
, Which of the following is NOT considered one of the
basic tasks of the ladder company crew? Correct
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 Correct Answer: Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: Correct
Answer: energized
Which of the following statements regarding preparing
for an inspection visit is incorrect? Correct Answer:
Inspections are performed around firefighting schedules
and not the schedule of the business owner
NFPA 1001 is the: Correct Answer: Standard for Fire
Fighter Professional Qualifications
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire
department activities such as Correct Answer: health,
safety