IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study guide. Questions with correct answers

The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: - Answer Authority having juristiction. A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an)________ approach. - Answer All-hazard concept What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - Answer Scalar Organization (based on rank). Which fire department principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? - Answer Discipline Most fire and emergency services organization in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be ________ organizations. - Answer Public Combination fire departments refer to those that are: - Answer Staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters. What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? - Answer Company Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? - Answer Truck/Ladder Company