mod 1 test
Which of the following groups does an Employee Assistance Program offer assistance
to? - ANS-firefighters + families
The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an
incident is called the: - ANS-collapse zone
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained
compared to the ___: - ANS-risks involved
Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - ANS-1403
Firefighters should ___ and put all tools in a ready state before storing. - ANS-inspect,
clean
Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and
chronic illness? - ANS-Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting.
When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct
light down on the scene without: - ANS-blinding passing motorists
Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in
fire stations and facilities? - ANS-Unsafe behavior
Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens
present in fires? - ANS-Clean helmet liners
What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety
stand-down? - ANS-To focus on firefighter safety
Which personnel accountability system uses an Accountability Officer to track expected
exit times based on the pressure of the team's lowest SCBA reading? - ANS-SCBA tag
system
NFPA® 1500 requires that departments develop ___, including an annual medical
verification of duty fitness. - ANS-physical performance standards for personnel
participating in emergency operations
, Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? - ANS-Lift
with straight back and use legs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations only apply to federal
employees unless: - ANS-a state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local
regulations.
Which NFPA® standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and
respiratory protection equipment? - ANS-1851
Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in
legs? - ANS-Stress-induced hypertension
Which of the following types of special protective clothing is designed as similar to
structural personal protective equipment (PPE) but with an aluminized outer shell? -
ANS-Proximity fire fighting
Which of the following is the BEST way to exhibit safe behavior during training? -
ANS-Remain focused on training exercise at all times.
The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-
five percent within five years and by ___ in ten years. - ANS-50%
The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save
savable lives. - ANS-a lot
Which of the following NFPA® standards establishes the design criteria for protective
clothing and equipment? - ANS-1977
Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA®
standard? - ANS-1403
Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for
which firefighters are at risk? - ANS-Exposure to smoke and chemicals
Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station? -
ANS-Cluttered surfaces
Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a
driver/operator is not responsible for? - ANS-Reckless driving by the public
Which of the following groups does an Employee Assistance Program offer assistance
to? - ANS-firefighters + families
The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an
incident is called the: - ANS-collapse zone
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained
compared to the ___: - ANS-risks involved
Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - ANS-1403
Firefighters should ___ and put all tools in a ready state before storing. - ANS-inspect,
clean
Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and
chronic illness? - ANS-Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting.
When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct
light down on the scene without: - ANS-blinding passing motorists
Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in
fire stations and facilities? - ANS-Unsafe behavior
Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens
present in fires? - ANS-Clean helmet liners
What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety
stand-down? - ANS-To focus on firefighter safety
Which personnel accountability system uses an Accountability Officer to track expected
exit times based on the pressure of the team's lowest SCBA reading? - ANS-SCBA tag
system
NFPA® 1500 requires that departments develop ___, including an annual medical
verification of duty fitness. - ANS-physical performance standards for personnel
participating in emergency operations
, Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? - ANS-Lift
with straight back and use legs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations only apply to federal
employees unless: - ANS-a state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local
regulations.
Which NFPA® standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and
respiratory protection equipment? - ANS-1851
Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in
legs? - ANS-Stress-induced hypertension
Which of the following types of special protective clothing is designed as similar to
structural personal protective equipment (PPE) but with an aluminized outer shell? -
ANS-Proximity fire fighting
Which of the following is the BEST way to exhibit safe behavior during training? -
ANS-Remain focused on training exercise at all times.
The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-
five percent within five years and by ___ in ten years. - ANS-50%
The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save
savable lives. - ANS-a lot
Which of the following NFPA® standards establishes the design criteria for protective
clothing and equipment? - ANS-1977
Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA®
standard? - ANS-1403
Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for
which firefighters are at risk? - ANS-Exposure to smoke and chemicals
Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station? -
ANS-Cluttered surfaces
Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a
driver/operator is not responsible for? - ANS-Reckless driving by the public
