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1. The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a
department's: - ANSWER SOP/SOG
2. 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
3. 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
4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in
fire suppression? - ANSWER Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
5. Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - ANSWER The company
6. Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? -
ANSWER Performing specialized rescue
,7. One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - ANSWER
Performing forcible entry to fire building
8. Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue
company? - ANSWER Stretching the initial attack line
9. The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the
fire department is the: - ANSWER Fire chief
10.In all fire departments, training must: - ANSWER Be a continuing function
11.Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency
operations? - ANSWER Bylaws
12.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
13.Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? - ANSWER
Guidelines are more flexible and useable by line officers
14.The chain of command: - ANSWER Is the pathway of responsibility from
the highest level of the department to the lowest.
, 15.__________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively
supervise. - ANSWER span of control
16.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
17.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
18.Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - ANSWER energized
19.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
20.NFPA 1001 is the: - ANSWER Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications
21.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
How does OSHA look at NFPA standards when addressing issues NOT directly
covered by the CFRs? - ANSWER NFPA standards are viewed as guidelines.
Which of the following topics is NOT covered by NFPA 1500? - ANSWER
Budgeting requirements
Which of the following items is NOT important when factored into the
firefighter's safety equation? - ANSWER Gender
Every skill, knowledge item, or behavior learned should be drilled, tested, or
confirmed? - ANSWER Every year
To ensure safety, team should: - ANSWER Look out for each other
Work together and remain intact
Utilize an Incident Management System
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following actions does NOT contribute to firefighter safety? -
ANSWER Free-lancing
Making equipment safe is addressed by: - ANSWER Selection
Inspection and maintenance