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FIREFIGHTER 1 FINAL EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+




In a typical fire department rank structure, an assistant chief reports to the ______.
PR

a. section chief

b. chief of the department

c. command staff
O

d. battalion chief
FD
Correct Answer: b. chief of the department



Which term can be defined as the set of guidelines that a department establishes for its
O
fire fighters?

a. Unity of command
C

b. Span of control

c. Discipline

d. Training

Correct Answer: c. discipline



In a typical fire department rank structure, an assistant chief reports to the ______.




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,a. section chief

b. chief of the department

c. command staff

d. battalion chief

Correct Answer: b. Chief of the Department



Which of the following are developed to provide definitive guidelines for present and

future actions?
PR
a. Regulations

b. Standard operating procedures

c. Policies
O

D. After action reports
FD
Correct Answer: c. Policies



Which term can be defined as the set of guidelines that a department establishes for its
O
fire fighters?

a. Unity of command
C

b. Span of control

c. Discipline

d. Training

Correct Answer: c. Discipline



Truck companies are sometimes referred to as ______ companies.




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,a. rapid intervention

b. rescue

c. ladder

d.engine

Correct Answer: c. Ladder



For whom should fire fighters consider that they work?

a. The tax paying citizens
PR
b. Themselves

c. Their supervisors

d. Their team
O

Correct Answer: a. the tax paying citizens
FD

The number of people whom one person can supervise effectively is known as ______.

a. chain of command
O
b. division of labor

c. span of control
C

d. functional supervision

Correct Answer: c. span of control



Which development led to the widespread use of the mechanized pumping apparatus?

a. Private insurance companies

b. Wagon mounted steam engines




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, c. Jacketed hose

d. Internal combustion engines

Correct Answer: d. Internal combustion engines



In the fire service, the bugle has become a symbol of

_____.

a. authority

b. courage
PR
c. fraternity

d. service

Correct Answer: a. authority
O
FD
Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in which NFPA standard?

a. 1002

b. 1582
O
c. 1962

d. 904
C

Correct Answer: b. 1582



Which type of company specializes in saving victims from fires, confined spaces,

trenches, and high angle situations?

a. Rescue

b. Rapid Intervention




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