Firefighter I Chapter 18 Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the term for the evaluation of an action's potential positive results and its potential
negative consequences?—ANSWER-Risk-benefit analysis
Complete this sentence: "We will not risk our lives:—ANSWER-for persons or property that
cannot be saved."
Which action is correct for a fire in a building that is known to be abandoned and
unoccupied?—ANSWER-Stay outside and fight the fire from the exterior
Which term best describes how much risk is acceptable in attempting to protect and rescue
savable lives?—ANSWER-Measured
When are company officers and safety officers involved in risk-benefit analysis?—ANSWER-
On an ongoing basis
You are alone in a zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed
below should you take first?—ANSWER-Declare a "mayday" over your radio
You are alone in a zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed
below should you take last?—ANSWER-Attempt self-rescue
, What is the shape of an NFPA 704 placard?—ANSWER-Diamond
What is the most important reason for team integrity in firefighting operations?—ANSWER-
Safety of personnel
Upon arrival at a fire, how can on-call volunteer fire fighters establish team integrity?—
ANSWER-Assemble into companies
Which term means that a fire company arrives together, works together, and leaves
together?—ANSWER-Team integrity
What is the correct procedure when a member of a fire company has to leave a structure to
change an air cylinder?—ANSWER-All company members exit together
What is the function of a personnel accountability system?—ANSWER-Track the location and
assignments of all personnel at the incident
What happens to the personnel accountability passports at the scene of an incident?—
ANSWER-They are left with a designee at the command post or hazardous area entry point
What is the term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident?—ANSWER-
Personnel accountability report
What do company officers do when the incident commander requests a personnel
accountability report (PAR)?—ANSWER-Physically verify that all assigned members are
present
A personnel accountability report is commonly performed in which situation?—ANSWER-
Upon occurrence of an unplanned event
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the term for the evaluation of an action's potential positive results and its potential
negative consequences?—ANSWER-Risk-benefit analysis
Complete this sentence: "We will not risk our lives:—ANSWER-for persons or property that
cannot be saved."
Which action is correct for a fire in a building that is known to be abandoned and
unoccupied?—ANSWER-Stay outside and fight the fire from the exterior
Which term best describes how much risk is acceptable in attempting to protect and rescue
savable lives?—ANSWER-Measured
When are company officers and safety officers involved in risk-benefit analysis?—ANSWER-
On an ongoing basis
You are alone in a zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed
below should you take first?—ANSWER-Declare a "mayday" over your radio
You are alone in a zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed
below should you take last?—ANSWER-Attempt self-rescue
, What is the shape of an NFPA 704 placard?—ANSWER-Diamond
What is the most important reason for team integrity in firefighting operations?—ANSWER-
Safety of personnel
Upon arrival at a fire, how can on-call volunteer fire fighters establish team integrity?—
ANSWER-Assemble into companies
Which term means that a fire company arrives together, works together, and leaves
together?—ANSWER-Team integrity
What is the correct procedure when a member of a fire company has to leave a structure to
change an air cylinder?—ANSWER-All company members exit together
What is the function of a personnel accountability system?—ANSWER-Track the location and
assignments of all personnel at the incident
What happens to the personnel accountability passports at the scene of an incident?—
ANSWER-They are left with a designee at the command post or hazardous area entry point
What is the term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident?—ANSWER-
Personnel accountability report
What do company officers do when the incident commander requests a personnel
accountability report (PAR)?—ANSWER-Physically verify that all assigned members are
present
A personnel accountability report is commonly performed in which situation?—ANSWER-
Upon occurrence of an unplanned event
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
