Firefighter 1 & 2 Study Guide
(questions 101-200) with Answers
100% PASS
What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?—ANSWER-
NFPA 1981
What is the NFPA standard on personal alert safety systems?—ANSWER-NFPA 1982
Which of the following is NOT produced by residential or commercial fires?—ANSWER-
Nitrogen dioxide
What is another term for communication center dispatchers?—ANSWER-Telecommunicators
What does the A stand for in CAD?—ANSWER-Aided
What does the P stand for in GPS?—ANSWER-Positioning
What is the telecommunicator's first responsibility?—ANSWER-To obtain the information
that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location
What does the A stand for in PSAP?—ANSWER-Answering
Determining exactly which units to send to a call depends on the location of the incident
and:—ANSWER-The classification of the incident
, What type of system(s) do fire departments use to dispatch to the units?—ANSWER-They
use different systems ranging from telephone to radio
What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary
information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language
barrier?—ANSWER-Active
What is the usual response when a caller disconnects before full information can be
gathered and the dispatcher cannot reconnect by calling the caller back?—ANSWER-Send a
police unit to check on the caller
What does the ANI feature of enhanced 9-1-1 do?—ANSWER-Show the caller's phone
number
What should call-takers do if a call comes in regarding issues the fire department does not
handle?—ANSWER-Try to direct the caller to the appropriate agency, even providing contact
information if available
How do ANI and ALI features of enhanced 9-1-1 systems perform with wireless calls?—
ANSWER-They can give the physical location of the tower relaying the call
What are TDD and TTY?—ANSWER-Devices to help heazring-impared people use telephones
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that communications centers be able to
receive calls by voice communication and what other medium?—ANSWER-Text message
What does D stand for in ADA?—ANSWER-Disabilities
How does the Canadian 9-1-1 system differ from the system in the United States?—
ANSWER-The systems are essentially the same
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(questions 101-200) with Answers
100% PASS
What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?—ANSWER-
NFPA 1981
What is the NFPA standard on personal alert safety systems?—ANSWER-NFPA 1982
Which of the following is NOT produced by residential or commercial fires?—ANSWER-
Nitrogen dioxide
What is another term for communication center dispatchers?—ANSWER-Telecommunicators
What does the A stand for in CAD?—ANSWER-Aided
What does the P stand for in GPS?—ANSWER-Positioning
What is the telecommunicator's first responsibility?—ANSWER-To obtain the information
that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location
What does the A stand for in PSAP?—ANSWER-Answering
Determining exactly which units to send to a call depends on the location of the incident
and:—ANSWER-The classification of the incident
, What type of system(s) do fire departments use to dispatch to the units?—ANSWER-They
use different systems ranging from telephone to radio
What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary
information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language
barrier?—ANSWER-Active
What is the usual response when a caller disconnects before full information can be
gathered and the dispatcher cannot reconnect by calling the caller back?—ANSWER-Send a
police unit to check on the caller
What does the ANI feature of enhanced 9-1-1 do?—ANSWER-Show the caller's phone
number
What should call-takers do if a call comes in regarding issues the fire department does not
handle?—ANSWER-Try to direct the caller to the appropriate agency, even providing contact
information if available
How do ANI and ALI features of enhanced 9-1-1 systems perform with wireless calls?—
ANSWER-They can give the physical location of the tower relaying the call
What are TDD and TTY?—ANSWER-Devices to help heazring-impared people use telephones
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that communications centers be able to
receive calls by voice communication and what other medium?—ANSWER-Text message
What does D stand for in ADA?—ANSWER-Disabilities
How does the Canadian 9-1-1 system differ from the system in the United States?—
ANSWER-The systems are essentially the same
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
