Public Safety Final Exam Review| 50 questions| with complete solutions

Which is a trait of one who is worthy of trust and is reliable? correct answer: dependability According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, which was the most common reason for dropping out of high school? correct answer: behavior or academic problems and/or loss of interest Which is the most likely school-related reason for a student to drop out? correct answer: missed too many days Washing ladders and repairing tools are examples of: correct answer: equipment maintenance. Which members of the fire department are usually the first to come in contact and interact with the public? correct answer: firefighters Which is not considered to be part of a firefighter's personal protective equipment? correct answer: belt Which is a main goal of a firefighter? correct answer: to protect property Which skill is unnecessary to be a firefighter? correct answer: negotiation Which government agency is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation, and technological innovation? correct answer: FCC Which is one of the main goals of firefighting? correct answer: to protect the environment Which type of shift work is typical for dispatchers? correct answer: 13- to 18-hour shifts In North Carolina, what is the minimum certification level required in emergency medical services? correct answer: EMT Which skill set is important for an EMT to possess? correct answer: Critical Thinking What is the minimum age prerequisite for EMTs? correct answer: 18 Which star is the symbol that represents the emergency medical services profession? correct answer: Life Which are the three main certification levels in emergency medical services? correct answer: advanced EMT, EMT, and paramedic Which items of information would a dispatcher least likely use to prepare first responders for the situations they will encounter? correct answer: employment statistics