IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL CHAPTERS, COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023/2024

IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL CHAPTERS, COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023/2024 The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization chain of command (P. 14) When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. Unity of Command (P. 14) Span of Control 3 to 7. Optimal 5 (P. 14) Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public. Line Personnel (P. 16) Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel. Staff Personnel (P. 16) Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets boundaries and establish standards of conduct. Policy (P. 21) Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a recurring problem/situation. Procedure (P. 21) SOP vs SOG? SOP - Standard Operating Procedure : Hard and Fast Rules SOG - Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters some leeway in particular situations (P. 21) Incident Priorities? (3) Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation (P. 23) How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA) Twice annually and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29) Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses? Acute Illnesses (colds/viruses) last only a few days Chronic illnesses (cancer/diabetes) are long-lasting and can even be fatal (P. 31) How should apparatus be mounted/dismounted? - 3 points of contact - Facing Apparatus - Using handholds (P. 38) Personnel who are directly involved in disposing of the problem are allowed to enter this zone. Hot Zone (P. 40) Personnel who