Mod A Fire Exam Questions With Correct Answers

administration, line, staff - ANSWER-What are the componets of any given fire department? administration - ANSWER-Responsible for day-to-day operation of department; consists of Chief and any support staff Line - ANSWER-Responsible for fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazmat response, and technical rescue; consists of officers and fire fighters assigned to operational shifts Staff - ANSWER-Responsible for support operations of the department, differs from department to department, may include training, fire prevention, investigation, public edu. , Maintenance unity of command - ANSWER-An individual can report to only one supervisor Span of control - ANSWER-An officer can effectively supervise 3-7 (5) firefighters division of labor - ANSWER-Divides large jobs into small jobs. Assigns responsibility, prevents duplication of effort, making specific and clear cut assignments Discipline - ANSWER-The organizations responsibility to provide direction needed to satisfy the goals and objectives it has identified Engine Company - ANSWER-This company is responsible for securing the water source, deploying handlines, search and rescue, and putting water on the fire. Truck (Ladder) Company - ANSWER-This company specializes in forcible entry, ventilations, roof operations, search and rescue, and deployment of ground ladders.