Chapter 1 true/false Exam Questions with complete Solution

All volunteer departments are continuously staffed with firefighters. (15) - ANSWER-False: volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies when necessary. Rescue technicians are personnel certified to perform rescues in speciality areas such as high angle rope, trench, structural collapse, confined space, vehicle and machinery, water, ice, and cave or mine rescues. (17) - ANSWER-True Fire prevention officers/inspectors are personnel who investigates fires and explosions to determine their origin and cause. (19) - ANSWER-False: personnel who perform periodic inspections, enforce building and fire codes and interacts with the public. If you have a question about departmental regulations and don't know where to find them, you should ask your supervisor. (20) - ANSWER-True Fire department policies address issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. (21) - ANSWER-True NFPA 1500, standard of fire department occupational safety and health programs specified minimum requirements for a fire department health and safety program. (25) - ANSWER-True Once firefighters have received training and become certified they do not need to undergo annual proficiency training or evaluations. (26) - ANSWER-False: annual proficiency training and evaluations are required to ensure that members maintain their knowledge and skills. Also when policies, procedures or guidelines are updates. Breathing rapidly uses the air supply faster and reduces the time you have to work in a hazardous atmosphere. (27) - ANSWER-True