Fire Academy Midterm Study Guide

Fire Academy Midterm Study Guide A fireground management system that addresses procedures for controlling personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications and is designed to be expanded as needed is the: - Emergency Management System Which of the following statements are correct: Statement 1- a policy is a guide to thinking or decision making Statement 2- a procedure is a detailed plan of action Statement 3- standard operating procedures apply to both emergency and non-emergency situations - All three statements are true Information on the training and performance qualifications for firefighters is located in which National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA)? - NFPA 1001 Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas such as: - an Emergency Medical Technicion Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in... - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is... - performing forcible entry to fire building The person ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department is the... - Fire chief What is generally considered the upper limit of personnel supervision within the span of control? - 7 The department of safety program must be: - promoted and practiced at all levels What is the concept that each fire fighter in the organization reports to one, and only one, designated supervisor? - Unity of command Division of labor is defined as: - Organizing an incident by breaking down the overall srtategy into smaller tasks What is the mission of fire service? - To save lives and save property A "Quint" apparatus has these 5 capabilities: - pump, water tank, fire hose storage, aerial, and ground ladders Which are the duties of firefighter 1? - performs specifically assigned tasks under supervision The chain of command is... - the order and rank of authority of a department Which program provides confidential guidence for fire fighters? - Employee Assistance Programs/Memeber Assistance Programs Each fire fighter accident or injury must be thoroughly investigated to: - determine how it can be avoided The Occupational Safety and Health Administration may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as: - health and safety Critical Incident Stress Management is a: - process for managing the short and long-term effects of critical incident stress reactions What is the lowest rank on the chain of command that shares the resposibility for safety? - the fire fighters While mounting or dismounting the fire apparatus, you should: - use the handrails When dismounting the fire apparatus at the emergency scene... - wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop Which is a hazard associated with riding the fire apparatus? - unsecured equipment in the crew compartment When should you don personal protective equipment not donned prior to mounting the apparatus? - after arriving at the incident scene Which is a prohibiteds practice while responding to an emergency call? - unfastening your seatbelt Traffic hazzards can be maintained by positioning apparatus to: - provide a barrier to the scene and rescuers Which is correct concerning downed power