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Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-The formal line of authority, responsibility,
and communication within an organization.
Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWERS-Each employee reports directly to just one
supervisor, moving up the chain of command.
Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWERS-The maximum number of subordinates or
functions that any one supervisor can control.
- Typically 3-7
- 5 is optimum
Discipline - CORRECT ANSWERS-An organization's responsibility to provide
leadership, and an individual's responsibility to follow orders.
Division of Labor - CORRECT ANSWERS-The process of dividing large jobs into
smaller jobs to make them more manageable.
Career Fire Department - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most large cities and some counties
maintain the departments facilities and equipment.
- Military and private and public are typically career
- Full time
Volunteer Fire Department - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Overseen by local government
- Not continuously staffed
Combination Fire department - CORRECT ANSWERS-Volunteer and Career
, Policy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Guide to decision making in an organization.
Procedure - CORRECT ANSWERS-Detailed written plans that list specific steps for
approaching a situation
NFPA 1001 - CORRECT ANSWERS-emergency and non emergency duties of a
firefighter 1
Cardiovascular disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-The leading cause of firefighter
fatalities.
- Exposure to smoke and chemicals
- Heat stress from fire and high temperatures
- Psychological stress
- Long irregular work hours
Infection and Exposure Programs - CORRECT ANSWERS-NFPA 1500 requires these
to be in place. Exposures can have acute (short term) or chronic (long term) health
consequences. The purpose of these programs is to limit exposures, document
exposures that occur, and provide access to treatment options
Safe practices When Riding Apparatus - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Follow department
SOPS
- Follow NFPA 1500 guidelines such as prohibiting fire fighting helmets from being worn
in the cab
- Always be seated and belted in
- wear hearing protection
- Secure all loose tools
- close cab doors securely or close safety gates or bars on unenclosed apparatus
Type 1 ( Fire Resistive) Building - CORRECT ANSWERS-Type 1 provides the highest
protection from fire spread as well as collapse.