BEFO Take home Evaluation 1 A
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the mission of the fire service? - Correct Answer- To save lives and protect property
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2? -
Correct Answer- NFPA 1001
Which of the following fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of
authority? - Correct Answer- Chain of command
A(an)___ is a written step-by-step plan of action. - Correct Answer- procedure
Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-
scene? - Correct Answer- Direct the media to Public Information Officer
Which of the following must a fire department's safety and health program address? - Correct
Answer- All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed
The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-five
percent within five years and by ____ in ten years. - Correct Answer- 50%
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to
the ____: - Correct Answer- Risks involved
Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving
apparatus? - Correct Answer- When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph
[8 km/h] or less
Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? - Correct
Answer- Lift with straight back and use legs
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the mission of the fire service? - Correct Answer- To save lives and protect property
What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2? -
Correct Answer- NFPA 1001
Which of the following fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of
authority? - Correct Answer- Chain of command
A(an)___ is a written step-by-step plan of action. - Correct Answer- procedure
Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-
scene? - Correct Answer- Direct the media to Public Information Officer
Which of the following must a fire department's safety and health program address? - Correct
Answer- All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed
The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-five
percent within five years and by ____ in ten years. - Correct Answer- 50%
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to
the ____: - Correct Answer- Risks involved
Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving
apparatus? - Correct Answer- When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph
[8 km/h] or less
Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? - Correct
Answer- Lift with straight back and use legs
