BEFO Evaluation 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 I and Firefighter II? -
Correct Answer- 1001
What fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of authority? -
Correct Answer- Chain of Command
A ______ is a written step-by-step plan of action - Correct Answer- Procedure
What is the BEST action to take when approached by the media while on-scene? - Correct
Answer- Direct the media to Public Information Officer
What 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 assessment of benefits gained compared to the
_____? - Correct Answer- Risks involved
What 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 or less
What best describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? - Correct Answer- Lift with
straight back and use legs
What is a telecommunications system? - Correct Answer- Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP)
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 I and Firefighter II? -
Correct Answer- 1001
What fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of authority? -
Correct Answer- Chain of Command
A ______ is a written step-by-step plan of action - Correct Answer- Procedure
What is the BEST action to take when approached by the media while on-scene? - Correct
Answer- Direct the media to Public Information Officer
What 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 assessment of benefits gained compared to the
_____? - Correct Answer- Risks involved
What 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 or less
What best describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? - Correct Answer- Lift with
straight back and use legs
What is a telecommunications system? - Correct Answer- Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP)
