ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7TH EDITION, EXAM
PREP: CHAPTER 1 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100%
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wellness Program
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - CORRECT ANSWER-Can confuse
motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
When does the response to an emergency begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-As soon as the department is
notified of the emergency.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire scene? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain communication with team members and Command.
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives in
2004? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide the fire service with a blueprint for making changes.
What is the mission of the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER-Save lives and protect property and the
environment from fires and other hazardous situations
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, crowd
control, and explosives disposal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Law enforcement
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Company
Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Delegate Authority
, What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - CORRECT ANSWER-All anticipated
hazards to which members might be exposed
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted
generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or? - CORRECT ANSWER-Portable electric generators.
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job
performance.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Track personnel in and
out of the IDLH environment
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decisions
and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER-Forcing entry into a structure
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and
communication within an organization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chain of Command
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who typically live in the
station? - CORRECT ANSWER-Career
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
atmosphere to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - CORRECT ANSWER-Being
observant about hazards and changing conditions
One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Walk facing oncoming traffic.
PREP: CHAPTER 1 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100%
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wellness Program
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - CORRECT ANSWER-Can confuse
motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
When does the response to an emergency begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-As soon as the department is
notified of the emergency.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire scene? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain communication with team members and Command.
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives in
2004? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide the fire service with a blueprint for making changes.
What is the mission of the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER-Save lives and protect property and the
environment from fires and other hazardous situations
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, crowd
control, and explosives disposal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Law enforcement
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Company
Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Delegate Authority
, What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - CORRECT ANSWER-All anticipated
hazards to which members might be exposed
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted
generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or? - CORRECT ANSWER-Portable electric generators.
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job
performance.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Track personnel in and
out of the IDLH environment
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decisions
and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER-Forcing entry into a structure
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and
communication within an organization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chain of Command
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who typically live in the
station? - CORRECT ANSWER-Career
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
atmosphere to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - CORRECT ANSWER-Being
observant about hazards and changing conditions
One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Walk facing oncoming traffic.
