FCTC FIRE ACADEMY TEST
(CHAPTERS 1-4) || QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS (100% ACCURATE)
, FCTC Fire Academy Test (Chapters 1-4)
|| Questions & Answers (100% Accurate)
A _____ is a guide to decision-making within an organization, and addresses issues
such as working hours, response guidelines, and the chain of command. - ANSWER -
Policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem or situation within a fire department? - ANSWER - Procedure
What may result in poor lighting and possible damage to the lights, generator or
electrical system? - ANSWER - Overtaxing a power source
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be
entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - ANSWER - Hot
zone
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an
incident? - ANSWER - Wearing helmets
In order to prevent to limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should: - ANSWER -
Wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? - ANSWER - Apparatus must be
designed to include seat belts for all occupants
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by alerting the public of traffic
incidents or evacuations? - ANSWER - Media
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires
and other emergencies? - ANSWER - Fire department incident safety officer
A central location that takes all emergency calls and routes the call to the fire,
emergency medical or law enforcement dispatcher is a: - ANSWER - Public safety
answering point
Enhanced 9-1-1 systems provide dispatchers with information such as the caller's
location, phone number and: - ANSWER - Directions to the caller's location
Individuals who are trained to receive, process and dispatch emergency calls are known
as: - ANSWER - Telecommunicators
Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - ANSWER -
Transmitted to responding units
(CHAPTERS 1-4) || QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS (100% ACCURATE)
, FCTC Fire Academy Test (Chapters 1-4)
|| Questions & Answers (100% Accurate)
A _____ is a guide to decision-making within an organization, and addresses issues
such as working hours, response guidelines, and the chain of command. - ANSWER -
Policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem or situation within a fire department? - ANSWER - Procedure
What may result in poor lighting and possible damage to the lights, generator or
electrical system? - ANSWER - Overtaxing a power source
Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should only be
entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem? - ANSWER - Hot
zone
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an
incident? - ANSWER - Wearing helmets
In order to prevent to limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should: - ANSWER -
Wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? - ANSWER - Apparatus must be
designed to include seat belts for all occupants
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by alerting the public of traffic
incidents or evacuations? - ANSWER - Media
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires
and other emergencies? - ANSWER - Fire department incident safety officer
A central location that takes all emergency calls and routes the call to the fire,
emergency medical or law enforcement dispatcher is a: - ANSWER - Public safety
answering point
Enhanced 9-1-1 systems provide dispatchers with information such as the caller's
location, phone number and: - ANSWER - Directions to the caller's location
Individuals who are trained to receive, process and dispatch emergency calls are known
as: - ANSWER - Telecommunicators
Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - ANSWER -
Transmitted to responding units
