LLPSD - FFI Chapter 1- Questions & Answers

LLPSD - FFI Chapter 1- Questions &
Answers
Which position servers as a liaison between the incident commander and the news media?

a. Public information officer

b. Liaison officer

c. Agency representative

d. Planning section chief Correct Ans-a. Public information officer




Which are the two levels of NFPA fire fighter certification?

a. A and B

b. Basic and Advanced

c. Junior and Senior

d. I and II Correct Ans-d. I and II




Which of the following was one of the major U.S. fires of 1871?

a. Great New Orleans fire

b. Great Fire of Pittsburgh

c. Great Chicago fire

d. Great Boston fire Correct Ans-c. Great Chicago fire




A fire fighter with specialized training for aircraft and airport-related incidents is a(n) _______.

, a. technical rescue technician

b. aircraft rescue fire fighter

c. hazardous material technician

d. aviation operations specialist Correct Ans-b. aircraft rescue fire fighter




The goal of ______ is to ensure that all members of the agency perform a given task in a
uniform way.

a. The manual of operations

b. Policies

c. Standard operating procedures

d. Tactical objectives Correct Ans-b. Policies




The upper limit of span of control in a complex, dynamic situation is generally considered to be
___ to 1.

a. 5

b. 10

c. 20

d. 15 Correct Ans-a. 5




Who is responsible for coordinating the activities of several fire companies in a defined
geographic area such as a district?

a. Section chief