Questions With Correct Detailed
Answers 2025.
Who organized the first fire company where and when - ANSWER- Ben frankling
Philadelphia Penn 1736
What were the objectives and goals of the first fire company? - ANSWER- Save lives
and reduce property loss
What is a broad general statement or thought of what needs to be accomplished -
ANSWER- strategy
Regardless of the resources available, what does and doesnt change - ANSWER-
Tactics and tactical methods change. Strategies do not
Although tactics and tasks change constantly due to internal and external influences
what do not change for any of these different types of departments - ANSWER-
strategic goals and objectives do not change
What can change strategic goals and tactical considretaions by allowing fire fighters to
perform their tasks more effectively - ANSWER- advances in gear and equipment
advances in gear and equipment can change the strategic goals and tactical
considerations by allowing fire fighters? - ANSWER- to perform their tasks more
effectively
The NFA is under? - ANSWER- the department of homeland security
The NFA was originally created in? - ANSWER- 1974
The NFA was created as a result of? - ANSWER- the federal fire prevention and control
act of 1974
The federal fire prevention and control act of 1974 was the outcome of the landmark
document - ANSWER- america burning: the report of the national commission on fire
prevention and control
Who investigates every firefighter death in the United states? When did it begin -
ANSWER- The national institue of occupational safety on fire prevention and control.
1997
, Who printed a firefighter death autopsy protocol for medical examineers - ANSWER-
National fire academy
What fire is a prime example of fire fighter deaths that resulted in changes to tactical
considerations - ANSWER- 1988 hackensack new jersey fire
As a result of the hackensack new jersey fire, what term for building construction
became nationally known - ANSWER- bowstring truss
Firefighters continue to die in the line of duty at the rate of approximately - ANSWER-
100 deaths per year
Of the approximate _____ firefighter deaths a year, how many are due to firefighter
stress - ANSWER- 100 deaths, almost half due to stress
Which one of the following fires had a major impact on building codes and code
enforcement - ANSWER- cocoanut grove fire
how many people died in the cocoanut grove fire - ANSWER- 492
3 primary reasons for high death toll in cocoanut grove fire - ANSWER- flammable
decorations, inadequate exits, overcrowding
Much discussion followed the cocoanut grove fire regarding - ANSWER- enforcement of
the codes and applicable laws
It was commonplace to find hardwood floors made of - ANSWER- oak and ceilings
made of tongue and groove pine
as a general rule firefighters should not fight interior structure fire for longer than it takes
to expend ________ - ANSWER- two 30 minute SCBA cylinders without rehab
In a Philadelphia fire department test of ________ members, the average time of work
from a 30 minute SCBA cylinder was? - ANSWER- 750 members
12 minutes 50 seconds
Who hosted the summit as the first step in a major campaign to reduce fire fighter
deaths - ANSWER- The national fallen firefighters foundation
The national fallen firefighters foundation has established the objectives of reducing the
fatality rate by - ANSWER- 25% within 5 years and 50% by 2014
About _____ firefigher deaths occur on the fireground - ANSWER- 1/3
How many fire fighter injuries occur on the fire ground - ANSWER- Almost half