Fire Fighter 1 OFM Exam
Study Questions
When should you clean your Bunker Gear? - ANSWERSImmediatley following an Incident
What is Hypoxia - ANSWERSDeficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues (Lack of
Oxygen)
NFPA and OSHA consider an Oxygen-Deficient Atmosphere as what level of Oxygen? -
ANSWERS19.5% Oxygen or less
Inhaling heated gases can cause what? - ANSWERSA Pulmonary Edema which can cause
Asphyxiation
Open-Circuit SCBA's use...? - ANSWERSCompressed Air
Closed-Circuit SCBA's use...? - ANSWERSCompressed Oxygen
Person responsible for all Operations within the Fire Department - ANSWERSFire Chief
Another term for Upwind - ANSWERSWindward
Another term for downwind - ANSWERSLeeward
Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualification? (NFPA ________) - ANSWERSNFPA 1001
,Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program? (NFPA ________) -
ANSWERSNFPA 1500
Used to combine two or more hoselines into one? - ANSWERSSiamese Appliance
If a rope has been contaminated or soiled, what should you do? - ANSWERSUse a stiff bristled
brush to remove surface debris and grime.
When drying rope, firefighters should avoid: - ANSWERSDrying rope in the direct sunlight, near
any heat source, or near a heated dryer.
Three methods to washing Synthetic Fiber rope: - ANSWERSWasing by hand. Rope-Washing
device. Washing Machine.
What not to use when washing natural fiber ropes. - ANSWERSWater
The ______ is responsible for establishing the manner in which the fire service is organized
relating to the type of department, number of facilities and their locations, type and number of
apparatus, number of personnel and more. - ANSWERSAHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
What is the leading cause for Firefighter Deaths - ANSWERSCardiovascular Disease
What is a Carcinogen - ANSWERSCancer causing agent
What is the most common organizational structure? - ANSWERSScalar
What is a mixed volunteer and career station called - ANSWERSCombination or Composite
,What is a prodecure - ANSWERSDetailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a
reccuring problem
What is a policy - ANSWERSA policy is a guide to decision making within an organization
IDLH acronym - ANSWERSImmediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Fire Departments should provide all personell with at least ___ full sets of PPE and appropriate
protective equipment - ANSWERS1
How do you dismount an Apparatus - ANSWERSBack out of the cab using hand holds and steps
What are the three safety zones at an incident - ANSWERSHot, Warm, Cold
What is the Hot zone - ANSWERSPersonell are working directly to resolve the problem at the
scene
What is the Warm zone - ANSWERSWarm zone personell directly support personell in the Hot
zone
What is the Cold zone - ANSWERSThe Cold zone is just outside of the warm zone. This zone may
include the Incident Command Post (ICP), as well the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) as well
Portable Equipment.
Two types of personell acountability systems - ANSWERSSCBA tag system and Computer based
electronic system
What is the Chain of Command - ANSWERSThe highest level ranking member of the Fire
Department to the lowest level. (Fire Chief down to Firefighter)
, What is Unity of Command - ANSWERSEach employee reports directly to one supervisor moving
up the chain of commend.
What is Span of Control - ANSWERSThe maximum number of subordinates of functions that any
one supervisor can control. (optimal control span number is 5 employees/subordinates)
What is Discipline - ANSWERSDiscipline is regulated through rules, regulations and policies. It
refers to an organizations responsbility to provide leadership and an individuals responsibilty to
follow orders.
What is Division of labour - ANSWERSThe process of dividing large jobs into smaller jobs to
make them more manageable.
What is the basic unit of Firefighting operations? - ANSWERSA Company
Duties of Line Personnel - ANSWERSDeliver Emergency services to the Public
Duties of Staff Personnel - ANSWERSProvide administrative and logistical support for line
personnel, in areas such as finance, maintenance and training.
A Fiirefighter 1 can assume or transfer command within the Incident Command System (ICS)
True or False - ANSWERSFalse
How is personell safety maintained during training evolutions? - ANSWERSUsing appropriate
PPE. Maintaining situational awareness. Being healthy and in good physical condition. Adhering
to all safety regulations. Maintaining PPE and training equipment.
Study Questions
When should you clean your Bunker Gear? - ANSWERSImmediatley following an Incident
What is Hypoxia - ANSWERSDeficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues (Lack of
Oxygen)
NFPA and OSHA consider an Oxygen-Deficient Atmosphere as what level of Oxygen? -
ANSWERS19.5% Oxygen or less
Inhaling heated gases can cause what? - ANSWERSA Pulmonary Edema which can cause
Asphyxiation
Open-Circuit SCBA's use...? - ANSWERSCompressed Air
Closed-Circuit SCBA's use...? - ANSWERSCompressed Oxygen
Person responsible for all Operations within the Fire Department - ANSWERSFire Chief
Another term for Upwind - ANSWERSWindward
Another term for downwind - ANSWERSLeeward
Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualification? (NFPA ________) - ANSWERSNFPA 1001
,Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program? (NFPA ________) -
ANSWERSNFPA 1500
Used to combine two or more hoselines into one? - ANSWERSSiamese Appliance
If a rope has been contaminated or soiled, what should you do? - ANSWERSUse a stiff bristled
brush to remove surface debris and grime.
When drying rope, firefighters should avoid: - ANSWERSDrying rope in the direct sunlight, near
any heat source, or near a heated dryer.
Three methods to washing Synthetic Fiber rope: - ANSWERSWasing by hand. Rope-Washing
device. Washing Machine.
What not to use when washing natural fiber ropes. - ANSWERSWater
The ______ is responsible for establishing the manner in which the fire service is organized
relating to the type of department, number of facilities and their locations, type and number of
apparatus, number of personnel and more. - ANSWERSAHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
What is the leading cause for Firefighter Deaths - ANSWERSCardiovascular Disease
What is a Carcinogen - ANSWERSCancer causing agent
What is the most common organizational structure? - ANSWERSScalar
What is a mixed volunteer and career station called - ANSWERSCombination or Composite
,What is a prodecure - ANSWERSDetailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a
reccuring problem
What is a policy - ANSWERSA policy is a guide to decision making within an organization
IDLH acronym - ANSWERSImmediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Fire Departments should provide all personell with at least ___ full sets of PPE and appropriate
protective equipment - ANSWERS1
How do you dismount an Apparatus - ANSWERSBack out of the cab using hand holds and steps
What are the three safety zones at an incident - ANSWERSHot, Warm, Cold
What is the Hot zone - ANSWERSPersonell are working directly to resolve the problem at the
scene
What is the Warm zone - ANSWERSWarm zone personell directly support personell in the Hot
zone
What is the Cold zone - ANSWERSThe Cold zone is just outside of the warm zone. This zone may
include the Incident Command Post (ICP), as well the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) as well
Portable Equipment.
Two types of personell acountability systems - ANSWERSSCBA tag system and Computer based
electronic system
What is the Chain of Command - ANSWERSThe highest level ranking member of the Fire
Department to the lowest level. (Fire Chief down to Firefighter)
, What is Unity of Command - ANSWERSEach employee reports directly to one supervisor moving
up the chain of commend.
What is Span of Control - ANSWERSThe maximum number of subordinates of functions that any
one supervisor can control. (optimal control span number is 5 employees/subordinates)
What is Discipline - ANSWERSDiscipline is regulated through rules, regulations and policies. It
refers to an organizations responsbility to provide leadership and an individuals responsibilty to
follow orders.
What is Division of labour - ANSWERSThe process of dividing large jobs into smaller jobs to
make them more manageable.
What is the basic unit of Firefighting operations? - ANSWERSA Company
Duties of Line Personnel - ANSWERSDeliver Emergency services to the Public
Duties of Staff Personnel - ANSWERSProvide administrative and logistical support for line
personnel, in areas such as finance, maintenance and training.
A Fiirefighter 1 can assume or transfer command within the Incident Command System (ICS)
True or False - ANSWERSFalse
How is personell safety maintained during training evolutions? - ANSWERSUsing appropriate
PPE. Maintaining situational awareness. Being healthy and in good physical condition. Adhering
to all safety regulations. Maintaining PPE and training equipment.
