Training - CORRECT ANSWER the pursuit of a specific skill; how to use equipment
Education - CORRECT ANSWER memorizing specific information
Teamwork - CORRECT ANSWER willingness to give up things for yourself for the benefit of others
Line of Duty Deaths (LODD) - CORRECT ANSWER more than 1/2 is due to cardiac arrest
85% - CORRECT ANSWER EMS calls
Modern Firefighter - CORRECT ANSWER Professional, Highly-skilled technician, Educator
Written Exam - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical aptitude, general intelligence, math, reading, behavior
reaction question.
Oral Interview - CORRECT ANSWER education, work experience, personal attributes
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - CORRECT ANSWER cadidate physical ability test; 50lb weight
vest during entire duration.
Biddle - CORRECT ANSWER Test done by some fire departments that requires a shorter time with more
events
Pack test - CORRECT ANSWER 45 lb pack for 3 miles in 45 minutes or less
Medical exam - CORRECT ANSWER NFPA 1582: Standard on comprehensive occupation medical
program for fire department; test for drugs, pee in a cup
, Probation - CORRECT ANSWER 12 month period to get adjusted to firefighting
70% - CORRECT ANSWER calls are for EMS
Fire Engine - CORRECT ANSWER designated to pump water "pumper"; water tank on board that holds
500 gallons of water
Fire Truck - CORRECT ANSWER No pump/water "rolling tool box"; forcible entry, tools, etc.
Heavy Equipment Specialist - CORRECT ANSWER Mostly found in departments that serve for wild land
fire services that clear vegetation
Hot Shot - CORRECT ANSWER specially trained wild land firefighter, "best of the best", promotional
position in wild land fire.
Smokejumper - CORRECT ANSWER parachute into fire where dozers cannot get to
Fire Prevention Specialist - CORRECT ANSWER Performs a variety of routine fire prevention activities
such as field checks of fire prevention systems.
Fire Haz Mat Program Specialist - CORRECT ANSWER evaluate potential hazards of different chemicals
that are stored in the city.
Fire Protection System Maintenance Specialist - CORRECT ANSWER sells, installs, and maintains fire
protection systems
Familia Publica - CORRECT ANSWER First recognized firefighting force that started in ancient Rome.
Bucket Brigade - CORRECT ANSWER two lines formed by people between water and a fire source, one
dumps and one collects water