IFSTA UNIT 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical
support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - ANSWER-Staff
personnel
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? - ANSWER-Apparatus must be
designed to include seat belts for all occupants.
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives is to: - ANSWER-empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: -
ANSWER-hearing protection.
All auxiliary equipment must be: - ANSWER-intrinsically safe.
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and
cause of a fire? - ANSWER-Fire and arson investigator
In order to help minimize exposure to risk at a structural fire scene, firefighters should: -
ANSWER-do a risk/benefit analysis for every action
The type of personnel accountability system which provides the greatest level of safety,
but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure, is the: - ANSWER-
computer-based electronic system.
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform? -
ANSWER-Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues
such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. -
ANSWER-policy
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? - ANSWER-NFPA 1001
The division of labor refers to: - ANSWER-the process of dividing large jobs into smaller
pieces to make them more manageable.
The use of plain English in radio communications transmissions and avoidance of 10-
codes is known as using: - ANSWER-clear text.
, What information should be included when broadcasting information on emergencies to
department members? - ANSWER-Information from the caller and from preincident
plans
The straight line travel of radio signals between the transmitting radio and the receiving
radio is referred to as _____ communication. - ANSWER-direct
Using your PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting on a portable radio is a
means to deal with: - ANSWER-ambient noise.
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and
COPD because of repeated exposure to: - ANSWER-smoke, dangerous gases, and
chemicals.
Which member of a fire department's training division is in charge of providing training
for entry level personnel and staff members? - ANSWER-Instructor
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II?
- ANSWER-A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II
personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer.
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? - ANSWER-Investigating line of duty deaths and near
misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
In the _____, the accountability officer bases expected exit time on the team member
who has the lowest air-pressure reading. - ANSWER-SCBA tag system
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate? - ANSWER-Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed
because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - ANSWER-Prevent the
duplication of effort
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas
lines, electricity, or public water mains? - ANSWER-Utility company
Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include _____ and smartphone apps. -
ANSWER-text messaging
What federal agency regulates all radio communication in the United States? -
ANSWER-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical
support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - ANSWER-Staff
personnel
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? - ANSWER-Apparatus must be
designed to include seat belts for all occupants.
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives is to: - ANSWER-empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should always wear: -
ANSWER-hearing protection.
All auxiliary equipment must be: - ANSWER-intrinsically safe.
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and
cause of a fire? - ANSWER-Fire and arson investigator
In order to help minimize exposure to risk at a structural fire scene, firefighters should: -
ANSWER-do a risk/benefit analysis for every action
The type of personnel accountability system which provides the greatest level of safety,
but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure, is the: - ANSWER-
computer-based electronic system.
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform? -
ANSWER-Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues
such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. -
ANSWER-policy
On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? - ANSWER-NFPA 1001
The division of labor refers to: - ANSWER-the process of dividing large jobs into smaller
pieces to make them more manageable.
The use of plain English in radio communications transmissions and avoidance of 10-
codes is known as using: - ANSWER-clear text.
, What information should be included when broadcasting information on emergencies to
department members? - ANSWER-Information from the caller and from preincident
plans
The straight line travel of radio signals between the transmitting radio and the receiving
radio is referred to as _____ communication. - ANSWER-direct
Using your PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting on a portable radio is a
means to deal with: - ANSWER-ambient noise.
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and
COPD because of repeated exposure to: - ANSWER-smoke, dangerous gases, and
chemicals.
Which member of a fire department's training division is in charge of providing training
for entry level personnel and staff members? - ANSWER-Instructor
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II?
- ANSWER-A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II
personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer.
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? - ANSWER-Investigating line of duty deaths and near
misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
In the _____, the accountability officer bases expected exit time on the team member
who has the lowest air-pressure reading. - ANSWER-SCBA tag system
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate? - ANSWER-Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed
because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - ANSWER-Prevent the
duplication of effort
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas
lines, electricity, or public water mains? - ANSWER-Utility company
Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include _____ and smartphone apps. -
ANSWER-text messaging
What federal agency regulates all radio communication in the United States? -
ANSWER-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
