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CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MANAGER (CEM) FINAL EXAM
2025/2026 – 2 VERSIONS COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS + STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS || A+ ||
15-Minute Notification - ANSWER-Intended to remind the Incident
Commander that if the strategies employed up until this time have not been
successful in controlling the fire, it may be time to change strategies to
ensure firefighter safety.
Abandon - ANSWER-If the order to abandon is given, the officer is to
confirm the order, gather their crew and leave immediately leaving all tools
and equipment behind.
Abandoned Building – ANSWER- building that is unoccupied/unused with
no intention of re-occupying and reusing.
Accident - ANSWER-An unplanned event that interrupts an activity and
sometimes causes injury or damage or a chance occurrence arising from
unknown causes; an unexpected happening due to carelessness,
Ignorance, and the like.
Adjustable Lumbar Pad –ANSWER- The adjustable lumbar pad provides
the user three positions for ideal comfort. The lumbar pad can be adjusted
by one-hand and can be adjusted while worn. The lumbar pad also has a
swivel feature to allow it to move with the user.
Advance - ANSWER-Moving a charged hand line from the entry point to
the fire area.
Aerial Fire Apparatus – ANSWER- vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder,
elevating platform, or water tower that is designed and equipped to support
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firefighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling
materials, providing continuous egress, or discharging water at positions
elevated from the ground.
Aerial Ladder - ANSWER-Manufactured with high-strength, cold-rolled
steel. The upper and lower rails of each beam are made of hollow
rectangular tubing welded together and tubular supports to form a rigid
framework.
Agency - ANSWER-A division of government with a specific function
offering a particular kind of assistance. In the Incident Command System,
agencies are defined either as jurisdictional (having statutory responsibility
for incident management) or as assisting or cooperating (providing
resources or other assistance).
Agency Administrator/Executive - ANSWER-The official responsible for
administering policy for an agency or jurisdiction, having full authority for
making decisions, and providing direction to the management organization
for an incident.
Agency Dispatch - ANSWER-The agency or jurisdictional facility from
which resources are sent to incidents.
Agency Representative – ANSWER- Person assigned by a primary,
assisting, or cooperating government agency or private organization that
has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or
organization's participation in incident management activities following
appropriate consultation with the leadership of that agency.
Alarm Answering Time - The time interval that begins when the alarm is
received at the communication center and ends when the alarm is
acknowledged at the communication center.
Alarm Handling Time - The time interval from the receipt of the alarm at the
primary PSAP until the beginning of the transmittal of the response
information via voice or electronic means to emergency response facilities
(ERFs) or the emergency response units (ERUs) in the field.
Alarm Processing Time - The time interval from when the alarm is
acknowledged at the communication center until response information
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begins to be transmitted via voice or electronic means to emergency
response facilities (ERFs) and emergency response units (ERUs).
Alarm Transfer Time - The time interval from the receipt of the emergency
alarm at the PSAP until the alarm is first received at the communication
center.
All Hazards - ANSWER-Incidents or events, natural or human caused, that
requires an organized response by the CFD.
All-Hazards - ANSWER-Describing an incident, natural or man-made, that
warrants action to protect life, property, environment, public health or
safety, and minimize disruptions of government, social, or economic
activities.
Ambient - ANSWER-Someone's or something's surroundings, especially as
they pertain to the local environment, for example, ambient air and ambient
temperature.
Anchor - ANSWER-An engineered component for coupling a fall arrest
system to an anchorage.
Anchorage - ANSWER-A structure, or part of a structure, which is capable
of safely withstanding any potential forces applied by a fall protection
system.
Approach Span - ANSWER-The span from the last friction point to the fire
room or area of origin.
Approved - ANSWER-Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
Arches - ANSWER-Combine the function of both a column and a beam. A
curved arch supports lateral loads by transmitting compressive forces to its
endpoints.
Area Command - ANSWER-An organization established to oversee the
management of multiple incidents that are each being handled by a
separate Incident Command System organization or to oversee the
management of a very large or evolving incident that has multiple incident
management teams engaged.
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Aspect - ANSWER-Another word for signal indication.
Assessment - ANSWER-The evaluation and interpretation of
measurements and other information to provide a basis for decision
making.
Assigned Resources - ANSWER-Resources checked in and assigned work
tasks on an incident.
Assignments - ANSWER-Tasks given to resources to perform within a
given operational period that are based on operational objectives defined in
the Incident Action Plan.
Assistant - ANSWER-Title for subordinates of principal Command Staff
positions. The title indicates a level of technical capability, qualifications,
and responsibility subordinate to the primary positions.
Assisting Agency - ANSWER-An agency or organization providing
personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct
responsibility for incident management.
Atmospheric Pressure - ANSWER-The pressure of the weight of air on the
surface of the earth, approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (psia) (101
kPa absolute) at sea level.
Attack Line - ANSWER-A hose line used primarily to apply water directly
onto a fire and operated by a sufficient number of personnel so that it can
be maneuvered effectively and safely.
Attenuator (Silencer) - ANSWER-An acoustic device used with ventilation
fans to reduce the radiated noise of the fan.
Attic Ladder - ANSWER-This ladder has a very narrow profile and is often
used inside homes during attic fires. It is used for gaining access to attic or
scuttle hatches.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER-An organization, office, or
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard,
or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.
CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MANAGER (CEM) FINAL EXAM
2025/2026 – 2 VERSIONS COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS + STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS || A+ ||
15-Minute Notification - ANSWER-Intended to remind the Incident
Commander that if the strategies employed up until this time have not been
successful in controlling the fire, it may be time to change strategies to
ensure firefighter safety.
Abandon - ANSWER-If the order to abandon is given, the officer is to
confirm the order, gather their crew and leave immediately leaving all tools
and equipment behind.
Abandoned Building – ANSWER- building that is unoccupied/unused with
no intention of re-occupying and reusing.
Accident - ANSWER-An unplanned event that interrupts an activity and
sometimes causes injury or damage or a chance occurrence arising from
unknown causes; an unexpected happening due to carelessness,
Ignorance, and the like.
Adjustable Lumbar Pad –ANSWER- The adjustable lumbar pad provides
the user three positions for ideal comfort. The lumbar pad can be adjusted
by one-hand and can be adjusted while worn. The lumbar pad also has a
swivel feature to allow it to move with the user.
Advance - ANSWER-Moving a charged hand line from the entry point to
the fire area.
Aerial Fire Apparatus – ANSWER- vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder,
elevating platform, or water tower that is designed and equipped to support
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firefighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling
materials, providing continuous egress, or discharging water at positions
elevated from the ground.
Aerial Ladder - ANSWER-Manufactured with high-strength, cold-rolled
steel. The upper and lower rails of each beam are made of hollow
rectangular tubing welded together and tubular supports to form a rigid
framework.
Agency - ANSWER-A division of government with a specific function
offering a particular kind of assistance. In the Incident Command System,
agencies are defined either as jurisdictional (having statutory responsibility
for incident management) or as assisting or cooperating (providing
resources or other assistance).
Agency Administrator/Executive - ANSWER-The official responsible for
administering policy for an agency or jurisdiction, having full authority for
making decisions, and providing direction to the management organization
for an incident.
Agency Dispatch - ANSWER-The agency or jurisdictional facility from
which resources are sent to incidents.
Agency Representative – ANSWER- Person assigned by a primary,
assisting, or cooperating government agency or private organization that
has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or
organization's participation in incident management activities following
appropriate consultation with the leadership of that agency.
Alarm Answering Time - The time interval that begins when the alarm is
received at the communication center and ends when the alarm is
acknowledged at the communication center.
Alarm Handling Time - The time interval from the receipt of the alarm at the
primary PSAP until the beginning of the transmittal of the response
information via voice or electronic means to emergency response facilities
(ERFs) or the emergency response units (ERUs) in the field.
Alarm Processing Time - The time interval from when the alarm is
acknowledged at the communication center until response information
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begins to be transmitted via voice or electronic means to emergency
response facilities (ERFs) and emergency response units (ERUs).
Alarm Transfer Time - The time interval from the receipt of the emergency
alarm at the PSAP until the alarm is first received at the communication
center.
All Hazards - ANSWER-Incidents or events, natural or human caused, that
requires an organized response by the CFD.
All-Hazards - ANSWER-Describing an incident, natural or man-made, that
warrants action to protect life, property, environment, public health or
safety, and minimize disruptions of government, social, or economic
activities.
Ambient - ANSWER-Someone's or something's surroundings, especially as
they pertain to the local environment, for example, ambient air and ambient
temperature.
Anchor - ANSWER-An engineered component for coupling a fall arrest
system to an anchorage.
Anchorage - ANSWER-A structure, or part of a structure, which is capable
of safely withstanding any potential forces applied by a fall protection
system.
Approach Span - ANSWER-The span from the last friction point to the fire
room or area of origin.
Approved - ANSWER-Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
Arches - ANSWER-Combine the function of both a column and a beam. A
curved arch supports lateral loads by transmitting compressive forces to its
endpoints.
Area Command - ANSWER-An organization established to oversee the
management of multiple incidents that are each being handled by a
separate Incident Command System organization or to oversee the
management of a very large or evolving incident that has multiple incident
management teams engaged.
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Aspect - ANSWER-Another word for signal indication.
Assessment - ANSWER-The evaluation and interpretation of
measurements and other information to provide a basis for decision
making.
Assigned Resources - ANSWER-Resources checked in and assigned work
tasks on an incident.
Assignments - ANSWER-Tasks given to resources to perform within a
given operational period that are based on operational objectives defined in
the Incident Action Plan.
Assistant - ANSWER-Title for subordinates of principal Command Staff
positions. The title indicates a level of technical capability, qualifications,
and responsibility subordinate to the primary positions.
Assisting Agency - ANSWER-An agency or organization providing
personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct
responsibility for incident management.
Atmospheric Pressure - ANSWER-The pressure of the weight of air on the
surface of the earth, approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (psia) (101
kPa absolute) at sea level.
Attack Line - ANSWER-A hose line used primarily to apply water directly
onto a fire and operated by a sufficient number of personnel so that it can
be maneuvered effectively and safely.
Attenuator (Silencer) - ANSWER-An acoustic device used with ventilation
fans to reduce the radiated noise of the fan.
Attic Ladder - ANSWER-This ladder has a very narrow profile and is often
used inside homes during attic fires. It is used for gaining access to attic or
scuttle hatches.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER-An organization, office, or
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard,
or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.
