Chapter Test 1 (IFSTA 7th Edition) – 2025/2026 Updated
Study Guide & Practice Questions | 100% Pass
Guarantee
A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1]
A. all hazard
B. chain of command
C. incident awareness
D. hazard enforcement - correct answerA. all hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are
directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the base can
be described as: (13) [4.1.1]
A. linear.
B. scalar.
C. modular.
D. sequential. - correct answerB. scalar.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels
made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1]
A. rank and duty.
B. age and name.
C. years of experience.
D. geographical location. - correct answerA. rank and duty.
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of
command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1]
A. discipline.
B. span of control.
C. division of labor.
D. unity of command. - correct answerD. unity of command.
The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1]
A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor.
B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership.
C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization.
D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more
manageable. - correct answerD. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to
make them more manageable.
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? (14) [4.1.1]
, A. Comply with federal law
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
C. Ensure fair work loads for all members
D. Keep department expenses at a minimum - correct answerB. Prevent the duplication
of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? (15)
[4.1.1]
A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded
B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants
D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding - correct answerD.
Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are
overseen by the operations division are called a(an): (15) [4.1.1]
A. squad.
B. battalion.
C. operations group.
D. combination department. - correct answerB. battalion.
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs suppression duties at structure fires? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Ladder company
C. Engine company
D. Rescue company - correct answerC. Engine company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for
victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Engine company
C. Rescue company
D. Hazardous materials company - correct answer
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting
patients to a hospital? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Rescue company
C. Emergency medical company
D. Hazardous materials company - correct answerC. Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: (16) [4.1.1]
A. repairing broken department apparatus.
B. providing emergency services to the public.
C. overseeing the department?s annual budget.
Study Guide & Practice Questions | 100% Pass
Guarantee
A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a
common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1]
A. all hazard
B. chain of command
C. incident awareness
D. hazard enforcement - correct answerA. all hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are
directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the base can
be described as: (13) [4.1.1]
A. linear.
B. scalar.
C. modular.
D. sequential. - correct answerB. scalar.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels
made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1]
A. rank and duty.
B. age and name.
C. years of experience.
D. geographical location. - correct answerA. rank and duty.
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of
command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1]
A. discipline.
B. span of control.
C. division of labor.
D. unity of command. - correct answerD. unity of command.
The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1]
A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor.
B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership.
C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization.
D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more
manageable. - correct answerD. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to
make them more manageable.
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? (14) [4.1.1]
, A. Comply with federal law
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
C. Ensure fair work loads for all members
D. Keep department expenses at a minimum - correct answerB. Prevent the duplication
of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? (15)
[4.1.1]
A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded
B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants
D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding - correct answerD.
Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are
overseen by the operations division are called a(an): (15) [4.1.1]
A. squad.
B. battalion.
C. operations group.
D. combination department. - correct answerB. battalion.
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs suppression duties at structure fires? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Ladder company
C. Engine company
D. Rescue company - correct answerC. Engine company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for
victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Engine company
C. Rescue company
D. Hazardous materials company - correct answer
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting
patients to a hospital? (16) [4.1.1]
A. Brush company
B. Rescue company
C. Emergency medical company
D. Hazardous materials company - correct answerC. Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for: (16) [4.1.1]
A. repairing broken department apparatus.
B. providing emergency services to the public.
C. overseeing the department?s annual budget.
