FIRE/EMS FINAL EXAM STUDY
Being trapped in a structure fire is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities. -
answer-False
Acute and Chronic are the two main classifications for illnesses. - answer-
True
It is not possible to prevent respiratory diseases as a firefighter. - answer-
False
Prescription drugs will not impair a firefighter's ability to operate equipment
safely. - answer-False
Member assistance and wellness programs focus on job performance only. -
answer-False
Supervisors are given access to information gathered by the employee
assistance program. - answer-False
There are some hazards a driver/operator cannot control while responding to
an emergency scene. - answer-True
A firefighter is never allowed to to stand on a moving apparatus. - answer-
False
Preventative maintenance, like keeping aisles unobstructed, can help
prevent injuries at fire stations. - answer-True
Personnel must be fully clothed for any activity that simulates emergency
scene conditions. - answer-True
Firefighter safety at an emergency incident depends on maintaining
situational awareness. - answer-True
A firefighter will never need to perform crowd control. - answer-False
Personnel accountability systems assist in keeping track of firefighters to
save lives and prevent injuries. - answer-True
Who pays for possible worker's compensation, but does not need to replace
off duty personnel? - answer-Volunteer Department
Who needs to replace off duty personnel, as well as pay for possible worker's
compensation? - answer-Career Department
,Who suffers physical pain and emotional stress? - answer-Individual
Firefighter
What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator
realizes the need to stop and until the driver/operator's foot touches the
brake pedal? - answer-Driver-reaction distance
What is the sum of driver-reaction distance and braking distance? - answer-
Total stopping distance
What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator
touches the the brake pedal until vehicle is completely stopped? - answer-
Braking distance
What is the system that uses radio-based tracking attached to PPE called? -
answer-Computer-based electronic accountability systems
What is the system that uses passports attached to a control board called? -
answer-Passport system
What is the system that uses information maintained by an Accountability
Officer to track entry and expected exit times called? - answer-SCBA tag
system
Which of the following can be the result of physical and emotional stress
built over time while responding to emergency incidents? - answer-Stress-
induced hypertension
Which of the following is NOT the department's responsibility in preventing
tobacco dependence? - answer-Do not start tobacco use
Which of the following NFPA standards outlines safety and health program
related policies? - answer-NFPA 1500
What non-emergency issue must a safety and health program address? -
answer-Alcohol abuse
Emergency operations are limited to: - answer-Those that can be safely
conducted by personnel on scene
Which of the following is the goal of a critical incident stress management
program? - answer-To assist members involved in highly stressful events
______regulations are designed to ensure workplaces are free from hazards
that can cause death or serious injury. - answer-OSHA
,Which program works to prevent human suffering as well as damage to
equipment? - answer-Safety and health program
Firefighters can BEST maintain personal health by which of the following? -
answer-Adopting a healthy lifestyle
Which of the following is the BEST way to help avoid and combat skids? -
answer-Test brakes at low speed on slick roads
What type of tools should be used in potentially flammable atmospheres? -
answer-Instrinsically safe
Which of the following needs to be disinfected after live fire training? -
answer-CPR manikins
What part of firefighter safety requires regular inspection of tools and
restocking of supplies? - answer-Preparedness
What type of zone takes into account type of construction, other exposures,
and the safest location for apparatus and personnel? - answer-Collapse zone
The first paid fire company was formed in Boston in 1678. - answer-True
The use of steel in construction eliminated the potential for disastrous fires. -
answer-False
The National Fire Protection Association was formed in 1896 to determine
how to reduce fire loss in America. - answer-True
Historical catastrophic fires have lead to the development of modern day
safety measures. - answer-True
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will determine the type and level of
service needed to protect citizens in a jurisdiction. - answer-True
Staff personnel deliver emergency services directly to external customers. -
answer-False
It is the department's responsibility to make sure you learn department
regulations. - answer-False
Orders and directives are used to implement departmental policies and
procedures. - answer-True
, Law enforcement agencies may handle fire cause determination in some
cases. - answer-True
The public works department may be responsible for the water distribution
system in some jurisdictions. - answer-True
Which cultural strength means valuing the virtues of hard work and
thoroughness? - answer-Work ethic
Which cultural strength is displayed by an attitude of admiration toward their
peers and superiors? - answer-Respect
Which cultural strength is defined as the ability to confront fear, pain,
danger, or uncertainty in the course of your profession? - answer-Courage
Which cultural strength means firefighters care about the citizens they
serve? - answer-Compassion
Which cultural strength is defined as right or just behavior, with an emphasis
on trust? - answer-Moral character
Which cultural strength is displayed by a defending the department if others
try to tarnish its image? - answer-Loyalty
Which cultural strength means doing the right simply because it is right? -
answer-Integrity
Which cultural strength is shown by having a feeling of self-respect and
personal worth? - answer-Pride
Which type of company performs fire suppression activities involving aircraft
incidents? - answer-Aircraft rescue and firefighting company
Which type of company performs technical rescues, including rapid
intervention for firefighters? - answer-Special rescue company
Which type of company protects structures in the wild land/urban interface? -
answer-Brush company
Which type of company may provide transportation to a medical facility? -
answer-Emergency medical/ambulance company
Which type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure,
vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires? - answer-Engine company
Being trapped in a structure fire is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities. -
answer-False
Acute and Chronic are the two main classifications for illnesses. - answer-
True
It is not possible to prevent respiratory diseases as a firefighter. - answer-
False
Prescription drugs will not impair a firefighter's ability to operate equipment
safely. - answer-False
Member assistance and wellness programs focus on job performance only. -
answer-False
Supervisors are given access to information gathered by the employee
assistance program. - answer-False
There are some hazards a driver/operator cannot control while responding to
an emergency scene. - answer-True
A firefighter is never allowed to to stand on a moving apparatus. - answer-
False
Preventative maintenance, like keeping aisles unobstructed, can help
prevent injuries at fire stations. - answer-True
Personnel must be fully clothed for any activity that simulates emergency
scene conditions. - answer-True
Firefighter safety at an emergency incident depends on maintaining
situational awareness. - answer-True
A firefighter will never need to perform crowd control. - answer-False
Personnel accountability systems assist in keeping track of firefighters to
save lives and prevent injuries. - answer-True
Who pays for possible worker's compensation, but does not need to replace
off duty personnel? - answer-Volunteer Department
Who needs to replace off duty personnel, as well as pay for possible worker's
compensation? - answer-Career Department
,Who suffers physical pain and emotional stress? - answer-Individual
Firefighter
What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator
realizes the need to stop and until the driver/operator's foot touches the
brake pedal? - answer-Driver-reaction distance
What is the sum of driver-reaction distance and braking distance? - answer-
Total stopping distance
What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator
touches the the brake pedal until vehicle is completely stopped? - answer-
Braking distance
What is the system that uses radio-based tracking attached to PPE called? -
answer-Computer-based electronic accountability systems
What is the system that uses passports attached to a control board called? -
answer-Passport system
What is the system that uses information maintained by an Accountability
Officer to track entry and expected exit times called? - answer-SCBA tag
system
Which of the following can be the result of physical and emotional stress
built over time while responding to emergency incidents? - answer-Stress-
induced hypertension
Which of the following is NOT the department's responsibility in preventing
tobacco dependence? - answer-Do not start tobacco use
Which of the following NFPA standards outlines safety and health program
related policies? - answer-NFPA 1500
What non-emergency issue must a safety and health program address? -
answer-Alcohol abuse
Emergency operations are limited to: - answer-Those that can be safely
conducted by personnel on scene
Which of the following is the goal of a critical incident stress management
program? - answer-To assist members involved in highly stressful events
______regulations are designed to ensure workplaces are free from hazards
that can cause death or serious injury. - answer-OSHA
,Which program works to prevent human suffering as well as damage to
equipment? - answer-Safety and health program
Firefighters can BEST maintain personal health by which of the following? -
answer-Adopting a healthy lifestyle
Which of the following is the BEST way to help avoid and combat skids? -
answer-Test brakes at low speed on slick roads
What type of tools should be used in potentially flammable atmospheres? -
answer-Instrinsically safe
Which of the following needs to be disinfected after live fire training? -
answer-CPR manikins
What part of firefighter safety requires regular inspection of tools and
restocking of supplies? - answer-Preparedness
What type of zone takes into account type of construction, other exposures,
and the safest location for apparatus and personnel? - answer-Collapse zone
The first paid fire company was formed in Boston in 1678. - answer-True
The use of steel in construction eliminated the potential for disastrous fires. -
answer-False
The National Fire Protection Association was formed in 1896 to determine
how to reduce fire loss in America. - answer-True
Historical catastrophic fires have lead to the development of modern day
safety measures. - answer-True
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will determine the type and level of
service needed to protect citizens in a jurisdiction. - answer-True
Staff personnel deliver emergency services directly to external customers. -
answer-False
It is the department's responsibility to make sure you learn department
regulations. - answer-False
Orders and directives are used to implement departmental policies and
procedures. - answer-True
, Law enforcement agencies may handle fire cause determination in some
cases. - answer-True
The public works department may be responsible for the water distribution
system in some jurisdictions. - answer-True
Which cultural strength means valuing the virtues of hard work and
thoroughness? - answer-Work ethic
Which cultural strength is displayed by an attitude of admiration toward their
peers and superiors? - answer-Respect
Which cultural strength is defined as the ability to confront fear, pain,
danger, or uncertainty in the course of your profession? - answer-Courage
Which cultural strength means firefighters care about the citizens they
serve? - answer-Compassion
Which cultural strength is defined as right or just behavior, with an emphasis
on trust? - answer-Moral character
Which cultural strength is displayed by a defending the department if others
try to tarnish its image? - answer-Loyalty
Which cultural strength means doing the right simply because it is right? -
answer-Integrity
Which cultural strength is shown by having a feeling of self-respect and
personal worth? - answer-Pride
Which type of company performs fire suppression activities involving aircraft
incidents? - answer-Aircraft rescue and firefighting company
Which type of company performs technical rescues, including rapid
intervention for firefighters? - answer-Special rescue company
Which type of company protects structures in the wild land/urban interface? -
answer-Brush company
Which type of company may provide transportation to a medical facility? -
answer-Emergency medical/ambulance company
Which type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure,
vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires? - answer-Engine company
