IFSTA, 7 EXAM 1 (CHI 1-5, 12-13, 16, 19)
Firefighter I + II - Answer -trained in suppression, extrication, search + rescue,
ventilation, salvage and overhaul; also EMS
All-Hazard Concept - Answer -Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of
incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of
authorities, protections, and resources.
Battalion - Answer -Fire department organizational subdivision consisting of several fire
service companies in a designated geographic area. A battalion is usually the first
organizational level above individual companies or stations.
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - Answer -Comprehensive method of infection control
in which every patient is assumed to be infected; personal protective equipment is worn
to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Carcinogen - Answer -produces cancer
Chain of Command - Answer -Order of rank + authority within fire service
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer -Obstructive issues in airways
Code - Answer -Collection of rules + regs that address single subject areas; including
mechanical, electrical building and fire codes.
Code Enforcement - Answer -Process of enforcing a body of law aimed at reducing fire
and life-safety hazards as well as mandating the proper installation and maintenance of
building/structure fire and life-safety features to provide adequate community fire
prevention.
Cold Zone - Answer -Safe area outside of warm zone where people are clear of
hazardous materials; Incident Post typically located here.
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) - Answer -The fire department's or other agency's
identification and prioritization of risks to the community followed by the integrated
application of resources to improve public safety through minimizing the probability or
occurrence and/or the impact of unfortunate events.
Company - Answer -Basic Firefighting organizational unit consisting of firefighters +
apparatus; company officer leads
, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - Answer -Device designed to protect against
electrical shock; when grounding occurs, the device opens a circuit to shut off the flow
of electricity. Also known as Ground Fault Indicator (GFI) Receptacle.
Line Personnel - Answer -Personnel who provide emergency services to external
customers (firefighters)
Personal Accountability System (PAS) - Answer -System for identifying where
emergency responders are on scene; everyone is accounted for then team is PAR
(personal accountability report)
Policy - Answer -organizational principle that is developed and adopted as a basis for
decision-making
Procedure - Answer -Outline of steps that must be performed in order to follow policy.
Response District - Answer -Geographical area to which a particular apparatus is
assigned to.
Risk Management Plan - Answer -Written plan that analyzes the exposure to hazards,
implements appropriate risk management techniques, and establishes criteria for
monitoring their effectiveness.
Situational Awareness - Answer -Perception of the surrounding environment, and the
ability to anticipate future events.
Span of Control - Answer -Maximum number of subordinates that one individual can
effectively supervise; ranges from 3-7 individuals per supervisor 5 being the optimum
number.
Staff Personnel - Answer -Provide administrative and logistical support for line units
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Answer -Formal methods or rules to guide
the performance of routine functions or emergency operations. Procedures are typically
written in a handbook, so that all firefighters can consult and become familiar with them.
Traffic Control Zone - Answer -Operational zone established on or near a roadway for
the rerouting of traffic and protection of civilians and responders; may include a hot,
warm, and cold zone depending on the incident.
Warm Zone - Answer -Area between hot and cold zones that contains decontamination
corridor at hazmat scenes
Unity of Command - Answer -organizational principle in which workers report only one
supervisor in order to eliminate conflicting orders
Firefighter I + II - Answer -trained in suppression, extrication, search + rescue,
ventilation, salvage and overhaul; also EMS
All-Hazard Concept - Answer -Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of
incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of
authorities, protections, and resources.
Battalion - Answer -Fire department organizational subdivision consisting of several fire
service companies in a designated geographic area. A battalion is usually the first
organizational level above individual companies or stations.
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - Answer -Comprehensive method of infection control
in which every patient is assumed to be infected; personal protective equipment is worn
to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Carcinogen - Answer -produces cancer
Chain of Command - Answer -Order of rank + authority within fire service
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer -Obstructive issues in airways
Code - Answer -Collection of rules + regs that address single subject areas; including
mechanical, electrical building and fire codes.
Code Enforcement - Answer -Process of enforcing a body of law aimed at reducing fire
and life-safety hazards as well as mandating the proper installation and maintenance of
building/structure fire and life-safety features to provide adequate community fire
prevention.
Cold Zone - Answer -Safe area outside of warm zone where people are clear of
hazardous materials; Incident Post typically located here.
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) - Answer -The fire department's or other agency's
identification and prioritization of risks to the community followed by the integrated
application of resources to improve public safety through minimizing the probability or
occurrence and/or the impact of unfortunate events.
Company - Answer -Basic Firefighting organizational unit consisting of firefighters +
apparatus; company officer leads
, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - Answer -Device designed to protect against
electrical shock; when grounding occurs, the device opens a circuit to shut off the flow
of electricity. Also known as Ground Fault Indicator (GFI) Receptacle.
Line Personnel - Answer -Personnel who provide emergency services to external
customers (firefighters)
Personal Accountability System (PAS) - Answer -System for identifying where
emergency responders are on scene; everyone is accounted for then team is PAR
(personal accountability report)
Policy - Answer -organizational principle that is developed and adopted as a basis for
decision-making
Procedure - Answer -Outline of steps that must be performed in order to follow policy.
Response District - Answer -Geographical area to which a particular apparatus is
assigned to.
Risk Management Plan - Answer -Written plan that analyzes the exposure to hazards,
implements appropriate risk management techniques, and establishes criteria for
monitoring their effectiveness.
Situational Awareness - Answer -Perception of the surrounding environment, and the
ability to anticipate future events.
Span of Control - Answer -Maximum number of subordinates that one individual can
effectively supervise; ranges from 3-7 individuals per supervisor 5 being the optimum
number.
Staff Personnel - Answer -Provide administrative and logistical support for line units
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Answer -Formal methods or rules to guide
the performance of routine functions or emergency operations. Procedures are typically
written in a handbook, so that all firefighters can consult and become familiar with them.
Traffic Control Zone - Answer -Operational zone established on or near a roadway for
the rerouting of traffic and protection of civilians and responders; may include a hot,
warm, and cold zone depending on the incident.
Warm Zone - Answer -Area between hot and cold zones that contains decontamination
corridor at hazmat scenes
Unity of Command - Answer -organizational principle in which workers report only one
supervisor in order to eliminate conflicting orders
