IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: - ANSWER-Authority having juristiction.
A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an)________ approach. - ANSWER-All-hazard concept
What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - ANSWER-
Scalar Organization (based on rank).
Which fire department principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? - ANSWER-Discipline
Most fire and emergency services organization in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be ________ organizations. - ANSWER-Public
Combination fire departments refer to those that are: - ANSWER-Staffed by a mixture of
career and volunteer firefighters.
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? - ANSWER-Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? - ANSWER-Truck/Ladder Company
Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires? - ANSWER-Brush Company
Firefighters who work a required scheduled and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: - ANSWER-Career firefighters
The basic criteria for Fire fighter I competency and professionalism is established in: - ANSWER-NFPA 1001
Which individual or entity is in charge of setting, the age and educational requirements for employment at a fire department? - ANSWER-National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Which statement accurately describes a difference in level of responsibilities and duties of a Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II? - ANSWER-Firefighter II may assume command within the Incident Command System, but a Firefighter I may not.
Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified
to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? - ANSWER-Hazardous materials technician
Which type of fire officer is generally tasked with managing the fire prevention, plans review, and investigation division of a fire department? - ANSWER-Fire Marshal
Which type of fire officer directly supervises a group of fire companies? - ANSWER-
Battalion/District chief
Which duty is the responsibility of the fire prevention division of a fire department? - ANSWER-Code enforcement and community risk reduction.
Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division personnel? - ANSWER-Training officer
What kind of regulation is a guide to decision-making within an organization and addresses issues such as working hours or emergency response guidelines? - ANSWER-Policy
The step-by-step process for ventilating a roof is an example of a: - ANSWER-
Procedure
Which organization is likely to assist the fire department by dispatching a doctor to the scene or providing advice by radio communication? - ANSWER-Emergency medical services
Which organization would likely manage the hydrants and hydrant testing in a jurisdiction? - ANSWER-Utility companies and public works departments
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Firefighter I? - ANSWER-Connect the pumper to a hydrant.
According to NFPA 1001, a firefighter I must be able to: - ANSWER-Clean and inspect SCBA.
What is the highest line of the duty death risk factor for firefighters? - ANSWER-Cardiac Arrest
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? - ANSWER-Providing free counseling and psychological support to department members and their families.
A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an)________ approach. - ANSWER-All-hazard concept
What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? - ANSWER-
Scalar Organization (based on rank).
Which fire department principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? - ANSWER-Discipline
Most fire and emergency services organization in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be ________ organizations. - ANSWER-Public
Combination fire departments refer to those that are: - ANSWER-Staffed by a mixture of
career and volunteer firefighters.
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? - ANSWER-Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? - ANSWER-Truck/Ladder Company
Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires? - ANSWER-Brush Company
Firefighters who work a required scheduled and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: - ANSWER-Career firefighters
The basic criteria for Fire fighter I competency and professionalism is established in: - ANSWER-NFPA 1001
Which individual or entity is in charge of setting, the age and educational requirements for employment at a fire department? - ANSWER-National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Which statement accurately describes a difference in level of responsibilities and duties of a Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II? - ANSWER-Firefighter II may assume command within the Incident Command System, but a Firefighter I may not.
Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified
to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? - ANSWER-Hazardous materials technician
Which type of fire officer is generally tasked with managing the fire prevention, plans review, and investigation division of a fire department? - ANSWER-Fire Marshal
Which type of fire officer directly supervises a group of fire companies? - ANSWER-
Battalion/District chief
Which duty is the responsibility of the fire prevention division of a fire department? - ANSWER-Code enforcement and community risk reduction.
Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division personnel? - ANSWER-Training officer
What kind of regulation is a guide to decision-making within an organization and addresses issues such as working hours or emergency response guidelines? - ANSWER-Policy
The step-by-step process for ventilating a roof is an example of a: - ANSWER-
Procedure
Which organization is likely to assist the fire department by dispatching a doctor to the scene or providing advice by radio communication? - ANSWER-Emergency medical services
Which organization would likely manage the hydrants and hydrant testing in a jurisdiction? - ANSWER-Utility companies and public works departments
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Firefighter I? - ANSWER-Connect the pumper to a hydrant.
According to NFPA 1001, a firefighter I must be able to: - ANSWER-Clean and inspect SCBA.
What is the highest line of the duty death risk factor for firefighters? - ANSWER-Cardiac Arrest
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? - ANSWER-Providing free counseling and psychological support to department members and their families.
