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IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1 Study guide. Questions with correct answers
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...
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IFSTA 7th ch.14 questions with correct answers
When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will: - Answer Reduce the radient heat flux from the upper layer What can happen if excess steam is produced inside the structure as a result of applying water on the fire? - Answer Disruption of thermal layering In which situation would fuel removal be a likely method of extinguishment. - Answer Grass fire (ground cover fire) Closing the valve on a natural gas tank to stop the emission of gaseous fuel would b...
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Essentials of Fire Fighting 7 Chapter 1 Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the overall mission of the fire service? - To save live and to protect property and the environment from fires and hazardous situations. How are fire departments organized? - Most common is Scalar, defined as having uninterrupted series of steps. Decisions and information are directed from the top(fire chief) to the organizational structure. Fig 1.2 What specialized Jobs and divisions exist within the fire service? - 1.Fire apparatus operator/driver 2.Hazardous Materials (Haz mat) 3.Resc...
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