FT 151 Midterm (chapters 1-7) Exam With
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When were horses, steam pumpers and motorized fire engines introduced and used in
the fire service? - ANSWER Both horses and steam pumpers were introduced and used in
the 1800's by the fire service. Motorized fire engines were introduced, and utilized in the
1900's.
When did the "horse-drawn" era in fire apparatus come to an end and why? - ANSWER
The "horse-drawn" era in fire apparatuses ended around the same time as the Great Fire
of Boston in 1872 which shortened the life of this era. During the fire the horses were
suffering from equine influenza which resulted in the firefighters having to push their
carts through the streets. This was ineffective to fight the fires so it prompted people to
look for other ways to transport firefighters and their equipment.
What is the symbol of "protection" and what is its meaning? - ANSWER The Maltese
cross is the symbol of protection, and it means the person wearing it is willing to sacrifice
their life to protect someone else
Every fire station has a room where fire equipment, fire engines and fire trucks are
stored. What is the name of this room? - ANSWER Apparatus bay
What fire department is the nation's oldest fully paid professional fire department and
when was it organized? - ANSWER The Cincinnati Fire Department is the nation's oldest
fully paid professional fire department, and they were organized in 1853.
, Wildland firefighters are required to work for days at a time. Sometimes assignments are
up to _________ days and in what types of environments? - ANSWER Wildland firefighters'
assignments can sometimes be up to fourteen days if not more. The environments they
are in are hazardous, involving extreme heat, along with smoke, dirt, and dust.
_______________ drive fire apparatus such as engines, water tenders, rescue squads,
vehicles and aerial trucks. - ANSWER Fire apparatus engineers
If you can't be a firefighter, list 3 other Fire Protection Careers and briefly summarize
their duties and responsibilities - ANSWER Dispatcher/communications operator- This
position receives incoming calls, evaluates the type of call, the severity, and what type of
unit is needed. They then communicate with the appropriate unit and send them to the
location. This job requires being able to multi task, work in high stress situations, and
have good communication skills.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist- Work for both private, and public sector, and
their job is to locate potential hazards, then to minimize the risk and possible damage of
these hazards. This is done by developing plans and procedures for the potential
hazards. They also enforce the regulations by conducting inspections, and making sure
the safety regulations, and laws are being followed. The education required depends on
where they are working.
Fire Equipment Salesman- A person in this line of work, works for a company that sells
fire firefighter related equipment. Sometimes a firefighter may choose to do this job part
time as their expertise is greatly valued.
Complete Solutions
When were horses, steam pumpers and motorized fire engines introduced and used in
the fire service? - ANSWER Both horses and steam pumpers were introduced and used in
the 1800's by the fire service. Motorized fire engines were introduced, and utilized in the
1900's.
When did the "horse-drawn" era in fire apparatus come to an end and why? - ANSWER
The "horse-drawn" era in fire apparatuses ended around the same time as the Great Fire
of Boston in 1872 which shortened the life of this era. During the fire the horses were
suffering from equine influenza which resulted in the firefighters having to push their
carts through the streets. This was ineffective to fight the fires so it prompted people to
look for other ways to transport firefighters and their equipment.
What is the symbol of "protection" and what is its meaning? - ANSWER The Maltese
cross is the symbol of protection, and it means the person wearing it is willing to sacrifice
their life to protect someone else
Every fire station has a room where fire equipment, fire engines and fire trucks are
stored. What is the name of this room? - ANSWER Apparatus bay
What fire department is the nation's oldest fully paid professional fire department and
when was it organized? - ANSWER The Cincinnati Fire Department is the nation's oldest
fully paid professional fire department, and they were organized in 1853.
, Wildland firefighters are required to work for days at a time. Sometimes assignments are
up to _________ days and in what types of environments? - ANSWER Wildland firefighters'
assignments can sometimes be up to fourteen days if not more. The environments they
are in are hazardous, involving extreme heat, along with smoke, dirt, and dust.
_______________ drive fire apparatus such as engines, water tenders, rescue squads,
vehicles and aerial trucks. - ANSWER Fire apparatus engineers
If you can't be a firefighter, list 3 other Fire Protection Careers and briefly summarize
their duties and responsibilities - ANSWER Dispatcher/communications operator- This
position receives incoming calls, evaluates the type of call, the severity, and what type of
unit is needed. They then communicate with the appropriate unit and send them to the
location. This job requires being able to multi task, work in high stress situations, and
have good communication skills.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist- Work for both private, and public sector, and
their job is to locate potential hazards, then to minimize the risk and possible damage of
these hazards. This is done by developing plans and procedures for the potential
hazards. They also enforce the regulations by conducting inspections, and making sure
the safety regulations, and laws are being followed. The education required depends on
where they are working.
Fire Equipment Salesman- A person in this line of work, works for a company that sells
fire firefighter related equipment. Sometimes a firefighter may choose to do this job part
time as their expertise is greatly valued.
