IFSTA 7TH EDITION FIRE 1 CH 1-15
FINAL REVIEW WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene
security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? - ANSWER-Law Enforcement
When does the response to an emergency begin? - ANSWER-As soon as the
department is notified of the emergency.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - ANSWER-All
anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed.
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure: - ANSWER-
Decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the
intermediate levels.
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWER-Forcing entry into a
structure.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? - ANSWER-Track
personnel in and out of the IDLH environment.
What is the mission of the fire service? - ANSWER-To save lives and protect
property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations.
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by
apparatus-mounted generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: - ANSWER-
Portable electric generators.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a
structural fire scene? - ANSWER-Maintain communication with team members and
Command
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH) atmosphere to: - ANSWER-be fully equipped with the appropriate
PPE.
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who
typically live in the station? - ANSWER-Career
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - ANSWER-
Can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
,Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority,
responsibility, and communication within an organization? - ANSWER-Chain of
command
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by
ensuring that firefighters are healthy. - ANSWER-wellness program
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a: - ANSWER-Company
Which statement describes the difference in roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire
Fighter II? - ANSWER-A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire
Fighter II or company officer.
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life
Safety Initiatives in 2004? - ANSWER-Provide the fire service with a blueprint for
making changes.
Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify
expectations and: - ANSWER-delegate authority.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER-
Being observant about hazards and changing conditions.
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? -
ANSWER-Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems
that affect job performance.
Which method of alerting fire department members of an emergency alerts the
member by tone, light, and/or vibration and can be sent to specific frequencies? -
ANSWER-Pagers
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules: the
sender should identify themselves in every transmission and the receiver should: -
ANSWER-acknowledge the message.
Which federal agency issues radio licenses to fire departments that operate radio
equipment? - ANSWER-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - ANSWER-
transmitted to responding units.
Individuals who are trained to receive, process, and dispatch emergency calls are
known as: - ANSWER-Telecommunicators.
Remote areas or locations inside structures that cause the loss of cellular telephone
service or radio signals are known as: - ANSWER-dead zones.
When answering nonemergency telephone calls, remember to be professional and
courteous because you are: - ANSWER-representing your department.
, Enhanced 9-1-1 systems provide dispatchers with information such as the caller's
location, phone number, and: - ANSWER-Directions to the caller's location.
The power of the transmitter and receiver and the height of the broadcast and
receiving antennas determine the: - ANSWER-distance a radio signal will travel.
A central location that takes emergency calls and routes the call to the fire,
emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatchers is a: - ANSWER-Public safety
answering point.
Radios used in fixed locations such as fire stations, telecommunications centers,
training centers, or administrative offices are referred to as: - ANSWER-base station
radios.
What are the three main components that make up a roof? - ANSWER-Supporting
structure, roof deck, roof covering.
What is a firefighter MOST likely to encounter in the space between a ceiling and a
roof when performing ventilation? - ANSWER-Insulation
When a building has no windows or has windows that cannot be opened: -
ANSWER-tactical ventilation may be more difficult.
How can security bars on windows negatively affect fire and life safety? - ANSWER-
Prevent trapped occupants from escaping.
What is the primary function of a roof? - ANSWER-Protect the structure and its
contents from the effects of weather
Type IV buildings are constructed of: - ANSWER-large-dimensioned lumber.
Which type of door that rotates in circular frame can be dangerous during a fire
situation because it may prevent the movement of hose and equipment into the
building? - ANSWER-Revolving doors
Fire walls are designed to: - ANSWER-prevent the spread of fire between buildings
or occupancy classifications.
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire
and structural collapse? - ANSWER-Type I
Which type of building construction is commonly encountered in single-family
residences and is known as wood frame construction? - ANSWER-Type V
Roof modifications such as rooftop gardens or photovoltaic panels should be
identified during preincident surveys and initial size-up: - ANSWER-so that
firefighters will be aware of them in case the structure needs to be ventilated.
FINAL REVIEW WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene
security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? - ANSWER-Law Enforcement
When does the response to an emergency begin? - ANSWER-As soon as the
department is notified of the emergency.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - ANSWER-All
anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed.
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure: - ANSWER-
Decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the
intermediate levels.
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWER-Forcing entry into a
structure.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? - ANSWER-Track
personnel in and out of the IDLH environment.
What is the mission of the fire service? - ANSWER-To save lives and protect
property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations.
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by
apparatus-mounted generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: - ANSWER-
Portable electric generators.
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a
structural fire scene? - ANSWER-Maintain communication with team members and
Command
NFPA 1500 requires all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH) atmosphere to: - ANSWER-be fully equipped with the appropriate
PPE.
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who
typically live in the station? - ANSWER-Career
When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - ANSWER-
Can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
,Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority,
responsibility, and communication within an organization? - ANSWER-Chain of
command
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by
ensuring that firefighters are healthy. - ANSWER-wellness program
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a: - ANSWER-Company
Which statement describes the difference in roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire
Fighter II? - ANSWER-A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire
Fighter II or company officer.
Why did the National Fallen Firefighters Association develop the 16 Firefighter Life
Safety Initiatives in 2004? - ANSWER-Provide the fire service with a blueprint for
making changes.
Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify
expectations and: - ANSWER-delegate authority.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER-
Being observant about hazards and changing conditions.
What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? -
ANSWER-Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems
that affect job performance.
Which method of alerting fire department members of an emergency alerts the
member by tone, light, and/or vibration and can be sent to specific frequencies? -
ANSWER-Pagers
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules: the
sender should identify themselves in every transmission and the receiver should: -
ANSWER-acknowledge the message.
Which federal agency issues radio licenses to fire departments that operate radio
equipment? - ANSWER-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - ANSWER-
transmitted to responding units.
Individuals who are trained to receive, process, and dispatch emergency calls are
known as: - ANSWER-Telecommunicators.
Remote areas or locations inside structures that cause the loss of cellular telephone
service or radio signals are known as: - ANSWER-dead zones.
When answering nonemergency telephone calls, remember to be professional and
courteous because you are: - ANSWER-representing your department.
, Enhanced 9-1-1 systems provide dispatchers with information such as the caller's
location, phone number, and: - ANSWER-Directions to the caller's location.
The power of the transmitter and receiver and the height of the broadcast and
receiving antennas determine the: - ANSWER-distance a radio signal will travel.
A central location that takes emergency calls and routes the call to the fire,
emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatchers is a: - ANSWER-Public safety
answering point.
Radios used in fixed locations such as fire stations, telecommunications centers,
training centers, or administrative offices are referred to as: - ANSWER-base station
radios.
What are the three main components that make up a roof? - ANSWER-Supporting
structure, roof deck, roof covering.
What is a firefighter MOST likely to encounter in the space between a ceiling and a
roof when performing ventilation? - ANSWER-Insulation
When a building has no windows or has windows that cannot be opened: -
ANSWER-tactical ventilation may be more difficult.
How can security bars on windows negatively affect fire and life safety? - ANSWER-
Prevent trapped occupants from escaping.
What is the primary function of a roof? - ANSWER-Protect the structure and its
contents from the effects of weather
Type IV buildings are constructed of: - ANSWER-large-dimensioned lumber.
Which type of door that rotates in circular frame can be dangerous during a fire
situation because it may prevent the movement of hose and equipment into the
building? - ANSWER-Revolving doors
Fire walls are designed to: - ANSWER-prevent the spread of fire between buildings
or occupancy classifications.
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire
and structural collapse? - ANSWER-Type I
Which type of building construction is commonly encountered in single-family
residences and is known as wood frame construction? - ANSWER-Type V
Roof modifications such as rooftop gardens or photovoltaic panels should be
identified during preincident surveys and initial size-up: - ANSWER-so that
firefighters will be aware of them in case the structure needs to be ventilated.
