PHOENIX FIRE UPDATED FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔ladder company - ✔✔fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform(usually
100 ft) and carries additional ground ladders and tools. primary function is to support fire
attack by forcing entry, ventilating the structure, provide lighting, securing utilities,
providing salvage and overhaul, and many other support functions, also responsible for
extrication
✔✔lay a line - ✔✔connecting hose to hydrant as the engine is driven closer to the fire,
this connects the engine to the hydrant for uninterupted water supply to suppliment the
500 gal carried by the apparatus
✔✔local 493 - ✔✔labor union used by Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, and Peoria. bargains
for FF wages and benefits and participates in all functions of the Fire Department.
✔✔members assistance program - ✔✔comprehensive program that may be accessed
by any fire department member to provide short term counseling and helo in times of
need. the MAP can help with drugs, alcohol, marital problems, emotional issues and
family issues
✔✔PFD - ✔✔Phoenix Fire Department
, ✔✔PIO - ✔✔public information officer. a fire department rep assigned to and specializes
in the news media. the fd depends on public support and reaponds to customers in the
most dire of circumstances. requires a constant flow of information to all avenues of the
media
✔✔plug - ✔✔fire hydrant
✔✔recruit engine company - ✔✔the team each recruit is assigned to while in the
academy. usually consists of 4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
✔✔rescue company - ✔✔fire apparatus that is primarily used to transport sick amd
injured. 2 person crew that also responds to fires where the crew is used for manpower
✔✔ride along - ✔✔program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems
personel, and citizens to familiarize them with what the fire department does.
✔✔RTO - ✔✔recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to
train recruits
✔✔SCBA - ✔✔self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to
breath fresh air in smoky, oxygen defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
✔✔search and rescue - ✔✔performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically
locate and them remove fire victims. 1st priority at any incident
✔✔shift - ✔✔24 hour time period that a ff works. 0800-0800 every 3rd shift. 3 shifts
A,B,C to provide coverage 24/7 365
✔✔tool - ✔✔usually a hand tool such as an axe, slegehammer, pike pole or other
manually operated equipment
✔✔ventilate - ✔✔physical act of removing smoke from a fire involved building. can be
done by cutting holes in the roof, using fans, breakimg windows, or using hose lines
✔✔5 keys to success - ✔✔safety, professionalism, teamwork, respect, personal
development
✔✔safety - ✔✔we will begin each response under the assumption that within the
incident there are saveable lives and property
✔✔safety - ✔✔we will risk our lives a lot in a calculated manor to save saveable lives
✔✔safety - ✔✔we will risk our lives a little in a calculated manor to save saveable
property
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔ladder company - ✔✔fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform(usually
100 ft) and carries additional ground ladders and tools. primary function is to support fire
attack by forcing entry, ventilating the structure, provide lighting, securing utilities,
providing salvage and overhaul, and many other support functions, also responsible for
extrication
✔✔lay a line - ✔✔connecting hose to hydrant as the engine is driven closer to the fire,
this connects the engine to the hydrant for uninterupted water supply to suppliment the
500 gal carried by the apparatus
✔✔local 493 - ✔✔labor union used by Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, and Peoria. bargains
for FF wages and benefits and participates in all functions of the Fire Department.
✔✔members assistance program - ✔✔comprehensive program that may be accessed
by any fire department member to provide short term counseling and helo in times of
need. the MAP can help with drugs, alcohol, marital problems, emotional issues and
family issues
✔✔PFD - ✔✔Phoenix Fire Department
, ✔✔PIO - ✔✔public information officer. a fire department rep assigned to and specializes
in the news media. the fd depends on public support and reaponds to customers in the
most dire of circumstances. requires a constant flow of information to all avenues of the
media
✔✔plug - ✔✔fire hydrant
✔✔recruit engine company - ✔✔the team each recruit is assigned to while in the
academy. usually consists of 4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
✔✔rescue company - ✔✔fire apparatus that is primarily used to transport sick amd
injured. 2 person crew that also responds to fires where the crew is used for manpower
✔✔ride along - ✔✔program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems
personel, and citizens to familiarize them with what the fire department does.
✔✔RTO - ✔✔recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to
train recruits
✔✔SCBA - ✔✔self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to
breath fresh air in smoky, oxygen defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
✔✔search and rescue - ✔✔performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically
locate and them remove fire victims. 1st priority at any incident
✔✔shift - ✔✔24 hour time period that a ff works. 0800-0800 every 3rd shift. 3 shifts
A,B,C to provide coverage 24/7 365
✔✔tool - ✔✔usually a hand tool such as an axe, slegehammer, pike pole or other
manually operated equipment
✔✔ventilate - ✔✔physical act of removing smoke from a fire involved building. can be
done by cutting holes in the roof, using fans, breakimg windows, or using hose lines
✔✔5 keys to success - ✔✔safety, professionalism, teamwork, respect, personal
development
✔✔safety - ✔✔we will begin each response under the assumption that within the
incident there are saveable lives and property
✔✔safety - ✔✔we will risk our lives a lot in a calculated manor to save saveable lives
✔✔safety - ✔✔we will risk our lives a little in a calculated manor to save saveable
property
