IFSTA 7th Edition Block 1 Test Review, Questions & Answers (All Chapters)

IFSTA 7th Edition Block 1 Test Review, Questions & Answers (All Chapters)-What is the mission of the fire service? a. Completely eliminate the occurrence of fires in residential structures b. Protect personal and public property from fire and disrepair c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations d. Employ the all-hazard approach to providing community protection - c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: Select one: a. provide effective traffic control. b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous. c. will assist with eliminating the hazard. d. provide adequate scene lighting for most operations. - b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous. What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program (MAP)? Select one: a. Help eliminate the need for personal counseling b. Allow firefighters to continue working regular shifts after a major illness or injury c. Help members who are facing financial hardship d. Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job performance - d. Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job performance In the most common type of fire department organizational structure,: Select one: a. firefighters of all different ranks share equal decision-making authority. b. decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels. c. decisions and information are passed from the base up through the intermediate levels to the fire chief. d. a fire department safety officer ranks above everyone else in the department. - b. decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels. Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? Select one: a. Providing ropes and knots training to new recruits b. Overseeing personnel at an incident scene c. Performing fire suppression activities at an airport d. Forcing entry into a structure - d. Forcing entry into a structure Written regulations such as an organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and: Select one: a. create personnel schedules. b. award promotions. c. delegate authority. d. organize the budget. - c. delegate authority. The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a: Select one: a. battalion. b. company. c. response district. d. local division. - b. company. What are personnel accountability systems designed to do? Select one: a. Track personnel training and promotional records b. Document incident near misses and injuries c. Organize preincident plans and site surveys d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment - d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? Select one: a. Following the IC's orders without question b. Performing all duties to the best of your ability c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions d. Creating a strategic plan of attack for fire suppression - c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? Select one: a. A Fire Fighter I can only assume command at a structural fire scene, but a Fire Fighter II can assume command at any type of emergency incident. b. A Fire Fighter I can oversee a maximum of five personnel, but a Fire Fighter II can oversee any number of personnel. c. A fire Fighter II works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter I or other Fire Fighter II. d. A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer. - d. A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer. A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that firefighters are healthy. Select one: a. IAP