IFSTA Chapter 22 - Community Risk Reduction Quiz well answered rated A+

IFSTA Chapter 22 - Community Risk Reduction QuizWhen conducting private-dwelling fire safety surveys, firefighters should: Select one: a. not discuss the results of the survey with the occupant. b. focus on preventing fires and eliminating hazards. c. focus on collecting fines for unsafe conditions within the home. d. not go behind closed doors or into basement spaces. - correct answer b. focus on preventing fires and eliminating hazards. Which type of standpipe system is designed to have water in it only when it is being supplied through the FDC Select one: a. Semiautomatic dry b. Manual dry c. Manual wet d. Automatic dry - correct answer b. Manual dry When documenting a preincident survey, firefighters should: Select one: a. focus on documenting the interior of the building, because hazards on the exterior will be obvious upon arrival. b. use maps, drawings, and photographs to show building features and hazards. c. focus on documenting the exterior of the building and ignore the interior if time is limited. d. rely on written words, rather than sketches, to convey information about the building. - correct answer b. use maps, drawings, and photographs to show building features and hazards. What is the primary focus of a fire and life safety presentation? Select one: a. Distributing printed research about fire behavior and prevention b. Providing information about risk-reduction strategies c. Recruiting potential new fire department members d. Gaining community support for the fire department - correct answer b. Providing information about risk-reduction strategies Poor housekeeping or hoarding is: Select one: a. the leading cause of home fires in the United States. b. an unsafe behavior to be identified during private-dwelling fire safety surveys. c. none of the fire department's business. d. something that firefighters should work with homeowners to clean up immediately. - correct answer b. an unsafe behavior to be identified during private-dwelling fire safety surveys. When conducting a fire station tour, it is important to: Select one: a. encourage guests to explore the fire station on their own. b. have a plan for where tour groups go if an alarm sounds. c. show guests every area of the fire station. d. allow visitors to climb on and get inside apparatus. - correct answer b. have a plan for where tour groups go if an alarm sounds. Fire and life safety presentations should be organized and: Select one: a. audience-centered. b. focused on the department members. c. no longer than 10-15 minutes.