FF1 Final Exam Study Guide IFSTA
1100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWER all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWER Forcing entry into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the 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.
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital? - ANSWER Emergency medical company
When does the response to an emergency begin? - ANSWER As soon as the department is notified of the emergency Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - ANSWER Staff personnel
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: - ANSWER increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases.
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
What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines? - ANSWER Contact the electric company to shut off power
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that firefighters are healthy. - ANSWER wellness program
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. When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - ANSWER can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - ANSWER All anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? - ANSWER Rescue company
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: - ANSWER portable electric generators.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? - ANSWER Law enforcement What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
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
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 statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? - ANSWER Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should
always wear: - ANSWER hearing protection.
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies? - ANSWER Fire
department incident safety officer
1100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWER all hazard
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWER Forcing entry into a structure
Which statement describes the difference in the 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.
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital? - ANSWER Emergency medical company
When does the response to an emergency begin? - ANSWER As soon as the department is notified of the emergency Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? - ANSWER Staff personnel
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: - ANSWER increased occurrences of illnesses and diseases.
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
What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines? - ANSWER Contact the electric company to shut off power
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that firefighters are healthy. - ANSWER wellness program
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. When operating at highway/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights: - ANSWER can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
What must a fire department's health and safety program address? - ANSWER All anticipated hazards to which members might be exposed
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? - ANSWER Rescue company
Emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment are powered by apparatus-mounted generators, the apparatus' electrical system, or: - ANSWER portable electric generators.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? - ANSWER Law enforcement What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? - ANSWER Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
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
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 statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? - ANSWER Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
In order to minimize danger when riding in apparatus, firefighters should
always wear: - ANSWER hearing protection.
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies? - ANSWER Fire
department incident safety officer
