Final Exam IFP.docx

In which of the following areas are fire inspectors specially trained in order to do their job effectively - correct answer Science of Fire Which of the following is NOT an area in which a fire inspector is expected to have a specialized training? - correct answer Suppression techniques One of a fire inspectors responsibilities is to identify hazards and risks and to work with which individuals to mitigate them? - correct answer Property managers Who besides a fire inspector, may be called upon to conduct fie prevention inspections of businesses within their area of coverage? - correct answer A fire fighter assigned to engine/truck company Staffing of the fire prevention bureau differs depending on the size and resources of the department in the large departments the prevention bureau is managed by the chief of prevention often called? - correct answer Fire Marshall Which of the following is NOT a criterion for being selected to work in the prevention bureau - correct answer Fitness On the state level the head of fire prevention is typically the state fire marshal whose job includes which of the following tasks - correct answer Fire prevention research and arson investigation The effort of the state fire marshal is often responsible for facilities deemed above the level of local jurisdiction NOT be responsible for? - correct answer The fire prevention bureau may hire water engineers, plan check specialists and other unique titles these individuals are considered - correct answer Technical specialists Which NFPA standard titled Standard for professional qualifications for Fire inspector and Plan examiner lists the training requirements for a skilled prevention officer? - correct answer NFPA 1031 As an inspector all of the following abilities are required EXCEPT the ability to: - correct answer Type fast The purpose of fire prevention activities is to prevent____________ losses from fire to prevent hostile from starting - correct answer Death and Property Fire prevention activities can be divided into four interrelated areas which of the following is NOT one of the four areas? - correct answer Fire cause speculation In wildland or rural areas the fire prevention focus is on____________________ rather than on devices and installations - correct answer Clearance between combustible vegetation The overall goal of fire prevention is to keep people and property fire are. The most effective and successful fire prevention programs are those that gain compliance through which means? - correct answer Through voluntary means Which of the following terms refers to the use or intended use of a building, floor or other part of a building and is divided into general types? - correct answer Occupancy What type of regulation determines what kind of occupancies can be built an where? - correct answer Zoning regulations In the design and construction of a building what is one of the fire considerations? - correct answer A hydrant system Which type of construction does NOT take fire into consideration and causes much concern for firefighters? - correct answer Lightweight construction What type of evaluation identifies possible accidents and estimates their frequency and consequences - correct answer Hazard Evaluation Adherence to good practice and predictive hazard evaluation are two methods of hazard evaluation which of the following is NOT included in adherence to good practice? - correct answer Freelancing in order to succeed What are most common types of devices used to control the spread of the fire to adjoining fixtures? - correct answer Portable fire extinguishers and automatic sprinklers Which features, when designed and installed correctly can prevent the spread of fire from one part of the structure to another? - correct answer Assemblies What is one of the most effective forms of public fire prevention education carried out every year? - correct answer School visits Which funds are used by industry to purchase equipment for the fire department to use in ensuring fire safety for the community? - correct answer Civic groups What what type of demonstration can be done for children so they aren't afraid when a fire fighter come to their home in a fire situation? - correct answer Bunker gear and SCBA worn by students What is and effective way to get a message to the community in a very short time? - correct answer Public service announcements One of the most important groups to reach with the fire prevention message in order to effectively enforce the law is? - correct answer Elected officials What must the fire department have to enforce fire related codes and ordinances during fire prevention inspections? - correct answer Legal authority When conducting a fire prevention inspection, you identify hazards or violations which are then corrected in your presence what should you do? - correct answer All hazards and violations should be documented When you reinspect and find that an occupancy is still not in compliance you can give a verbal warning reminding the occupants of their legal obligations what else is an acceptable course of action? - correct answer Issue a citation and send the matter to civil court Who is responsible for determining the cause of every fire in his or her jurisdiction - correct answer The fire officials When the fire is extinguished it is very important not to disturb the suspected site of origin what operation may have to be suspended until investigators have reviewed the scene? - correct answer Overhaul As a fire fighter you are performing overhaul on a structure fire, you find a gasoline container in the living quarters, what should you do with this container? - correct answer Do not touch or move it until it is investigated Which of the following types of investigations gathers information like time place and type of material burned? - correct answer Basic Investigation Which of the following types of investigations is an in depth investigation to determine a more complicated cause of origin? - correct answer Technical Investigation Which of the following types of investigations occurs when arson investigation experts are called to assists with gathering and processing evidence? - correct answer Suspicious investigation