ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7TH
EDITION KEY TERMS MASTER TEST EXAM
WITH CORRECT DEFINATIONS 100%
All hazard concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents;
all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and
resources.
chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER-The formal line of authority responsibility and communication
within an organization
unity of command - CORRECT ANSWER-a management principle that workers should report to just one
boss
span of control - CORRECT ANSWER-The maximum number of subordinates are functions that any one
supervisor can control
company - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic unit of firefighting operations which consist of apparatus,
firefighters, and is led by a company officer
battalion - CORRECT ANSWER-Several fire stations and multiple fire companies
Response district - CORRECT ANSWER-Companies within a response area
mitigate - CORRECT ANSWER-to make less severe
Line personnel - CORRECT ANSWER-Deliver emergency services to the public
staff personnel - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel in
areas such as finance maintenance and training
,Standard - CORRECT ANSWER-Establishes basic criteria for two levels of competency and professionalism
firefighter one and firefighter two
Incident Command System (ICS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire fighter two performs more complex firefighting
tasks and assumes and transfers command
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal train to extinguish fires in outdoor
vegetation
Code Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensuring compliance with all codes ordinances laws and other
regulations
Plans review - CORRECT ANSWER-Helps determine whether or not a buildings planned protective
systems are adequate for the hazard anticipated
Community risk reduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify and prioritize local risk
policy - CORRECT ANSWER-A guide to decision making within an organization
Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-Detailed written plans that lists specific steps for approaching a
reoccurring problem or situation
Standard operating procedure (SOP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Enables all members to perform specific task to
the required standard
Culture - CORRECT ANSWER-Understanding injuries, fatalities, and illnesses can be avoided
Training evolution - CORRECT ANSWER-Appropriate protective clothing, situational awareness, healthy,
following safety regulations, and maintaining PPE and training equipment
,Situational Awareness - CORRECT ANSWER-Being aware of your surroundings including equipment
health and safety regulations
Immediate dangers to life and health (IDLH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Atmosphere or hazardous area, that
causes dangers within health
Risk Management Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Managed through an incident management system also
known as incident command system
Rehabilitation - CORRECT ANSWER-Restoring to health
Post incidental analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The reconstruction of an incident to assess the chain of
events that took place
Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-Colds and viruses lasting a day or two resulting in little lost duty time
chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long lasting illnesses
hazard - CORRECT ANSWER-A danger or risk.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Common respiratory disease
Incident commander (IC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Person in charge of the incident
Carcinogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Is substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - CORRECT ANSWER-Isolating all body substances while treating patients
to prevent infection
Atypically stressful event - CORRECT ANSWER-Having a counselor come and speak with the personnel
involved in the event
, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Difficulty in resolving a post traumatic event
hot zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Trained personnel are working to resolve the problem at the scene closest
warm zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately outside the hot zone
cold zone - CORRECT ANSWER-The far outside zone where trucks, equipment, media, and the public are
located
Generator - CORRECT ANSWER-Give lighting and electricity to the scene
Power take off system (PTO) - CORRECT ANSWER-Vehicle mounted generators
Inverter - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to convert the vehicles 12 or 24 V direct current into 110 or 220 V
alternating current
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - CORRECT ANSWER-A part of the auxiliary electrical equipment
Intrinsically Safe - CORRECT ANSWER-Equipment designed to be safe electrical current one
Personal accountability system - CORRECT ANSWER-Designed to track personnel both in and out of the
IDLH environment
Ground Gradient - CORRECT ANSWER-How far voltage can travel on the ground
Traffic control zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic safety zones on highways and roadways
Rescue Technician - CORRECT ANSWER-Certified to handle high-angle rope rescue, trench, structural
collapse, confined space, vehicle and machinery, water, ice rescue, and cave or mine rescues.
EDITION KEY TERMS MASTER TEST EXAM
WITH CORRECT DEFINATIONS 100%
All hazard concept - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents;
all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and
resources.
chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER-The formal line of authority responsibility and communication
within an organization
unity of command - CORRECT ANSWER-a management principle that workers should report to just one
boss
span of control - CORRECT ANSWER-The maximum number of subordinates are functions that any one
supervisor can control
company - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic unit of firefighting operations which consist of apparatus,
firefighters, and is led by a company officer
battalion - CORRECT ANSWER-Several fire stations and multiple fire companies
Response district - CORRECT ANSWER-Companies within a response area
mitigate - CORRECT ANSWER-to make less severe
Line personnel - CORRECT ANSWER-Deliver emergency services to the public
staff personnel - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel in
areas such as finance maintenance and training
,Standard - CORRECT ANSWER-Establishes basic criteria for two levels of competency and professionalism
firefighter one and firefighter two
Incident Command System (ICS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire fighter two performs more complex firefighting
tasks and assumes and transfers command
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal train to extinguish fires in outdoor
vegetation
Code Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensuring compliance with all codes ordinances laws and other
regulations
Plans review - CORRECT ANSWER-Helps determine whether or not a buildings planned protective
systems are adequate for the hazard anticipated
Community risk reduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify and prioritize local risk
policy - CORRECT ANSWER-A guide to decision making within an organization
Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-Detailed written plans that lists specific steps for approaching a
reoccurring problem or situation
Standard operating procedure (SOP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Enables all members to perform specific task to
the required standard
Culture - CORRECT ANSWER-Understanding injuries, fatalities, and illnesses can be avoided
Training evolution - CORRECT ANSWER-Appropriate protective clothing, situational awareness, healthy,
following safety regulations, and maintaining PPE and training equipment
,Situational Awareness - CORRECT ANSWER-Being aware of your surroundings including equipment
health and safety regulations
Immediate dangers to life and health (IDLH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Atmosphere or hazardous area, that
causes dangers within health
Risk Management Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Managed through an incident management system also
known as incident command system
Rehabilitation - CORRECT ANSWER-Restoring to health
Post incidental analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The reconstruction of an incident to assess the chain of
events that took place
Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-Colds and viruses lasting a day or two resulting in little lost duty time
chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long lasting illnesses
hazard - CORRECT ANSWER-A danger or risk.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Common respiratory disease
Incident commander (IC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Person in charge of the incident
Carcinogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Is substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - CORRECT ANSWER-Isolating all body substances while treating patients
to prevent infection
Atypically stressful event - CORRECT ANSWER-Having a counselor come and speak with the personnel
involved in the event
, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Difficulty in resolving a post traumatic event
hot zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Trained personnel are working to resolve the problem at the scene closest
warm zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately outside the hot zone
cold zone - CORRECT ANSWER-The far outside zone where trucks, equipment, media, and the public are
located
Generator - CORRECT ANSWER-Give lighting and electricity to the scene
Power take off system (PTO) - CORRECT ANSWER-Vehicle mounted generators
Inverter - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to convert the vehicles 12 or 24 V direct current into 110 or 220 V
alternating current
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - CORRECT ANSWER-A part of the auxiliary electrical equipment
Intrinsically Safe - CORRECT ANSWER-Equipment designed to be safe electrical current one
Personal accountability system - CORRECT ANSWER-Designed to track personnel both in and out of the
IDLH environment
Ground Gradient - CORRECT ANSWER-How far voltage can travel on the ground
Traffic control zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic safety zones on highways and roadways
Rescue Technician - CORRECT ANSWER-Certified to handle high-angle rope rescue, trench, structural
collapse, confined space, vehicle and machinery, water, ice rescue, and cave or mine rescues.
