Solutions
Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of the accident chain?
Procedures
What is the difference between intervention and mitigation? Intervention is typically
reactive and mitigation typically proactive
Which of the following is NOT one of the key components that make up most fire service
operational environments? The event
Which of the following statements regarding procedures is INCORRECT? Both formal
and informal procedures have little responsibility for the overall safety of a department
In the IMS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development
and implementation of strategic decisions is: Command
,Which of the following is NOT important when factored into the firefighter's safety equation?
Gender
What are some strategies that firefighters can use to retain knowledge and skills presented in
training sessions?
-Take notes and keep handouts
-Practice skills that aren't used frequently
-Envision the application of all training
-All of the above All of the above
Which of the following training subjects is NOT essential for increased incident safety?
Fire service traditions
Which of the following is NOT one of the keys to improving the firefighter's physical health?
Gender/ethnic background
How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover? Every square
inch
,Which of the following factors does NOT affect safety attitudes? Type of department
(career, volunteer, or combination)
Which of the following are steps included in creating a positive safety attitude?
-Learn from others
-Practice good habits
-Be vigilant
-All of the above All of the above
In the IMS, the functional area responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use
of information concerning the development of an incident is: Planning
To ensure safety, the team should:
-Look out for each other
-Work together and remain intact
-Utilize an IMS
-All of the above All of the above
, Which of the following actions does NOT contribute to firefighter safety? Free-lancing
Critical Incident Stress Incident Management is defined as: A process for managing the
short- and long-term effects of critical incident stress reactions
Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? Guidelines are more
flexible and usable by line officers
Making equipment safe is addressed in what way?
-Selection
-Inspection and maintenance
-Application
-All of the above All of the above
The chain of command: Is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the
dept. to the lowest