ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7TH EDITION, EXAM PREP: CHAPTER 1 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED

1. The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: (See pg. 12): authority having jurisdiction. 2. A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(n) approach. (See pg. 12): all-hazard concept 3. What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? (See pg. 13): Scalar 4. Which fire department organizational principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? (See pg. 14): Discipline 5. Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are fund- ed by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be organizations. (See pg. 15): public 6. Combination fire departments refer to those that are: (See pg. 15): staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters. 7. What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? (See pg. 15): Company 8. Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? (See pg. 16): Truck/Ladder Company 9. Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires? (See pg. 16): Brush Company 10. Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: (See pg. 16): career firefighters.