Firefighter 1 & 2
(PROBOARD/IFSTA) Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the mission of the fire service?—ANSWER-Save lives and protect property and the
environment from fires and other hazardous situations.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground?—ANSWER-Being
observant about hazards and changing conditions.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do?—ANSWER-Track personnel in
and out of the IDLH environment.
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.
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority,
responsibility, and communication within an organization?—ANSWER-Chain of command
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who
typically live in the station?—ANSWER-Career
, A/(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring
that firefighters are healthy.—ANSWER-wellness program
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.
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure,:—ANSWER-Decisions
and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a:—ANSWER-company
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 motorist and make the situation more hazardous.
When does the response to an emergency begin?—ANSWER-As soon as the department is
notified of the emergency.
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 duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform?—ANSWER-Forcing entry into a structure.
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.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
(PROBOARD/IFSTA) Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the mission of the fire service?—ANSWER-Save lives and protect property and the
environment from fires and other hazardous situations.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground?—ANSWER-Being
observant about hazards and changing conditions.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do?—ANSWER-Track personnel in
and out of the IDLH environment.
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.
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority,
responsibility, and communication within an organization?—ANSWER-Chain of command
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who
typically live in the station?—ANSWER-Career
, A/(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring
that firefighters are healthy.—ANSWER-wellness program
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.
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure,:—ANSWER-Decisions
and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a:—ANSWER-company
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 motorist and make the situation more hazardous.
When does the response to an emergency begin?—ANSWER-As soon as the department is
notified of the emergency.
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 duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform?—ANSWER-Forcing entry into a structure.
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.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
