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When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? - (ANSWER)1653
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? -
(ANSWER)National Fire Protection Association
Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903) - (ANSWER)Panic hardware on
exit doors
Which of the following is a result of the Coconut Grove Night Club Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)? -
(ANSWER)Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies.
Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and control established? - (ANSWER)To determine how
to reduce fire loss.
Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service? - (ANSWER)Differences of personal
characteristics.
What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth? -
(ANSWER)Pride.
What is the mission of the fire service? - (ANSWER)To save lives and protect property.
The all-hazards approach means the fire service: - (ANSWER)Provides a variety of services in the community.
A department type is determined by how: - (ANSWER)An organization is funded.
The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is: -
(ANSWER)Line.
What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area? -
(ANSWER)Battalion.
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, What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - (ANSWER)Truck company.
What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface? - (ANSWER)Brush company.
What is the main duty of a Firefighter I? - (ANSWER)Perform assigned tasks under supervision.
Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring operational safety according to the requirements
of NFPA 1521? - (ANSWER)Fire department incident safety officer.
Which of the following positions belongs to the fire prevention division? - (ANSWER)Fire and arson
investigator.
Which of the following staff positions is responsible for maintaining municipal fire alarm systems according to
the requirements of NFPA 72? - (ANSWER)Fire alarm maintenance personnel.
A ______ is a guide to decision making in an organization. - (ANSWER)Policy.
A _____ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. - (ANSWER)Code.
Which federal law affects hiring practices and building accessibility? - (ANSWER)Americans with Disabilities
Act.
A _____ is a set of principles or procedures developed by a consensus. - (ANSWER)Standard.
Which of the following organizations may be an agency of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or privately
owned? - (ANSWER)Emergency Medical Services.
Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division? - (ANSWER)Provide sand for
containing spills.
Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-scene? -
(ANSWER)Direct the media to Public Information Officer.
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When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? - (ANSWER)1653
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? -
(ANSWER)National Fire Protection Association
Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903) - (ANSWER)Panic hardware on
exit doors
Which of the following is a result of the Coconut Grove Night Club Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)? -
(ANSWER)Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies.
Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and control established? - (ANSWER)To determine how
to reduce fire loss.
Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service? - (ANSWER)Differences of personal
characteristics.
What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth? -
(ANSWER)Pride.
What is the mission of the fire service? - (ANSWER)To save lives and protect property.
The all-hazards approach means the fire service: - (ANSWER)Provides a variety of services in the community.
A department type is determined by how: - (ANSWER)An organization is funded.
The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is: -
(ANSWER)Line.
What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area? -
(ANSWER)Battalion.
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, What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - (ANSWER)Truck company.
What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface? - (ANSWER)Brush company.
What is the main duty of a Firefighter I? - (ANSWER)Perform assigned tasks under supervision.
Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring operational safety according to the requirements
of NFPA 1521? - (ANSWER)Fire department incident safety officer.
Which of the following positions belongs to the fire prevention division? - (ANSWER)Fire and arson
investigator.
Which of the following staff positions is responsible for maintaining municipal fire alarm systems according to
the requirements of NFPA 72? - (ANSWER)Fire alarm maintenance personnel.
A ______ is a guide to decision making in an organization. - (ANSWER)Policy.
A _____ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. - (ANSWER)Code.
Which federal law affects hiring practices and building accessibility? - (ANSWER)Americans with Disabilities
Act.
A _____ is a set of principles or procedures developed by a consensus. - (ANSWER)Standard.
Which of the following organizations may be an agency of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or privately
owned? - (ANSWER)Emergency Medical Services.
Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division? - (ANSWER)Provide sand for
containing spills.
Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-scene? -
(ANSWER)Direct the media to Public Information Officer.
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