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Ventilation-limited fire
Will flare up when air is introduced into the compartment.
Quickest sprinkler system
The wet sprinkler system is the quickest at getting water on the fire and is the simplest
to maintain.
Verbal engagement
Requires frequent use of nonverbal clues.
Right-to-work states
Must have open shop arrangements.
Infection control program
Every fire department should have one that meets or exceeds NFPA 1581.
Personnel accountability report (PAR)
when moving from an offensive to a defensive attack.
Record maintenance
Manual or computer records must be maintained and updated by the fire officer
Reentry after leaving the fire scene
,A search warrant or permission from the fire occupant must be obtained for fire
personnel to reenter.
Mentoring experience
Failures as well as successes make up the mentoring experience.
demographic data
The characteristics of human populations and population segments.
initial on-scene report
A report that decides the overall tactics for the incident
fire alarm
A system that consists of components that monitor a structure and notify the appropriate
authorities in case of fire.
leadership
A multifaceted procedure of influencing subordinates to accomplish a task.
good customer service
Requires sensitivity on the part of every person involved.
task level
The actions required to achieve the tactical objectives.
public inquiry follow-up
The process where the fire officer ensures that the citizen is contacted in a reasonable
amount of time.
ethics
The behavior demonstrated by a fire officer that is consistent with the values of the
department may be described as
medium
The aspect that influences the importance attached to a message.
storage
Classification applied to a building used for storing hazardous materials for short
periods of time.
fire code compliance inspection
The objective is to determine whether an existing property is in compliance with all of
the applicable fire code requirements.
pre-incident surveys
Surveys that should be conducted by the first-due company.
collective bargaining
The method whereby fire fighters organize together to negotiate with their employers.
Type V: wood frame.
The most commonly used model codes classify building construction into five basic
types. What is the most common type?
Physical
Environmental factors would be a(n) ____ barrier to the communication process.
manager
A fire officer is a(n) ____ who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise and
direct a group of firefighters, as well as apparatus, facilities, equipment, and other
resources, in order to achieve certain outcomes.
SOPs are preestablished components of an IAP.
, In what way are standard operating procedures (SOPs) associated with an incident
action plan (IAP)?
fire investigator
A fire officer who conducts a preliminary fire cause investigation and suspects that a
crime has occurred should immediately request the response of
The sprinkler system is designed to reduce the risk of water damage due to
accidental sprinkler discharge or a broken pipe is the
preaction
Life-threatening hazards
should be corrected before the inspection process is over
Top three local tax revenue sources
general sales taxes, property taxes, and individual income taxes.
Company officer ranks
may include sergeants, lieutenants, and captains
use of protective clothing and rehabilitation operations.
The incident safety officer provides a post-incident analysis for the department that
includes information such as the
Accident incident report
An accident investigation provides the information needed to prepare the ____, which is
required by state worker's compensation agencies when an employee is injured.
Verbal commands
should be brief and clear, with confirmation of understanding
In Maslow's hierarchy, ____ needs are the most basic needs.
physiological
A fire officer can improve his or her effectiveness in handling an unpopular order
by
putting the order in perspective by determining the story or history behind the order.
An unexpected event that interrupts the orderly progress of fire department
operations
is a(n)
accident.
Post-incident review
A process to address deficiencies noted during an incident.
Accident
An unexpected event that interrupts the orderly progress of fire department operations.
Exposure
A situation where a person or property is subjected to a hazard.
access
The goal for a code compliance inspection in a public assembly occupancy is to ensure
that all of the ____ and egress pathways are clear and in good order.
NFPA 1500
The Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members.
What should happen when a deficiency is noted during a post-incident review?
A plan for addressing the problem should be developed at the same time.
When relaying critical information during a stressful event, the sender should