IFSTA CHAPTER 27 EXAM 2026 FINAL
ASSESSMENT TESTED CONTENT WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
◉ Who should first establish Command of an incident?
Select one:
a.Firefighter on scene who is most familiar with the geographic area
b.Highest ranked individual on duty, even if they haven't arrived yet
c.First person or ranking individual of the first company on the
scene
d.Second-arriving engine company Answer: c. First person or
ranking individual of the first company on the scene
◉ Once a written IAP is created, it:
Select one:
a.must only be communicated in person.
b.can be updated and revised as needed.
c.cannot change or be modified.
d.should be more effective than a verbal IAP. Answer: b. can be
updated and revised as needed.
,◉ Which NIMS-ICS section is responsible for ensuring that all
transportation and facilities needs are met at an incident?
Select one:
a.Planning Section
b.Logistics Section
c.Operations Section
d.Command Section Answer: b. Logistics Section
◉ Which NIMS-ICS organizational level is responsible for specific
functions at an incident, such as ventilation?
Select one:
a.Group
b.Branch
c.Command
d.Division Answer: a. Group
◉ When transferring Command, the IC must ensure that the new IC:
Select one:
a.has his or her own team to assist with operations.
b.has at least five years of fire fighting experience.
c.is an officer of a higher rank.
, d.is qualified and willing to assume Command. Answer: d. is
qualified and willing to assume Command.
◉ Which type of resource works together to achieve a specific
operational assignment and then is disbanded when their objective
is met?
Select one:
a.Crew
b.Unit
c.Strike team
d.Task force Answer: d. Task force
◉ Who is responsible for establishing a Command Post and
formulating an Incident Action Plan?
Select one:
a.Incident Safety Officer
b.Public Information Officer
c.Incident Commander
d.Deputy Incident Commander Answer: c. Incident Commander
◉ The first step in the Operational Planning "P" process for an
incident is to:
Select one:
ASSESSMENT TESTED CONTENT WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
◉ Who should first establish Command of an incident?
Select one:
a.Firefighter on scene who is most familiar with the geographic area
b.Highest ranked individual on duty, even if they haven't arrived yet
c.First person or ranking individual of the first company on the
scene
d.Second-arriving engine company Answer: c. First person or
ranking individual of the first company on the scene
◉ Once a written IAP is created, it:
Select one:
a.must only be communicated in person.
b.can be updated and revised as needed.
c.cannot change or be modified.
d.should be more effective than a verbal IAP. Answer: b. can be
updated and revised as needed.
,◉ Which NIMS-ICS section is responsible for ensuring that all
transportation and facilities needs are met at an incident?
Select one:
a.Planning Section
b.Logistics Section
c.Operations Section
d.Command Section Answer: b. Logistics Section
◉ Which NIMS-ICS organizational level is responsible for specific
functions at an incident, such as ventilation?
Select one:
a.Group
b.Branch
c.Command
d.Division Answer: a. Group
◉ When transferring Command, the IC must ensure that the new IC:
Select one:
a.has his or her own team to assist with operations.
b.has at least five years of fire fighting experience.
c.is an officer of a higher rank.
, d.is qualified and willing to assume Command. Answer: d. is
qualified and willing to assume Command.
◉ Which type of resource works together to achieve a specific
operational assignment and then is disbanded when their objective
is met?
Select one:
a.Crew
b.Unit
c.Strike team
d.Task force Answer: d. Task force
◉ Who is responsible for establishing a Command Post and
formulating an Incident Action Plan?
Select one:
a.Incident Safety Officer
b.Public Information Officer
c.Incident Commander
d.Deputy Incident Commander Answer: c. Incident Commander
◉ The first step in the Operational Planning "P" process for an
incident is to:
Select one:
