Firefighter Academy Test # 1 Chapter 1-5 &20 | |
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
Save
Terms in this set (60)
What is the primary mission of the fire Save lives, protect property, and protect the
service? environment.
What is the basic risk management Risk a lot to save a lot, risk little to save little.
principle in firefighting?
What program focuses on reducing Everyone Goes Home Program.
firefighter line-of-duty deaths?
Fire department organizational Military chain of command.
structure is most similar to what type
of system?
What are examples of fire prevention Public education, building inspections, and code
activities? enforcement.
What is a volunteer fire department? A department primarily staffed by unpaid
firefighters.
, What is a combination fire A department staffed by both career and volunteer
department? firefighters.
What is the purpose of mutual aid Allow neighboring jurisdictions to assist each other
agreements? during emergencies.
What does chain of command refer The structured line of authority within the fire
to? department.
What are SOPs in the fire service? Standard Operating Procedures that guide routine
operations.
What is the leading cause of Cardiac events.
firefighter line-of-duty deaths?
Which agency investigates firefighter National Institute for Occupational Safety and
deaths to improve safety? Health (NIOSH).
What does the two-in/two-out rule Two firefighters inside the hazard area and two
require? outside ready for rescue.
What is the role of the Incident Monitor and address safety hazards at the incident
Safety Officer? scene.
Why is physical fitness important for Improves performance and reduces injury risk.
firefighters?
What behavioral health concerns Stress, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
may firefighters experience?
Which agency sets workplace safety Occupational Safety and Health Administration
regulations? (OSHA).
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
Save
Terms in this set (60)
What is the primary mission of the fire Save lives, protect property, and protect the
service? environment.
What is the basic risk management Risk a lot to save a lot, risk little to save little.
principle in firefighting?
What program focuses on reducing Everyone Goes Home Program.
firefighter line-of-duty deaths?
Fire department organizational Military chain of command.
structure is most similar to what type
of system?
What are examples of fire prevention Public education, building inspections, and code
activities? enforcement.
What is a volunteer fire department? A department primarily staffed by unpaid
firefighters.
, What is a combination fire A department staffed by both career and volunteer
department? firefighters.
What is the purpose of mutual aid Allow neighboring jurisdictions to assist each other
agreements? during emergencies.
What does chain of command refer The structured line of authority within the fire
to? department.
What are SOPs in the fire service? Standard Operating Procedures that guide routine
operations.
What is the leading cause of Cardiac events.
firefighter line-of-duty deaths?
Which agency investigates firefighter National Institute for Occupational Safety and
deaths to improve safety? Health (NIOSH).
What does the two-in/two-out rule Two firefighters inside the hazard area and two
require? outside ready for rescue.
What is the role of the Incident Monitor and address safety hazards at the incident
Safety Officer? scene.
Why is physical fitness important for Improves performance and reduces injury risk.
firefighters?
What behavioral health concerns Stress, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
may firefighters experience?
Which agency sets workplace safety Occupational Safety and Health Administration
regulations? (OSHA).
