BOF MOD A Final Study Guide Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
What is the second step in processing an emergency? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Location validation
Which intervals should be prompted by the communications center? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Time marks
What does the "A" in CAD stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aided
Some calls qualify for emergency response, what does that mean? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Using lights and siren
Most firefighter radio communications are made on which frequencies? -
CORRECT ANSWER-UHF band
What is the initial report of the first-due officer called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Size-up
Automatic number identification and automatic location identification are
used in which system? - CORRECT ANSWER-E911
,What does the "A" in LUNAR represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Air
What is the secondary means of communication between the
communications center and responding units? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ring-
down phone
Firefighters who are in imminent danger should use which
communications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mayday
After the evacuation signal occurs, what should be next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Conduct a PAR.
What does the preferred method of communication within ICS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Radio
What is the signal for leaving an area immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Evacuation
A municipal fire alarm system uses which type of system for
communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct-line
Which of these describes reporting to one and only one person? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Unity of command
, Which statement describes usage of a radio that is NOT appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Be clear with transmissions, including sensitive
material.
The objective of telecommunicators is to dispatch the highest priority of
calls within what time? - CORRECT ANSWER-60 seconds
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires every call-taking position
within a PSAP to have access to which of these? - CORRECT ANSWER-
TTY/TDD systems
GPS can be used for not only unit locations but for what else? - CORRECT
ANSWER-All of these are correct (Hydrant locations, Gas lines, Flooding
plains)
What determines which units are selected for a particular call type? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Run cards
According to NIOSH, firefighter deaths and injuries are often caused by
which of these? - CORRECT ANSWER-Poor communication
Some communication centers can obtain a caller's location by using which
system? - CORRECT ANSWER-ALI
Which is NOT an acceptable method of signaling an emergency
evacuation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Setting off department pagers
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
What is the second step in processing an emergency? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Location validation
Which intervals should be prompted by the communications center? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Time marks
What does the "A" in CAD stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aided
Some calls qualify for emergency response, what does that mean? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Using lights and siren
Most firefighter radio communications are made on which frequencies? -
CORRECT ANSWER-UHF band
What is the initial report of the first-due officer called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Size-up
Automatic number identification and automatic location identification are
used in which system? - CORRECT ANSWER-E911
,What does the "A" in LUNAR represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Air
What is the secondary means of communication between the
communications center and responding units? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ring-
down phone
Firefighters who are in imminent danger should use which
communications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mayday
After the evacuation signal occurs, what should be next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Conduct a PAR.
What does the preferred method of communication within ICS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Radio
What is the signal for leaving an area immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Evacuation
A municipal fire alarm system uses which type of system for
communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct-line
Which of these describes reporting to one and only one person? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Unity of command
, Which statement describes usage of a radio that is NOT appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Be clear with transmissions, including sensitive
material.
The objective of telecommunicators is to dispatch the highest priority of
calls within what time? - CORRECT ANSWER-60 seconds
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires every call-taking position
within a PSAP to have access to which of these? - CORRECT ANSWER-
TTY/TDD systems
GPS can be used for not only unit locations but for what else? - CORRECT
ANSWER-All of these are correct (Hydrant locations, Gas lines, Flooding
plains)
What determines which units are selected for a particular call type? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Run cards
According to NIOSH, firefighter deaths and injuries are often caused by
which of these? - CORRECT ANSWER-Poor communication
Some communication centers can obtain a caller's location by using which
system? - CORRECT ANSWER-ALI
Which is NOT an acceptable method of signaling an emergency
evacuation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Setting off department pagers
