FF1 FINAL IFSTA FIRE ACADEMY
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One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives is to: (24) [4.1.1]
A. mandate the use of specific brands of PPE.
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
C. advocate the use of exclusively defensive firefighting tactics.
D. require departments to use computer-based accountability systems. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? (24) [4.1.1]
A. Training every Fire Fighter I to assume command at smaller incidents
B. Requiring every new recruit to obtain a bachelor?s degree prior to employment
C. Purchasing additional sets of structural PPE for each firefighter in the department
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental
safety standards - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near
misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? (26)
[4.1.1]
A. Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
C. Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
D. A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or
performance.
B. Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time available to
work in hazardous atmosphere.
C. Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting
and can lead to accidents or injuries.
, D. Equipment used or training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance than
equipment used for regular emergencies. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Rowdy play and
other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to
accidents or injuries.
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Apparatus must be replaced every ten years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver.
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants. - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants.
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire
departments should: (27) [4.1.1]
A. purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA.
B. give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year.
C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
D. order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available. -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. provide members with at least one full set of protective
equipment.
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an): (28) [4.1.1]
A. manual reporting system.
B. incident management system.
C. computerized tracking system.
D. personnel accountability system. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. incident management
system.
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500: (28) [4.1.1]
A. prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities.
B. prohibits cleaning PPE inside the facilities.
C. requires dedicated workout spaces in career departments.
D. requires separate sleeping quarters for officers and firefighters. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities.
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500? (28) [4.1.1]
A. Individualized nutrition counseling
B. Standardized national physical fitness testing
C. Department-funded tobacco cessation programs
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Annual
medical exams to verify continued fitness
What is a guideline for maintaining personal health? (29) [4.1.1]
A. Wear full PPE at every incident.
B. Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke.
C. Maintain a body mass index (BMI) of under 20.
,D. Eat a diet that is high in carbohydrates and fats. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Clean
PPE after every exposure to smoke.
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? (30) [4.1.1]
A. Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
B. Create a physical training program for new recruits
C. Purchase the newest available personal protective equipment
D. Utilize the fire departments member assistance program resources - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? (31) [4.1.1]
A. Diabetes
B. Brain cancer
C. Genetic disorders
D. Cardiovascular disease - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Cardiovascular disease
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory disease such as lung cancer and COPD
because of repeated exposure to: (31) [4.1.1, 4.3.10]
A. high temperatures.
B. chronic infectious diseases.
C. atypically stressful situations.
D. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. smoke,
dangerous gases, and chemicals.
Manufactured products affect firefighters? exposure to contaminants, because they tend
to burn at higher temperatures and these higher temperatures: (32) [4.1.1]
A. decrease the toxic gases and vapors in smoke.
B. reduce the amount of chemicals deposited on protective gear.
C. increase the skin?s ability to absorb chemicals deposited on it.
D. lessen the likelihood of firefighters being contaminated in most fires. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. increase the skin?s ability to absorb chemicals deposited on it.
In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should: (32) [4.1.1]
A. work downwind of fires and smoke plumes.
B. clean contaminated turnouts at least once a month.
C. find a safe place for contaminated gear in the rehab area.
D. wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire. - CORRECT ANSWER-
D. wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire.
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: (33) [4.1.1, 4.3.10]
A. increased psychological stress levels.
B. increased occurrences of illnesses and disease.
C. increased performance levels and faster reaction times.
D. decreased chances of developing acute or chronic illnesses. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. increased occurrences of illnesses and disease.
, Body substance isolation methods are used to: (33) [4.1.1]
A. lessen exposure to carcinogens in smoke.
B. prevent firefighters from contracting cancer.
C. treat patients with AIDS, hepatitis, MRSA or other infectious diseases.
D. protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases. - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases.
As part of a member assistance program, many fire departments offer tobacco
cessation programs because tobacco can: (34) [4.1.1]
A. affect a firefighter?s mental state.
B. cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD.
C. impair a firefighter?s ability to drive apparatus.
D. make controlling occupational stress more difficult. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. cause
cancer, heart disease, and COPD.
Which statement about atypically stressful events is accurate? (36) [4.1.1]
A. Individuals should be able to cope with atypically stressful events on their own.
B. CISD remains the most effective means of treating individuals following an atypical
stressful event.
C. Officers should monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for
signs of posttraumatic stress disorder.
D. Fire department supervisors must be trained to provide counseling to individuals
who experience atypically stressful events. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Officers should
monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs of posttraumatic
stress disorder.
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? (38) [4.3.3]
A. Utilizing the personnel rehabilitation facilities
B. Using a thermal imager to aid in search and rescue operations
C. Following an order form the Incident Commander to advance a hoseline
D. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? (38) [4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard.
B. Passengers must wear fire fighting helmets while in the apparatus cab.
C. The safest location to mount and dismount the apparatus is on the side of the
vehicle exposed to traffic.
D. Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or
dismounting apparatus. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Firefighters should always maintain
three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an
incident? (39) [4.3.2]
A. Wearing SCBA
B. Wearing helmets
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives is to: (24) [4.1.1]
A. mandate the use of specific brands of PPE.
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
C. advocate the use of exclusively defensive firefighting tactics.
D. require departments to use computer-based accountability systems. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? (24) [4.1.1]
A. Training every Fire Fighter I to assume command at smaller incidents
B. Requiring every new recruit to obtain a bachelor?s degree prior to employment
C. Purchasing additional sets of structural PPE for each firefighter in the department
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental
safety standards - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near
misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? (26)
[4.1.1]
A. Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
C. Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
D. A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or
performance.
B. Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time available to
work in hazardous atmosphere.
C. Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting
and can lead to accidents or injuries.
, D. Equipment used or training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance than
equipment used for regular emergencies. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Rowdy play and
other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to
accidents or injuries.
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Apparatus must be replaced every ten years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver.
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants. - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants.
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire
departments should: (27) [4.1.1]
A. purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA.
B. give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year.
C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
D. order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available. -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. provide members with at least one full set of protective
equipment.
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an): (28) [4.1.1]
A. manual reporting system.
B. incident management system.
C. computerized tracking system.
D. personnel accountability system. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. incident management
system.
With regard to facility safety, NFPA 1500: (28) [4.1.1]
A. prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities.
B. prohibits cleaning PPE inside the facilities.
C. requires dedicated workout spaces in career departments.
D. requires separate sleeping quarters for officers and firefighters. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. prohibits all tobacco use in the facilities.
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500? (28) [4.1.1]
A. Individualized nutrition counseling
B. Standardized national physical fitness testing
C. Department-funded tobacco cessation programs
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Annual
medical exams to verify continued fitness
What is a guideline for maintaining personal health? (29) [4.1.1]
A. Wear full PPE at every incident.
B. Clean PPE after every exposure to smoke.
C. Maintain a body mass index (BMI) of under 20.
,D. Eat a diet that is high in carbohydrates and fats. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Clean
PPE after every exposure to smoke.
What is the BEST way for a Fire Fighter I to prevent work-related injuries? (30) [4.1.1]
A. Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
B. Create a physical training program for new recruits
C. Purchase the newest available personal protective equipment
D. Utilize the fire departments member assistance program resources - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Maintain a high level of personal physical fitness
What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities? (31) [4.1.1]
A. Diabetes
B. Brain cancer
C. Genetic disorders
D. Cardiovascular disease - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Cardiovascular disease
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory disease such as lung cancer and COPD
because of repeated exposure to: (31) [4.1.1, 4.3.10]
A. high temperatures.
B. chronic infectious diseases.
C. atypically stressful situations.
D. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. smoke,
dangerous gases, and chemicals.
Manufactured products affect firefighters? exposure to contaminants, because they tend
to burn at higher temperatures and these higher temperatures: (32) [4.1.1]
A. decrease the toxic gases and vapors in smoke.
B. reduce the amount of chemicals deposited on protective gear.
C. increase the skin?s ability to absorb chemicals deposited on it.
D. lessen the likelihood of firefighters being contaminated in most fires. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. increase the skin?s ability to absorb chemicals deposited on it.
In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should: (32) [4.1.1]
A. work downwind of fires and smoke plumes.
B. clean contaminated turnouts at least once a month.
C. find a safe place for contaminated gear in the rehab area.
D. wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire. - CORRECT ANSWER-
D. wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire.
Exposure to chemicals and products of combustion are linked to: (33) [4.1.1, 4.3.10]
A. increased psychological stress levels.
B. increased occurrences of illnesses and disease.
C. increased performance levels and faster reaction times.
D. decreased chances of developing acute or chronic illnesses. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. increased occurrences of illnesses and disease.
, Body substance isolation methods are used to: (33) [4.1.1]
A. lessen exposure to carcinogens in smoke.
B. prevent firefighters from contracting cancer.
C. treat patients with AIDS, hepatitis, MRSA or other infectious diseases.
D. protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases. - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. protect firefighters from being exposed to communicable diseases.
As part of a member assistance program, many fire departments offer tobacco
cessation programs because tobacco can: (34) [4.1.1]
A. affect a firefighter?s mental state.
B. cause cancer, heart disease, and COPD.
C. impair a firefighter?s ability to drive apparatus.
D. make controlling occupational stress more difficult. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. cause
cancer, heart disease, and COPD.
Which statement about atypically stressful events is accurate? (36) [4.1.1]
A. Individuals should be able to cope with atypically stressful events on their own.
B. CISD remains the most effective means of treating individuals following an atypical
stressful event.
C. Officers should monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for
signs of posttraumatic stress disorder.
D. Fire department supervisors must be trained to provide counseling to individuals
who experience atypically stressful events. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Officers should
monitor their personnel following an atypically stressful event for signs of posttraumatic
stress disorder.
What is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? (38) [4.3.3]
A. Utilizing the personnel rehabilitation facilities
B. Using a thermal imager to aid in search and rescue operations
C. Following an order form the Incident Commander to advance a hoseline
D. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate? (38) [4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard.
B. Passengers must wear fire fighting helmets while in the apparatus cab.
C. The safest location to mount and dismount the apparatus is on the side of the
vehicle exposed to traffic.
D. Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or
dismounting apparatus. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Firefighters should always maintain
three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an
incident? (39) [4.3.2]
A. Wearing SCBA
B. Wearing helmets
