Fire Fighter 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers
(2022) (Verified Answers)
The NFPA Standard that defines the training and performance for the fire fighters
is_________. Age and education requirements are established______ .
NFPA 1001, Locally
Age and education requirements are established ________.
Locally
A Driver/Operator may also be called an __________ or ____________
Engineer, Technician
The company officer is usually a ___________ or __________.
Lieutenant or Captain
The individual who is responsible for the overall management of incident operations is
the _________.
Safety Officer
The public information officer serves as the ________ between the IC and the
_________.
Liaison, News Media
The fire protection engineer reviews plans and works with __________ to ensure the
function of detection systems.
Building Owners
SOP is the acronym for ___________
Standard Operating Procedures
SOG is the acronym for ___________
Suggested Operating Guidelines
An engine company is responsible for securing _________ and deploying _________
Water Source, Hand-Lines
A truck company is also called a _________ _________
Ladder Company
The _________ company is usually responsible for rescuing victims
Rescue
The ___________ company responds to and controls scenes involving spilled or
leaking hazardous chemicals
Hazard Materials
Within the chain of command, fire fighters usually report to a _________
Lieutenant
Captains report directly to a _________
Chief
The fire service draws its authority from the _______ entity responsible for protecting
the public
Governing
Who should firefighters consider themselves working for?
Tax paying citizens who fund the department
The fire department uses __________ style of leadership
,Paramilitary
Describe the concept of discipline:
Set guidelines the department establishes. Regulations, policies, and procedures are
forms of discipline, that outline how things are to be done.
What is Unity of Command
The idea that each fire fighter answers to only one supervisor, each supervisor answers
to only one boss
What is meant of span of control
Number of people whom one person can supervise effectively
What historical events took place in the years 24 B.C. and 60 A.D.
Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar created what is known as the first fire department.
Corps of Vigiles established, adopting formal rank structure of the Roman Legion which
is still used today
The first document structure fire in North America occurred in what year?
1607 Jamestown, Virginia
The Chief's bugle became a symbol of ________
Authority
Fire insurance was established in England after the _______ in 1666
Great Fire of London
A historical event took place in 1736. What was it and where did it occur?
First fire insurance company was established in Charleston, SC
During a serious incident, the Safety Officer is responsible for evaluating hazards, and
recommending __________ to the IC
Appropriate safety measures
Additionally each injury or accident must be __________
Thoroughly investigated and learned why it happened and how to avoid it
Freelancing is ________
Acting independently of orders or SOPs or SOGs
At the emergency, the safety officer reports to the _________
IC
How much time should all firefighters spend in physical training each day?
one hour daily
Explain how safety during training develops the proper working habits:
Developing the proper working habits during training courses helps ensure safety later
Teamwork is vital. What should take place if any member of the team becomes fatigued
or must leave the training area:
Notify the instructor or safety officer . EMS will be on standby to perform examination &
refer further treatment
Who does safe driving begin with?
You
A firefighting team should always consist of ________ who work together and are in
________
Two Firefighters, Constant contact with each other
At an emergency incident, if one member of the team must leave the building, what
must the rest of the team do
, Entire team must leave
An accountability system should record
Individual assigned to each company, crew, or entry teams
If a Safety Officer is not on the scene, another person should
be assigned to monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon dioxide
If a single firefighter has to lift something that is very heavy, he/she should
Never bend by the waist to lift an object
Bending should be done by
The knees and use legs to lift, never by the waist
The systematic process that provides periods of rest and recovery is
Rehabilitation
What are some of the signs of heat stroke
Lack of sweat, low blood pressure, shallow breathing, and seizures
How much of the body should a firefighter's structural firefighting gear cover?
Every inch of the body
The protective hood provides additional thermal protection for which area of the body
Ears and neck when flexed
Explain the purpose of the PASS
Electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal when the firefighter is trapped or
disabled
The time period that a firefighter should be able to don his/her PPC is
1 minute
One limitation of an SCBA is the physical limitations of the user. Another is
psychological limitations of the
User
SCBA Harness
Consists of the straps and fasteners to adjust the SCBA
SCBA Nose Cup
Helps prevent fogging of the clear leans
SCBA Air Cylinder
Holds the breathing air
SCBA Emergency Bypass
Used only if the regulator malfunctions
SCBA Pressure Gauge
Shows the amount of pressure in the cylinder
SCBA Regulator
Controls the air flow to the user
When checking the SCBA, the air cylinder should be at least of rated pressure
90%
In addition to dispatching units and communicating to them, the communications center
also can track the ___ and ___ of every fire department unit
Location, Status
A Telecommunicator is an employee who staffs a . They are also known as
Communication Center, Dispatch
Sometimes a caller may be highly stressed or in extreme danger. The telecommunicator
must have the ability to ____ with citizens to obtain critical information
(2022) (Verified Answers)
The NFPA Standard that defines the training and performance for the fire fighters
is_________. Age and education requirements are established______ .
NFPA 1001, Locally
Age and education requirements are established ________.
Locally
A Driver/Operator may also be called an __________ or ____________
Engineer, Technician
The company officer is usually a ___________ or __________.
Lieutenant or Captain
The individual who is responsible for the overall management of incident operations is
the _________.
Safety Officer
The public information officer serves as the ________ between the IC and the
_________.
Liaison, News Media
The fire protection engineer reviews plans and works with __________ to ensure the
function of detection systems.
Building Owners
SOP is the acronym for ___________
Standard Operating Procedures
SOG is the acronym for ___________
Suggested Operating Guidelines
An engine company is responsible for securing _________ and deploying _________
Water Source, Hand-Lines
A truck company is also called a _________ _________
Ladder Company
The _________ company is usually responsible for rescuing victims
Rescue
The ___________ company responds to and controls scenes involving spilled or
leaking hazardous chemicals
Hazard Materials
Within the chain of command, fire fighters usually report to a _________
Lieutenant
Captains report directly to a _________
Chief
The fire service draws its authority from the _______ entity responsible for protecting
the public
Governing
Who should firefighters consider themselves working for?
Tax paying citizens who fund the department
The fire department uses __________ style of leadership
,Paramilitary
Describe the concept of discipline:
Set guidelines the department establishes. Regulations, policies, and procedures are
forms of discipline, that outline how things are to be done.
What is Unity of Command
The idea that each fire fighter answers to only one supervisor, each supervisor answers
to only one boss
What is meant of span of control
Number of people whom one person can supervise effectively
What historical events took place in the years 24 B.C. and 60 A.D.
Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar created what is known as the first fire department.
Corps of Vigiles established, adopting formal rank structure of the Roman Legion which
is still used today
The first document structure fire in North America occurred in what year?
1607 Jamestown, Virginia
The Chief's bugle became a symbol of ________
Authority
Fire insurance was established in England after the _______ in 1666
Great Fire of London
A historical event took place in 1736. What was it and where did it occur?
First fire insurance company was established in Charleston, SC
During a serious incident, the Safety Officer is responsible for evaluating hazards, and
recommending __________ to the IC
Appropriate safety measures
Additionally each injury or accident must be __________
Thoroughly investigated and learned why it happened and how to avoid it
Freelancing is ________
Acting independently of orders or SOPs or SOGs
At the emergency, the safety officer reports to the _________
IC
How much time should all firefighters spend in physical training each day?
one hour daily
Explain how safety during training develops the proper working habits:
Developing the proper working habits during training courses helps ensure safety later
Teamwork is vital. What should take place if any member of the team becomes fatigued
or must leave the training area:
Notify the instructor or safety officer . EMS will be on standby to perform examination &
refer further treatment
Who does safe driving begin with?
You
A firefighting team should always consist of ________ who work together and are in
________
Two Firefighters, Constant contact with each other
At an emergency incident, if one member of the team must leave the building, what
must the rest of the team do
, Entire team must leave
An accountability system should record
Individual assigned to each company, crew, or entry teams
If a Safety Officer is not on the scene, another person should
be assigned to monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon dioxide
If a single firefighter has to lift something that is very heavy, he/she should
Never bend by the waist to lift an object
Bending should be done by
The knees and use legs to lift, never by the waist
The systematic process that provides periods of rest and recovery is
Rehabilitation
What are some of the signs of heat stroke
Lack of sweat, low blood pressure, shallow breathing, and seizures
How much of the body should a firefighter's structural firefighting gear cover?
Every inch of the body
The protective hood provides additional thermal protection for which area of the body
Ears and neck when flexed
Explain the purpose of the PASS
Electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal when the firefighter is trapped or
disabled
The time period that a firefighter should be able to don his/her PPC is
1 minute
One limitation of an SCBA is the physical limitations of the user. Another is
psychological limitations of the
User
SCBA Harness
Consists of the straps and fasteners to adjust the SCBA
SCBA Nose Cup
Helps prevent fogging of the clear leans
SCBA Air Cylinder
Holds the breathing air
SCBA Emergency Bypass
Used only if the regulator malfunctions
SCBA Pressure Gauge
Shows the amount of pressure in the cylinder
SCBA Regulator
Controls the air flow to the user
When checking the SCBA, the air cylinder should be at least of rated pressure
90%
In addition to dispatching units and communicating to them, the communications center
also can track the ___ and ___ of every fire department unit
Location, Status
A Telecommunicator is an employee who staffs a . They are also known as
Communication Center, Dispatch
Sometimes a caller may be highly stressed or in extreme danger. The telecommunicator
must have the ability to ____ with citizens to obtain critical information
