UPDATED IFSTA 7th Edition SOLUTION 2023//2024

What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public D. Save lives and protect property and the environment - ANSWER D. Save lives and protect property and the environment A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1] A. all hazard B. chain of command C. incident awareness D. hazard enforcement - ANSWER A. all hazard A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the base can be described as: (13) [4.1.1] A. linear. B. scalar. C. modular. D. sequential. - ANSWER B. scalar. Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1] A. rank and duty. B. age and name. C. years of experience. D. geographical location. - ANSWER A. rank and duty. Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1] A. discipline. B. span of control. C. division of labor. D. unity of command. - ANSWER D. unity of command. The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1] A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor. B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership. C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization. D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable. - ANSWER D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable. Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? (14) [4.1.1] A. Comply with federal law B. Prevent the duplication of effort C. Ensure fair work loads for all members D. Keep department expenses at a minimum - ANSWER B. Prevent the duplication of effort Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? (15) [4.1.1] A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding - ANSWER D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the operations division are called a(an): (15) [4.1.1] A. squad. B. battalion. C. operations group. D. combination department. - ANSWER B. battalion. Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs suppression duties at structure fires? (16) [4.1.1] A. Brush company B. Ladder company C. Engine company D. Rescue company - ANSWER C. Engine company Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment? (16) [4.1.1] A. Brush company B. Engine company C. Rescue company D. Hazardous materials company - ANSWER Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital? (16) [4.1.1] A. Brush company B. Rescue company C. Emergency medical company D. Hazardous materials company - ANSWER C. Emergency medical company Fire department line personnel are responsible for: (16) [4.1.1] A. repairing broken department apparatus. B. providing emergency services to the public. C. overseeing the department?s annual budget. D. organizing personnel medical evaluation records. - ANSWER B. providing emergency services to the public. 14. Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in areas such as finance, maintenance, and training? (16) [4.1.1] A. Line personnel B. Staff personnel C. Career firefighters D. Volunteer firefighters - ANSWER B. Staff personnel On which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? (16) [4.1.1] A. NFPA 1001 B. NFPA 1006 C. NFPA 1500 D. NFPA 1670 - ANSWER A. NFPA 1001 How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II? (17) [4.1.1] A. A Fire Fighter I is able to oversee personnel while working under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II. B. Fire Fighter I and II have the same level of responsibility, but the Fire Fighter II has more years of experience. C. A Fire Fighter I cannot obtain specialized training, but a Fire Fighter II can have multiple specializations. D. A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer. - ANSWER D. A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer. Which of the fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation? (17) [4.1.1] A. Airport firefighter B. Rescue technician C. Wildland firefighter