Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition, Exam Prep: Chapter 1 Q&A

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition, Exam Prep: Chapter 1 Q&A The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-authority having jurisdiction. A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(n) ____________ approach. (See pg. 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-all-hazard concept What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? (See pg. 13) - CORRECT ANSWER-Scalar Which fire department organizational principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership? (See pg. 14) - CORRECT ANSWER-Discipline Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be ___________ organizations. (See pg. 15) - CORRECT ANSWER-public Combination fire departments refer to those that are: (See pg. 15) - CORRECT ANSWER-staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters. What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? (See pg. 15) - CORRECT ANSWER-Company Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Truck/Ladder Company Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Brush Company Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-career firefighters. The basic criteria for Fire Fighter I competency and professionalism is established in: (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-NFPA 1001. Which individual or entity is in charge of setting the age and educational requirements for employment at a fire department? (See pg. 16) - CORRECT ANSWER-Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Which statement accurately describes a difference in level of responsibilities and duties of a Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II? (See pg. 17) - CORRECT ANSWER-A Fire Fighter II may assume command within the Incident Command System, but a Fire Fighter I may not. Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? (See pg. 17) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician Which type of fire officer is generally tasked with managing the fire prevention, plans review, and investigation division of a fire department? (See pg. 19) - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire Marshal Which type of fire officer directly supervises a group of fire companies? (See pg. 19) - CORRECT ANSWER-Battalion/District Chief Which duty is the responsibility of the fire prevention division of a fire department? (See pg. 19) - CORRECT ANSWER-Code enforcement and community risk reduction (CRR) Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division personnel? (See pg. 20) - CORRECT ANSWER-Training Officer What kind of regulation is a guide to decision-making within an organization and addresses issues such as working hours or emergency response guidelines? (See pg. 21) - CORRECT ANSWER-Policy The step-by-step process for ventilating a roof is an example of a: (See pg. 21) - CORRECT ANSWER-procedure. Which organization is likely to assist the fire department by dispatching a doctor to the scene or providing advice by radio communication? (See pg. 22) - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency Medical Services Which organization would likely manage the hydrants and hydrant testing in a jurisdiction? (See pg. 22) - CORRECT ANSWER-Utility Companies and Public Works Departments Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (See pg. 23) - CORRECT ANSWER-Connect the pumper to a hydran