Firefighting Tactics And Strategy Exam 1
Questions With Answers.
5 - ANSWER- How many firefighters died during the fire in Hackensack, New Jersey at
a Ford dealership?
Strategy - ANSWER- A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall
aim (what we wish to achieve).
Tactics - ANSWER- An action carefully panned to achieve a specific end (the way in
which we are going to accomplish something).
Benjamin Franklin - ANSWER- Who established the first fire company in Philadelphia in
1736
Save lives and reduce property loss - ANSWER- What are the two basic reasons that
the fire service exists
Nomex and Kevlar - ANSWER- Today's firefighter is equipped with the latest fire restive
materials such as ___ and ___
20 to 30 - ANSWER- Personal Alert Devices now issue an audible high decibel warning
when a firefighter stops mover for ___ to ___ seconds
National Emergency Training Center - ANSWER- Located in Emmitsburg, Maryland for
the United States Fire Administration, the National Fire Academy and the Emergency
Management Institute.
National Fire Academy (NFA) - ANSWER- An agency under the USFA that develops
and delivers training and educational programs for firefighters and fire officers.
United States Fire Administration (USFA) - ANSWER- Operates under the Department
of Homeland Security that directs and produces fire programs, research and education.
America Burning 1973 - ANSWER- A report about Fire Prevention and Control that
eventually led to the establishment of the National Fire Academy in 1974
Learning experience - ANSWER- Firefighter death investigations must be used as a
______ and not on placing blame, and to prevent future deaths.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - ANSWER- Who usually
investigates firefighter deaths?
Questions With Answers.
5 - ANSWER- How many firefighters died during the fire in Hackensack, New Jersey at
a Ford dealership?
Strategy - ANSWER- A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall
aim (what we wish to achieve).
Tactics - ANSWER- An action carefully panned to achieve a specific end (the way in
which we are going to accomplish something).
Benjamin Franklin - ANSWER- Who established the first fire company in Philadelphia in
1736
Save lives and reduce property loss - ANSWER- What are the two basic reasons that
the fire service exists
Nomex and Kevlar - ANSWER- Today's firefighter is equipped with the latest fire restive
materials such as ___ and ___
20 to 30 - ANSWER- Personal Alert Devices now issue an audible high decibel warning
when a firefighter stops mover for ___ to ___ seconds
National Emergency Training Center - ANSWER- Located in Emmitsburg, Maryland for
the United States Fire Administration, the National Fire Academy and the Emergency
Management Institute.
National Fire Academy (NFA) - ANSWER- An agency under the USFA that develops
and delivers training and educational programs for firefighters and fire officers.
United States Fire Administration (USFA) - ANSWER- Operates under the Department
of Homeland Security that directs and produces fire programs, research and education.
America Burning 1973 - ANSWER- A report about Fire Prevention and Control that
eventually led to the establishment of the National Fire Academy in 1974
Learning experience - ANSWER- Firefighter death investigations must be used as a
______ and not on placing blame, and to prevent future deaths.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - ANSWER- Who usually
investigates firefighter deaths?
