In the fire service, the term mutual aid refers to: Right Ans - Agreement to
provide reciprocal assistance
Life safety, incident stabilization, and ____ are the 3 most important
organizational duties for fire departments to pursue Right Ans - Property
conservation
The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a
department's _____ Right Ans - SOP/SOG
Fire department SOPs/SOGs should be established in the most commonly
accepted order of fireground priorities, which is: Right Ans - Life safety,
incident stabilization, and property conservation
The most common injuries related to improper lifting techniques are: Right
Ans - Back strains
_____ and _____ are 2 of the most common activities that result in injury at a fire
station Right Ans - Improper lifting techniques and slip/fall accidents
A mission statement is: Right Ans - a written declaration by an agency
describing the things that it intends to do to protect its citizens.
In the Incident Management System, the functional area responsible for all
costs and aspects of an incident, especially at a large scale, long-term incident,
is: Right Ans - Finance
Who has the key position in the organization and is essential to the
department in fulfilling its mission? Right Ans - Firefighter
NFPA 1001 is the: Right Ans - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications
Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be
required to perform as a/an:
a: hazmat tech.
b: rescue specialist
,c: EMT/ paramedic
d: all of the above Right Ans - d: all of the above
In the IMS, the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services,
and materials necessary to support an incident is: Right Ans - Logistics
Which of the following is not a requirement for an individual trained in fire
suppression? Right Ans - Being certified as a pump driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: Right Ans - The company
Which of the following is not considered one of the basic duties of an engine
company? Right Ans - Performing technical rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: Right Ans -
Performing forcible entry to the fire building
Which of the following is not considered a function of the rescue company?
Right Ans - Stretching the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of
the fire department is: Right Ans - The fire chief
In all fire departments, training must: Right Ans - Be a continuing function
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as:
Right Ans - Health and safety
Which of the following terms DOES NOT relate to fire and emergency ops?
Right Ans - Bylaws
What is/are the rule(s) for developing SOPs/SOGs? Right Ans - Firefighter
safety is the first consideration for all procedures
A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency
incidents is: Right Ans - The lack of an organized, effective command
structure
,In the IMS, the functional area that directs the organization's tactics to meet
the strategic goals developed by command and is responsible for the
management of all activities applicable to the primary mission is: Right Ans
- Operations
The leading cause of firefighter fatalities is: Right Ans - Heart attack
What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries? Right Ans - Overexertion
and strain
How does OSHA look at NFPA standards when addressing issues NOT directly
covered by the Code of Federal Regulations? Right Ans - NFPA standards
are viewed as guidelines
Which of the following is NOT covered by NFPA 1500? Right Ans -
Budgeting requirements
Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of the accident
chain? Right Ans - Procedures
What is the difference between intervention and mitigation? Right Ans -
Intervention is typically reactive and mitigation typically proactive
Which of the following is NOT one of the key components that make up most
fire service operational environments? Right Ans - The event
Which of the following statements regarding procedures is INCORRECT?
Right Ans - Both formal and informal procedures have little responsibility for
the overall safety of a department
In the IMS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including
the development and implementation of strategic decisions is: Right Ans -
Command
Which of the following is NOT important when factored into the firefighter's
safety equation? Right Ans - Gender
What are some strategies that firefighters can use to retain knowledge and
skills presented in training sessions?
, -Take notes and keep handouts
-Practice skills that aren't used frequently
-Envision the application of all training
-All of the above Right Ans - All of the above
Which of the following training subjects is NOT essential for increased
incident safety? Right Ans - Fire service traditions
Which of the following is NOT one of the keys to improving the firefighter's
physical health? Right Ans - Gender/ethnic background
How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover?
Right Ans - Every square inch
Which of the following factors does NOT affect safety attitudes? Right Ans -
Type of department (career, volunteer, or combination)
Which of the following are steps included in creating a positive safety
attitude?
-Learn from others
-Practice good habits
-Be vigilant
-All of the above Right Ans - All of the above
In the IMS, the functional area responsible for the collection, evaluation,
dissemination, and use of information concerning the development of an
incident is: Right Ans - Planning
To ensure safety, the team should:
-Look out for each other
-Work together and remain intact
-Utilize an IMS
-All of the above Right Ans - All of the above
Which of the following actions does NOT contribute to firefighter safety?
Right Ans - Free-lancing