IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL CHAPTERS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024
When working on a roof, ground ladders should be extended
at least ____ Rungs above the edge of roof, or top of parapet
wall - ANS-At least 3 rungs (P. 515)
Two types of inspection cuts: - ANS-Kerf
Triangle
(P. 518)
Transports water from a fire hydrant or other water supply
source to an apparatus equipped with a pump. - ANS-Supply
Hose (P. 541)
Transports water or other agents, at increased pressure to
the fire - ANS-Attack Hose (P. 541)
Hose generally constructed in 10 Foot lengths and designed
for drafting water from static water sources. - ANS-Hard
Suction Hose (P. 542)
Portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment
to the hose is the - ANS-Shank (P. 544)
,Flattened angle at the end of the threads on the male and
female couplings. Prevents cross threading when couplings
are connected. - ANS-Higbee cut (P. 544)
Type of lugs on couplings: (3) - ANS-Pin, Recessed, and
Rocker Lugs (P. 545)
The formal line of authority, responsibility, and
communication within an organization - ANS-chain of
command (P. 14)
When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. -
ANS-Unity of Command (P. 14)
Span of Control - ANS-3 to 7. Optimal 5 (P. 14)
Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public. -
ANS-Line Personnel (P. 16)
Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support
for line personnel. - ANS-Staff Personnel (P. 16)
Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets
boundaries and establish standards of conduct. - ANS-
Policy (P. 21)
Detailed written plans that list specific steps for
approaching a recurring problem/situation. - ANS-Procedure
(P. 21)
,SOP vs SOG? - ANS-SOP - Standard Operating Procedure :
Hard and Fast Rules
SOG - Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters
some leeway in particular situations
(P. 21)
Incident Priorities? (3) - ANS-Life safety, incident
stabilization, property conservation (P. 23)
How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA) - ANS-Twice
annually and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29)
Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses? - ANS-Acute Illnesses
(colds/viruses) last only a few days
Chronic illnesses (cancer/diabetes) are long-lasting and can
even be fatal
(P. 31)
How should apparatus be mounted/dismounted? - ANS-- 3
points of contact
- Facing Apparatus
- Using handholds
(P. 38)
Personnel who are directly involved in disposing of the
problem are allowed to enter this zone. - ANS-Hot Zone (P.
40)
, Personnel who are directly supporting personnel. Personnel
in this zone are also in full protective clothing. - ANS-Warm
Zone (P. 40-41)
This zone may include incident command posts, rapid
intervention crews, PIO, rehabilitation and staging (crews
and equipment). - ANS-Cold Zone (P. 41)
How should scene lighting be positioned on roadways? -
ANS-Directed toward the scene, not into the eyes of
approaching drivers. (P. 42)
Electrical wires in contact with the ground, causing current
to flow outward in all directions. - ANS-Ground Gradient (P.
45) (Definition: P.48)
How far away should you be from a downed power line? -
ANS-Approximately 2 poles away (P. 45)
Central location that takes all emergency calls and routes
the call to the fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement
dispatcher. - ANS-Public Safety Answering Point (P. 58) Ex. :
JMTC
Use of plain English in radio communications transmissions.
No 10-codes or agency specific codes are used. - ANS-Clear
Text (P. 71)
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024
When working on a roof, ground ladders should be extended
at least ____ Rungs above the edge of roof, or top of parapet
wall - ANS-At least 3 rungs (P. 515)
Two types of inspection cuts: - ANS-Kerf
Triangle
(P. 518)
Transports water from a fire hydrant or other water supply
source to an apparatus equipped with a pump. - ANS-Supply
Hose (P. 541)
Transports water or other agents, at increased pressure to
the fire - ANS-Attack Hose (P. 541)
Hose generally constructed in 10 Foot lengths and designed
for drafting water from static water sources. - ANS-Hard
Suction Hose (P. 542)
Portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment
to the hose is the - ANS-Shank (P. 544)
,Flattened angle at the end of the threads on the male and
female couplings. Prevents cross threading when couplings
are connected. - ANS-Higbee cut (P. 544)
Type of lugs on couplings: (3) - ANS-Pin, Recessed, and
Rocker Lugs (P. 545)
The formal line of authority, responsibility, and
communication within an organization - ANS-chain of
command (P. 14)
When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. -
ANS-Unity of Command (P. 14)
Span of Control - ANS-3 to 7. Optimal 5 (P. 14)
Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public. -
ANS-Line Personnel (P. 16)
Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support
for line personnel. - ANS-Staff Personnel (P. 16)
Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets
boundaries and establish standards of conduct. - ANS-
Policy (P. 21)
Detailed written plans that list specific steps for
approaching a recurring problem/situation. - ANS-Procedure
(P. 21)
,SOP vs SOG? - ANS-SOP - Standard Operating Procedure :
Hard and Fast Rules
SOG - Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters
some leeway in particular situations
(P. 21)
Incident Priorities? (3) - ANS-Life safety, incident
stabilization, property conservation (P. 23)
How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA) - ANS-Twice
annually and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29)
Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses? - ANS-Acute Illnesses
(colds/viruses) last only a few days
Chronic illnesses (cancer/diabetes) are long-lasting and can
even be fatal
(P. 31)
How should apparatus be mounted/dismounted? - ANS-- 3
points of contact
- Facing Apparatus
- Using handholds
(P. 38)
Personnel who are directly involved in disposing of the
problem are allowed to enter this zone. - ANS-Hot Zone (P.
40)
, Personnel who are directly supporting personnel. Personnel
in this zone are also in full protective clothing. - ANS-Warm
Zone (P. 40-41)
This zone may include incident command posts, rapid
intervention crews, PIO, rehabilitation and staging (crews
and equipment). - ANS-Cold Zone (P. 41)
How should scene lighting be positioned on roadways? -
ANS-Directed toward the scene, not into the eyes of
approaching drivers. (P. 42)
Electrical wires in contact with the ground, causing current
to flow outward in all directions. - ANS-Ground Gradient (P.
45) (Definition: P.48)
How far away should you be from a downed power line? -
ANS-Approximately 2 poles away (P. 45)
Central location that takes all emergency calls and routes
the call to the fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement
dispatcher. - ANS-Public Safety Answering Point (P. 58) Ex. :
JMTC
Use of plain English in radio communications transmissions.
No 10-codes or agency specific codes are used. - ANS-Clear
Text (P. 71)
