FF1 Unit Exam : Chapter 1 study Exam Questions AND Answers
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an):
a.manual reporting system.
b.incident management system.
c.personnel accountability system.
d.computerized tracking system. - -b.
incident management system.
-What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage
power lines?
Select one:
a.Gather information for the incident report
b.Contact the electric company to shut off power
c.Gather necessary rescue equipment
d.Attempt to rescue victims in the area - -b.
Contact the electric company to shut off power
-In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments
should:
Select one:
a.give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year.
b.purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA.
c.provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
d.order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available. - -c.
provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
-Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor
vegetation?
Select one:
a.Airport firefighter
b.Wildland firefighter
c.Rescue technician
d.Hazardous materials technician - -b.
Wildland firefighter
-Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations?
Select one:
a.They track personnel training and certifications, which helps the IC determine who is
qualified to operate on scene.
b.They organize statistical information about an incident, which helps when creating
reports.
c.They track the number of personnel operating on scene, which helps when determining
budgets and staffing levels.
, d.They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any
firefighters are trapped inside. - -d.
They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any
firefighters are trapped inside.
-What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene
lighting and portable rescue equipment?
Select one:
a.Local power grid
b.Generators
c.Batteries
d.Apparatus electrical system - -b.
Generators
-What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
Select one:
a.Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
b.A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
c.A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification
d.Computer-based training and online evaluation logs - -b.
A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
-When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene, firefighters should avoid
tying rope or caution tape to:
Select one:
a.light posts.
b.trees.
c.vehicles.
d.fences. - -c.
vehicles.
-Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate?
Select one:
a.Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and
can lead to accidents or injuries.
b.Equipment used for training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance than
equipment used for regular emergencies.
c.Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time available to
work in a hazardous atmosphere.
d.Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or
performance. - -a.
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and
can lead to accidents or injuries.
-Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an):
a.manual reporting system.
b.incident management system.
c.personnel accountability system.
d.computerized tracking system. - -b.
incident management system.
-What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage
power lines?
Select one:
a.Gather information for the incident report
b.Contact the electric company to shut off power
c.Gather necessary rescue equipment
d.Attempt to rescue victims in the area - -b.
Contact the electric company to shut off power
-In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire departments
should:
Select one:
a.give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year.
b.purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA.
c.provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
d.order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available. - -c.
provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
-Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor
vegetation?
Select one:
a.Airport firefighter
b.Wildland firefighter
c.Rescue technician
d.Hazardous materials technician - -b.
Wildland firefighter
-Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations?
Select one:
a.They track personnel training and certifications, which helps the IC determine who is
qualified to operate on scene.
b.They organize statistical information about an incident, which helps when creating
reports.
c.They track the number of personnel operating on scene, which helps when determining
budgets and staffing levels.
, d.They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any
firefighters are trapped inside. - -d.
They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any
firefighters are trapped inside.
-What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene
lighting and portable rescue equipment?
Select one:
a.Local power grid
b.Generators
c.Batteries
d.Apparatus electrical system - -b.
Generators
-What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
Select one:
a.Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
b.A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
c.A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification
d.Computer-based training and online evaluation logs - -b.
A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
-When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene, firefighters should avoid
tying rope or caution tape to:
Select one:
a.light posts.
b.trees.
c.vehicles.
d.fences. - -c.
vehicles.
-Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate?
Select one:
a.Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and
can lead to accidents or injuries.
b.Equipment used for training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance than
equipment used for regular emergencies.
c.Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time available to
work in a hazardous atmosphere.
d.Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or
performance. - -a.
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and
can lead to accidents or injuries.
-Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
