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in the fire service the bugle has become a symbol of - ANSWER-authority
which term is defined as guiding and directing firefighters to do what their fire
department expects of them - ANSWER-discipline
According to FEMA, span of control of personnel is between - ANSWER-3 and
7
which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the
neck and ears - ANSWER-the protective hood
what is the function of the EOSTI - ANSWER-warn an SCBA wearer of low
cylinder pressure
which style of leadership does the fire department use - ANSWER-paramilitary
the individual responsible for the management of all incident operations -
ANSWER-incident commander
firefighters should donn an scba within - ANSWER-60 seconds
,accumulation of dirt or contamination of PPE - ANSWER-increases the
potential for failure of protective clothing
SOP - ANSWER-Standard Operating Procedures
the realistic duration of an SCBA air supply - ANSWER-much shorter than the
rated duration
the earliest known fire department was in - ANSWER-Ancient Rome
how much of the body is the structural firefighting PPE designed to cover -
ANSWER-full body
which basic management principle says that each fire fighter should ANSWER
to only one supervisor? - ANSWER-unity of command
which was one of the major U.S fires of 1871 - ANSWER-Great Chicago Fire
training and performance qualifications are specified in which NFPA standard -
ANSWER-1001
medical requirements for firefighters are specified in which NFPA standard -
ANSWER-1582
, Which item is an optional component of PPE - ANSWER-hearing protection
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system - ANSWER-track
personnel and assignments on and off the emergency scene
How does wearing PPE affect the body's ability to regulate temperature -
ANSWER-prevents evaporative cooling
At which types of incidents is rehabilitation a concern - ANSWER-all incidents
what is the effect of rest on physical endurance - ANSWER-Rest improves
endurance
Upon release from rehabilitation, fire fighters should - ANSWER-be reassigned
to active duty
for every 5-10 minutes of physical exertion firefighters shoud drink - ANSWER-8-
10 oz
the highest number of firefighter fatalities by cause of injury is - ANSWER-
overexertion, stress, and medical
What does the "buddy system" refer to - ANSWER-a team of at least two
members who maintain constant contact