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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety When operating emergency scene lighting, firefighters should A) Adjust the lights to face oncoming traffic B) Ensure that generators are positioned upwind C) Connect as many lights as possible to the power source D) Be aware that generator noise may make communications difficult D What is the highest line of duty death risk factor for firefighters? A) Burns B) Cardiac arrest C) Structural Collapse D) Motor vehicle accidents
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The hot zone at an emergency incident: A) Is usually the location of the rehabilitation area B) Should be used as an area to question bystanders C) Includes trained personnel who are directly resolving the problem D) Is the best zone in which to stage equipment and support personnel C Which is an example of a fire department facility design requirement set forth in NFPA 1500? A) Independent break area for tobacco users B) Dedicated workout spaces for on-duty personnel C) Separate sleeping quarters of on-duty line and staff personnel D) Space for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing infection control devices D Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, ventilation and provides access to upper levels of a structure? A) Brush company B) Engine Company C) Rescue Company D) Truck/Ladder company D Which is a physical or medical requirement of NFPA 1500? A) Dedicated gym facilities in every public fire department B) Mandatory psychological screenings for all fire department employees C) Medical evaluations to ensure that candidates can perform firefighter duties D) Nutritional counseling for firefighters who are at risk of developing diabetes
C) Extricate a victim trapped in a car D) Command a crew of other firefighters B What is the first priority when a vehicle strikes a power pole and causes a high-voltage power line to land on the vehicle? A) Clean up fuel or battery fluid spills. B) Extricate any victims from the vehicle. C) Clear the immediate area of wreckage debris. D) Contact the electric company to shut off the power. D Which type of fire service specialization includes personnel who are specifically certified to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive emergencies? A) Airport firefighter B) Rescue technician C) Wildland firefighter D) Hazardous materials technician D A fire department health and safety program must: A) Require advanced medical training for all line personnel. B) Mitigate any hazard that could potentially be life threatening. C) Mandate specific dietary and exercise requirements for firefighters. D) Address all anticipated hazards to which firefighters may be exposed. D Frequent exposure to smoke and chemicals puts firefighters at greater risk of: A) Diabetes.
B) Hepatitis. C) Cardiovascular diseases. D) Posttraumatic stress disorder. C Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as: A) Staff personal B) Career firefighters C) Auxiliary personnel D) Volunteer firefighters B Which organization would likely manage the hydrants and hydrant testing in a jurisdiction? A) EMS B) Law enforcement professionals C) Emergency/Disaster management agencies D) Utility companies and public works departments D Which document specifies the minimum requirements for a fire department health and safety program? A) NFPA 1001 B) NFPA 1500 C) NFFF Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives D) OSHA Safety and Health Program Guidelines B What is the intention of exposure control programs?
Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be _____ organizations. A) Career B) Public C) Private D) Volunteer B In order to lower the risk of developing cancer, what can a firefighter do to prevent or limit chemical exposures? A) Store contaminated gear in the apparatus cab B) Leave contaminated gear in the rehab area C) Work downwind of fires, smoke plumes, and diesel exhaust D) Decontaminate gear and equipment aſter each fire response D Which is an accurate statement about dealing with atypically stressful events? A) Personnel are unlikely to require professional assistance to deal with atypically stressful events. B) Rest and physical exercise are the most effective ways to deal with atypically stressful events. C) Supervisors should monitor personnel for signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following atypically stressful events. D) Research shows that Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD) are the most effective way to deal with atypically stressful events. C Most departments prohibit or restrict tobacco use because it:
A) Slows reaction time B) Can cause cancer, COPD, or heart disease C) May be perceived negatively by the public D) Impairs a firefighters cognitive and reasoning abilities B What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? A) Battalion B) Company C) Jurisdiction D) Response District B Wellness programs encourage a healthy diet and regular exercise, because obesity: A) Decreases the likelihood of contracting acute illnesses B) Increases a firefighter's risk of exposure to contaminants C) Reduces the effectiveness of body substance isolation methods D) Increases the strain on the body and makes it harder to perform firefighting duties D Personnel accountability systems are designed to: A) Document individual training records B) Track personnel in and out of IDLH environments C) Organize emergency information for reporting purposes D) Provide human resources information about department employees B Combination fire departments refer to those that are:
A) Cold Zone B) Warm Zone C) Action Zone D) Support Zone B In the SCBA tag system, the expected time of exit is based on the: A) average time taken to complete the required tasks B) ability of a back up team to immediately take over C) air pressure in the lowest reading SCBA in the team D) air pressure in the highest reading SCBA in the team C Which type of fire officer is generally tasked with managing the fire prevention, plans, review, and investigation, division of a fire department? A) fire marshal B) company officer C) incident safety officer D) battalion/district chief A Which fire department organizational principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a departments responsibility to provide leadership? A) discipline B) span of control C) division of labor D) unity of command A
Working as a team at structural fires can help firefighters: A) minimize risk B) minimize cost C) reduce the number of necessary personnel D) reduce the need for specialized equipment A Which type of personnel accountability system provides a greater level of safety than others, but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure? A) passport system B) SCBA tag system C) manual accountability system D) computer based electronic accountability system D The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the: A) Fire chief B) State legislature C) Federal government D) Authority having jurisdiction D Which pieces of equipment are used to permit different types of plugs and receptacles to be connected? A) adapters B) inverters C) generators
A) a fire fighter one may only perform suppression duties if a firefighter two is unavailable on scene B) a fire fighter two may assume command within the incident, command system, but a fire fighter one may not C) a fire fighter one may assume command within the incident, command system, but a fire fighter two may not D) a fire fighter two performs all of the same duties as a firefighter one, but is also required to have basic EMS training B With regard to fire apparatus and equipment, NFPA 1500 requires that: A) apparatus be replaced at least every 20 years B) apparatus to be equipped with a seat mount for SABA units C) all department members are trained to drive and operate apparatus D) departments keep maintenance and inventory records for all equipment D What is a guideline for highway incident scene safety? A) walk facing oncoming traffic B) direct incident lighting toward motorist C) walk with your back to oncoming traffic D) maximize flashing lights to make responders more visible A Which individual oversees all training activities and supervisors training division personnel? A) instructor B) battalion chief C) training officer
D) life safety educator C Which is a result of the higher temperatures produced by burning manufactured products in a fire? A) the number of contaminants in the air decreases B) skin absorbs dangerous contaminants more easily C) the contaminants in the air become less dangerous D) skin absorbs dangerous contaminants more quickly D What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? A) Scalar B) Linear C) Modular D) Sequential A What category of lights are used in building interiors or remote areas of the scene? A) Fixed B) Portable C) Ambient D) Telescoping B Marital counseling, tobacco cessation programs, and treatment for depression are examples of services that may be provided by a fire department's: A) life safety initiatives
C) Mission driven D) all hazard concept D Which action would directly promote the national fallen firefighters foundation 16 firefighter life safety initiatives? A) raising the pay of all fire department employees B) raising the departments educational requirements for new employees C) requiring all department members to be certified as hazardous materials technicians D) providing free counseling and psychological support to department members and their families D Which individual or entity is in charge of setting the age and educational requirements for employment at a fire department? A) State training agency B) Authority having jurisdiction C) National fire protection Association D) Occupational safety and health administration B NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an): A) computerized tracking system B) incident reporting system (IRS) C) personal accountability system D) incident management system (IMS) D
At a fire scene, the rehabilitation area and equipment staging areas are located within the: A) Hot zone B) Cold zone C) Warm zone D) Support zone B What are fire department wellness programs intended to do? A) reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths B) mandate firefighter diet and physical activity levels C) require attendance at health related training and workshops D) provide department members with low cost personal counseling A When dismounting apparatus, firefighters should always: A) Don helmets and SCBA B) Maintain three points of contact with the vehicle C) Stay in contact with team members and command D) Confirm orders with the officer in charge of the scene B The basic criteria for fire fighter 1 competency and professionalism is established in: A) NFPA 1001 B) NFPA 1006 C) NFPA 1500 D) NFPA 1670 A
D) code enforcement and community risk reduction D Chapter 2: Communications When portable radios are used in hazardous atmospheres, they: A) Are more likely to fail because of interference B) Should be contained in a special protective case C) Must only be used for a very brief amount of time D) Must be intrinsically safe for the specific environment D Clear text can BEST be described as a: A) Method of using plain English in radio communications. B) Set of agency-specific codes or words used to transmit emergency information. C) Communication tool used to receive emergency information from individuals with hearing impairments. D) Set of written codes used to record nonemergency fire department messages or emergency communications. A Which action helps ensure that the start of a radio message is not cut off? A) Speak immediately aſter keying the microphone B) Key the microphone 3 times before speaking C) Speak immediately aſter turning on the microphones power D) Key the microphone and then wait a second or two before speaking D Which type of radio system is used in a fixed location such as a fire station or telecommunications center? A) Mobile radio
B) Portable Radio C) Base station radio D) Fixed location radio C What should you do if someone that is angry or upset calls the station? A) Remain calm and never become confrontational B) Transfer the caller to the emergency dispatch center C) Record the caller's name and number and call them back later D) Tell the person they must call back when they calm down A Which entity is in charge of regulating all radio communications in the US? A) National Fire Protection Association B) National Association of Broadcasters C) Federal Communications Commission D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration C The straight line travel of radio signals between the transmitting radio and the receiving radio is referred to as _____ communication. A) Direct B) Single C) Indirect D) Repeated A What must be done immediately aſter emergency information is transmitted and responding personnel confirm that they have received the information? A) The telecommunications center confirms that all units have been notified and are on assignment B) Emergency personnel and communications center personnel end the
