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Review of content of IFSTA 6th Edition Chapter 1
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1
A department type is determined by how:
firefighters can raise money
an organization is staffed
an organization is funded
lawmakers can raise money
2
What is the main duty of a Firefighter I?
Perform assigned tasks under supervision
Assume command
Supervise performance of assigned tasks
Assign tasks to be performed
3
What cultural strength in the fire service is based on feelings of self-respect and self worth?
Pride
Moral character
Integrity
Work ethic
4
Which of the following fire service organizational principles prevents duplication of effort?
Span of control
Chain of command
Division of labor
Unity of command
5
Which of the following positions belongs to the fire prevention division?
Wildland firefighter
Fire department officer
Fire and arson investigator
Fire department incident safety officer
6
Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903)?
Panic hardware on exit doors
Enclosed stairwell requirements
Increased emphasis on search and rescue training
Mandated evacuation drills
7
What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface?
Truck company
Special rescue company
Brush company
Engine company
8
When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America?
1608
1735
1631
1653
9
What NFPA
®
standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II?
1002
1001
1021
1582
10
Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay?
On-call
Career
Volunteer
Combination
11
Which of the following is trained in the operation of aerial devices according to NFPA
®
1002?
Rescue technician
Airport firefighter
Fire apparatus driver
Fire department officer
12
Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service?
Moral character
Ranks to define positions
Differences of personal characteristics
Command structure
13
Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-scene?
Answer with your opinion
Answer truthfully all questions
Direct them to PIO after answering questions
Direct the media to Public Information Officer
14
A(an) ___ is a guide to decision making in an organization.
ordinance
policy
standard
procedure
15
The all-hazards approach means the fire service:
resists changes that may occur.
provides a variety of services in the community.
requires personal accountability.
uses established organizational structure.
16
Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring safety according to NFPA
®
1521?
Hazardous materials technician
Wildland firefighter
Fire department officer
Fire department incident safety officer
17
A(an) ___ is a written step-by-step plan of action.
ordinance
procedure
standard
policy
18
A(an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.
procedure
policy
code
standard
19
Which of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, MA (1942)?
Increased emphasis on search and rescue training
Mandated evacuation drills
Increased fire and life safety in assembly-type occupancies
Enclosed stairwell requirements
20
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?
Special rescue company
Truck company
Engine company
Brush company
21
What is the mission of the fire service?
To regulate training of emergency responders
To save lives and protect property
To determine how fire loss occurs
To provide a variety of services
22
What type of company performs fire suppression at structure, vehicle, and other types of fires?
Special rescue company
Engine company
Brush company
Truck company
23
Which of the following organizations may be an agency of the (AHJ) or privately owned?
Emergency disaster management
Law enforcement
Emergency medical services
Hospitals
24
Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established?
To determine how fire loss occurs
To determine how to reduce fire loss
To recommend design of fire safety vehicles
To regulate training of emergency responders
25
Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division?
Provide emergency medical aid
Provide traffic control
Provide sand for containing spills
Provide medical aid via radio
26
Broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is:
line.
staff.
volunteer.
combination.
27
What is the first recommended step in locating information in departmental documents?
Ask your fellow firefighter
Look it up in the administrative office
Look it up on the Internet
Ask your supervisor
28
Which of the following positions provides advanced emergency medical care to critical patients?
Advanced emergency medical technician
Emergency medical responder
Emergency medical technician
Paramedic
29
A(an) ___ is a set of principles or procedures developed by consensus.
ordinance
standard
procedure
policy
30
Which of the following maintains municipal fire alarm systems according to NFPA
®
72?
Fire department health safety officer
Fire alarm maintenance personnel
Communications personnel
Information systems personnel
31
Which of the following fire service organizational principles is a formal line of authority?
Unity of command
Span of control
Chain of command
Division of labor
32
Which federal law affects hiring practices and building accessibility?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Architectural Barriers Act
Federal Torte Claims Act
33
What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?
Battalion
Engine company
Company
Operations division
34
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards for fire and life safety ?
Jamestown Fire Association
Surveyors of Buildings
Union Volunteer Fire Company
National Fire Protection Association®
