IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 01 Fire Department Organization

Fire department line personnel are responsible for:

The division of labor refers to:

A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization

Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation?

On which National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based?

What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations?

A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed form the top

Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is an example of:

Multiple fire companies within a response area overseen by the operations division are called a(an):

Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other emergencies?

Which type of fire company generally has the duty of searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger

On which National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) standard are the professional qualifications for Fire Fighter I based?

According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to perform?

What is the overall mission of the fire service?

What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation?

Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service?

Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by

A(An) _____ concept allowing responders to use a coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, and resource

Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments?

Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to a hospital?

How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II?

Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I?

Which member of the training division is in charge of providing training for entry level personnel and staff members?

Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I?

Which type of fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs suppression duties at structure fires?

Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and cause of a fire?