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1
Under ICS, Radio codes are used to ensure efficient, clear communications.
False
True
2
Wireless E9-1-1 phase 1 provides the estimated location latitude and longitude of a cell phone
False
True
3
What is a critical factor in a structure fire
Money
Fuel
Personnel
Time
4
Fire prevention works in conjunction with ____ to investigate suspected arson
ncis
csis
arsonic investigators
police
5
Fire service calls are generally escalating emergencies that require extensive, detailed prioritization
False
True
6
In which state did the deadliest fire in America Occur?
Wisconsin
Florida
Chicago
New York
7
What is a class C Fire?
Combustible and flammable gasses
Ordinary Combustibles, wood, cloth, paper
Energized Electrical Equipment
Combustible cooking fuel
8
A PBX (Private Branch Exchange_ provides the address and phone number of
Closest intersection
Unit Number
Exact location of the call
Front Office (Central Location)
9
Under ICS, Span of control (number of subordinates) should range from
3-7
4-9
2-8
5-10
10
E9-1-1 enhances basic 9-1-1 calls by providing the caller's ____ and ____
ANI/ALI
None of the above
Address and cross street
ATI/AMI
11
The acronym CYMBALS is used to help describe...
Vehicles
People
Musical Instruments
Buildings
12
Power lines down, unintended acceleration and investigative fire incidents all require a fire department response
True
False
13
Little prioritization is required for fire service calls because they are generally
escalating
exaggerated
downplayed
de-escalating
14
What is a class A fire?
electrical
Metalic
Liquids and gases
Ordinary
15
Under control means there is no fire left to deal with
False
True
16
A fire that requires fire fighting activity on the part of most or all personnel is called a
Active Fire
Working Fire
Functioning Fire
Confirmed Fire
17
What classification is known as the Grease Fire?
Class C
Class K
Class D
Class A
18
Deployment plans provide a baseline criteria for dispatch actions
True
False
19
Under ICS who is responsible for providing resources, facilities and equipment
Logistics Section
Operations Section
Finance Section
Planning Section
20
All 8 personnel divisions are required for a Fire Hall to function
True
False
21
The arrival report provided by the first responding unit is called
Command report
work report
Access report
Size up report
22
Incident Commander position is ALWAYS staffed in the ICS
True
False
23
A terminal type device with keyboard and display used by deaf to communicate VIA telephone
tda
pda
ttc
tty
24
A device that extends the range of a radio communication is a
receiver
repeater
controller
transmitter
25
The ____ zone is the area immediately surrounding a Hazmat incident and the material involved
Cold Zone
Off Limit Zone
Hot Zone
Warm zone
26
The MS in NIMS is an abbreviation for
Maintenance Service
Management System
Maintenance System
Management Service
27
Decontamination takes place in the cold zone at a hazardous material incident scene
True
False
28
Giving legal advice is part of the telecommunicator job
True
False
29
To ensure efficient, clear communications, ICS requires the use of
Radio Codes
Technical Talk
Common terminology
Secret Codes
30
The operations area is a temporary location for available resources not immediately assigned
True
False
31
The Liaison Officer is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising on matters related to safety.
False
True
32
When communicating with TTY callers, you should type GA when you want a response
False
True
33
There are two types of entry-and-escape SCBA's
True
False
34
Within ICS Command Staff, the point of contact for other agencies is
Reporter
Public Info Officer
Liason Officer
Staging Officer
35
Reports of fire emergencies must be processed
Efficiently and effectively
with an attitude and aggressive tone
As fast as possible
Taking the time to gather ALL the information
36
Performing regular radio status checks on response units can enhance
Accuracy Data
Dispatch procedures
Response Time
Response Unit safety
37
A sudden surge in medical calls with similar symptoms and sick and dying animals may be
Nuclear T A
Incendiary T A
Explosive T A
Biological T A
38
Management of resources and personnel is part of the communications division's job.
True
False
39
When a vehicle is submerged or sinking, the two primary concerns are getting the location and....?
Getting the occupants out quickly
Finding out how many peole are in the vehicle
Getting the phone number
Finding out if there are injuries
40
The echo procedure is used in radio transmissions to assign response units
True
False
41
Small computer terminal that permits data transfer between responders and communications
MCT/MTC
MIT/MDC
MIC/MAC
MDC/MDT
42
Emergency Calls can only be received on emergency lines
False
True
43
The priority level of a fire call is normally determined by danger to people, property and ____
Reputation
Atmosphere
Environment
Expense
44
Methods of receiving reports of fire emergencies include
Cellular/Wireless Phones
VoIP
Landline/Wireline Phones
All the above
45
Plain language practices are based on two events that were classified as
earthquakes
hurricanes
storms and tornados
Active shooter
46
The area where personnel and equipment decontamination take place is the _____
Cold zone
Off Limit zone
Hot zone
Warm zone
47
In fire terminology, fire "Truck" and an engine are the same type of fire apparatus
True
False
48
PASS stands for- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
True
False
49
NIMS is a comprehensive, regional approach to incident management
False
True
50
Radio Broadcasts should go over 40 seconds
False
True
51
Telecommunications should always tell a person inside a burning building to evacuate if it is safe for them to do so
False
True
52
The administration division includes frontline firefighters
False
True
53
Preliminary/Initial dispatch information should include all available informaion
True
False
54
The ___ Sone is the area that also contains the staging area for resources
Off-Limit zone
Hot Zone
Cold zone
Warm zone
55
The TCC operator should attempt to conference in the telematics caller to communicate directly with the telecommunicator
True
False
56
A spectrum is used to describe the complete range of radio frequencies used in telecommunications
False
True
57
Your ability to recognize patterns can have an impact on the outcome of a terrorist incident
True
False
58
Public Education is an important function of the Special Operations Division
True
False
59
What is the primary function of an engine
Provide pressurized water
carry hoses
be on standby
transport personnel
60
Agreement to provide supplemental resources to another service upon request
Automatic Response
Mutual Aid
Mutual Response
Automatic Aid
61
SCBA stands for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
False
True
62
The Fire Prevention Division is commonly referred to as the Fire Marshall's Office
False
True
63
What are the two things all terrorists have in common?
Anger and Greet
Motive and Ability
Anger and Motive
Boredom and Anger
64
PBX Systems pinpoint the exact location of the caller
False
True
65
Nerve, blister, blood, choking and irritating agents are the 5 classes of
Industrial Agents
Chemical Agents
Biological Agents
Radiological Agents
66
Exact location access and exposure are primary considerations for brush and wild land fires
True
False
67
Conference-in allows the emergency communicator to speak directly to the telematics user
False
True
68
___ Is critical in structure fires
Time
Recovery
Money
Dedication
69
__ is cutting holes in roofs or breaking out upper windows when fighting a fire.
Ventilation
Exposure
Ventilator
Air
70
What is the #1 Killer of fire victims
Smoke inhalation
Burns
Impailed by objects
Getting trapped
71
Burns are the number one killer of fire victims
False
True
72
Who represents the first organized fire prevention?
Esprit de corps
Corps de Vigils
Corps de Feux
Fire watch
73
What is the most common cause of swift water rescue?
Swimming Pools
Flash Flooding
Tsunami
Water Slides
74
The hot zone of a hazardous materials incident scene is where the ICP is typically located
False
True
75
Evacuation is NOT necessary if the caller is calling from inside the structure fire.
False
True
76
Examples of where ICS should be implemented are: (Multiple Answers)
Search and Rescue Missions
Parades
Demonstrations
Crime Scene Investigations
77
What 3 things make up the fire triangle?
Heat-Wood-Fuel
Oxygen-Fuel-Flame
Oxygen-Nitrogen-Heat
Fuel-Heat-Oxygen
78
term used to describe firefighting operation utilizing all available personnel and equipment.
Salvage
Assault
Attack
Working Fire
79
The term for industry involved in delivering location based on service to consumer vehicles
Teleprompter
Telephone
Teletronics
Telematics
80
The ICS facility where support activities such as feeding and resupply are performed
Staging Area
Base
IC Post
Camp
81
A geometric depiction of the four factors necessary for fire is
Fire Tetrahedron
Fire tetrafusion
Fire Tetravision
Fire Tetratriangle
82
Fire Prevention conducts the building inspections
True
False
83
Class B Fire is classified as Metallic Fires
False
True
84
Limitations on radio power, antenna height and frequency use is set by
FCSC
FCC
FRAC
FFC
85
The fire chief is part of which division within fire services?
Operation
Administration
Fire Prevention
Training
86
___ Can be an indicator of what is burning (or not burning). It is typically an indicator of ___ or a chemical cloud.
Yellow cloud/steam
White cloud/smoke
Black cloud/steam
White cloud/steam
87
ALMOST every fire call has a potential to become a HAZMAT incident
False
True