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100 Cards in this Set
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When was the first engine purchased in Colonial North America? |
A. 1608 B. 1631 C. 1653 D. 1735 |
C. 1653 |
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What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? |
A. Surveyors of Buildings B. Jamestown Fire Association C. Union Vulenteer Fire Company D. National Fire Protection Association |
D. National Fire Protection Association |
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What of the following is the result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903) |
A. Mandated evacuation drills B. Panic hardware on exit doors C. Enclosed stairwell requirements D. Increased emphasis on search and rescue training |
B. Panic hardware on exit doors |
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Which of the following is a result of the Coconut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Mass. (1942) |
A. Mandated evacuation drills B. Enclosed stairwell requirements C. Increased emphasis on search and rescue training D. Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies |
D. Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies |
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Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established? |
A. To determine how fire loss occurs B. To determine how to reduce fire loss C. To determine design of fire safety vehicles D. To regulate training of emergency responders |
B. To determine how to reduce fire loss |
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Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service? |
A. Moral character B. Command structure C. Ranks to define positions D. Differences of personal characteristics |
D. Differences of personal characteristics |
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What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth? |
Pride |
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What is the mission of the fire service? |
To save lives and protect property |
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The all-hazards approach means the fire service |
Provides a variety of services in the community |
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Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay? |
Volunteer |
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The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency service directly to external customers is: |
Line |
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What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area? |
Battalion |
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What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? |
Truck company |
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What type of company protects structures in the wild land/urban interface? |
Brush company |
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What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structures, vehicles, wildlands, and other types of fires? |
Engine company |
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What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for FireFighter I and Firefighter II? |
1001 |
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What is the main duty of a Firefighter I? |
Perform assigned tasks under supervision |
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Which of the following positions is trained in the operation of aerial devices according to the requirements of NFPA 1002? |
Fire apparatus driver |
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Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring operational safety according to the requirements of NFPA 1521? |
Fire department incident safety officer |
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Which of the following positions provides advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients? |
Paramedic |
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Which of the following positions belongs to the fire prevention division? |
Fire and arson investigator |
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Which of the following staff positions is responsible for maintaining municipal fire alarm systems according to the requirements of NFPA 72? |
Fire alarm maintenance personnel |
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Which of the following fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of authority? |
Chain of command |
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Which of the following fire service organizational principles works to prevent duplication of effort |
Division of labor |
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What is the first recommended step in locating information in departmental documents? |
Ask your supervisor |
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A (an) ___ is a guide to decision making in an organization |
Policy |
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Which federal law affects hiring practices and building accessibility? |
Americans with Disabilities Act |
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A (an) ___ is a set of principles or procedures developed by consensus |
Standard |
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A (an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction |
Code |
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Which of the following organizations mays be an agency of the AHJ or privately owned? |
EMS |
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Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division? |
Provide sand for containing spills |
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Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-scene? |
Direct the media to PIO |
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In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were: |
Stress and overexertion |
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Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual? |
Physical pain |
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic illness? |
Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting |
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Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk? |
Exposure to smoke and chemicals |
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Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs? |
Stress-induced hypertension |
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Which NFPA standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment? |
1851 |
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Which of the following must a fire departments safety and health program address? |
All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed |
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Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and Equipment as established by NFPA 1500? |
Protective equipment must be current NFPA design standard |
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According to NFPA 1500 Emergency Operations are limited to: |
Those that can be safely conducted by Personnel on scene |
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NFPA 1500 requires that departments develop ____, including an annual medical verification of Duty Fitness |
Physical performance standards for personnel participating in Emergency Operations |
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Occupational safety and health administration regulations only apply to federal employees unless: |
The state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations |
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The goal of the national Fallen firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by 25% within five years and by __ in 10 years |
50% |
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What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down? |
To focus on firefighter safety |
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The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives __ to save savable lives |
A lot |
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Which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs? |
Prevent damage to Emergency Response equipment |
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Which of the following groups does an employee assistance program offer assistance to? |
Firefighters and their families |
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Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for? |
Reckless driving by the public |
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The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can: |
Make it more difficult to handle |
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When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins: |
Before leaving the station |
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Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus? |
When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph or less |
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Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station? |
Cluttered surfaces |
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Which of the following best describes ways to prevent back and leg strains? |
Lift with straight back and use legs |
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Firefighters should __ and put all tools in a ready State before |
Inspect, clean |
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Which of the following is a way to prevent accidents with power saws? |
Keyblades and cutting chains well-sharpened |
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Which of the following is the best way to exhibit safe behavior during training? |
Remain focused on training exercise at all times |
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Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA standard? |
1403 |
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Which of the following types of equipment may wear out more quickly? |
Equipment used for training |
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Which of the following best summarizes a benefit of the national Incident Management System? |
Provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operate together |
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When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a building before entry? |
To locate possible Escape Routes |
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When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that flood lights are deployed to direct light down on a scene without: |
Blinding passing motorists |
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Which of the following best describes all the factors taken into account when establishing in on-scene control zones? |
Work area needed, Hazard present, weather conditions |
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Which of the following is the best description of personnel accountability systems? |
Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters at an emergency scene |
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Which of the following is a telecommunications system? |
National fire incident reporting system (NFIRS) |
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Which of the following is a type of communication Center equipment? |
Two-way radio systems |
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Which of the following is a type of public alerting system? |
Wired Telegraph circuit box |
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Which of the following would be considered a non emergency call? |
An appointment reminder |
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Who is the contact person for non-emergency calls? |
Public information officer (PIO) |
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Which of the following methods may be used to confirm a dispatch transmission? |
Keying the radio microphone |
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What communication category is defined as messages transmitted within the fire department? |
Internal Communications |
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Which of the following have stable powerful transmitters and interference resistant receivers? |
Base station radios |
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Which of the following has a radio frequency that is dedicated to a single function? |
Conventional system |
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Which of the following regulates all radio communication in the United States? |
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
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The use of ten codes in radio Transmissions was replaced when agencies began to adopt which of the following? |
National Incident Management System |
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Which of the following is designed by radio manufacturers to filter out interference? |
High quality repeater systems |
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Which of the following is an example of how to avoid ambient noise? |
Moving out of the Wind |
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Which of the following is a guideline to ensure a message is heard and understood? |
Use a moderate rate of speaking |
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Which of the following is a radio communications best practice? |
Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice |
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What does an initial radio report provide? |
Description of conditions as they appear |
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Which of the following should be in an arrival report? |
Correct address of the incident |
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What task May a telecommunications Center be assigned during a progress report? |
Providing periodic time Transmissions |
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Which of the following would be a reason to request a personal accountability report? |
An emergency evacuation is ordered |
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Which of the following best explains why information is gathered for a post incident report? |
Determining Trends in firefighter injuries |
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What does the national fire incident reporting system (NFIRS) do? |
Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports |
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What general information is in a post incident report? |
Estimated cost of damage |
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Which of the following is the most common Building Material in North America? |
Wood |
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Green wood has a high __ that affects burn rate |
Moisture content |
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Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches when heated to: |
1000 degrees Fahrenheit |
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The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from: |
The rising heat and smoke in the room |
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Which of the following Metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel? |
Aluminum |
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Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates? |
Gypsum |
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Laminated Timber, medium density fiberboard, and finger jointed Timber are all examples of what common building material? |
Composite material |
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Which of the following best describes who determines a structures construction classification type? |
Architect, structural engineer, contractor |
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Which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours |
Type 1 |
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What construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread? |
Type 2 |
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Type 3 construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of: |
Noncombustible materials |
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The interior elements in what type of construction are made of solid or laminated wood with no concealed space? |
Type 4 |
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In what construction-type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood? |
Type 5 |
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The use of prefabricated wood truss systems in type 5 construction creates: |
A large, open void between floors |
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