Block 1 Exam Flash Cards

A firefighter, while conducting a task, is given flexibility on conducting that task. What is that firefighter operating under? — A. SOG | B. SOP | C. Rules and regulations | D. CRR

Correct answer: A. SOG

A regulation is upheld by which person/organization? — A. Fire marshal | B. NFPA | C. AHJ | D. State representative

Correct answer: C. AHJ

All of the following are a category of Fire Department EXCEPT? — A. Career | B. Volunteer | C. Combination | D. Part-time

Correct answer: D. Part-time

During a large incident, what position would speak with the media? — A. Fire marshal | B. PIO | C. Company officer | D. ISO

Correct answer: B. PIO

During the debrief of a structure fire, the IC tells of a great job of working together, coordination, and overall just everything going smoothly; what was responsible for this result? — A. SOGs | B. Policies | C. SOPs | D. Governance

Correct answer: C. SOPs

Duty, honor, safety, and excellence are terms used to describe a fire department's what? — A. Culture | B. Mission | C. Mantra | D. JPRs

Correct answer: A. Culture

Explaining to someone about automatic sprinklers and their importance while refuting their myths about water leaking and an increase in damage, falls under which of the 5 Es? — A. Education | B. Engineering | C. Economic incentive | D. Emergency response

Correct answer: A. Education

Fire code requires that exterior doors be outward opening, remain unlocked during business hours, and have a crash bar. What fire made this happen? — A. Our Lady of the Angels School | B. Station Nightclub | C. Iroquois Theater | D. Triangle Shirtwaist

Correct answer: D. Triangle Shirtwaist

Fire stations are often made up of which smaller group? — A. Branch | B. Division | C. Company | D. Battalions

Correct answer: C. Company

Firefighters in the early 1800s would tap into the water supply system using which valve? — A. Fireplug | B. OS&Y | C. PIV | D. Hydrant

Correct answer: A. Fireplug

Firefighters should be able to complete the CPAT in what time? — A. 8 minutes 40 seconds | B. 10 minutes 20 seconds | C. 12 minutes 15 seconds | D. 15 minutes 0 seconds

Correct answer: B. 10 minutes 20 seconds

How did colonial-era firefighters contain the spread of fire? — A. Wetted down the ground around the structure | B. Pulled down the structure | C. Pulled it inwards | D. Wetted down surrounding buildings

Correct answer: B. Pulled down the structure

How long does it take for a PASS device to activate? — A. 10 seconds | B. 15 seconds | C. 30 seconds | D. 45 seconds

Correct answer: C. 30 seconds

If a firefighter suffers from a roof collapse and becomes pinned, what will help them be found? — A. PASS | B. SCBA | C. PAR | D. CAD

Correct answer: A. PASS

IFSAC and Pro Board are the only recognized agencies that offer accredited emergency service credentials. Which of these is NOT a reason why? — A. Aligns with NFPA standards | B. Charges reasonable fees per class | C. Uses valid and reliable testing methodologies | D. Provides a mechanism by which to certify those who complete the programs

Correct answer: B. Charges reasonable fees per class

In 1977, adequate numbers of exits were required at clubs, flammable materials were prohibited, and fire doors on stairwells were required. With those pieces in place, how did 165 people tragically lose their lives in the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire? — A. The alarm systems were not working. | B. Fire watch was on break at the time of the fire. | C. The water lines were frozen, keeping the sprinklers from working. | D. Time passed from the last catastrophic fire and the codes were disregarded

Correct answer: D. Time passed from the last catastrophic fire and the codes were disregarded

In 2021, 25% of fires were in residences. What percentage of civilian injuries were in those residences? — A. 15 percent | B. 25 percent | C. 50 percent | D. 75 percent

Correct answer: D. 75 percent

In which city was the first paid fire department? — A. Boston | B. Philadelphia | C. New Amsterdam (New York) | D. Jamestown

Correct answer: A. Boston

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code was created after which incident? — A. Triangle Shirtwaist | B. Great Chicago | C. Station Nightclub | D. Our Lady of the Angels School

Correct answer: A. Triangle Shirtwaist

Roles in the fire department are sorted into which two categories? — A. Technical and general | B. General and specialized | C. Beginner and advanced | D. Junior and senior

Correct answer: B. General and specialized

Some volunteer departments allow members younger than 18 years old. What are they considered? — A. Juniors | B. Candidates | C. Recruits | D. Probationary

Correct answer: A. Juniors

The "quint" has five components: a pump, water tank, hose storage, ground ladders, and what? — A. Medical capability | B. Drop tank | C. Aerial device | D. Rescue tool

Correct answer: C. Aerial device

The 5 Es consist of: enforcement, engineering, economic incentives, emergency response, and what? — A. Evacuation | B. Effective | C. Efficiency | D. Education

Correct answer: D. Education

The concept that a firefighter is obligated to make performing the requirements of their mission the top priority is considered? — A. Duty | B. Honor | C. Service | D. Excellence

Correct answer: A. Duty

The fire department uses which style of leadership? — A. Paramilitary | B. Dictatorship | C. Constitutional monarchy | D. Democratic

Correct answer: A. Paramilitary

The first documented fire in the US occurred in Jamestown, Virginia in 1608, what was the structure made of? — A. Straw and wood | B. Thatch and straw | C. Wood and brick | D. Brick and thatch

Correct answer: A. Straw and wood

The overall purpose of the fire service is described in what? — A. Mission statement | B. Vision statement | C. Chief's statement | D. Board declaration

Correct answer: A. Mission statement

Training to become a firefighter involves which of the following? — A. Keeping your body in excellent condition | B. Remaining mentally alert | C. Operating in complex operations | D. All of these are correct

Correct answer: D. All of these are correct

Typically, a lieutenant should be promoted to what position before becoming a battalion chief? — A. Firefighter first class | B. Senior firefighter | C. Captain | D. Engineer

Correct answer: C. Captain

Using smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, and child-resistant medication caps are examples of which of the 5 Es? — A. Education | B. Engineering | C. Enforcement | D. Emergency response

Correct answer: B. Engineering

What apparatus can be equipped with an elevating platform? — A. Engine | B. Truck | C. Rescue | D. Tender

Correct answer: B. Truck

What are firefighters called who have trained in special techniques for incidents involving structural collapse, trench, swift water, or confined space? — A. Paramedics | B. Hazardous environments technicians | C. Technical rescuers | D. ARFFs

Correct answer: C. Technical rescuers

What are the 5 Es used for? — A. Public relations | B. Training standards | C. Fire prevention | D. Writing reports

Correct answer: C. Fire prevention

What device may be able to find someone (firefighter or civilian) trapped in a burning building? — A. Hex gun | B. Thermal imager | C. SCBA | D. PASS

Correct answer: B. Thermal imager

What did the first fire regulation in North America do? — A. Banned cooking at night | B. Required chimneys to be swept regularly | C. Banned wooden chimneys | D. Banned kettle making

Correct answer: C. Banned wooden chimneys

What does the firefighter's PASS device stand for? — A. Personal alert safety system | B. Personal alert station security | C. Personal accountability at structural situations | D. Personal accountability safety system

Correct answer: A. Personal alert safety system

What is the difference between a Firefighter I and a Firefighter II? — A. Firefighter II gets paid more. | B. Firefighter I reports to the company officer; Firefighter II reports to the Firefighter I. | C. Firefighter I needs direct supervision; Firefighter II works under general supervision | D. Firefighter I is in the academy where the Firefighter II is actively on shift.

Correct answer: C. Firefighter I needs direct supervision; Firefighter II works under general supervision

What is the difference between governance and SOPs? — A. Governance is specific to a task, whereas SOPs are overall to the organization management. | B. Governance explains who the leader of the organization is, and SOPs describe how to nominate that person. | C. Governance is the framework for managing the organization, whereas SOPs are specific to operation tasks at emergency scenes | D. Governance explains fire station expectations, whereas SOPs explain out-of-station expectations.

Correct answer: C. Governance is the framework for managing the organization, whereas SOPs are specific to operation tasks at emergency scenes

What is the fire service symbol of authority? — A. Maltese Cross | B. Speaking trumpet | C. Stars | D. Stripes

Correct answer: B. Speaking trumpet

What is the lowest rank in the fire service? — A. Recruit | B. Probationary | C. Candidate | D. Firefighter

Correct answer: C. Candidate

What is the minimum medical care requirement for the fire service? — A. EMR | B. EMT | C. First aid/CPR | D. Paramedic

Correct answer: C. First aid/CPR

What is the most common physical fitness test given to firefighters? — A. AFF | B. CPAT | C. IFSTA | D. AFC

Correct answer: B. CPAT

What is the most important "machine" at the fire scene? — A. Fire apparatus | B. Self-contained breathing apparatus | C. Firefighter | D. Fire appliances

Correct answer: C. Firefighter

What is the primary objective of the fire service? — A. Protect property | B. Save lives | C. Protect the environment | D. Depends on the fire department mission statement

Correct answer: B. Save lives

What percentage of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteer? — A. 35 percent | B. 50 percent | C. 65 percent | D. 80 percent

Correct answer: C. 65 percent

What rank is typically responsible for functional areas, such as training? — A. Firefighter | B. Lieutenant | C. Captain | D. Deputy chief

Correct answer: D. Deputy chief

What signaled that a house was insured and that the fire company was to put the fire out? — A. Handwritten notes on the fire apparatus | B. Local insurance broker verifying | C. A fire mark on the building | D. Markings on the curb

Correct answer: C. A fire mark on the building

When Ben Franklin stated "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," what was he referring to? — A. Insurance companies | B. Creating fire departments | C. Sharing medical observations | D. Using sirens for early alert systems

Correct answer: A. Insurance companies

When there are multiple agencies responding and operating at an incident, what command should be established? — A. Incident command | B. Unified command | C. Chain of command | D. Unity of command

Correct answer: B. Unified command

Which apparatus typically has a pump, carries hose, and has water? — A. Engine | B. Ladder | C. Truck | D. Rescue

Correct answer: A. Engine

Which event caused mandatory upgrades to exit lighting, sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarms, and flame-resistant scenery? — A. Triangle Shirtwaist | B. Peshtigo | C. Great Chicago | D. Iroquois Theater

Correct answer: D. Iroquois Theater

Which fire department position is responsible for the company? — A. Firefighter | B. Deputy chief | C. Captain | D. Battalion chief

Correct answer: C. Captain

Which fire department representative is accountable to the elected leaders of a community? — A. Fire marshal | B. Fire chief | C. Firefighter | D. Fire warden

Correct answer: B. Fire chief

Which incident occurred at the same time as the Great Chicago Fire? — A. Triangle Shirtwaist | B. Peshtigo | C. Iroquois Theater | D. Our Lady of the Angels School

Correct answer: B. Peshtigo

Which is NOT typical of a rescue apparatus? — A. Carries specialized tools | B. Carries emergency medical supplies and can transport a patient | C. Has four-wheel drive | D. Is used for community health

Correct answer: C. Has four-wheel drive

Which is the highest level of emergency medicine? — A. Paramedic | B. EMT | C. First responder | D. Medical responder

Correct answer: A. Paramedic

Which major incident occurred from pyrotechnics that used materials that were not approved and highly flammable? — A. Beverly Hills Supper Club | B. Station Nightclub | C. Iroquois Theater | D. MGM

Correct answer: B. Station Nightclub

Which NFPA standard refers to the physical fitness requirements for firefighters? — A. NFPA 72 | B. NFPA 1001 | C. NFPA 1010 | D. NFPA 3300

Correct answer: C. NFPA 1010

Which of the following describes a department's expectations, values, and practices that guide its actions? — A. Mission | B. Code | C. Duty | D. Culture

Correct answer: D. Culture

Which of the following describes a fire code? — A. Recommendation | B. Policy | C. Requirement | D. Guideline

Correct answer: C. Requirement

Which of the following describes the most common respirator used in the fire service that provides breathable air to the wearer? — A. PAPR | B. SCBA | C. N95 | D. Full-face canister

Correct answer: B. SCBA

Which of the following is created by nongovernmental organizations, thus are voluntary? — A. Standards | B. Regulations | C. Policies | D. Codes

Correct answer: A. Standards

Which of the following would be considered a specialized role? — A. Fire inspector | B. Training officer | C. Telecommunicator | D. EMT

Correct answer: D. EMT

Which of these describes the hierarchical structure that the fire department uses to manage fireground operations? — A. Span of control | B. Unity of command | C. Chain of command | D. Unified command

Correct answer: C. Chain of command

Which of these describes the outline of expectations for a firefighter's performance and procedures in different circumstances? — A. Policy | B. Standard | C. Guideline | D. Regulation

Correct answer: A. Policy

Which of these represents a comprehensive approach to reduce overall emergencies? — A. CPR | B. CRR | C. CRT | D. RRT

Correct answer: B. CRR

Which organization develops U.S. building codes? — A. NFPA | B. OSHA | C. NIOSH | D. NIST

Correct answer: A. NFPA

Which percentage of career firefighters protect populations over 25,000? — A. 31 percent | B. 56 percent | C. 71 percent | D. 93 percent

Correct answer: C. 71 percent

Which symbol represents the fire service? — A. Bugle | B. Maltese Cross | C. Star of Life | D. Hook and ladder

Correct answer: B. Maltese Cross

Which system allows for the closest unit to get dispatched to an emergency? — A. Computer-aided dispatch | B. Two-way radios | C. Pagers | D. Enhanced 911

Correct answer: A. Computer-aided dispatch

While responding to a structure fire, the first engine positions at the front door and enters for fire attack, the second engine obtains the water supply, the first ladder gets the address and sets up, the third engine establishes RIT. This is an example of what? — A. SOP | B. SOG | C. Policy | D. Governance

Correct answer: A. SOP

Who created the first volunteer fire department in North America? — A. George Washington | B. James Braidwood | C. Thomas Atkins | D. Benjamin Franklin

Correct answer: D. Benjamin Franklin

Why are there eight points on the Maltese Cross? — A. Eight missions of the fire service | B. Eight characteristics of the fire service | C. Eight key attributes of a good responder | D. Eight hazards firefighters prepare for

Correct answer: C. Eight key attributes of a good responder

Why do we have SOGs? — A. SOGs are more strict than SOPs. | B. SOGs may vary due to a particular incident | C. They are a general framework for guiding and operating the organization. | D. They create procedures for accountability on a scene.

Correct answer: B. SOGs may vary due to a particular incident

Your safety and mental well-being are related to which of the following? — A. Your personal health and physical fitness | B. Your ability to pass the credentialing exam | C. Your training dedication | D. The culture of your department

Correct answer: A. Your personal health and physical fitness

All items in the cab on the apparatus shall be: — A. Stowed, perched, or pendent | B. Mounted, sitting, or riding | C. On, sitting, or hanging | D. mounted, stowed, or secured

Correct answer: D. mounted, stowed, or secured

Although firefighting is an inherently dangerous activity, most firefighter injuries and deaths are the result of: — A. Flashover | B. Preventable causes | C. Hazardous | D. Collapse

Correct answer: B. Preventable causes

At the 2006 Firefighter Life Safety Summit, what was created to raise awareness for firefighter life safety issues? — A. 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives | B. Accident Investigation Procedures | C. Fallen Firefighter Memorial | D. Fire Service Safety Procedures

Correct answer: A. 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

At the station you notice one of the firefighters being quiet and not talking. Normally this person is outgoing, asks others how things are going, and is a great communicator. On incident scenes they have sympathy for others. What is the technical name of what is happening to this person? — A. Preparing to quit | B. Upset with another member | C. Nothing; they are just having a bad day. | D. Compassion fatigue

Correct answer: D. Compassion fatigue

During training you are being taught how to use a chain saw. What is the goal of the training? — A. To learn proper maintenance, operation, and safety in its use | B. So they can show you the way they want you to use it | C. To show you that you are not special | D. The saw manufacturer requires it

Correct answer: A. To learn proper maintenance, operation, and safety in its use

Firefighters should drink up to ___ of water each day to keep properly hydrated. — A. 1 gallon | B. 2 gallons | C. 3 gallons | D. 4 gallons

Correct answer: A. 1 gallon

Firefighters would significantly reduce their risk factors for cardiovascular disease by prohibiting which of these? — A. Physical fitness | B. Defensive fire attack | C. Interior fire attack | D. Smoking and tobacco use

Correct answer: D. Smoking and tobacco use

Fires are fought in all different weather conditions. What can be done in colder temperatures to help keep firefighters warm? — A. Wet the outside of the gear; the ice will keep heat in. | B. Don't use SCBA because it will only supply cool air. | C. Wear synthetic material under your PPE to keep warm. | D. Wear full PPE; it can help keep the heat in

Correct answer: D. Wear full PPE; it can help keep the heat in

For firefighters that died in vehicle accidents, where or when did a majority of them happen? — A. At training evolutions | B. Returning from and responding to incidents | C. At the fire station | D. At the scene

Correct answer: B. Returning from and responding to incidents

For firefighters, the goal is never to eliminate all risk, but rather to reduce preventable deaths and injuries by reducing ___ risks. — A. High-hazard | B. Unnecessary | C. All | D. Fire

Correct answer: B. Unnecessary

How can you verify that the natural gas piping has been shut off into a structure? — A. The handle is in line with the pipe. | B. The valve is turned three times to the off position. | C. The handle is at a right angle to the pipe | D. The indicator on the pipe will say "off."

Correct answer: C. The handle is at a right angle to the pipe

If you choose to use the employee assistance program (EAP), what can you expect after the consultation? — A. Your significant other will be contacted for help. | B. It is confidential, and nothing will be passed on | C. The program will call your employer to tell them the next step. | D. A report will be produced and sent to your department.

Correct answer: B. It is confidential, and nothing will be passed on

If you expect to perform the duties of a firefighter, you have to give your body the right ___ or it will fail when you need it. — A. Nutrition | B. Training | C. Strength | D. Competitive edge

Correct answer: A. Nutrition

If you have thoughts of suicide, what is something you do NOT want to do? — A. Contact the chaplain. | B. Consult a qualified counselor. | C. Consult the employee assistance program. | D. Let it go and assume it will pass

Correct answer: D. Let it go and assume it will pass

On an emergency event, when does safety begin? — A. As soon as the incident commander arrives on scene | B. As soon as you arrive on the incident scene | C. Before an actual response | D. As soon as a safety officer is assigned

Correct answer: C. Before an actual response

Which signs and symptoms can indicate cumulative stress: indecisiveness, overly communicative behavior, and irritability toward co-workers? — A. Overly communicative behavior only | B. Indecisiveness and irritability toward co-workers | C. Indecisiveness only | D. Overly communicative behavior and irritability toward co-workers

Correct answer: B. Indecisiveness and irritability toward co-workers

Regarding emergency vehicle operation, which statements are true: an exemption makes all actions legal; an operator can still be held criminally/civilly liable after a crash; and an exemption does not relieve the operator of the duty to drive with reasonable care? — A. Only the exemption statement is true. | B. Only the liability statement is true. | C. The operator can still be held liable, and the duty to drive with reasonable care remains | D. The exemption and liability statements are false; the reasonable-care statement is true.

Correct answer: C. The operator can still be held liable, and the duty to drive with reasonable care remains

Which situations can constitute a critical incident: suicide of a colleague, multi-casualty/disaster scenes, and a hazmat call with a leaking drum? — A. Only the suicide of a colleague is a critical incident. | B. Only the multi-casualty/disaster scene is a critical incident. | C. The suicide and hazmat call are critical incidents; the multi-casualty/disaster scene is not. | D. Suicide of a colleague and multi-casualty/disaster scenes

Correct answer: D. Suicide of a colleague and multi-casualty/disaster scenes

Stressful occupations like firefighting may experience ___ rates of suicide than the general population. — A. Decreasing | B. Equal | C. Lower | D. Higher

Correct answer: D. Higher

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network estimates that firefighters have a ___ percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the general U.S. population. — A. 9 percent | B. 18 | C. 5 | D. 15

Correct answer: A. 9 percent

To improve and protect firefighter safety on incident scenes and during training, what two things should be avoided? — A. Priorities and policies | B. Communication and questions | C. Command and control | D. Sloppy practices and shortcuts

Correct answer: D. Sloppy practices and shortcuts

What is something you can do to help reduce your stress levels? — A. Nothing; it will pass. | B. Quit your job. | C. Take a vacation | D. Host a get-together.

Correct answer: C. Take a vacation

What can and should be used on an incident scene to help rest and recover? — A. Medical evaluation | B. Rehabilitation | C. Recycling | D. Food

Correct answer: B. Rehabilitation

What is a hazard you can experience while driving on wet roads that could cause you to lose control of your vehicle or apparatus? — A. Ice | B. Loose roadway | C. Reflections | D. Hydroplaning

Correct answer: D. Hydroplaning

What is a major safety practice to complete at the beginning of each drill or training event? — A. Check the SOPs and SOGs each day. | B. Check with your officer for any identified hazards. | C. Prepare your PPE and SCBA | D. Check previous alarms so you know where you may respond today.

Correct answer: C. Prepare your PPE and SCBA