Block 1 Exam Right answers only

A firefighter, while conducting a task, is given flexibility on conducting that task. What is that firefighter operating under?

SOG

A regulation is upheld by which person/organization?

AHJ

All of the following are a category of Fire Department EXCEPT?

Part-time

During a large incident, what position would speak with the media?

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?

SOPs

Duty, honor, safety, and excellence are terms used to describe a fire department's what?

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?

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?

Triangle Shirtwaist

Fire stations are often made up of which smaller group?

Company

Firefighters in the early 1800s would tap into the water supply system using which valve?

Fireplug

Firefighters should be able to complete the CPAT in what time?

10 minutes 20 seconds

How did colonial-era firefighters contain the spread of fire?

Pulled down the structure

How long does it take for a PASS device to activate?

30 seconds

If a firefighter suffers from a roof collapse and becomes pinned, what will help them be found?

PASS

IFSAC and Pro Board are the only recognized agencies that offer accredited emergency service credentials. Which of these is NOT a reason why?

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?

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?

75 percent

In which city was the first paid fire department?

Boston

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code was created after which incident?

Triangle Shirtwaist

Roles in the fire department are sorted into which two categories?

General and specialized

Some volunteer departments allow members younger than 18 years old. What are they considered?

Juniors

The "quint" has five components: a pump, water tank, hose storage, ground ladders, and what?

Aerial device

The 5 Es consist of: enforcement, engineering, economic incentives, emergency response, and what?

Education

The concept that a firefighter is obligated to make performing the requirements of their mission the top priority is considered?

Duty

The fire department uses which style of leadership?

Paramilitary

The first documented fire in the US occurred in Jamestown, Virginia in 1608, what was the structure made of?

Straw and wood

The overall purpose of the fire service is described in what?

Mission statement

Training to become a firefighter involves which of the following?

All of these are correct

Typically, a lieutenant should be promoted to what position before becoming a battalion chief?

Captain

Using smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, and child-resistant medication caps are examples of which of the 5 Es?

Engineering

What apparatus can be equipped with an elevating platform?

Truck

What are firefighters called who have trained in special techniques for incidents involving structural collapse, trench, swift water, or confined space?

Technical rescuers

What are the 5 Es used for?

Fire prevention

What device may be able to find someone (firefighter or civilian) trapped in a burning building?

Thermal imager

What did the first fire regulation in North America do?

Banned wooden chimneys

What does the firefighter's PASS device stand for?

Personal alert safety system

What is the difference between a Firefighter I and a Firefighter II?

Firefighter I needs direct supervision; Firefighter II works under general supervision.

What is the difference between governance and SOPs?

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?

Speaking trumpet

What is the lowest rank in the fire service?

Candidate

What is the minimum medical care requirement for the fire service?

First aid/CPR

What is the most common physical fitness test given to firefighters?

CPAT

What is the most important "machine" at the fire scene?

Firefighter

What is the primary objective of the fire service?

Save lives

What percentage of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteer?

65 percent

What rank is typically responsible for functional areas, such as training?

Deputy chief

What signaled that a house was insured and that the fire company was to put the fire out?

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?

Insurance companies

When there are multiple agencies responding and operating at an incident, what command should be established?

Unified command

Which apparatus typically has a pump, carries hose, and has water?

Engine

Which event caused mandatory upgrades to exit lighting, sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarms, and flame-resistant scenery?

Iroquois Theater

Which fire department position is responsible for the company?

Captain

Which fire department representative is accountable to the elected leaders of a community?

Fire chief

Which incident occurred at the same time as the Great Chicago Fire?

Peshtigo

Which is NOT typical of a rescue apparatus?

Has four-wheel drive

Which is the highest level of emergency medicine?

Paramedic

Which major incident occurred from pyrotechnics that used materials that were not approved and highly flammable?

Station Nightclub

Which NFPA standard refers to the physical fitness requirements for firefighters?

NFPA 1010

Which of the following describes a department's expectations, values, and practices that guide its actions?

Culture

Which of the following describes a fire code?

Requirement

Which of the following describes the most common respirator used in the fire service that provides breathable air to the wearer?

SCBA

Which of the following is created by nongovernmental organizations, thus are voluntary?

Standards

Which of the following would be considered a specialized role?

EMT

Which of these describes the hierarchical structure that the fire department uses to manage fireground operations?

Chain of command

Which of these describes the outline of expectations for a firefighter's performance and procedures in different circumstances?

Policy

Which of these represents a comprehensive approach to reduce overall emergencies?

CRR

Which organization develops U.S. building codes?

NFPA

Which percentage of career firefighters protect populations over 25,000?

71 percent

Which symbol represents the fire service?

Maltese Cross

Which system allows for the closest unit to get dispatched to an emergency?

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?

SOP

Who created the first volunteer fire department in North America?

Benjamin Franklin

Why are there eight points on the Maltese Cross?

Eight key attributes of a good responder

Why do we have SOGs?

SOGs may vary due to a particular incident.

Your safety and mental well-being are related to which of the following?

Your personal health and physical fitness

All items in the cab on the apparatus shall be:

mounted, stowed, or secured.

Although firefighting is an inherently dangerous activity, most firefighter injuries and deaths are the result of:

Preventable causes.

At the 2006 Firefighter Life Safety Summit, what was created to raise awareness for firefighter life safety issues?

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?

Compassion fatigue.

During training you are being taught how to use a chain saw. What is the goal of the training?

To learn proper maintenance, operation, and safety in its use.

Firefighters should drink up to ___ of water each day to keep properly hydrated.

1 gallon.

Firefighters would significantly reduce their risk factors for cardiovascular disease by prohibiting which of these?

Smoking and tobacco use.

Fires are fought in all different weather conditions. What can be done in colder temperatures to help keep firefighters warm?

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?

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.

Unnecessary.

How can you verify that the natural gas piping has been shut off into a structure?

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?

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.

Nutrition.

If you have thoughts of suicide, what is something you do NOT want to do?

Let it go and assume it will pass.

On an emergency event, when does safety begin?

Before an actual response.

Which signs and symptoms can indicate cumulative stress: indecisiveness, overly communicative behavior, and irritability toward co-workers?

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?

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?

Suicide of a colleague and multi-casualty/disaster scenes.

Stressful occupations like firefighting may experience ___ rates of suicide than the general population.

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.

9 percent.

To improve and protect firefighter safety on incident scenes and during training, what two things should be avoided?

Sloppy practices and shortcuts

What is something you can do to help reduce your stress levels?

Take a vacation.

What can and should be used on an incident scene to help rest and recover?

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?

Hydroplaning.

What is a major safety practice to complete at the beginning of each drill or training event?

Prepare your PPE and SCBA.