IFSTA 8 - Exam 1 - FF1 Ch 1

Which officer position monitors operational safety at emergency incidents?

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Some of the medical and physical requirements of NFPA 1550 include medical evaluations, development of physical performance standards, and:

operation of an infection control program

Maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions includes:

maintaining situational awareness.

The officer responsible for all operations within a fire department is the:

fire chief.

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

Engine

Guides that set boundaries and establish standards of conduct that an organization expects from its members are:

policies

Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation are:

procedures

Which is a method to protect yourself from infection and exposure?

Limit unnecessary physical contact with all patients

One of the main functions of a truck (ladder) company is to:

provide access to upper levels of a structure

The level of stress firefighters deal with on a regular basis is:

greater than that of most of the civilian population

What position oversees all training activities and supervises personnel assigned to the training division?

Training officer/chief of training

Fire prevention officers/inspectors, plans examiners, and fire and life safety educators are positions in the ____ division.

fire prevention or Community Risk Reduction (CRR)

Emergency operations should be managed:

through an Incident Management System (IMS)

Some specific emergency and nonemergency duties of a Firefighter I include establishing work areas at emergency scenes, forcing entry into structures, and:

overhauling a fire scene and conserving property

To prevent build-up of apparatus engine exhaust in fire station vehicle bays,:

fire stations should be equipped with vehicle exhaust extraction systems

What program provides assistance for personal issues to firefighters and their families?

Member assistance program (MAP)

What is the purpose of the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation's (NFFF) 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?

To provide the fire service with a blueprint for making changes

One issue that a member assistance program can provide assistance for is:

substance use, abuse, and dependence

Which agency can alert the public of traffic incidents, evacuations, and fire department activities?

Media

Fire apparatus and vehicle safety requirements include:

firefighters assisting in the movement of apparatus as ground guides (spotters)

Proficiency training and evaluations are required ____, or whenever policies, procedures, or guidelines are updated to ensure that members maintain their knowledge and skills.

annually

Cancer and diabetes are examples of _____ illnesses that are long lasting and can even be fatal.

chronic

Which is a recommendation for preventing or limiting chemical and carcinogen exposures?

Remaining upwind of fires and smoke plumes

The leading cause of firefighter fatalities is:

cardiovascular disease

The minimum requirements for a fire department safety and health program are specified by:

NFPA 1550

Firefighters are typically required to participate in a physical fitness program in _____ departments.

career

Volunteer fire departments have members respond to emergencies when necessary:

since many are not continuously staffed with firefighters

Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time firefighters?

Career department

Different staffing classifications are based on:

whether or not firefighters are paid and how often they work

What organizational principle is necessary in the fire service to assign responsibility, assign specific and clear-cut tasks, and prevent duplication of effort?

Division of labor

The group of personnel that delivers emergency services to the public is known as _____ personnel while the group that provides administrative and logistical support to those personnel is known as staff personnel.

line

To remain mentally fit and healthy and reduce stress, firefighters need to:

build resilience

If your personal stress management program is not working, the organization's _____ should be able to assist with stress management.

member assistance program (MAP)

Each employee in a fire department reporting to one supervisor is an example of:

unity of command

How might law enforcement interact with fire department personnel?

Providing incident scene security

The fire service mission is to save lives and:

protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations

All personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere or hazardous area must be:

fully equipped with PPE, including SCBA

What organizational principle is administered through policies that define acceptable performance and expected outcomes?

Discipline

n a chain of command, the _____ is at the top and the firefighters at the bottom.

fire chief

Which type of stress accumulates over time and can take years to develop?

Occupational

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) initiated a(an) ______ to focus on firefighter safety.

Fire Fighter Safety Stand Down

Areas of the body with high absorption rates for carcinogens include:

groin, jaw, forehead, and back

The highest risk factor that firefighters face is to have a _____ as a result of overexertion, poor health habits, or occupational stress.

sudden cardiac arrest

Who selects the level of competency fire department members should be trained to meet?

The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

To avoid respiratory hazards, firefighters should:

never remove SCBA during structural fire fighting until your supervisor or IC says it is safe to do so.

Which personnel are responsible for managing fire prevention, Investigation Divisions, and plans review?

Fire marshals

What programs have the intention of limiting exposures, documenting exposures, and providing access to correct treatment options if exposure occurs?

Infection and exposure control programs

What is the most basic unit of fire fighting operations?

Company