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The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's: - ✔✔SOP/SOG Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the MOST COMMONLY accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? - ✔✔Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas such as a(n): - ✔✔ Hazardous material technician Rescue specialist Emergency medical technician or paramedic ALL OF THE ABOVE Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression? - ✔✔Being certified as a pumper driver/operator Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - ✔✔The company Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? - ✔✔Performing specialized rescue One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - ✔✔Performing forcible entry to fire building Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company? - ✔✔Stretching the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the fire department is the: - ✔✔Fire chief In all fire departments, training must: - ✔✔Be a continuing function Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency operations? - ✔✔Bylaws What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)? - ✔✔Firefighter safety is the first consideration for all procedures SOPs should be brief, clear, and concise If an SOP doesn't work, change it ALL OF THE ABOVE Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? - ✔✔Guidelines are more flexible and useable by line officers The chain of command: - ✔✔Is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest. __________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise. - ✔✔span of control Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew? - ✔✔Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire An attack that uses the steam generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is know as a(n) _______ attack - ✔✔Combination Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - ✔✔energized
Which of the following actions does NOT contribute to firefighter safety? - ✔✔Free-lancing Making equipment safe is addressed by: - ✔✔Selection Inspection and maintenance Application ALL OF THE ABOVE A fire ground management system that addresses procedures for controlling personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications and is designed to be expanded as needed is the: - ✔✔Incident management system The coupling on the high pressure hose that is attached to an SCBA cylinder should be: - ✔✔Hand tight When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighter's face is: - ✔✔Dangerous, because it is still possible for toxic gases to enter the face piece All of the following are good practices when wearing self-contained breathing apparatus, except:
- Working in pairs as a minimum
- Checking face piece seal prior to connecting the breathing tube Turning the bypass valve on when entering the structure
- Leaving a dangerous area immediately when the alarm sounds - ✔✔Turning the bypass valve on when entering the structure The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus is used: - ✔✔In emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires? - ✔✔Oxygen deficiency Elevated temperatures Smoke
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following statements regarding changes in SCBA is INCORRECT?
- The weight of standard 30 minute SCBA has been reduced approximately 40% since 1980
- New regulation designs provide increased airflow and redundancy
- All SCBA used or manufactured for fire department must not be positive pressure
- Newer SCBA units have the PASS device incorporated in the unit - ✔✔All SCBA used or manufactured for fire department must not be positive pressure When tightening the straps on a SCBA face piece, the ______ straps should always be tightened first. - ✔✔Lower As the oxygen supply in any given area falls below _____ percent, unconsciousness can occur. - ✔✔ 9 The FIRST noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency are: - ✔✔Increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - ✔✔super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke The open-circuit, positive pressure breathing apparatus operates by: - ✔✔maintaining a pressure inside the mask that is slightly higher than atmospheric pressure. Rescue from sewers, grain silos, and similarly confined spaces requires the use of self-contained breathing apparatus due to the danger of: - ✔✔Toxic gases and oxygen deficiency PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to? - ✔✔locate trapped firefighters All breathing apparatus must be stored so that it is ready to be: - ✔✔donned and used
ALL OF THE ABOVE
When filling an SCBA cylinder, the cylinder must be - ✔✔Placed in a fragmentation containment or other shielded device PASS is an acronym for __________ Safety System. - ✔✔Personal Alert An advantage of a face piece nosecup is that it: - ✔✔Helps control internal fogging Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause: - ✔✔disease of the lung tissue SCBA should be used: - ✔✔Around hazardous materials During overhaul of fire scenes At confined space rescues ALL OF THE ABOVE Which of the body's systems is most vulnerable to injury from the toxic conditions and gases encountered during firefighting operations? - ✔✔Respiratory Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall below __________ percent oxygen. - ✔✔19. Toxic substances found in smoke include: - ✔✔Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Tar ALL OF THE ABOVE Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbon monoxide?
- it is produced by incomplete combustion
- it displaces oxygen on the blood stream
- it has a sharp pungent odor
- it's IDLH is 1200 to 1500 ppm - ✔✔It has a sharp pungent odor _________ has the sole responsibility for testing and certification of respiratory protection including fire service SCBA. - ✔✔NIOSH Which of the following is NOT a limitation of an SCBA unit based on design and size?
- peripheral vision is reduced
- the quantity of air is immeasurable
- the weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for firefighters
- ability to communicate is decreased - ✔✔The quantity of air is immeasurable SCBA limitations that the firefighter/user should be aware of is/are: - ✔✔Increased physical stress may cause anxiety SCBA and PPE add approximately 40-50 pounds of weight to the firefighter The degree of training or experience users have with SCBA effects their level of self confidence ALL OF THE ABOVE What type of SCBA is MOST commonly used in the fire service? - ✔✔Open-circuit Which of the following statements regarding the two SCBA types in fire service is incorrect?
- in an open circuit SCBA, exhaled air is vented to the outside atmosphere
- in a closed circuit SCBA, exhaled air stays in the system for filtering, cleaning, and circulation
- the closed circuit type is commonly used for structural fire fighting
- SCBAs for fire service use are designed and built in accordance with NIOSH and NFPA standards - ✔✔The closed-circuit type is commonly used for structural fire fighting Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic components of SCBA?
- dressing while the apparatus is in motion
- being seated with seat belts fastened
- not standing in the apparatus - ✔✔Dressing while the apparatus is in motion Wearing clothing that is NOT dry: - ✔✔Can lead to reduced thermal resistance and burns PPE provides a ______ level of protection to firefighters. - ✔✔minimum Failure to wear your PPE can lead to: - ✔✔injury NFPA requires that, as a minimum, PPE clothing should be cleaned every ____ months - ✔✔ 6 Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the layered protection system in structural PPE?
- vapor/moisture barrier
- waterproof outer layer
- thermal barrier
- outer shell - ✔✔Waterproof Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with which of the following information?
- cleaning instructions
- MSDS information
- shelf life
- liability protection - ✔✔Cleaning instructions The purpose for the use of reflective trim on PPE is to: - ✔✔increase the visibility of the wearer to others. Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages to wearing gloves that meet NFPA standards for structural firefighting?
- thermal protection
- protection from puncture
- protection from scrapes and cuts
- reduced dexterity - ✔✔Reduced dexterity To improve dexterity with gloves, be sure to have a good fit and: - ✔✔Practice with the gloves Which of the following statements regarding a work uniform is incorrect? - ✔✔A uniform that meets NFPA standards is designed to protect the wearer in IDLH atmospheres. The biggest disadvantage of the common rubber boot used in structural firefighting is that it: - ✔✔Has a sloppy fit Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- goggles, safety glasses, and wrap-around shields are forms of eye protection
- proximity PPE shields are are coated to create a mirrored surface
- an SCBA face shield can provide primary eye protection
- a structural helmet face shield can provide primary eye protection - ✔✔A structural helmet face shield can provide primary eye protection How long does it take for the PASS device to alarm if the wearer becomes inactive? - ✔✔30 seconds A simple problem in using the non-integrated PASS devices is that it has contributed to numerous firefighter fatalities due to: - ✔✔Forgetting to turn on the unit All of the following concerning downed power lines are correct except:
- downed power lines should be considered energized until the power company confirms it is dead.
- secure the area around the power line and keep the public at a safe distance
- never drive fire apparatus over a downed power line
Composite SCBA cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every: - ✔✔3 years Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be hydrostatically tested after each ____ year period - ✔✔five Which of the following has the highest priority for a radio transmission?
- notification from dispatch of road closures'
- emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
- vital signs of a patient being transported by fire department ambulance
- transmission of local forest fire danger notice - ✔✔Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue All fire department radio operations must follow rules of the: - ✔✔Federal Communications Commission FCC Which of the following is NOT identified as an alerting system for a staffed fire station?
- vocal alarm
- fax machine
- computerized line printer
- radio with alert tone - ✔✔Fax machine Prearrival instructions can be defined as: - ✔✔self-help instructions intended to enhance the overall safety of the citizen until first responders arrive on the scene All of the following are considered valuable characteristics or traits for a person who receives emergency calls except:
- the ability to perform multiple tasks
- an inability to retain composure
- the ability to remember details and recall information easily
- the ability to exercise voice control - ✔✔An inability to retain composure
Which radio system uses computer processors that makes the most efficient use of the radio spectrum? - ✔✔Multi-site trunking systems Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) can be defined as a(n): - ✔✔a computer-based, automated system that assists the telecommunicator in assessing dispatch information and recommends responses. When receiving reports of emergencies by telephone, the individual should always speak: - ✔✔clearly, slowly, and with good volume When speaking to the public, the individual receiving the call should: - ✔✔Use plain everyday language With regard to all incomplete calls, the individual receiving the call should: - ✔✔Diligently follow up on all incomplete calls In fire departments that have access to multiple radio channels, fire ground operations should be: - ✔✔Assigned a separate channel dedicated for use on that scene only What is the largest difference between basic 911 and enhanced 911? - ✔✔Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address. Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages of cellular phones on reporting emergencies? - ✔✔Callers are more likely to know exact location The primary disadvantage of the simplex radio system is the - ✔✔Limited range and interference between multiple units in same system What is/are the advantage(s) of the duplex radio system? - ✔✔Greater range and elimination of self- interference Complete and accurate records should be maintained at communication centers for: - ✔✔All of the responses
In the incident management functional area responsible for providing facilities, services and materials necessary to support an incident is: - ✔✔Logistics In the incident management system, the functional area responsible for all costs and financial aspects of an incident, especially at a large-scale, long-term incident, is: - ✔✔Finance In the incident management system, the functional area that directs the organization's tactical operations to meet the strategic goals developed by command and is responsible for the management of all operations applicable to the primary mission is: - ✔✔Operations In the incident management system, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is: - ✔✔Command In the incident management system, the functional area responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information concerning the development of an incident is: - ✔✔Planning One of the major advantages of an incident management is that is allows agencies to communicate using common _____ and operating procedures. - ✔✔Terminology What is the method of fire suppression MOST widely used on class A combustibles? - ✔✔Cooling Water is the primary fire extinguishing agent because of its: - ✔✔ability to absorb heat Convection is: - ✔✔transfer of heat through liquids or gases by circulating currents
