Fire Engineering's Handbook For Firefighter I & Ii - Ch. 03

Front 1

"The modern fire department responds to numerous all-hazard responsibilities including but not limited to:"

Back 1

-Fire suppression

-Emergency medical services

-Specialty rescue operations

-Hazardous materials mitigation

-Life- and fire-safety education

-Administrations and enforcement of codes and standards

-Emergency communications

Ch. 3, pg. 29

Front 2

"National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) [is[ a _____________ whose purpose is to _____________________ by ________________________."

Back 2

-Nonprofit organization

-Reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life

-Providing and advocating consensus codes, standards, research, training, and education

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 3

"International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) [is] composed of members considered the leading experts in ____________________________."

Back 3

-Firefighting

-Emergency medical services

-Terrorism response

-Hazardous materials

-Natural disasters

-Search and rescue

-Public safety legislation

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 4

"International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) [is] working to promote ___________________."

Back 4

-A safe and healthy work environment

-Reasonable working conditions

-The research and treatment of burns and other related health problems common to career firefighters.

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 5

"National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) [is] composed of _______________ involved in ______________________________."

Back 5

-State volunteer firefighter organizations

-Providing training programs, public education, conferences, and the compilation of pertinent statistics

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 6

"Companies are generally organized by ______________________."

Back 6

Function

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 7

A fire department mission should reflect expectations and requirements of the __________ it serves.

Back 7

Community

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 8

What factors into how a fire department deploys resources?

Back 8

-Its mission

-The communities it serves and their expectations

-The size and workload of the organization

-Available funding

-The political landscape

Ch. 3, pg. 30

Front 9

Four main elements in the "cycle of resources"

Back 9

-Public education

-Engineering and code enforcement

-Fire suppression

-Fire investigation

Ch. 3, pg. 31

Front 10

"According to the NFPA, there were __________ fires reported during 2007 involving ____________ in property damage."

Back 10

-1,557,500

-$14.6 billion

Ch. 3, pg. 31

Front 11

"Fires are typically less than ______ of the workload for any fire department."

Back 11

10%

Ch. 3, pg. 31

Front 12

What NFPA standard defines what a company is?

Back 12

NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public

Ch. 3, pg. 32

Front 13

According to NFPA 1201, a company is a group of members that is the following:

Back 13

-Under the direct supervision of an officer or leader

-Trained and equipped to perform assigned tasks

-Usually organized and identified as engine, ladder, rescue, or squad companies

-Usually operates with one piece of apparatus

-Arrives at the scene on fire apparatus or assembles at the scene prior to assignment

Ch. 3, pg. 32

Front 14

"An engine company is composed of an apparatus or vehicle, generally referred to as a _______________, staffed by ______________________ trained and assigned to _____________________________."

Back 14

-Engine or pumper

-Firefighters and a supervisor (officer)

-Deliver water, deploy hoselines, and execute other associated tactics to extinguish fires.

Ch. 3, pg. 32

Front 15

"A ladder or truck company is composed of a __________________, staffed by ____________ trained and assigned to _____________________."

Back 15

-Aerial apparatus or vehicle

-Firefighters and a supervisor (officer)

-Place ladders, accomplish search and rescue, perform ventilation and forcible-entry operations, secure utilities, and perform salvage or overhaul at fire and other emergency scenes

Ch. 3, pg. 32-33

Front 16

"A rescue or squad company is composed of a vehicle carrying ___________...staffed by _______________ trained and assigned to ____________________________."

Back 16

-Specialized equipment

-Firefighters and a supervisor (officer)

-Perform forcible entry, search and rescue, and other specialized tasks at fire scenes.

Ch. 3, pg. 33

Front 17

"Many fire-service-based ambulance or EMS companies are composed of a _____________, carrying ______________, and staffed by _____________________, trained to ________________________________."

Back 17

-Transport vehicle

-Specialized medical equipment

-Firefighters

-Provide treatment to patients, including first aid, CPR, BLS or ALS, and other medical procedures prior to arrival at a healthcare facility.

Ch. 3, pg. 33

Front 18

"The quint is defined by the NFPA 1901...as fire apparatus with _______________, _______, ____________, ___________________, and __________________."

Back 18

-A permanently mounted fire pump

-A water tank

-A hose storage area

-An aerial ladder or elevating platform with a a permanently mounted waterway

-A complement of ground ladders

Ch. 3, pg. 34

Front 19

"NFPA 1901...defines a mobile water supply apparatus (water tender) as a vehicle designed primarily for _________________."

Back 19

-Transporting water to fire emergency scenes to be applied by other vehicles or pumping equipment.

Ch. 3, pg. 34

Front 20

"A firefighter, as defined by NFPA 1001..., is an individual possessing ____________________."

Back 20

The knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a firefighting team, under supervision, in hazardous conditions

Ch. 3, pg. 34

Front 21

What type of officer is "responsible for the supervision of the personnel and resources assigned to a single or multi-unit engine, ladder, or squad company"?

Back 21

Company officer

Ch. 3, pg. 37

Front 22

What type of officer is "responsible for the supervision of the personnel and resources associated with multiple units/stations or organizational disciplines within the fire department"?

Back 22

Battalion or district chiefs

Ch. 3, pg. 37

Front 23

What type of officer is "responsible for the supervision of the personnel and resources associated with a major functional discipline (training, emergency medical services, community risk reduction, etc.) within the fire department"?

Back 23

Deputy or assistant chiefs

Ch. 3, pg. 38

Front 24

What type of officer must "serve as a department head and must possess advanced administrative, financial, communications, political, legal, managerial, analytical, and information management skills and abilities"?

Back 24

Fire chief (also known as chief engineer or commissioner in some districts)

Ch. 3, pg. 38

Front 25

Ambulance personnel must have what minimum certifications?

Back 25

EMT certification

Ch. 3, pg. 39

Front 26

Name three factors in attracting volunteers

Back 26

-Length of service award program (LOSAP)

-Pay per call or per hour

-Tax exemptions or deductions

-Health insurance

-Tuition assistance

-Low-interest housing loans

Ch. 3, pg. 42

Front 27

"Standard operating procedures (SOPs) or standard operating guidelines (SOGs) typically address ____________________________."

Back 27

Operational matters such as hose loads, water supply, high-rise operations, and safety requirements.

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 28

"The incident command system (ICS) is ___________________________________________."

Back 28

An organizational system that provides command and control at these emergency incidents and meets the requirements of government regulations

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 29

"The command staff consists of ________________, _______________, _______________, and __________________

Back 29

-The incident commander

-The safety officer

-The information officer

-The liaison officer

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 30

"The incident commander is the individual responsible for _____________________."

Back 30

The management of all incident operations at the incident site.

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 31

"The safety officer is a member of the command staff responsible for __________________________________."

Back 31

Monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for increasing personnel safety

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 32

"The information officer is a member of the command staff responsible for ___________________________________."

Back 32

Interfacing with the public and media or with other agencies that require information directly from the incident.

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 33

"The liaison officer is a member of the command staff responsible for ________________________."

Back 33

Coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 34

"The general staff consists of the _____________, the ________________, the ________________, and the ____________________."

Back 34

-Operations section

-Planning section

-Logistics section

-Finance/administration section

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 35

"The operations section is responsible for __________________________."

Back 35

All tactical operations at the incident

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 36

"The planning section is responsible for _________________________________."

Back 36

The collection, evaluation, and dissemination of tactical information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of incident action plans.

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 37

"The logistics section is responsible for ________________________."

Back 37

Providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 38

"The finance/administration section chief is responsible for ____________________."

Back 38

All incident costs and financial considerations.

Ch. 3, pg. 43

Front 39

"The incident command post (ICP) is _________________________."

Back 39

The location where the primary command functions are executed

Ch. 3, pg. 44

Front 40

"The staging area is _________________________________."

Back 40

A location set up at an incident where resources can be placed while awaiting a tactical assignment.

Ch. 3, pg. 44

Front 41

"Base is the location where ____________________."

Back 41

Primary logistics functions for an incident are coordinated and administered

Ch. 3, pg. 44

Front 42

"Camp is _________________________. It is equipped and staffed to _____________________________."

Back 42

-Geographical site within the general incident area but separate from the incident base

-Provide sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel.

Ch. 3, pg. 44

Front 43

"The NFPA was establish in __________."

Back 43

1896

Ch. 3, pg. 44

Front 44

NFPA 1001

Back 44

Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 45

NFPA 1002

Back 45

Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 46

NFPA 1003

Back 46

Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 47

NFPA 1005

Back 47

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 48

NFPA 1006

Back 48

Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 49

NFPA 1031

Back 49

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 50

NFPA 1033

Back 50

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 51

NFPA 1035

Back 51

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 52

NFPA 1051

Back 52

Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 53

NFPA 1061

Back 53

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunicator

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 54

NFPA 1081

Back 54

Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 55

NFPA 1500

Back 55

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 56

NFPA 1581

Back 56

Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 57

NFPA 1582

Back 57

Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments

Ch. 3, pg. 45 N

Front 58

NFPA 1583

Back 58

Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 59

"The IAFC was established in ___________."

Back 59

1873

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 60

"The IAFF was officially established in ___________."

Back 60

1918

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 61

"Department of Homeland Security was established after ________________, when __________."

Back 61

-The September 11, 2001, terrorist attack

-Duplications and gaps were exploited in federal, state, and local government resources

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 62

"OSHA, part of the US Dept of Labor, was established to _____________."

Back 62

Ensure safe working conditions

Ch. 3, pg. 45

Front 63

"NIOSH supports _______ through _____________."

Back 63

-OSHA

-Research and educational training

Ch. 3, pg. 46

Front 64

"ISO is a _______________________ that _______________________."

Back 64

-Nonprofit voluntary association of insurers

-Gathers data for the purpose of setting fire insurance rates

Ch. 3, pg. 46