Ifsta 6 Final Exam Review

Front 1

When was the first engine purchased in Colonial North America?

Back 1

A. 1608

B. 1631

C. 1653

D. 1735

Hint 1

C. 1653

Front 2

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public?

Back 2

A. Surveyors of Buildings

B. Jamestown Fire Association

C. Union Vulenteer Fire Company

D. National Fire Protection Association

Hint 2

D. National Fire Protection Association

Front 3

What of the following is the result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903)

Back 3

A. Mandated evacuation drills

B. Panic hardware on exit doors

C. Enclosed stairwell requirements

D. Increased emphasis on search and rescue training

Hint 3

B. Panic hardware on exit doors

Front 4

Which of the following is a result of the Coconut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Mass. (1942)

Back 4

A. Mandated evacuation drills

B. Enclosed stairwell requirements

C. Increased emphasis on search and rescue training

D. Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies

Hint 4

D. Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies

Front 5

Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established?

Back 5

A. To determine how fire loss occurs

B. To determine how to reduce fire loss

C. To determine design of fire safety vehicles

D. To regulate training of emergency responders

Hint 5

B. To determine how to reduce fire loss

Front 6

Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service?

Back 6

A. Moral character

B. Command structure

C. Ranks to define positions

D. Differences of personal characteristics

Hint 6

D. Differences of personal characteristics

Front 7

What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth?

Back 7

Pride

Front 8

What is the mission of the fire service?

Back 8

To save lives and protect property

Front 9

The all-hazards approach means the fire service

Back 9

Provides a variety of services in the community

Front 10

Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay?

Back 10

Volunteer

Front 11

The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency service directly to external customers is:

Back 11

Line

Front 12

What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?

Back 12

Battalion

Front 13

What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?

Back 13

Truck company

Front 14

What type of company protects structures in the wild land/urban interface?

Back 14

Brush company

Front 15

What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structures, vehicles, wildlands, and other types of fires?

Back 15

Engine company

Front 16

What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for FireFighter I and Firefighter II?

Back 16

1001

Front 17

What is the main duty of a Firefighter I?

Back 17

Perform assigned tasks under supervision

Front 18

Which of the following positions is trained in the operation of aerial devices according to the requirements of NFPA 1002?

Back 18

Fire apparatus driver

Front 19

Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring operational safety according to the requirements of NFPA 1521?

Back 19

Fire department incident safety officer

Front 20

Which of the following positions provides advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients?

Back 20

Paramedic

Front 21

Which of the following positions belongs to the fire prevention division?

Back 21

Fire and arson investigator

Front 22

Which of the following staff positions is responsible for maintaining municipal fire alarm systems according to the requirements of NFPA 72?

Back 22

Fire alarm maintenance personnel

Front 23

Which of the following fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of authority?

Back 23

Chain of command

Front 24

Which of the following fire service organizational principles works to prevent duplication of effort

Back 24

Division of labor

Front 25

What is the first recommended step in locating information in departmental documents?

Back 25

Ask your supervisor

Front 26

A (an) ___ is a guide to decision making in an organization

Back 26

Policy

Front 27

Which federal law affects hiring practices and building accessibility?

Back 27

Americans with Disabilities Act

Front 28

A (an) ___ is a set of principles or procedures developed by consensus

Back 28

Standard

Front 29

A (an) ___ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction

Back 29

Code

Front 30

Which of the following organizations mays be an agency of the AHJ or privately owned?

Back 30

EMS

Front 31

Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division?

Back 31

Provide sand for containing spills

Front 32

Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media while on-scene?

Back 32

Direct the media to PIO

Front 33

In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:

Back 33

Stress and overexertion

Front 34

Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual?

Back 34

Physical pain

Front 35

Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic illness?

Back 35

Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting

Front 36

Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk?

Back 36

Exposure to smoke and chemicals

Front 37

Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs?

Back 37

Stress-induced hypertension

Front 38

Which NFPA standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment?

Back 38

1851

Front 39

Which of the following must a fire departments safety and health program address?

Back 39

All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed

Front 40

Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and Equipment as established by NFPA 1500?

Back 40

Protective equipment must be current NFPA design standard

Front 41

According to NFPA 1500 Emergency Operations are limited to:

Back 41

Those that can be safely conducted by Personnel on scene

Front 42

NFPA 1500 requires that departments develop ____, including an annual medical verification of Duty Fitness

Back 42

Physical performance standards for personnel participating in Emergency Operations

Front 43

Occupational safety and health administration regulations only apply to federal employees unless:

Back 43

The state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations

Front 44

The goal of the national Fallen firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by 25% within five years and by __ in 10 years

Back 44

50%

Front 45

What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down?

Back 45

To focus on firefighter safety

Front 46

The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives __ to save savable lives

Back 46

A lot

Front 47

Which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs?

Back 47

Prevent damage to Emergency Response equipment

Front 48

Which of the following groups does an employee assistance program offer assistance to?

Back 48

Firefighters and their families

Front 49

Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for?

Back 49

Reckless driving by the public

Front 50

The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can:

Back 50

Make it more difficult to handle

Front 51

When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins:

Back 51

Before leaving the station

Front 52

Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus?

Back 52

When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph or less

Front 53

Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station?

Back 53

Cluttered surfaces

Front 54

Which of the following best describes ways to prevent back and leg strains?

Back 54

Lift with straight back and use legs

Front 55

Firefighters should __ and put all tools in a ready State before

Back 55

Inspect, clean

Front 56

Which of the following is a way to prevent accidents with power saws?

Back 56

Keyblades and cutting chains well-sharpened

Front 57

Which of the following is the best way to exhibit safe behavior during training?

Back 57

Remain focused on training exercise at all times

Front 58

Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA standard?

Back 58

1403

Front 59

Which of the following types of equipment may wear out more quickly?

Back 59

Equipment used for training

Front 60

Which of the following best summarizes a benefit of the national Incident Management System?

Back 60

Provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operate together

Front 61

When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a building before entry?

Back 61

To locate possible Escape Routes

Front 62

When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that flood lights are deployed to direct light down on a scene without:

Back 62

Blinding passing motorists

Front 63

Which of the following best describes all the factors taken into account when establishing in on-scene control zones?

Back 63

Work area needed, Hazard present, weather conditions

Front 64

Which of the following is the best description of personnel accountability systems?

Back 64

Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters at an emergency scene

Front 65

Which of the following is a telecommunications system?

Back 65

National fire incident reporting system (NFIRS)

Front 66

Which of the following is a type of communication Center equipment?

Back 66

Two-way radio systems

Front 67

Which of the following is a type of public alerting system?

Back 67

Wired Telegraph circuit box

Front 68

Which of the following would be considered a non emergency call?

Back 68

An appointment reminder

Front 69

Who is the contact person for non-emergency calls?

Back 69

Public information officer (PIO)

Front 70

Which of the following methods may be used to confirm a dispatch transmission?

Back 70

Keying the radio microphone

Front 71

What communication category is defined as messages transmitted within the fire department?

Back 71

Internal Communications

Front 72

Which of the following have stable powerful transmitters and interference resistant receivers?

Back 72

Base station radios

Front 73

Which of the following has a radio frequency that is dedicated to a single function?

Back 73

Conventional system

Front 74

Which of the following regulates all radio communication in the United States?

Back 74

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Front 75

The use of ten codes in radio Transmissions was replaced when agencies began to adopt which of the following?

Back 75

National Incident Management System

Front 76

Which of the following is designed by radio manufacturers to filter out interference?

Back 76

High quality repeater systems

Front 77

Which of the following is an example of how to avoid ambient noise?

Back 77

Moving out of the Wind

Front 78

Which of the following is a guideline to ensure a message is heard and understood?

Back 78

Use a moderate rate of speaking

Front 79

Which of the following is a radio communications best practice?

Back 79

Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice

Front 80

What does an initial radio report provide?

Back 80

Description of conditions as they appear

Front 81

Which of the following should be in an arrival report?

Back 81

Correct address of the incident

Front 82

What task May a telecommunications Center be assigned during a progress report?

Back 82

Providing periodic time Transmissions

Front 83

Which of the following would be a reason to request a personal accountability report?

Back 83

An emergency evacuation is ordered

Front 84

Which of the following best explains why information is gathered for a post incident report?

Back 84

Determining Trends in firefighter injuries

Front 85

What does the national fire incident reporting system (NFIRS) do?

Back 85

Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports

Front 86

What general information is in a post incident report?

Back 86

Estimated cost of damage

Front 87

Which of the following is the most common Building Material in North America?

Back 87

Wood

Front 88

Green wood has a high __ that affects burn rate

Back 88

Moisture content

Front 89

Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches when heated to:

Back 89

1000 degrees Fahrenheit

Front 90

The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from:

Back 90

The rising heat and smoke in the room

Front 91

Which of the following Metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel?

Back 91

Aluminum

Front 92

Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates?

Back 92

Gypsum

Front 93

Laminated Timber, medium density fiberboard, and finger jointed Timber are all examples of what common building material?

Back 93

Composite material

Front 94

Which of the following best describes who determines a structures construction classification type?

Back 94

Architect, structural engineer, contractor

Front 95

Which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours

Back 95

Type 1

Front 96

What construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread?

Back 96

Type 2

Front 97

Type 3 construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of:

Back 97

Noncombustible materials

Front 98

The interior elements in what type of construction are made of solid or laminated wood with no concealed space?

Back 98

Type 4

Front 99

In what construction-type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood?

Back 99

Type 5

Front 100

The use of prefabricated wood truss systems in type 5 construction creates:

Back 100

A large, open void between floors