Mission
What is the primary mission of the fire service?
Save Lives
What is the Firefighter's Cross also known as?
The Maltese Cross
What is a set of rules that prevent fires, limit their spread, and protect occupants.
Fire code
What is the primary function of a pumper (engine)?
It is equipped with pumps and hoses for fire suppression.
What is the starting position for a firefighter in the chain of command?
Firefighter
Name two secondary missions of the fire service.
Protect Property
Protect Environment
Who was the leader of the firs fire company company in the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the stand called that establishes minimum design and construction standards to ensure safety.
Building Codes
What is the name of the fire apparatus that can perform five functions (pump, water tank, hose storage, aerial device, and ground ladders)?
Quint Apparatus.
What are the two types of fire departments besides career departments?
Volunteer and Combo departments
Where is the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial located?
Emmitsburg, Maryland
What significant fire occurred in early America in 1608?
The first fire in Jamestown, VA
Name the two organizations responsible for developing fire codes and building standards.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and ICC (International Code Council).
What type of apparatus is used for rough terrain and wildland firefighting?
Wildland Apparatus.
Name two responsibilities of a Firefighter II.
Incident analysis, ICS coordination, advanced firefighting techniques, fire cause determination, public education, and reporting.
How does public education help in fire prevention?
It informs the public about fire safety and measures to avoid dangerous situations.
Where was the first paid fire department formed?
Boston, MA
Who is responsible for enforcing codes and standards.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ
What is the device called that firefighters wear that alarms after 30 seconds of non motion.
PASS Device
What is the role of a Fire Marshal in a fire department?
responsible for fire prevention and enforcing fire safety codes.
List the five methods the fire service uses to accomplish its mission.
Prevention
Education
Suppression
Rescue
Salvage Activities
Name the eight points of the Firefighter’s Cross.
Observant, tactful, resourceful, persevering, dexterous, clear, sympathetic, and good judgment.
What is the difference between standards and regulations?
Standards describe how tasks should be done and are not laws; regulations are legally enforceable rules to implement laws.
What does SCBA stand for, and why is it important for firefighters?
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, used to protect firefighters from smoke and toxic gases.
Name five components of the firefighter's physical ability test?
Stair climb, ladder raise and extension, hose drag, equipment carry, forcible entry, search, Rescue drag, and ceiling pull