Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be _____ organizations.
A. Career
B. Public
C. Private
D. Volunteer
B. Public
What is the most desirable method of communications?
Face to Face
This is not a stage of fire but is a potential event within a fire area.
Flashover
Within the fire service, cascade systems and/compressors are used to...
Fill compressed gas cylinders.
What organization writes standards that may be adopted by fire departments
NFPA
Extra credit----What does it stand for?
The basic criteria for Fire Fighter I competency and professionalism is established in:
A. NFPA 1001
B. NFPA 1006
C. NFPA 1500
D. NFPA 1670
A. NFPA 1001
In a paramilitary organization, what concept links communications and functions between different levels?
Chain of command
Pyrolysis occurs when:
A. Fuel in any state reaches its autoignition temperature
B. Miscible material mixes with a polar solvent and ignites
C. Combustible gas is cooled to the point where it cannot ignite
D. Solid fuel is heated sufficiently so that it decomposes and gives off combustible vapors
D. Solid fuel is heated sufficiently so that it decomposes and gives off combustible vapors
SCBA stands for
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
This governmental group regulates ARFF services
Federal Aviation Administration
Which document specifies the minimum requirements for a fire department health and safety program?
A. NFPA 1001
B. NFPA 1500
C. NFFF Fire and Life Safety Initiatives
D. OSHA Safety and Health Program Guidelines
B. NFPA 1500
Which type of telecommunications system is a central location that routes all emergency calls to the appropriate fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatcher?
A. Base station radio
B. Public safety answering point
C. Enhanced 9-1-1 public altering system
D. Emergency service specific telecommunications center
B. Public safety answering point
This stage of fire no longer needs heat input to continue burning
Incipient
What does the end-of-service-time indicator on an SCBA do?
A. Warn the wearer that the SCBA is overheating
B. Show when new SCBA units should be purchased
C. Warn the wearer that the air supply is running low
D. Show a digital reading of how long the SCBA has been in use
C. Warn the wearer that the air supply is running low
This group performs scientific investigations on commercially available products and may recommend recalls on hazardous items
Underwriters Laboratories
Which type of personnel accountability system provides a greater level of safety than others, but should only be used as a supplemental safety measure?
A. Passport system
B. SCBA tag system
C. Manual accountability system
D. Computer-based electronic accountability system
D. Computer based electronic accountability system
One boss concept
Unity of command
Anything that will burn is called...
Fuel
Besides turnouts and a helmet, what essential PPE should be used when using cutting tools?
Eye Protection
This group help develop ICS and produces job descriptions for firefighting and support positions
FIRESCOPE
What is a common symbol of the fire service normally associated with protection and honor?
The Maltese Cross
This concept is employed to prevent duplication of efforts?
Division of Labour
The main difference between the fire triangle and the fire tetrahedron.
Chemical Chain Reaction
Which SCBA component is integrated into the facepiece or mounted on the shoulder and shows how much air is remaining in the cylinder?
A. PASS alert lighting system (PALS)
B. Voice communications system (VCS)
C. Heads up display (HUD)
D. End of service time indicator (EOSTI)
C. Heads up display (HUD)
This local organization is responsible to maintain available water supply for firefighting
Water department or PUD