Intro to the Fire Service
What is the mission of the Fire Service
Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations.
When answering non-emergency telephone calls, why is it important to be professional and courteous?
Because you are representing your department.
What determines a building’s construction type?
Construction materials and their fire resistance
Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model?
Chemical chain reaction
A firefighter should never alter PPE because it may void the manufacturer’s warranty and what else?
Endanger his or her life
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure, how are decisions and information communicated?
Decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
What is a central location that takes all emergency calls and routes them to the appropriate dispatcher called?
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire and structural collapse?
Type I
In order to burn, fuel must be in what state?
Gaseous
Which piece of PPE is worn under the helmet to protect the head, ears, and neck?
Protective hood
What organizational principle in the fire service refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization
Chain of command
What additional information does an Enhanced 9-1-1 system provide to dispatchers?
The caller’s location, phone number, and the type of emergency at the caller’s location.
What is the primary function of a roof?
To protect the structure and its contents from the effects of weather
What is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires?
Oxygen in the air
How can firefighters protect themselves against health hazards caused by inhaling smoke and other products of combustion?
Wearing respiratory protection equipment
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who typically live in the station?
Career
What are individuals who are trained to receive, process, and dispatch emergency calls known as?
Telecommunicators
What type of building construction is known as wood frame construction and is commonly encountered in single-family residences?
Type V
What is the range of concentrations of fuel vapor and air within which combustion can occur called?
Flammable (explosive) range
What's the most significant risk associated with improperly cleaned or maintained PPE
It can cause illness or injury
What does NFPA 1500 require for all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere?
Be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
Which federal agency issues radio licenses to fire departments that operate radio equipment?
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
How can security bars on windows negatively affect fire and life safety?
They can prevent trapped occupants from escaping
When a compartment fire is in ventilation-limited decay, what can trigger a flashover quickly?
Introduction of new oxygen
Which SCBA component includes a speaking diaphragm that allows firefighters to communicate with teammates?
Facepiece assembly