Service and Organization
What is the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization called?
Chain of Command
Name 3 of 8 the equipment items that need to be maintained by Firefighters.
Ladders-Ventilation Equipment-SCBA-Ropes-Salvage Equipment-Hand Tools-Hose-Protective Clothing
What is the highest risk factor to firefighters
Cardiac arrest
What is prohibited for firefighters to wear inside the cab of a firetruck
Helmets
What is the name for the maximum number of subordinates or functions that any one supervisor can control. This number is typically three to seven, with five considered optimum.
Span of Control
Name 2 out of the 6 NIMS Incident Command System Organizational functions
Command-Operations-Planning-Logistics-Finance-Intelligence
What is the second highest risk to firefighters
Car accidents
What are the three scene control zones
Hot-Warm-Cold
This department is staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters.
Combination department
Which Agency may assist with incident scene security, traffic and crowd control, firefighter protection, fire investigation, and explosives disposal.
Law Enforcement
What is important to maintain on any call to prevent tunnel vision.
Situational Awareness
What system helps company officers to keep track of every member in their crew. Part of this system is usually attached to a board and firefighters helmets
Passport/Tag System
What company extinguishes ground cover or grass fires and protects structures in areas close to fields and woodlands.
Brush Company
Which companies may assist in shutting off gas lines, electricity, or public water mains.
Utility Companies
What must a department have to keep for all of their equipment and tools in good condition.
Maintenance records
What is on firefighters equipment and PPE that causes cancer
Carcinogens
What are the tree types of Departments
Career, Volunteer, Combination
What does NIMS stand for
The National Incident Management System
How often should PPE be cleaned after use.
After each use as soon as possible.
What zone should support vehicles be parked
Cold Zone