Typical organizational structure in the fire service resembles this shape, with the chied at the top and firefighters forming the base.
What is a pyramid.
100
P.P.E. should be should be inspected this often.
What is at the beginning of shift and after every use.
100
A collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.
What is a Code
100
Term used for the equipment worn by fire and emergency services responders.
What is Personal Protective Equipment PPE
100
Standard on protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting.
What is NFPA 1971.
200
The main duty of a firefighter I is this.
What is to perform assigned tasks under supervision.
200
This is why you should never alter PPE.
What is it may void manufacturer's warranty and endanger lives.
200
A written step-by-step plan of action.
What is procedure.
200
Harness and hand loop at the back of the neck that enables a rescuer to grab and drag a downed firefighter.
What is drag rescue device (DRD)
200
Standard for Fire Fighter professional qualifications.
What is NFPA 1001
300
This type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires.
What is Engine company.
300
Two gases that are responsible for the majority of fire-related respritory fatalities.
What is carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
300
This is a guide to decision making in an organization.
What is a policy.
300
Electronic lack-of-motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm when a firefighter becomes motionless. It can also be manually activated.
What is Personal Alert Safety System PASS
300
Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program.
What is NFPA 1500
400
A department is determined public or private based upon thing factor.
What is how the organization is funded.
400
This nonemergency exit technique should be practiced in training until it is second nature.
What is controlled breathing.
400
A set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees through consensus.
What is a standard.
400
This type of SCBA allows exhaled air to be discharged or vented into the atmosphere.
What is open-circuit self contained breathing apparatus.
400
Standard on open- circuit SCBA for emergency services.
What is NFPA 1981
500
The All-Hazard approach means that the fire service does this.
What is provides a variety of services in the community.
500
When should SAR's be used instead of SCBA's.
What is in confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents.
500
Rule for how personnel should perform routine functions or emergency operations. Procedures are typically written in a handbook, so that all firefighters can become familiar with them.
What is Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
500
This component of the SCBA, alarms and warns the user that the system is reaching the end of its air-supply, typically when it reaches 20-30% of the cylinder's capacity.