Intro to fire service
Which type of specialized fire company generally preforms forcible entry, preforms ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure?
A. Brush company
B. Engine company
C. Rescue company
D. Truck/ladder company
D. Truck/ladder company
Combination fire departments refer to those that are:
A. staffed by a mixture of male and female firefighters
B. staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters
C. funded by the community through taxes, fees, or grants
D. Funded completely by a private organization or company
B. Staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters
Any rig that carries more than 1500 gallons of water
Water Tender
This type of training uses tools and equipment for hands-on skills
Manipulative
One person can manage 3-7 people. This is known as...
Span of control
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called?
A. Battalion
B. Company
C. Jurisdiction
D. Response district
B. Company
Which duty is the responsibility of the fire prevention division of a fire department?
A. staff training and recertification
B. fire suppression and ventilation
C. department administration and logistics
D. code enforcement and community risk reduction
D. code enforcement and community risk reduction
This type of fire pump has an impeller that that spins water to increase pressure
Centrifugal
This terms describes someone who performs one job within a larger organization
Specialist
The first steamers were pulled by...
Hand
Which pieces of equipment are used to permit different types of plugs and receptacles to be connected?
A. Adapters
B. Inverters
C. Generators
D. Junction boxes
A. Adapters
The step-by-step process for ventilation on a roof is an example of a:
A. Law
B. Policy
C. Guideline
D. Procedure
D. Procedure
This type of apparatus has an aerial device, a water tank and a pump
Quint
Which action helps ensure that the start of a radio message is not cut off?
A. speak immediately after keying the microphone
B. Key the microphone 3 times before speaking
C. Speak immediately after turning on the microphones power
D. Key the microphone and then wait a second or two before speaking
D. Key the microphone and then wait a second or two before speaking
What are our priorities at any emergency scene?
Preservation of.............
Life
Property
Environment
Which is a result of the higher temperatures produced by burning manufactured products in a fire?
A. The number of contaminants in the air decreases
B. Skin absorbs dangerous contaminants more slowly
C. The contaminants in the air become less dangerous
D. Skin absorbs dangerous contaminants more quickly
D. Skin absorbs dangerous contaminants more quickly
Which individual oversees all training activities and supervises training division personnel?
A. Instructor
B. Battalion Chief
C. Training Officer
D. Life safety educator
C. Training Officer
Water tanks are often equipped with _______ to keep the water from sloshing around
Baffles
What step in the hiring process may include a urine sample?
Medical Exam
in 1869, this monumental task left receptive fuel beds across the country.
Transcontinental Railroad
Which type of fire officer directly supervises a group of fire companies?
A. Fire marshal
B. Assistant chief
C. Incident safety officer
D. Battalion/District chief
D. Battalion/District chief
According to NFPA 1500, which activity is prohibited while riding inside of the cab of fire apparatus?
A. Wearing structural PPE
B. Donning an SCBA mask
C. Talking to other firefighters
D. Wearing firefighting helmets
D. Wearing firefighting helmets
A fire engine driver and operator is often referred to as the___________
Engineer
Where can firefighters train with real fire heat and smoke?
Burn building
The Familia Publica was made up of slaves in what city?
Rome