Intro to Fire Service
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization? (14)
Chain of command
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire and structural collapse? (78)
Type I
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that all personnel at roadway incidents wear: (196)
high-visibility vests.
What are the two main structural members of a ladder which run parallel to one another and support the rungs? (315)
Beams
In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state. (120)
gaseous
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a: (15)
Company
Which type of building construction may have interior walls and beams constructed of wood, but requires that exterior walls be made of noncombustible or limited combustible materials? (79)
Type III
Which SCBA component includes a speaking diaphragm that allows firefighters to communicate with teammates? (210)
Facepiece assembly
Which type of ladder has one or more fly sections that can be adjusted to various heights? (318)
Extension ladder
Heat transfers from one body to another by three mechanisms: conduction, radiation, and: (131)
convection.
A(an) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that firefighters are healthy. (29)
wellness program
Which type of building construction is commonly encountered in single-family residences and is known as wood frame construction? (81)
Type V
Which SCBA component attaches to the SCBA facepiece and directly controls airflow to the wearer? (210)
Regulator
According to NFPA 1932, ground ladders should be inspected after every use and at least: (320)
monthly
What is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires? (140)
Oxygen in the air
When does the response to an emergency begin? (38)
As soon as the department is notified of the emergency
What are the three main types of roofs that firefighters are likely to encounter? (90)
Flat, pitched, arched
Who is usually in charge of performing annual SCBA inspection and maintenance? (222)
Factory-qualified technician
Before raising a ladder, it is important to: (325)
look for overhead obstructions.
The range of concentrations of fuel vapor and air within which combustion can occur is the: (143)
flammable (explosive) range.
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? (22)
Law Enforcement
Which type of door that rotates in a circular frame can be dangerous during a fire situation because it may prevent the movement of hose and equipment into the building? (104)
Revolving doors
What should a firefighter do if an SCBA inspection reveals that repairs are necessary? (220)
Report it
The recommended climbing angle for ladders is usually _____ degrees. (333)
75
The four stages of fire development are: (146)
incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay