Chapter 2 Review
Which of the following personnel must have a thorough knowledge of fire science? A. Fire inspector B. Fire investigator C. Building plans examiner D. Public fire and life safety educator
Fire investigator
Which of the following personnel are employed by private companies? A. Technical rescuers B. Marine firefighters C. Wildland firefighters D. Industrial firefighters
Industrial Firefighters
Which of the following is a qualification of a fire protection engineer? A. College degree in engineering B. Meet requirements of NFPA 1031 C. Thorough knowledge of methods of fire prevention D. Thorough knowledge of fire fighting and rescue tactics and strategy
College degree in engineering
Which of the following is a qualification of an assistant/Deputy Chief? A. Master's degree or higher B. Certification as Fire Fighter II C. Completion OF NFPA Leadership Course D. Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Which of the following is a duty of a training officer? A. Deliver prepared training courses B. Provide test questions for certification testing C. Oversee the maintenance of training facilities and equipment D. File appropriate paperwork to record the progress of course work
Oversee the maintenance of training facilities and equipment
Firefighters must meet requirements set forth in NFPA®: A. 1001 B. 1002 C. 1021 D. 1041
1001
Airport firefighters must be trained to NFPA: A. 1002 B. 1003 C. 1021 D. 1041
1003
Technical rescuers must meet the requirements of NFPA: A. 1002 B. 1003 C. 1004 D. 1006
1006
Company officers must meet the requirements of NFPA: A. 1021 B. 1041 C. 1061 D. 1081
1021
The Public Information Officer (PIO) must meet the requirements of NFPA: A. 1001 B. 1021 C. 1035 D. 1521
1035
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? A. Apparatus maintenance personnel must meet the requirements of NFPA 1071 B. Equipment maintenance personnel provide maintenance for outdoor training areas C. Equipment maintenance personnel must be certified to perform state or provincial inspections D. Facilities management personnel maintain portable equipment and lighting or electrical equipment
Apparatus maintenance personnel must meet the requirements of NFPA 1071
Which of the following is a duty of an Assistant/Deputy Chief? A. Assume the duties of the fire chief when required B. Respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls C. Supervise the operation of all divisions within the department D. Perform the duty of Incident Commander at all major emergency incidents
Assume the duties of the fire chief when required
Which of the following is a duty of a public fire and life safety educator? A. Conduct education activities for the public B. Inspect schools for fire hazards and conduct fire drills C. Give presentations to students on fire hazards and drill procedures D. Inspect places of public assembly for existing or potential fire hazards
Conduct education activities for the public
Which of the following is a main goal of the fire prevention division? A. Conduct plans reviews B. Perform pre-incident surveys C. Design fire protection systems D. Decrease the need for suppression activities
Decrease the need for suppression activities
What is the basic role of an engine company? A. Determine fire cause and origin B. Perform forcible entry and search and rescue C. Remove victims from areas of danger or entrapment D. Deploy hose lines for fire attack and exposure protection
Deploy hose lines for fire attack and exposure protection
What is the first level of promotion for fire personnel? A. District Chief B. Battalion Chief C. Company Officer D. Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Which of the following personnel conduct fire drills in schools? A. Fire inspector B. Fire investigator C. Building plans examiner D. Public fire and life safety educator
Fire inspector
Which special operations personnel conduct fire safety inspections for compliance with applicable codes and standards? A. Airport firefighter B. Technical rescuer C. Industrial firefighter D> Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials Technician
Which administration personnel is responsible for dealing with disciplinary actions? A. Fire Chief B. Safety officer C. Assistant/Deputy Chief D. Human resources personnel
Human resources personnel
Which of the following is a duty of company officer? A. inspect public building for fire hazards B. Drive assigned fire apparatus to and from emergencies C. Determine fire cause and origin and report to fire marshal D. Assume command form chief upon arriving at the scene
Inspect public buildings for fire hazards
Which of the following statements regarding the fire department's role in the emergency medical services is MOST accurate? A. Its role has increased significantly B. Its role leads to animosity with EMS personnel C. Its role has decreased significantly in recent years D. Its role is dependent on the willingness of the fire department to get involved
Its role has increased significantly
Which of the following is a specialized discipline of emergency management personnel? A. Mass casualties B. School fire drills C. Evacuation drills D. Vehicle extrication
Mass casualties
Which of the following is the only EMS position qualified to provide ALS? A. EMT B. Paramedic C. First responder D. EMS Chief/officer
Paramedic
Which of the following is a qualification of an EMS Chief/Officer? A. Ability to meet NFPA 1062 B. Paramedic certificate or R.N. license C. Possess a valid commercial driver's license D. Certification to perform medical triage by the state or federal government
Paramedic certificate or R.N. license
Which of the following is a duty of a Fire Chief? A. Participate directly in the budgeting process B. Respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls C. Provide direction to company officers within each battalion D. Perform Reasearch and provide recommendations on new equipment and apparatus
Participate directly in the budgeting process
What is the basic role of a truck company? A. Determine Fire cause and origin B. Perform forcible entry and search and rescue C. Remove victims from areas of danger or entrapment D. Deploy hose lines for fire attack and exposure protection
Perform forcible entry and search and rescue
Which of the following is a duty of a fire apparatus driver/operator? A. Supervise the company B. Make all apparatus repairs C. Perform general firefighting duties as assigned D. Assume command from chief officer upon arriving at the scene
Perform general firefighting duties as assigned
Which of the following is a duty of an instructor? A. Assist in certification testing B. Prepare curriculum for new courses C. Supervise the work of other instructors D. Conduct risk assessments on all practical training drills
Prepare curriculum for new courses
What is the primary responsibility of a rescue/squad company? A. Determine Fire cause and origin B. Perform forcible entry and search and rescue C. Remove victims from areas of danger or entrapment D. Deploy hose lines for fire attack and exposure protection
Remove victims from areas of danger or entrapment
Which is the following is a duty of a firefighter? A. Instruct training courses B. give orders to subordinates C. Perform advanced life support on victims D. Respond to fire alarms with the company
Respond to fire alarms with the compnay
Which administration personnel maintains an accident investigation and record-keeping system? A. safety officer B. Assistant/Deputy Chief C. Public information Officer D. Human resources personnel
Safety officer
Which of the following is a duty of a battalion/district chief? A. Clean and service assigned apparatus B. Perform salvage and overhaul operations C. inspect conditions at he fire scene to prevent re-ignition D. Supervise all firefighting and rescue activities within the battalion during tour of duty
Supervise all firefighting and rescue activities within the battalion during tour of duty
What is the primary function of a first responder? A. Sustain life until the patient arrives at the hospital B. Sustain life until more highly trained medical personnel arrive C. provide basic life support (BLS) for those whose lives are in danger D. Provide advanced life support (ALS) for those while taking proper care of them
Sustain life until more highly trained medical personnel arrive
Which of the following is a duty of telecommunications/dispatch personnel? A. Relay all pertinent information to the media B. Reassign companies and apparatus as necessary C. Take both emergency and non-emergency phone calls D. Provide communication assistance between the Incident Commander and companies at the scene
Take both emergency and non-emergency phone calls
What is the term for group of fire companies? A. group B. squad C. Division D. Task force
Task force
Which of the following is a duty of an emergency medical technician (EMT)? A. Perform airway management B. Decide priorities of medical treatment C. Administer intravenous fluids and drugs D. Transport patients safely to the hospital while taking proper care of them
Transport patients safely to the hospital while taking proper care of them
A fire company of: A. firefighters and a company officer B. a group of firefighters assigned to a station C. firefighters, a company officer, and a fire chief D. a group of firefighters assigned to a piece of apparatus
a group of firefighters assigned to a piece of apparatus
Which of the following is a qualification of a PIO? A. Excellent typing skills B. Ability to maintain accurate records C. Ability to maintain rapport with firefighters D. Ability to maintain an accident investigation
Ability to maintain rapport with firefighters