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