CMCB Firefighter 1 (Pt. 1)
10. National Fire Protection Association 1001 is the: A. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades. C. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. D. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training.
A
13. In the Incident Management System (IMS), the functional area responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information to the incident is: A. Planning. B. Operations. C. Logistics. D. Command.
A
26. NFPA 1500 provides guidance for which program to benefit firefighters? A. Employee Assistance Programs B. Collective Bargaining Agreements C. Professional Certifications D. Disciplinary Plan
A
32. Directions: Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from choices A-D below. Statement 1: Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authority and regulations apply mainly to private sector and do not cover employees of state and local governments. Statement 2: Federal OSHA has jurisdiction over every state in the U.S. Statement 3: Agencies must adopt OSHA as recognized national standards. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.
A
34. In an Incident Management System (IMS), divisions deal with a specific: A. geographic area. B. activity. C. command staff assignment. D. general staff assignment.
A
40. The planning section is responsible for: A. documentation and demobilization. B. determining tactical and task priorities. C. briefing reporters on the incident action plan. D. getting input from concerned citizens.
A
41. Critical factors in the scene size-up include: A. life safety hazards. B. crew assignments C. offensive mode.. D. identity of the Incident Commander.
A
2. How soon after a traumatic call should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) be held? A. As soon as possible B. After returning to the station, showering, and calming down C. Some time during the next shift D. Not less than three days later, preferably in the evening
A. As soon as possible
8. In the Incident Management System (IMS), the functional area responsible for all costs and aspects of an incident, especially at a large-scale, long-term incident, is: A. Finance B. Operations. C. Logistics. D. Command.
A. Finance
1. What is one factor that plays a significant role in the physical demands of a fire fighter's job? A. Physical conditioning B. Breakfast habits C. Electrolyte activity D. Posture of a repose
A. Physical conditioning
14. Historically, the standard operating unit of a fire department is: A. the firefighter. B. the company. C. a battalion. D. a platoon/shift.
B
15. Where are medical requirements for fire fighters specified? A. In the AMA publication, "Specifications for Industrial Fitness." B. NFPA 1582 C. NFPA 1001 D. NFPA 1500
B
18. The person ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the firedepartment is the: A. mayor/supervisor. B. fire chief. C. company officer. D. firefighter.
B
66. Information needed to determine the scope of an emergency includes: A. patient's gender. B. incident/situation. C. day of the week. D. patient's allergies.
B
68. What is another term for communications center dispatchers? A. Call originators B. Telecommunicators C. Public interface officials D. Signals technicians
B. Telecommunicators
3. Which statement regarding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards is true? A. They are viewed as regulations. B. They are viewed as consensus documents. C. They are law and, therefore, must be implemented. D. They are adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
B. They are viewed as consensus documents.
7. Fire department employee assistance programs provide __________ help with problemsthat might affect performance. A. instantaneous B. confidential C. all-encompassing D. common knowledge
B. confidential
25. The agency established to ensure safe working conditions is the: A. National Fire Protection Association. B. International Fire Chiefs Association. C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. D. Department of Homeland Security.
C
28. National Incident Management System (NIMS) identifies the sides of the building as: A. 1, 2, 3, 4. B. front, back, left, right. C. A, B, C,D D. D. N, E, S, W
C
70. What does the Automatic Number Identification (ANI) feature of enhanced 9-1-1 do? A. Provide the caller's identity B. Lock the caller's phone open C. Show the caller's phone number D. Provide access to real-time language translation
C
72. Radio operations for the fire service are regulated by the: A. Public Broadcasting System. B. Federal Communications Corporation C. Federal Communications Commission. D. Radio Communication Organization.
C
76. Communications centers must have __________ telecommunicator(s) on duty at all times. A. one B. two C. three D. four
C
83. ___________ can be used to determine the location of a call placed on a cell phone. A. Coordinate location B. Directional waves C. Global positioning system D. Blue tooth technology
C
85. Telecommunication Device and Teletype are A. location finders on so-called smart, enhanced 9-1-1. B. routers that allow calling the 9-1-1 system in another city. C. devices to help hearing-impaired people use telephones. D. chips that go into PDAs and PCs respectively, to allow them to call 9-1-1.
C
86. The most common form of reporting emergencies is by using: A. a radio fire alarm box. B. a manual pull station. C. the telephone system. D. a fire alarm telegraph box.
C
87. What should be used when answering a non-emergency telephone call in a fire station? A. Common sense B. The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) standardized salutation C. Your department's standard greeting D. Insight
C
89. When answering a telephone call in a fire department facility and determine that the callerhas an emergency, you should: A. call for a supervisor. B. immediately dispatch a response. C. follow your department's Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Operating Guides. D. put the caller on hold and ask for assistance.
C
93. Never lay the microphone of your radio on the seat of the apparatus because: A. the sound may become muffled if someone sits on it. B. it could be knocked to the floor resulting in breakage. C. it could be keyed accidentally. D. it may be difficult to find in a hurry.
C
5. Which is one of the keys to improving a firefighter's physical health? A. Gender/ethnic background B. Fire Service traditions C. Health screening D. Union involvement
C. Health screening
29. When dealing with multiple floor buildings, each floor is noted as a: A. group. B. subgroup. C. side. D. division.
D
30. Which activity is prohibited during training? A. Not wearing all personal protective equipment B. Calling a mayday C. Smoking D. Horseplay
D
35. Directions: Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from alternatives A-D below. Statement 1: A policy is a guide to thinking or decision making. Statement 2: A procedure is a detailed plan of action. Statement 3: Standard operating procedures apply to both emergency and non-emergency situations. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are false; statement 3 is true. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.
D
36. The difference between strike teams and task forces is: A. strike teams are multijurisdictional, while task forces are from one jurisdiction. B. task forces are multijurisdictional, while strike teams are from one jurisdiction. C. task forces are of a similar kind and type, while strike teams are any combination of single resources. D. strike teams are of a similar kind and type, while task forces are any combination of single resources.
D
23. The incident action plan is based on: A. measured uncertainties. B. incident strategy chosen. C. projected initial fire history. D. principles of thermodynamics.
B
27. Which would be considered a program offered by an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? A. Driving course for adolescents C. Junior firefighter programs B. Dealing with physical problems D. Juvenile arson setter program
B
33. In an Incident Management System (IMS), groups deal with a specific: A. geographic area. B. activity. C. command staff assignment. D. general staff assignment.
B
16. One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: A. performing forcible entry to fire building. B. directing traffic at fire scene. C. laying supply lines for engine companies. D. fire attack.
A
21. On the fireground, the safety officer reports to: A. the incident commander. B. the operations chief. C. the safety council. D. the sector chief.
A
42. Directions: Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from alternatives A-D below. Statement 1: Most fire departments use fire prevention, code enforcement, and public education programs to prevent fires. Statement 2: In the United States, the ambulance service is the main first-line medical responder in virtually every community. Statement 3: The mission of the fire service is to save lives. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.
A
43. A general overview and critique of the incident by members of responding agencies is called: A. postincident analysis. B. incident critique. C. command document. D. critical evaluation.
A
45. Most fire departments: A. use fire prevention, code enforcement, and public education programs to prevent fires. B. in the U.S. use ambulance service as the first-line medical responder in virtually all communities. C. have the mission statement to save lives. D. use public education programs to enforce codes.
A
47. Information on the training and performance qualifications for firefighters is located in which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard? A. NFPA 1001 B. NFPA 1002 C. NFPA 1500 D. NFPA 1401
A
51. Pre-arrival instructions can be defined as: A. instructions to citizens until first responders arrive on the scene. B. a system of cards that provides specific information on which apparatus responds to specific areas. C. a computer-based system that assists the telecommunicator in assessing dispatch information and recommends responses. D. a communications device that has no information processing capabilities.
A
52. The term used for the facility where the emergency call is routed is called the: A. Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). B. Unified Command (UC). C. Emergency Collection Points (ECP). D. Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
A
55. Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) can be defined as a(n): A. computer-based automated system that assists the telecommunicator in assessing dispatch information and recommends responses. B. organized collection of similar facts. C. system typically used by chief officers in the fire service. D. emergency alerting devices primarily used by volunteer department personnel.
A
60. What is the difference between basic 911 and enhanced 911? A. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address. B. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas. C. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced. D. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address.
A
64. Complete and accurate records should be maintained for: A. all responses. B. only emergency responses. C. only responses that may be criminally related. D. areas of the district that generate high call volume.
A
65. The location where emergency 9-1-1 calls are routed is referred to as a: A. Public Safety Answering Point. B. Communication Action Center. C. Emergency Collection Point. D. Automatic Location Identification.
A
71. The primary purpose of a public fire service communication system is to: A. accept reports of emergencies and dispatch emergency. B. accept reports of emergencies and generate supportive data. C. dispatch and communicate with emergency units. D. communicate with emergency units and generate supportive data.
A
74. The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to: A. obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location. B. reassure the caller that help will be forthcoming shortly and that their problem can be dealt with. C. provide the caller with real-time, emergency instructions such as how to perform CPR. D. obtain status check of resource availability.
A
77. A predetermined plan for emergency and non-emergency functions is known as a department's: A. Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Operating Guidelines (SOPs/SOGs). B. organizational chart. C. prefire plan. D. mission statement.
A
78. What is the difference in a department's standard operating procedures (SOPs) asopposed to standard operating guidelines (SOGs)? A. SOPs are specific, SOGs are not. B. SOPs and SOGs are exactly alike. C. SOPs are not as strict as SOGs. D. Both are required to meet NFPA 1500 requirements.
A
81. One of the major advantages of an Incident Management System (IMS) is that it allows agencies to communicate using common: A. terminology. B. personnel. C. apparatus. D. equipment.
A
88. What should be on the mind of a firefighter who answers the telephone in a fire department facility? A. That the firefighter is a representative of the fire department B. To be brief, so that the incoming phone line will be open to receive emergency calls C. Obtain all information, then hang up first to avoid tying up the phone line D. Leaving the person on hold for as long as it takes to relay and verify information received
A
90. Which is important when striving for a professional approach when speaking on the radio? A. Be polite and to the point. B. Keep gum and candy in your mouth to keep your mouth moist. C. Raise your voice if asked to repeat the message. D. Hold the microphone at least 12 inches from your mouth to avoid interference.
A
92. When calling a mayday, you should: A. transmit your location. B. stay off the radio and listen for instructions. C. throw your helmet out of a window to signal your location. D. continue to talk until you are found.
A
95. What is the configuration when a fire department switches from a duplex channel to a simplex channel for on-scene communications called? A. A talk-around channel B. A repeater system C. An on-scene communication switch D. A trunking system
A
96. The standardized term used to signal the immediate need to clear the radio and transmitcritical information is: A. Emergency Traffic. B. 10-99. C. Signal 2. D. Critical Alert.
A
98. What should call-takers do if a call comes in that is about issues not handled bythe fire department? A. Try to direct the caller to the appropriate agency, even providing contact information, if available. B. Take the caller's information and advise them that this is a non-criminal offense for which there will be a small fine. C. Quickly and politely tell the caller this is not a fire department issue and hang up to free up the line. D. Transfer the call immediately to the recording for inappropriate calls.
A
37. Characteristics firefighters should possess include a: A. family history of firefighters. B. sense of integrity. C. compulsive personality. D. personal motive.
B
38. The finance section includes the: A. Supply unit. B. Compensation/claims unit. C. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) liaison unit. D. Acquisitions unit.
B
39. The operations section: A. must develop from the top down only after an operations section chief is appointed. B. may establish groups, divisions, and branches. C. works primarily on the task level. D. should be established at every Level 5 incident.
B
44. Which is true regarding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards? . A. They are regarded as law. B. They are consensus documents. C. They are adopted at the federal level. D. They identify the maximum allowable by law.
B
48. Which has the highest priority for a radio transmission? A. Notification from dispatch of road closures B. Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue C. Vital signs of a patient being transported by fire department ambulance D. Transmission of local forest fire danger notice
B
57. When speaking to the public, the individual receiving the call should: A. use as many technical terms as possible. B. be professional. C. disregard callers who scream hysterically into the phone. D. argue with known abusers of the 911 system.
B
61. What is one of the disadvantages of cellular phones in reporting emergencies? A. They are widely available to a cross section of citizens. B. Callers may not know exact location. C. Cell phones are by nature more mobile. D. Calls are routed to a predetermined answering point.
B
62. There are five major steps in processing an emergency incident call. After receipt of thecal, which occurs next? A. Dispatch B. Location validation C. Unit selection D. Classification and prioritization
B
63. Preincident plans should be available to: A. the highest ranking field supervisor. B. units that respond to that location. C. the first due unit only. D. staff officers only.
B
67. When accepting a walk-in report, it is important for the firefighter to: A. obtain only the location and type, then have the person call 9-1-1. B. obtain the same information a dispatcher would request. C. have another firefighter present to verify the information being obtained. D. obtain the person's background information: name, address, phone number.
B
73. Hearing impaired citizens may report an emergency via a: A. Task Assist Team B. Teletype. C. Push to talk. D. Regional Hearing System.
B
75. The E in E9-1-1 stands for: A. electronic. B. enhanced. C. extensive. D. elaborate.
B
80. What are guides to decision-making within the organization? A. Analyses B. Policies C. Comparisons D. Post-incident plans
B
82. During the response phase of an emergency incident, two aspects of a property areparticularly important. One of those is building layout and the other is: A. water supply valves. B. access information. C. location of riser valves on the detection system. D. location of any activated sensor heads on the suppression system.
B
84. What type of listening is required by a telecommunicator to draw out all the necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a language barrier? A. Selective B. Active C. Modal D. Presumptive
B
9. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISD) is defined as: A. a formal gathering of incident responders and families to help defuse and address stress from a given incident. B. a process for managing the short- and long-term effects of critical incident stress reactions. C. a defined program that offers professional mental health and other health services to employees' families. D. an informal critique for only a traumatic incident.
B
6. In the Incident Management System (IMS), the functional area that directs theorganization's tactics to meet the strategic goals is: A. Planning. B. Operations. C. Logistics. D. Command.
B. Operations.
100. Incident commanders provide __________ reports from the scene of an incident to update communications centers on progress. A. arrival B. written C. status D. select
C
11. Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required toperform in areas such as a(n): A. certified hazardous waste removal specialist. B. exercise specialist. C. Emergency Medical Technician. D. communication technician.
C
12. In the Incident Management System (IMS), the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials necessary to support an incident is: A. Planning. B. Operations. C. Logistics. D. Command.
C
17. A function of the rescue company is A. control spills. B. transporting victims. C. victim removal. D. stretching the initial attack line.
C
19. In all fire departments, training must: A. be a useful disciplinary tool. C. be a continuing function. B. occur only as needed. D. occur when time and finances allow.
C
31. The development and implementation of a plan that incorporates specific goals to bring afire under control is called a: A. tactic. C. strategy. B. goal. D. coordinated attack.
C
49. All fire department radio operations must follow rules of the: A. National Fire Protection Association. B. Department of Transportation C. Federal Communications Commission D. Code of Federal Regulations
C
54. Determining exactly which units to send to a call depends on the location of theincident and the: A. time since last response of the nearest units. B. time lapse between call receipt and dispatch. C. classification of the incident. D. identity of the caller.
C
56. When receiving reports of emergencies by telephone, the individual should always speak: A. rapidly with low volume. B. softly with some hesitation. C. clearly, slowly, and with good volume. D. clearly, rapidly, and with good volume.
C
58. What is the terminology for the method used by a telecommunicator to obtain the required information regarding a reported emergency? A. Protocol B. Inquiry C. Telephone interrogation D. Procedure
C
59. In fire departments that have access to multiple radio channels, fireground operations should be: A. on multi-channels also. B. run by cell phone so as not to tie up the radio. C. assigned a separate dedicated channel. D. on the original dispatch channel only.
C
20. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may establish regulationsgoverning fire department activities such as: A. work hours. B. anti-discrimination laws. C. the level of experience required to hold a chief's office. D. health and safety.
D
22. Each fire fighter accident or injury must be thoroughly investigated for two reasons. One is to determine why it happened and the other is to: A. determine its classification under the S.I.M.P.L.E. system. B. preclude any civil liability situation should it happen again. C. determine whether or not a de-facto feasance occurred. D. determine how it can be avoided in the future.
D
24. Of the following, the best reason to conduct a post-incident analysis is to: A. identify mistakes and discipline those responsible. B. identify responding agencies that were uncooperative. C. determine whether another agency has better equipment. D. evaluate and refine operational tactics and training methods.
D
46. Standard operating procedures: A. give little detail and allow firefighters to perform in the manner they determine. B. are not as strict as standard operating guidelines. C. pertain to firefighters and not other personnel. D. apply to both emergency and non-emergency situations.
D
50. What is an alerting system for a staffed fire station? A. Knox box B. Fax machine C. Duplex System D. Radio with alert tone
D
53. The dispatcher using a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system can: A. track each unit by Global Positioning System only. B. provide automated voice instructions to the caller. C. automatically call back the citizen to provide timeline for unit response and arrival. D. identify the type of calls and recommend the most appropriate equipment for response.
D
69. A person entering a fire station and reporting a fire is an example of a: A. land-line alarm. B. direct report. C. citizen report. D. walk-in.
D
79. A fireground management system that addresses procedures for controlling personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications and is designed to be expanded as needed is the: A. Critical Incident Management System. B. Emergency Management System. C. Task Management System. D. Incident Command System.
D
91. What is a proper radio procedure for fire personnel? A. Wait until airwaves are clear if you have an urgent message. B. Hold the radio/microphone 12 inches from the mouth. C. Speak as you key the microphone to save time. D. Think about what is going to be said prior to transmitting.
D
94. Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a firefighter should: A. press the key two or three times to signal the intent to transmit. B. key the microphone and then clear their throat to be sure their voice will be clear. C. turn up the volume control if their voice is naturally soft. D. listen to be sure the channel is not being used.
D
97. What should be initiated when the decision is made to evacuate the firefighting or rescueoperations in a building? A. Call a mayday B. Call for a 10-99 C. All Clear D. Activate the emergency evacuation signal
D
99. A PAR is a: A. procedural area reconnaissance. B. property and recovery unit. C. personnel and resources unit. D. personnel accountability report.
D
4. In the Incident Management System (IMS), the functional area responsible for all incident activities is: A. Planning. B. Operations. C. Logistics. D. Command.
D. Command.