IFSTA Firefighter 1
Chapter 1 Test.
What is the overall mission of the fire service? Ans: Save lives and protect property and the environment
An ______ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources Ans: Al...
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IFSTA Firefighter 1
Chapter 1 Test.
What is the overall mission of the fire service? Ans: Save lives and protect property and the
environment
An ______ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common
set of authorities, protections, and resources Ans: All Hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed
from the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as: Ans:
Scalar
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by: Ans: Rank and duty
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, as
an example of Ans: Unity of command
The division of labor refers to Ans: The process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to
make them more manageable
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service Ans: Prevents the duplication of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments Ans: Not
continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response are whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the
operations division are called Ans: Battalion
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at a structure fire Ans: Engine company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of searching for victims
and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment Ans: Rescue Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally has the primary duty of transporting patients to
a hospital Ans: Emergency medical company
Fire department line personnel are responsible for Ans: providing emergency services to the
public
, Which group of fire department employees provides administrative and logistical support in
areas such as finance, maintenance, and training Ans: Staff personnel
On Which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard are the professional
qualifications for Fire Fighter I based? Ans: NFPA 1001
How does the level of responsibility of a Fire Fighter I differ from that of a Fire Fighter II Ans:
A Fire Fighter II is trained to coordinate Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II personnel while
working under the supervision of a company officer
Which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation
Ans: Wildland firefighter
Which type of fire officer is directly in charge of monitoring operational safety at fires and other
emergencies Ans: Fire department incident safety officer
Which member of the fire prevention division is tasked with determining the origin and cause of
a fire Ans: Fire and arson investigator
Which member of a fire department's training division is in charge of providing training for entry
level personnel and staff members Ans: Instructor
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulation Ans: Ask
their supervisor for clarification
A ______ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues such as
working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command Ans: Policy
What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or
situation Ans: Procedure
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines,
electricity, or public water mains Ans: Utility company
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by alerting the public of traffic
incidents or evacuations Ans: Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I Ans: Conduct search and rescue
operations as part of a team
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to Ans: Setting up lighting equipment to illuminate a
scene
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I Ans: Cleaning and inspecting ground
ladders
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