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The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization ~~>chain of command (P. 14) When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. ~~>Unity of Command (P. 14) Span of Control ~~>3 to 7. Optimal 5 (P. 14) Personnel that deliver emergency ...

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IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL CHAPTERS Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest Update
The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an

organization


✓ ~~>chain of command (P. 14)




When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor.


✓ ~~>Unity of Command (P. 14)




Span of Control


✓ ~~>3 to 7. Optimal 5 (P. 14)




Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public.


✓ ~~>Line Personnel (P. 16)




Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel.


✓ ~~>Staff Personnel (P. 16)




Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets boundaries and

establish standards of conduct.




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✓ ~~>Policy (P. 21)




Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a recurring

problem/situation.


✓ ~~>Procedure (P. 21)




SOP vs SOG?


✓ ~~>SOP - Standard Operating Procedure : Hard and Fast Rules

SOG - Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters some leeway in

particular situations


(P. 21)




Incident Priorities? (3)


✓ ~~>Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation (P. 23)




How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA)


✓ ~~>Twice annually and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29)




Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses?




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✓ ~~>Acute Illnesses (colds/viruses) last only a few days

Chronic illnesses (cancer/diabetes) are long-lasting and can even be fatal


(P. 31)




How should apparatus be mounted/dismounted?


✓ ~~>- 3 points of contact

- Facing Apparatus


- Using handholds


(P. 38)




Personnel who are directly involved in disposing of the problem are allowed

to enter this zone.


✓ ~~>Hot Zone (P. 40)




Personnel who are directly supporting personnel. Personnel in this zone are

also in full protective clothing.


✓ ~~>Warm Zone (P. 40-41)




This zone may include incident command posts, rapid intervention crews,

PIO, rehabilitation and staging (crews and equipment).




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✓ ~~>Cold Zone (P. 41)




How should scene lighting be positioned on roadways?


✓ ~~>Directed toward the scene, not into the eyes of approaching

drivers. (P. 42)




Electrical wires in contact with the ground, causing current to flow outward in

all directions.


✓ ~~>Ground Gradient (P. 45) (Definition: P.48)




How far away should you be from a downed power line?


✓ ~~>Approximately 2 poles away (P. 45)




Central location that takes all emergency calls and routes the call to the fire,

emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatcher.


✓ ~~>Public Safety Answering Point (P. 58) Ex. : JMTC




Use of plain English in radio communications transmissions. No 10-codes or

agency specific codes are used.


✓ ~~>Clear Text (P. 71)




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