Durham College 2023 - APCO FIRE Practice Test questions and answers

Durham College 2023 - APCO FIRE Practice Test questions and answers Fire Chief Oversees operations of all divisions Operations Division the front line workers, the ones who are the boots on the ground Administration Division Oversees operations of all divisions. There are also the cheifs Fire Prevention Division is also known as.. Fire Marshall's Office Communications Division dispatch, communications, resource management Class A Paper, Wood, Straw Class B Flammable liquids Class C Energized Electrical Equipment Class D Metal Containing Oxygen Class K Combustible Cooking Fuels Ladders are also known as trucks True Engines are also known as trucks False MSAG Master Street Address Guide NFPA 1061 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunicator NFPA 1221 Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems NFPA 1710 Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments Roles of the Fire Service Communicator Call Taking & Dispatching The telecommunicator must learn the functions and the operation of what system used within their communications center CAD System A system that enhances resource management by tracking active incidents and assigned units is? CAD System What system can provide remote access to information? Cad System The six W's are: Who, what, where, when, weapons, witness The cell phone provider must route the call to the appropriate PSAP with callback number and cell site where the call originated is an example of? Wireless E911 Phase 1 A system that adds an estimate of 911 caller's latitude and longitude is an example of? Wireless E911 Phase 2 The four basic operational methods for call routing are direct dispatch, call transfer, call relay, call referral MDT/MDC Mobile Data Terminal/ Mobile Data Computer Dedicated lines for sending the caller to the correct answering point Basic 911 Portable Radios Radios that are used on the body Base Station Radios At station used by dispatchers Mobile Radios Mounted inside response vehicles Telematics Uses two-way wireless communication between vehicle and a telecommunicator to transmit voice and data information Echo Procdure Used to emphasize certain important parts of a message to ensure they were received correctly SK Stop Keying GA Go Ahead There is little prioritization as fire calls are typically escalating emergencies True Smoke inhalation is the number one killer of fire victims True Always verify location, caller's name and call back number True Wood arranged to support a unstable load is called Cribbing Have the potential to escalate into very dangerous situations as parts inside can explode Vehicle Fires What is the approx. degree of slope for a low angle rescue? 35 What is the approx. range of slope used for steep angle rescue? 35-65 What is the minimum degree of slope for a high angle rescue? 65 The use of ladders is taken away from fire fighters in a High-Rise Building True 3 Primary considerations for Bush and Wild Fires are? Exact Location Access to area and water Potential Exposure What is one of the most common causes of swift water rescue? Flash Flooding 2 Primary Concerns of submerged vehicle incidents are: Location Get Occupants Out Quickly Voids Collapsed Structures that create small spaces where victims could be trapped Confined Space Rescue are.. Large enough for rescue but have limited to restricted exit Entrapment by dirt/or sand is life threatening as it could cover victims face compromising airways is an example of what kind of rescue needed? Trench Rescue 2 Primary concerns of building collapse for emergency responders are? Scene Safety, Accountability of victims and responders Still Water Rescue Removal of victims from stationary body of water The ______ _____________ is the only position that is always staffed. Incident Commander The ____________ _____________ monitors incident operations and advises IC on all matter relating to operational safety including health and safety of emergency personnel. Safety Officer The ___________ ____________ ____________ is responsible for interfacing and dealing with the public and other agencies regarding. Public Information Officer The Liaison Officer: A. Is the point of contact for other response organizations. B. Tracks resources and maintains incident documentation. C. Arranges for resources and needed services to support the incident objectives. D. Provides information to the public. A Logistics Officer Is responsible for support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management. Logistics Officer is responsible for communications, facilities, food and water, fuel, lighting and medical equipment supplies True Planning Section The section within ICS responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of tactical information related to the incident and for preparation and documentation of incident management plans. Operations Section The section within ICS responsible for all tactical operations at the incident. Finance/Administration Section Responsible for tracking all costs and financial considerations surrounding the incident Interoperability The ability of systems, units or forces to be able to work efficiently together Incident Command System (ICS) A standard on-scene, all hazard incident management system that defines operational characteristics, management components and structure. ICS's Intent is to... Be applicable across a full spectrum of potential incidents and hazardous scenarios Span of control should range from ____ to _______ employees 3 to 7 NIMS National Incident Management System Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Physical location identified for coordination of information and resources take place How many Hazardous Materials Classes are there? 9 What are the two main factors when laying out HAZMAT Incident zones? Geography and Weather ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) Used as reference during HAZMAT incidents ERG 4 colour references for HAZMAT Incident yellow, blue, orange, green Hot Zone The immediate area surrounding a HAZMAT incident Warm Zone This zone begins where the hot zone stops and includes controlled access points to hot zone ERG Emergency Response Guide 4 phases of emergency management mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, recovery EOP Emergency Operations Plan The two things all terrorists have in common motive and ability