IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL CHAPTERS EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

What is the overall mission of the fire service? - Correct To save lives and protect the property & the environment from fires and other hazardous situations. How are fire departments organized? - Correct Most common is Scalar, defined as having uninterrupted series of steps. Decisions and inform...

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 publi...

True or False: Oxidizers affect a fire because they are combustible - Correct False. Oxidizers are not combustible but will support or enhance combustion Physical science is the study of what two things? - Correct Matter and energy Oxidation - Correct A chemical reaction involving the combination of...

1. Which type of tests would be the written exams given at the midpoint of a course? p. 228 A.) Summative B.) Restrictive C.) Formative D.) Prescriptive (a) (b) (c) - Correct Answer-a 2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using role playing as part of a structured exercise? p....

Which topic would be the potential focus of a fire and life safety program put on by the fire department a. activate their PASS devices. b. use the hoseline to protect themselves and guide their withdrawal c. How to prepare for fire or severe weather d. partner up with other crews and exit at th...

Apparatus should be weighed after loading it with all equipment and personnel to ensure that axle loading is balanced: - Correct 7 percent from side to side. An apparatus equipped with Selective Catalyst Reductant (SCR) will have a tank in addition to a fuel tank that must be filled with Diesel Exha...

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - D. NFPA What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? - A. Truck company Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by ...

What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - Correct Answer-To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is most accurate? - Correct Answer-Water sources include the apparatus internal wat...

Which part of the protective coat is designed to enable rescuers to assist a downed firefighter? - Correct Answer-Drag Rescue Device When wearing SCBA in an IDLH atmosphere, you must: - Correct Answer-check your air supply status frequently According to NFPA and OSHA, an atmosphere that contai...

First responder OSHA (FRO) - Answer One who responds to a HAZMAT release, in a defensive position. Three primary risks: - Answer 1) Life/Health 2) Environment 3) Property What is Hazard class 1? - Answer Explosives What is Hazard class 2? - Answer Gases What is Hazard class 3? - Answer F...

A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the US is the: A. IFSTA First Responder Manual B. NIOSH Handbook of Hazardous Materials C. DOT Emergency Response Guidebook D. NFPA Fire Protection handbook - Answer C. DOT Emergency Response Guidebook The two types of ...

What is anything that occupies space and has mass? - Answer matter What is a chemical reaction between two or more materials that changes the materials and produces heat, flames, and toxic smoke? - Answer exothermic heat reaction An ___________ heat reaction is a chemical reaction in which a subs...

which condition specific to search and rescue operations should be communicated to crew members and / or your supervisor? - Answer known locations of victims or occupants which basic firefighting skill serves as an essential survival skill during search and rescue operations ? - Answer forcing a...

Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - Correct Answer-Ch. 2: NFPA 1403 Which of the following is a type of communications center equipment? - Correct Answer-Ch. 3: Two-way radio systems Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until: - Correct Answer-Ch....