Firefighter 1 questions rated 100%
correct.
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's ability to navigate on
scene?
Limited visibility
Decreased mobility
Low air cylinder pressure
Poor equipment condition ANS - Limited visibility
Using your PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting on a portable radio is a means to deal with:
dead zones.
interference.
ambient noise.
physical barriers. ANS - ambient noise.
When does the response to an emergency begin?
At the start of each shift
Upon arrival at the emergency scene
After the firefighters don PPE and SCBA
As soon as the department is notified of the emergency ANS - As soon as the department is notified of
the emergency
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy.
IAP
wellness program
,facility safety program
employee assistance initiative ANS - wellness program
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire scene?
Maintain communication with team members and Command
Report directly to the officer in command of the incident
Use apparatus lighting to fully illuminate the scene and surrounding area
Divide labor into smaller, more manageable tasks in order to equalize the work load ANS - Maintain
communication with team members and Command
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and
communication within an organization?
Discipline
Span of control
Division of labor
Chain of command ANS - Chain of command
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who typically live in the
station?
Public
Career
Private
Volunteer ANS - Career
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service?
Comply with federal law
Prevent the duplication of effort
Ensure fair work loads for all members
,Keep department expenses at a minimum ANS - Prevent the duplication of effort
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident?
Wearing SCBA
Wearing helmets
Wearing GPS devices
Using a fire department radio ANS - Wearing helmets
Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations?
They organize statistical information about an incident, which helps when creating reports.
They track personnel training and certifications, which helps the IC determine who is qualified to
operate on scene.
They track the number of personnel operating on scene, which helps when determining budgets and
staffing levels.
They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any firefighters are
trapped inside. ANS - They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if
any firefighters are trapped inside
Which highway/roadway incident hazard would require firefighters in full PPE to stand by with a charged
hoseline?
Fuel spill
Wreckage debris
Downed power line
Glass in the roadway ANS - Fuel spill
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to:
inspect an aerial apparatus.
extricate a victim trapped in a vehicle.
rescue a victim from a trench collapse.
, set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene ANS - set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations?
Use the Internet as a reference
Ask their supervisor for clarification
Rely on other firefighters for guidance
Revise the document so that it is easily understood ANS - Ask their supervisor for clarification
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification ANS - A process for evaluating
firefighter skills and knowledge
Fire department line personnel are responsible for:
repairing broken department apparatus.
providing emergency services to the public.
overseeing the department's annual budget.
organizing personnel medical evaluation records ANS - providing emergency services to the public.
What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene lighting and
portable rescue equipment?
Batteries
Generators
Local power grid
Apparatus electrical system ANS -
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by:
correct.
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's ability to navigate on
scene?
Limited visibility
Decreased mobility
Low air cylinder pressure
Poor equipment condition ANS - Limited visibility
Using your PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting on a portable radio is a means to deal with:
dead zones.
interference.
ambient noise.
physical barriers. ANS - ambient noise.
When does the response to an emergency begin?
At the start of each shift
Upon arrival at the emergency scene
After the firefighters don PPE and SCBA
As soon as the department is notified of the emergency ANS - As soon as the department is notified of
the emergency
A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that
firefighters are healthy.
IAP
wellness program
,facility safety program
employee assistance initiative ANS - wellness program
Which safety guideline will help minimize a firefighter's exposure to risk at a structural fire scene?
Maintain communication with team members and Command
Report directly to the officer in command of the incident
Use apparatus lighting to fully illuminate the scene and surrounding area
Divide labor into smaller, more manageable tasks in order to equalize the work load ANS - Maintain
communication with team members and Command
Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and
communication within an organization?
Discipline
Span of control
Division of labor
Chain of command ANS - Chain of command
Which type of fire department is continually staffed by full-time paid firefighters who typically live in the
station?
Public
Career
Private
Volunteer ANS - Career
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service?
Comply with federal law
Prevent the duplication of effort
Ensure fair work loads for all members
,Keep department expenses at a minimum ANS - Prevent the duplication of effort
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident?
Wearing SCBA
Wearing helmets
Wearing GPS devices
Using a fire department radio ANS - Wearing helmets
Why are personnel accountability systems vital to emergency incident operations?
They organize statistical information about an incident, which helps when creating reports.
They track personnel training and certifications, which helps the IC determine who is qualified to
operate on scene.
They track the number of personnel operating on scene, which helps when determining budgets and
staffing levels.
They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if any firefighters are
trapped inside. ANS - They identify which personnel are working at a scene and help the IC determine if
any firefighters are trapped inside
Which highway/roadway incident hazard would require firefighters in full PPE to stand by with a charged
hoseline?
Fuel spill
Wreckage debris
Downed power line
Glass in the roadway ANS - Fuel spill
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to:
inspect an aerial apparatus.
extricate a victim trapped in a vehicle.
rescue a victim from a trench collapse.
, set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene ANS - set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations?
Use the Internet as a reference
Ask their supervisor for clarification
Rely on other firefighters for guidance
Revise the document so that it is easily understood ANS - Ask their supervisor for clarification
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification ANS - A process for evaluating
firefighter skills and knowledge
Fire department line personnel are responsible for:
repairing broken department apparatus.
providing emergency services to the public.
overseeing the department's annual budget.
organizing personnel medical evaluation records ANS - providing emergency services to the public.
What is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene lighting and
portable rescue equipment?
Batteries
Generators
Local power grid
Apparatus electrical system ANS -
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by:
