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EFD Exam Graded A+ 2024A caller reports a chlorine gas leak. What is the best Chief Complaint Protocol to use for
this case? (See the FPDS Chief Complaint Classification Table) - ANSWER-Protocol 61:
HAZMAT
A caller reports a smoke odor inside a structure. What is the best Chief Complaint Protocol
to use for this case? (See the FPDS Chief Complaint Classification Table) - ANSWER-
Protocol 69: Structure Fire
A caller reports that his boat has run out of fuel and he is stranded out on the ocean. What
is the best Chief Complaint Protocol to use for this case? (See the FPDS Chief Complaint
Classification Table) - ANSWER-Protocol 73: Watercraft in Distress/Collision
A caller reports that jet fuel is leaking from a tanker truck at the airport. What is the best
Chief Complaint Protocol to use for this case? - ANSWER-Protocol 59: Fuel Spill/Fuel
Odor
A manager at a department store reports that there is a gas smell inside the store. During
Key Questions, the caller reports that he can smell the gas but cannot hear it. What is the
most appropriate Determinant Code? - ANSWER-60-D-3O
A sound and effective quality improvement process is designed to - ANSWER-Reinforce
EFDs' appropriate behaviors
An expert EFD is not only compliant to the FPDS Protocol, but also knows and
understands the reasons behind the call classifications, pathways, questions, and
instructions found in the FPDS - ANSWER-True
As an EFD, you should have an understanding of firefighting terminology so you can -
ANSWER-Communicate effectively with responders at the scene
Blue text within the FPDS indicates that - ANSWER-The information is not intended to be
read to the caller
DLS Links - ANSWER-Direct the EFD to instructions contained on the Case Exit or Pre-
Arrival Instruction (PAI)
EFDs can expedite requests for help from outside resources by - ANSWER-Anticipating
the informational needs of the resource
How does the EFD function as an information funnel? - ANSWER-The EFD relays
important information between responders and additional resources
, ICS operates on the foundation of which two key principles? - ANSWER-Standardized
organizational structure and span of control
In fire terminology, what does the status condition "assigned" mean? - ANSWER-The
company is actively engaged in an incident
In fire terminology, what is an "incident base"? - ANSWER-A location at which primary
support activities are conducted
In response to "Okay, tell me exactly what happened," the caller reports that he is trapped
inside a building that is on fire. What should you do next? - ANSWER-Ask Case Entry
Question 4a, initiate the appropriate ECHO response, provide Case Entry PDI-a, provide
PAIs from Protocol B-2, and then return to questioning if possible
In the FPDS, ALL UPPERCASE text indicates a word or phrase that has - ANSWER-A
specific dispatch definition
Key Question 1 on Protocol 62 is "What type of building/structure/terrain is involved?"
Based on FPDS standards, it may be appropriate to read this question as "What type of
terrain is involved?" - ANSWER-True
List fire-rescue call processing objectives - ANSWER-1. Collect incident information
2. Collect scene safety information
3. Identify the correct response
4. Assess the need for DLS Instructions
List five benefits of structured calltaking and protocol use, as discussed in this chapter -
ANSWER-1. An established standard of service
2. Prioritized responses
3. Quality improvement procedures
4. Certification and accreditation
5. Reduced exposure to liability
List five pieces of information that you should provide to responders - ANSWER-1.
Accurate location
2. Incident type
3. Potential dangers
4. Alternate routes
5. Incident information updates
List four primary components for the FPDS - ANSWER-1. Case Entry Protocol
2. Chief Complaint Protocols
3. Pre-Arrival Instructions
4. Case Exit Protocol
List the five ICS functional areas (Sections) - ANSWER-1. Command
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