,The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's: - Correct Answers:
SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the MOST COMMONLY
accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? - Correct Answers: Life safety, incident stabilization,
and property conservation
Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas
such as a(n): - Correct Answers: Hazardous material technician
Rescue specialist
Emergency medical technician or paramedic
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression? - Correct
Answers: Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - Correct Answers: The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? - Correct Answers: Performing
specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - Correct Answers: Performing forcible
entry to fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company? - Correct Answers:
Stretching the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the fire department is the: -
Correct Answers: Fire chief
In all fire departments, training must: - Correct Answers: Be a continuing function
, Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency operations? - Correct Answers:
Bylaws
What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)? - Correct Answers:
Firefighter safety is the first consideration for all procedures
SOPs should be brief, clear, and concise
If an SOP doesn't work, change it
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? - Correct Answers: Guidelines are more
flexible and useable by line officers
The chain of command: - Correct Answers: Is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the
department to the lowest.
__________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise. - Correct
Answers: span of control
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew? - Correct
Answers: Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
An attack that uses the steam generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of
the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is know as a(n) _______ attack - Correct
Answers: Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - Correct Answers: energized
Which of the following statements regarding preparing for an inspection visit is incorrect? - Correct
Answers: Inspections are performed around firefighting schedules and not the schedule of the business
owner
NFPA 1001 is the: - Correct Answers: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
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