Fire Fighter 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2022

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Fire Fighter 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2022 The NFPA Standard that defines the training and performance for the fire fighters is_________. Age and education requirements ar... e established______ . Correct Answer-NFPA 1001, Locally Age and education requirements are established ________. Correct Answer-Locally A Driver/Operator may also be called an __________ or ____________ Correct Answer-Engineer, Technician The company officer is usually a ___________ or __________. Correct Answer-Lieutenant or Captain The individual who is responsible for the overall management of incident operations is the _________. Correct Answer-Safety Officer The public information officer serves as the ________ between the IC and the _________. Correct AnswerLiaison, News Media The fire protection engineer reviews plans and works with __________ to ensure the function of detection systems. Correct Answer-Building Owners SOP is the acronym for ___________ Correct Answer-Standard Operating Procedures SOG is the acronym for ___________ Correct Answer-Suggested Operating Guidelines An engine company is responsible for securing _________ and deploying _________ Correct AnswerWater Source, Hand-Lines A truck company is also called a _________ _________ Correct Answer-Ladder Company The _________ company is usually responsible for rescuing victims Correct Answer-Rescue The ___________ company responds to and controls scenes involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals Correct Answer-Hazard Materials Within the chain of command, fire fighters usually report to a _________ Correct Answer-Lieutenant Captains report directly to a _________ Correct Answer-Chief The fire service draws its authority from the _______ entity responsible for protecting the public Correct Answer-Governing Who should firefighters consider themselves working for? Correct Answer-Tax paying citizens who fund the department The fire department uses __________ style of leadership Correct Answer-Paramilitary Describe the concept of discipline: Correct Answer-Set guidelines the department establishes. Regulations, policies, and procedures are forms of discipline, that outline how things are to be done. What is Unity of Command Correct Answer-The idea that each fire fighter answers to only one supervisor, each supervisor answers to only one boss What is meant of span of control Correct Answer-Number of people whom one person can supervise effectively What historical events took place in the years 24 B.C. and 60 A.D. Correct Answer-Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar created what is known as the first fire department. Corps of Vigiles established, adopting formal rank structure of the Roman Legion which is still used today The first document structure fire in North America occurred in what year? Correct Answer-1607 Jamestown, Virginia The Chief's bugle became a symbol of ________ Correct Answer-Authority Fire insurance was established in England after the _______ in 1666 Correct Answer-Great Fire of London A historical event took place in 1736. What was it and where did it occur? Correct Answer-First fire insurance company was established in Charleston, SC During a serious incident, the Safety Officer is responsible for evaluating hazards, and recommending __________ to the IC Correct Answer-Appropriate safety measures Additionally each injury or accident must be __________ Correct Answer-Thoroughly investigated and learned why it happened and how to avoid it Freelancing is ________ Correct Answer-Acting independently of orders or SOPs or SOGs At the emergency, the safety officer reports to the _________ Correct Answer-IC How much time should all firefighters spend in physical training each day? Correct Answer-one hour daily Explain how safety during training develops the proper working habits: Correct Answer-Developing the proper working habits during training courses helps ensure safety later Teamwork is vital. What should take place if any member of the team becomes fatigued or must leave the training area: Correct Answer-Notify the instructor or safety officer . EMS will be on standby to perform examination & refer further treatment Who does safe driving begin with? Correct Answer-You A firefighting team should always consist of ________ who work together and are in ________ Correct Answer-Two Firefighters, Constant contact with each other At an emergency incident, if one member of the team must leave the building, what must the rest of the team do Correct Answer-Entire team must leave An accountability system should record Correct Answer-Individual assigned to each company, crew, or entry teams If a Safety Officer is not on the scene, another person should Correct Answer-be assigned to monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon dioxide If a single firefighter has to lift something that is very heavy, he/she should Correct Answer-Never bend by the waist to lift an object Bending should be done by Correct Answer-The knees and use legs to lift, never by the waist The systematic process that provides periods of rest and recovery is Correct Answer-Rehabilitation What are some of the signs of heat stroke Correct Answer-Lack of sweat, low blood pressure, shallow breathing, and seizures How much of the body should a firefighter's structural firefighting gear cover? Correct Answer-Every inch of the body The protective hood provides additional thermal protection for which area of the body Correct AnswerEars and neck when flexed Explain the purpose of the PASS Correct Answer-Electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal when the firefighter is trapped or disabled The time period that a firefighter should be able to don his/her PPC is Correct Answer-1 minute One limitation of an SCBA is the physical limitations of the user. Another is psychological limitations of the Correct Answer-User SCBA Harness Correct Answer-Consists of the straps and fasteners to adjust the SCBA SCBA Nose Cup Correct Answer-Helps prevent fogging of the clear leans SCBA Air Cylinder Correct Answer-Holds the breathing air SCBA Emergency Bypass Correct Answer-Used only if the regulator malfunctions SCBA Pressure Gauge Correct Answer-Shows the amount of pressure in the cylinder SCBA Regulator Correct Answer-Controls the air flow to the user When checking the SCBA, the air cylinder should be at least of rated pressure Correct Answer-90% In addition to dispatching units and communicating to them, the communications center also can track the ___ and ___ of every fire department unit Correct Answer-Location, Status A Telecommunicator is an employee who staffs a . They are also known as Correct Answer-Communication Center, Dispatch Sometimes a caller may be highly stressed or in extreme danger. The telecommunicator must have the ability to ____ with citizens to obtain critical information Correct Answer-Communicate Effectively NFPA 1061 is the Standard for Correct Answer-Installation, Maintenance, and use of Emergency Services Communication System CAD is the acronym for Correct Answer-Computer Aided Dispatch In general, the accepted performance objective, from the time a call reaches the until the , 1 minute or less Correct Answer-Communication Center, Units a [Show More]

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