Firefighter IOrientation and Fire Service History
Chapter 1 Test
Name: / Date:Directions:Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
Objective 1:
Describe the history and culture of the fire service.
______1.Which of the following events brought about changes in the fire service largely because of the textile and steel industries? (11)
A. Cold War
B. World War II
C. Great Depression
D. Industrial Revolution
______2.The majority of firefighters in North America are ___ firefighters. (13)
A. career
B. military
C. volunteer
D. paid-on-call
______3.Citizens of the Old World and North America were required to keep containers of water to extinguish fires and: (11)
A. a ladder to reach the roof.
B. heavy tarps to smother flames.
C. money to pay for help in fighting fires.
D. buckets of dirt to smother embers.
______4.Which of the following statements about volunteer fire departments is MOST accurate? (13)
A. They primarily protect large towns and cities.
B. They are fewer in number than career departments.
C. They consist of members who are not adequately trained.
D. They protect communities of a few hundred to tens of thousands of residents.
______5.Which of the following necessary characteristics and behaviors of firefighters refers to “doing what needs to be done”? (14)
A. Pride
B. Integrity
C. Work ethic
D. Moral character
Objective 2:
Describe the mission of the fire service.
______6.Which of the following is always the first and highest tactical priority in an emergency operation? (18)
A. Life safety
B. Public relations
C. Incident stabilization
D. Property conservation
______7.Which of the following is the MOST appropriate description aboutthe mission of the fire service? (15)
A. To ensure compliance with codes
B. To eliminate structural fires
C. To save lives and protect property
D. To ensure job security for career firefighters
______8.Which of the following tactical priorities prevents an incident from getting any worse? (18)
A. Life safety
B. Public relations
C. Incident stabilization
D. Property conservation
Objective 3:
Define fire department organizational principles.
______9.Which of the following organizational principles refers to the number of individuals or groups that one person can effectively supervise or manage? (19)
A. Span of control
B. Unity of command
C. Division of labor
D. Continuity of responsibility
______10.Which of the following organizational principles refers to the concept that a person can report to only one supervisor? (19)
A. Span of control
B. Unity of command
C. Division of labor
D. Continuity of responsibility
______11.Which of the following organizational principles refers to the process of dividing large jobs into small jobs to make them more manageable? (20)
A. Span of control
B. Unity of command
C. Division of labor
D. Continuity of responsibility
______12.Which of the following organizational principles is intended to educate and train and correct inappropriate behavior? (20)
A. Discipline
B. Punishment
C. Unity of command
D. Continuity of responsibility
Objective 4:
Distinguish among functions of fire companies.
______13.Which of the following fire companies deploys hoselines for structural fire attack and exposure protection? (21)
A. Truck company
B. Engine company
C. Brush company
D. Special rescue company
______14.Which of the following fire companies performs forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and utilities control and provides access to upper levels of a structure? (21)
A. Truck company
B. Engine company
C. Brush company
D. Special rescue company
______15.Which of the following fire companies extinguishes wildland fires and protects structures in the wildland/urban interface? (21)
A. Truck company
B. Engine company
C. Brush company
D. Rescue squad/company
______16.Which of the following fire companies is responsible for the removal of victims from areas of danger or entrapment? (21)
A. Engine company
B. Rescuesquad/company
C. Hazardous materials company
D. Emergency medical/ambulance company
Objective 5:
Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively.
______17.Which NFPA® standard requirements must Firefighter I and Firefighter II meet? (24)
A. NFPA® 1001
B. NFPA® 1021
C. NFPA® 1041
D. NFPA® 1521
______18.Which of the following is NOT considered primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively? (24)
A. Meeting minimum health and physical fitness standards
B. Knowing the names of local and state government officials
C. Knowing the district or city street system and physical layout
D. Meeting educational requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction
Objective 6:
Distinguish among the primary roles of fire service personnel.
______19.Which of the following fire service personnel makes presentations and conducts seminars to inform the public about fire hazards, fire causes, precautions, and actions to take during a fire? (30)
A. Fire prevention inspector
B. Fire department safety officer
C. Fire protection engineer/specialist
D. Public fire and life safety educator
______20.Which of the following personnel stabilizes the victims of accidents or illnesses until more highly trained medical personnel arrive? (30)
A. Paramedic
B. First responder
C. Rescue technician
D. Emergency medical technician
______21.Which of the following fire service personnel oversees a fire department’s occupational safety and health program? (24)
A. Fire prevention inspector
B. Fire protection engineer/specialist
C. Public fire and life safety educator
D. Fire department health and safety officer
______22.Which of the following fire service personnel is responsible for all operations within the fire department? (26)
A. Fire chief
B. Company officer
C. Incident Commander
D. Fire department health and safety officer
______23.Which of the following fire service personnel handles hazardous materials and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) emergencies? (28)
A. Airport firefighter
B. Technical rescuer
C. Wildland firefighter
D. Hazardous materials technician
Objective 7:
Distinguish among policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
______24.Which of the following is based upon a policy or procedure and compliance is mandatory? (33)
A. Order
B. Directive
C. Request
D. Recommendation
______25.Which of the following provides a standard set of actions that is the basis of every incident action plan (IAP)? (33)
A. Policy
B. Procedure
C. Directive
D. Standard operating procedures
______26.Which of the following is a guide to decision-making within an organization? (33)
A. Order
B. Policy
C. Procedure
D. Standard operating procedure
______27.Which of the following is a request or suggestion, but is generally considered as an order on the fireground? (33)
A. Policy
B. Directive
C. Procedure
D. Standard operating procedure
Objective 8:
Summarize components of the Incident Command System (ICS).
______28.Which of the following is NOT a component of the Incident Command System (ICS)? (35-36)
A. Common terminology
B. Separate communications
C. Unified command structure
D. Predesignated incident facilities
Objective 9:
Distinguish among the functions of the major subdivisions within the ICS structure.
______29.Which of the following personnel directs the tactical operations to meet the strategic goals and tactical objectives listed in the IAP? (37)
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Logistics Section Chief
______30.Which of the following personnel is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management? (37)
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Logistics Section Chief
______31.Which of the following personnel is ultimately responsible for all incident activities? (40)
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Logistics Section Chief
______32.Which of the following personnel is responsible for the collection, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of incident situation information and intelligence to the IC? (37)
A. Logistics Section Chief
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Finance/Administration Section Chief
______33.Which of the following personnel is the point of contact for other governmental and nongovernmental agencies and private-sector organizations involved in the incident? (36)
A. Liaison Officer
B. Safety Officer
C. Incident Commander
D. Public Information Officer
Objective 10:
Define ICS terms.
______34.Which of the following ICS terms refers to a geographic designation assigning responsibility for all operations within a defined area? (39)
A. Group
B. Division
C. Command
D. Resources
______35.Which of the following ICS terms refers to the function of directing, ordering, and controlling resources by virtue of explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority? (39)
A. Group
B. Division
C. Command
D. Supervisor
______36.Which of the following ICS terms refers to someone in command of a Division or Group? (40)
A. Manager
B. Unit leader
C. Supervisor
D. Incident Commander
______37.Which of the following ICS terms refers to a written or unwritten plan for managing the emergency? (39)
A. Policy
B. Incident action plan
C. Standard operating plan
D. Standard operating procedure
______38.Which of the following ICS terms refers to any combination of resources assembled in support of a specific mission or operational need? (40)
A. Resource status
B. Strike team
C. Task force
D. Single resource
______39.Which of the following ICS terms determines the positions for companies operating on scene? (40)
A. Resource status
B. Strategic mode
C. Command post
D. Strike team
Objective 11
Discuss fire service interaction with other organizations.
______40.Which of the following organizations is responsible for scene security? (42)
A. Utility company
B. Law enforcement
C. Public health department
D. Emergency medical services
______41.Which of the following organizations can play an important role in the delivery of news based on an incident? (43)
A. Media
B. Law enforcement
C. Public health department
D. Emergency medical services
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