Fire Exam Prep I & II 6th Ed. Audit Quiz

Question 1 of 50

Which event most directly led to the use of steam-powered pumping apparatus?
  The Great Chicago Fire
  The Industrial Revolution
  World War I
  Creation of organized fire companies

Question 2 of 50

Who was a key figure in the formation of the Union Volunteer Fire Company?
  Joel Cox
  Benjamin Franklin
  Elias Howe
  John Hancock

Question 3 of 50

Formation of organized fire companies in North America began during which period?
  The Civil War
  The Reconstructionist Period
  The Industrial Revolution
  Colonial North America

Question 4 of 50

Where was the first paid fire company formed in America?
  Charleston
  Boston
  Jamestown
  New Amsterdam

Question 5 of 50

Requirements for panic hardware resulted from which major fire?
  Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
  Our Lady of the Angels School Fire
  Iroquois Theatre Fire
  Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire

Question 6 of 50

Which fire resulted in the development of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)?
  Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
  MGM Grand Hotel Fire
  Second Great Fire of New York City
  Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Fire

Question 7 of 50

Which incident resulted in an emphasis on improving interoperability?
  Station Nightclub Fire
  Ojai Firestorm of 1990
  Murrah Building Bombing
  World Trade Center and Pentagon Terrorist Attacks

Question 8 of 50

What is the average number of fire service line-of-duty deaths per year?
  150
  250
  200
  100

Question 9 of 50

What is the average number of fire service injuries per year?
  60,000
  80,000
  40,000
  100,000

Question 10 of 50

What was produced by the Firefighter Life Safety Summit of March, 2004?
  The Everyone Goes Home program
  The Firefighter Safety Stand Down
  The Back To Basics program
  America Burning Revisited

Question 11 of 50

Which is an accreditation agency for the fire service?
  US Fire Administration
  Insurance Services Office
  National Fire Protection Association
  International Fire Service Training Association

Question 12 of 50

Which term best matches the definition "Doing the right thing even though you don't have to"?
  Integrity
  Pride
  Character
  Morality

Question 13 of 50

Being worthy of the trust of your coworkers and the public is the result of _________.
  Respect
  Work ethic
  Pride
  Moral character

Question 14 of 50

Maintaining a neat, well-groomed appearance is an expression of __________.
  Pride
  Integrity
  Moral character
  Work ethic

Question 15 of 50

Which term best matches the definition, "Doing the best job you can do, no matter what the job is, and doing it with a good attitude"?
  Integrity
  Pride
  Work ethic
  Moral character

Question 16 of 50

What is the term for a legal entity that establishes a fire service agency to protect its citizens and determines its organization and structure?
  Chief fire official
  Fire protection district
  Authority having jurisdiction
  Local emergency response committee

Question 17 of 50

An organizational structure that forms a pyramid is __________.
  Scalar
  Collaborative
  Vertical
  Centralized

Question 18 of 50

What is the term for a firefighter who receives payment for each call he/she responds to?
  Paid on call
  Volunteer
  Resident volunteer
  Per Diem

Question 19 of 50

Which is the primary line function?
  Delivery of emergency services
  Support of internal customers
  Support of emergency responders
  Supervision/administration

Question 20 of 50

Which is the primary staff function?
  Support of line units
  Delivery of emergency services
  Service to external customers
  Finance/administration

Question 21 of 50

Which is an example of an external customer?
  Administrative staff member
  Citizen living within the jurisdiction
  Firefighter
  Mutual aid provider

Question 22 of 50

Which is an example of an internal customer?
  Assisting agencies
  Line personnel
  Allied professional
  Resident of the service area

Question 23 of 50

What is the basic unit of fire fighting operations?
  Division
  Company
  Group
  Squad

Question 24 of 50

What is the term for an operational unit composed of an officer, a driver/operator, and at least one firefighter/EMT?
  Squad
  Company
  Engine
  Group

Question 25 of 50

Which type of company most typically performs fire suppression?
  Engine
  Attack
  Rescue
  Truck

Question 26 of 50

Which type of company specializes in forcible entry, ventilation, and the provision of access to upper levels?
  Truck
  Support
  Engine
  Rescue

Question 27 of 50

Which type of company specializes in removing trapped or endangered victims?
  Rescue
  Extrication
  Engine
  Truck

Question 28 of 50

Which type of company specializes in wildland firefighting and structure protection in the wildland/urban interface?
  Truck
  Rescue
  Engine
  Brush

Question 29 of 50

Which type of company specializes in mitigating incidents involving dangerous substances?
  Engine
  Truck
  Hazardous materials
  Rescue

Question 30 of 50

Which organization publishes standards for professional qualifications for the various fire service positions?
  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

Question 31 of 50

What does the term "wildland/urban interface" refer to?
  The increase in wildland fires due to human activity
  Jurisdictions that encompass both developed and undeveloped areas
  The area where human development meets undeveloped wildland
  The need for fire apparatus to perform in both the urban and wildland settings

Question 32 of 50

Which is the NFPA standard for fire fighter professional qualifications?
  1403
  1001
  1596
  1500

Question 33 of 50

According to the NFPA, which of the following is a Firefighter I duty?
  Turning off building utilities
  Vehicle extrication
  Completing incident reports
  Performing annual hose tests

Question 34 of 50

Which of the following is specified as a Firefighter II duty by the NFPA?
  Overhaul
  Making fire safety presentations to small groups
  Dispatching a response to a reported emergency
  Forcible entry into a structure

Question 35 of 50

Which is a staff position?
  Telecommunicator
  Incident safety officer
  Fire and arson investigator
  Technical rescuer

Question 36 of 50

Which organizational principle states that every worker should directly report to only one supervisor?
  Chain of command
  Functional supervision
  Unity of command
  Span of control

Question 37 of 50

What is the term for the line of authority, responsibility and communication from the top to the bottom of an organization?
  Scalar organization
  Unity of command
  Chain of command
  Span of control

Question 38 of 50

Which concept addresses the maximum number of subordinates that a single supervisor can effectively control?
  Span of control
  Unity of command
  Division of labor
  The one-boss principle

Question 39 of 50

What is the acceptable number of subordinates reporting to a single supervisor?
  5 to 8
  5 to 10
  8 to 12
  3 to 7

Question 40 of 50

What is the ideal number of subordinates reporting to a single supervisor?
  6
  3
  4
  5

Question 41 of 50

What is the term for breaking down a large job into smaller, more manageable tasks?
  Chain of command
  Division of labor
  Unity of command
  Span of control

Question 42 of 50

Division of labor results in __________.
  Increased span of control
  Decreased reliance upon specialization
  Decreased duplication of effort
  Strengthened unity of command

Question 43 of 50

Rules, regulations and policies are an essential component of __________.
  Discipline
  Span of control
  Chain of command
  Counseling

Question 44 of 50

Defining acceptable performance and expected outcomes is an essential component of __________.
  Chain of command
  Unity of command
  Discipline
  Span of control

Question 45 of 50

Which is an organization's guide to decision making?
  Manual of operations
  Regulation
  Policy
  Procedure

Question 46 of 50

Which statement best describes a policy?
  The basis of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)
  A framework for decision-making
  A benchmark for measuring performance
  A standard for the performance of specific tasks

Question 47 of 50

A __________ provides detailed, specific steps to take in performing a particular task.
  Manual of operations
  Regulation
  Procedure
  Policy

Question 48 of 50

Rules for how routine functions should be performed are found in an agency's __________.
  Policies
  Standard operating procedures
  Rules and regulations
  Incident action plans

Question 49 of 50

Which is an example of a standard operating procedure?
  "Training will include a minimum of 2 hours of hands-on experience"
  "When there is smoke showing on approach, the first-in engine will lay a supply line"
  "The department shall establish a fitness program for its members"
  "Exit pathways shall be a minimum of 36 inches (90 cm) wide"

Question 50 of 50

A specific code is enacted as law by __________.
  A particular jurisdiction
  General election
  Federal legislation
  State legislature

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