Fire Exam Prep I & II 8th Ed.
Audit Quiz
Question 1
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What is the primary mission of the fire service?
To save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and hazardous situations
To respond exclusively to medical emergencies
To enforce building codes and conduct inspections
To provide only fire suppression services
Question 2
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Which organizational principle requires that each employee reports directly to just one supervisor?
Chain of command
Division of labor
Span of control
Unity of command
Question 3
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What is the optimum span of control in fire service organizations?
7
5
3
10
Question 4
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What does NFPA stand for?
National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Prevention Authority
National Firefighter Professional Academy
National Fire Preparedness Association
Question 5
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Which NFPA standard establishes basic criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II competency levels?
NFPA 1021
NFPA 1582
NFPA 1550
NFPA 1010
Question 6
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What type of fire department is staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters?
Combination department
Federal department
Career department
Volunteer department
Question 7
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What is the basic unit of fire fighting operations?
Company
Battalion
District
Division
Question 8
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Which type of fire company performs forcible entry, search and rescue, and ventilation duties?
Hazardous materials company
Truck (Ladder) company
Engine company
Rescue company
Question 9
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What does the acronym AHJ stand for?
Annual Health Journal
Authorized Health Judge
Active Hazard Jurisdiction
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Question 10
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What is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities?
Vehicle accidents
Cardiovascular disease
Smoke inhalation
Building collapse
Question 11
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Which NFPA standard specifies minimum requirements for a fire department safety and health program?
NFPA 1582
NFPA 1010
NFPA 1021
NFPA 1550
Question 12
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What does IDLH stand for?
Internal Damage and Life Hazard
Incident Danger Level High
Immediate Detection of Life Hazards
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Question 13
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What is the recommended minimum frequency for firefighter medical examinations?
Only upon hiring
Every six months
Every two years
Annually
Question 14
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What type of organizational structure is most common in fire departments?
Horizontal
Scalar
Circular
Matrix
Question 15
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Which initiative created the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
Question 16
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What does CRR stand for in fire prevention?
Comprehensive Risk Reduction
Crisis Risk Review
Community Risk Reduction
Community Response Readiness
Question 17
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What does ICS stand for?
Integrated Communication System
Incident Command System
Incident Control Standard
Internal Command Structure
Question 18
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Which type of company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs fire suppression duties?
Rescue company
Truck company
Wildland company
Engine company
Question 19
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What is the primary difference between a Firefighter I and Firefighter II?
Firefighter I works under direct supervision; Firefighter II can coordinate personnel
Firefighter I cannot operate equipment; Firefighter II can
Firefighter I only does medical calls; Firefighter II fights fires
Firefighter I is volunteer; Firefighter II is career
Question 20
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What does SOP stand for?
Standard Operating Procedure
System Organization Plan
Standard Operational Practice
Safety Operation Protocol
Question 21
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
Firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices
Increase firefighter salaries across all departments
Develop national standards for training and certification
Define and advocate for cultural change relating to safety
Question 22
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What does SCBA stand for?
Safety Certified Breathing Apparatus
Standard Container Breathing Aid
Smoke Control Breathing Assembly
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Question 23
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Which personnel are responsible for delivering emergency services directly to the public?
Administrative personnel
Staff personnel
Support personnel
Line personnel
Question 24
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What does BSI stand for in infection control?
Body Substance Isolation
Barrier Safety Implementation
Basic Safety Infection control
Biological Safety Initiative
Question 25
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Which position monitors operational safety at emergency incidents?
Fire Chief
Company Officer
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
Battalion Chief
Question 26
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What is the all-hazard concept approach?
Responding only to the most dangerous calls
A coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents using similar methods
Focusing only on fire suppression activities
Specializing in a single type of emergency
Question 27
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Which organization investigates and publishes recommendations about firefighter fatalities?
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Question 28
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What does MAP stand for in firefighter wellness?
Mental Assessment Plan
Management Accountability Program
Member Assistance Program
Medical Assistance Protocol
Question 29
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Which NFPA standard addresses medical requirements for firefighters?
NFPA 1500
NFPA 1582
NFPA 1550
NFPA 1010
Question 30
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What type of cancer has increased risk for firefighters due to carcinogen exposure?
Testicular cancer
Skin cancer
Brain cancer
Lung cancer only
Question 31
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What is the purpose of rehabilitation (rehab) at emergency scenes?
To decontaminate protective equipment
To provide medical treatment only
To allow firefighters to rest, rehydrate, and recover
To repair damaged equipment
Question 32
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Which principle divides large jobs into smaller tasks to increase efficiency?
Unity of command
Division of labor
Span of control
Chain of command
Question 33
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What does ARFF stand for?
Airport Response Fire Force
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Advanced Rapid Fire Fighting
Aerial Rescue and Fire Fighting
Question 34
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Which factor causes absorption rates of carcinogens to increase by 400 percent?
Every 10-degree rise in temperature
Humidity levels above 50 percent
Every 5-degree rise in temperature
Wind speed above 10 mph
Question 35
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What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Mobile Support
Emergency Management System
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Specialists
Question 36
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What is situational awareness?
Following orders without question
Responding quickly to alarms
Knowing where all equipment is located
Perception of surrounding environment and ability to anticipate future events
Question 37
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Which personnel review architectural plans to ensure fire code compliance?
Plans examiners
Fire investigators
Fire marshals
Fire inspectors
Question 38
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What does COPD stand for?
Cardiovascular Obstruction and Pulmonary Disease
Carbon Oxygen Protection Disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Oxygen Prevention Disorder
Question 39
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What is the purpose of a postincident analysis?
To assign blame for mistakes
To overview and critique incident performance by all responding agencies
To determine fire cause
To calculate incident costs only
Question 40
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Which type of department is typically staffed by firefighters who respond when summoned rather than living at the station?
Career department
Federal department
Volunteer department
Combination department
Question 41
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What should firefighters do immediately after fire operations to reduce cancer risk?
Wait until returning to the station to clean up
Only clean gear once per week
Remove PPE only after returning to quarters
Wash hands and neck immediately and shower as soon as possible
Question 42
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What does PTS stand for?
Posttraumatic Stress
Personnel Tracking System
Protective Training Sequence
Procedural Training Standard
Question 43
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Which company type provides large volumes of water in hydrant-deficient areas?
Rescue company
Mobile water supply company
Engine company
Truck company
Question 44
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What is the purpose of the Fire Fighter Safety Stand Down initiated by IAFC?
To conduct annual fitness testing
To focus on firefighter safety with training sessions while ceasing nonemergency work
To update fire code requirements
To honor fallen firefighters only
Question 45
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Which term describes fire fighting in outdoor vegetation including the wildland/urban interface?
Forest fire fighting
Wildland fire fighting
Agricultural fire fighting
Rural fire fighting
Question 46
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What does RIC stand for?
Rapid Intervention Crew
Rescue and Investigation Coordinator
Regional Incident Commander
Response Integration Center
Question 47
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According to NFPA 1550, what must ALL apparatus occupants wear during movement?
Helmets
Gloves
Restraint devices (seat belts)
SCBA
Question 48
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What does PTSI stand for?
Posttraumatic Stress Injury
Procedural Training Safety Initiative
Post-Tactical Stress Investigation
Personnel Trauma Support Information
Question 49
of 50
Which areas of the body have the highest absorption rates for carcinogens?
Chest and shoulders
Groin, jaw, forehead, and back
Hands and feet only
Eyes and ears
Question 50
of 50
What is resilience in the context of firefighter behavioral health?
Working longer hours than colleagues
Never showing emotion
Ability to respond to adversity without being harmed
Always following orders exactly
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