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Chapter 1 Test
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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.

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__________ 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

about the 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

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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

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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. Rescue squad/company
C. Hazardous materials company
D. Emergency medical/ambulance company

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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

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__________ 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

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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

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__________ 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

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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)

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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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