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[Show more]What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? 
: Being observant about hazards and changing conditions 
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene 
security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? 
: Law enforcement 
Which statement d...
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Add to cartWhat does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground? 
: Being observant about hazards and changing conditions 
Which organization or agency would assist the fire department with incident scene 
security, crowd control, and explosives disposal? 
: Law enforcement 
Which statement d...
Power tools should be inspected: 
: at the beginning of every shift. 
Which location would be ideal for testing fire hose? 
: Empty parking lot next to the fire station 
Which action should be avoided when service testing fire hose because it can cause 
damage to the hose? 
: Testing hose in an are...
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Add to cartPower tools should be inspected: 
: at the beginning of every shift. 
Which location would be ideal for testing fire hose? 
: Empty parking lot next to the fire station 
Which action should be avoided when service testing fire hose because it can cause 
damage to the hose? 
: Testing hose in an are...
What is a function of station and work uniforms? 
a. Provide respiratory protection 
b. Protect wearer from hazardous materials 
c. Provide protection against advanced fire behavior 
d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department 
: d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department 
In or...
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Add to cartWhat is a function of station and work uniforms? 
a. Provide respiratory protection 
b. Protect wearer from hazardous materials 
c. Provide protection against advanced fire behavior 
d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department 
: d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department 
In or...
Which of the following statements most accurately Reflects the concept of a company 
officer as a public servant 
A. Contact with the public only occurs in non-emergency situation 
B. The public may judge the entire organization by the company officers actions 
C. Unit personnel should focus solely...
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Add to cartWhich of the following statements most accurately Reflects the concept of a company 
officer as a public servant 
A. Contact with the public only occurs in non-emergency situation 
B. The public may judge the entire organization by the company officers actions 
C. Unit personnel should focus solely...
Where and in what year was the first recorded major fire 
: Jamestown - 1608 
When did Boston ban thatched roofs and wooden chimneys? 
: 1631 
When did boston purchase the first fire engine 
: 1653 
Where and when was the first fire organization 
: 1647 - new Amsterdam (New York) 
When was the NFPA ...
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Add to cartWhere and in what year was the first recorded major fire 
: Jamestown - 1608 
When did Boston ban thatched roofs and wooden chimneys? 
: 1631 
When did boston purchase the first fire engine 
: 1653 
Where and when was the first fire organization 
: 1647 - new Amsterdam (New York) 
When was the NFPA ...
Not a trait of a company officer as a supervisor 
: Developing an attitude of superiority 
As a subordinate, a company officer is expected to: 
: Execute the orders of the superior officers 
In his role as a public servant, the company officer is not required to 
: Provide in home inspections 
The m...
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Add to cartNot a trait of a company officer as a supervisor 
: Developing an attitude of superiority 
As a subordinate, a company officer is expected to: 
: Execute the orders of the superior officers 
In his role as a public servant, the company officer is not required to 
: Provide in home inspections 
The m...
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? 
: To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams 
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is 
most accurate? 
: Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and ...
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Add to cartWhat is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? 
: To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams 
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is 
most accurate? 
: Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and ...
What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations? 
: Ask their supervisor for clarification 
A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues 
such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. 
: poli...
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Add to cartWhat should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations? 
: Ask their supervisor for clarification 
A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses issues 
such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of command. 
: poli...
Which of the following BEST describes how understanding the physical science of fire 
can help firefighters? 
A.It keeps radiant heat from igniting fuel. 
B.It keeps flaming combustion from beginning. 
C.It translates into practical knowledge of fire behavior. 
D.It helps in stopping rapid fire beh...
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Add to cartWhich of the following BEST describes how understanding the physical science of fire 
can help firefighters? 
A.It keeps radiant heat from igniting fuel. 
B.It keeps flaming combustion from beginning. 
C.It translates into practical knowledge of fire behavior. 
D.It helps in stopping rapid fire beh...
What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] 
A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public 
B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices 
C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public 
D. Save lives and protect property and the environment 
: D. Save lives and protect ...
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Add to cartWhat is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] 
A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public 
B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices 
C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public 
D. Save lives and protect property and the environment 
: D. Save lives and protect ...
Firefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and 
COPD because of repeated exposure to: 
Select one: 
a. atypically stressful situations. 
b. chronic infectious diseases. 
c. high temperatures. 
d. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. 
: smoke, dangerous gases,...
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Add to cartFirefighters are at risk of contracting respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and 
COPD because of repeated exposure to: 
Select one: 
a. atypically stressful situations. 
b. chronic infectious diseases. 
c. high temperatures. 
d. smoke, dangerous gases, and chemicals. 
: smoke, dangerous gases,...
When assisting with trench rescue: 
Select one: 
a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. 
b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. 
c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. 
d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. 
: eliminate sources of vibrat...
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Add to cartWhen assisting with trench rescue: 
Select one: 
a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. 
b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. 
c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. 
d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. 
: eliminate sources of vibrat...
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life 
safety for the public? 
: D. NFPA 
What is the mission of the fire service? 
: C. To save lives and protect property 
The all-hazards approach means the fire service: 
: D. provides a variety of services in the c...
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Add to cartWhat organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life 
safety for the public? 
: D. NFPA 
What is the mission of the fire service? 
: C. To save lives and protect property 
The all-hazards approach means the fire service: 
: D. provides a variety of services in the c...
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with 
a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. 
: all hazard 
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? 
: Forcing entry into a structure 
Which statement describes the difference in the roles...
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Add to cartA(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with 
a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. 
: all hazard 
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? 
: Forcing entry into a structure 
Which statement describes the difference in the roles...
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life 
safety for the public? 
: D. NFPA 
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? 
: A. Truck company 
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment 
as establish...
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Add to cartWhat organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life 
safety for the public? 
: D. NFPA 
What type of company is responsible for forcible entry? 
: A. Truck company 
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment 
as establish...
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