BEFO/IFO Class
A decision-making guide within an organization is known as - questions and answers-policy
A department which employs full-time firefighters and requires emergency responders to live in
the fire station while on duty is known as - questions and answers-career department
A departmental safety and health program must address all anticipated ____ to which members
might be exposed. - questions and answers-inherent danger
A detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation is
known as - questions and answers-procedure
All auxiliary equipment must be waterproof, designed for the amount of electrical current it is
intended to carry, and is what else - questions and answers-intrinsically safe
An organization's responsibility to provide leadership, and an individual's responsibility to follow
orders is known as - questions and answers-discipline
At a traffic incident, what should be used to help create a barrier between oncoming traffic and
fire department personnel - questions and answers-emergency vehicles
Decontamination of PPE after each fire response is what - questions and answers-a
recommended way to prevent exposure to chemicals that cause cancer
Extinguishes ground cover or grass fires and protects structures in areas close to fields and
woodlands - questions and answers-brush company
Fire department personnel that provide administrative and logistical support in areas such as
finance and maintenance are referred to as ____ personnel. - questions and answers-staff
Fire departments that are staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters are to as ____
departments. - questions and answers-combination
How many points of contact should be maintained while mounting or dismounting an apparatus
- questions and answers-3
Manages the fire prevention, plans review, and investigation divisions - questions and
answers-fire marshal
Medical records for all personnel must be kept in a (an) ____ health database. - questions and
answers-confidential
, Mitigates hazardous materials incidents - questions and answers-hazardous materials company
Monitors operational safety at emergency incidents - questions and answers-fire department
incident safety officer
Name five of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives created by the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation (NFFF)? - questions and answers-1. Enhance personal and organizational
accountability for health and safety
2. All firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices
3. Thoroughly investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries, and near misses
4. Firefighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support
5. Safety must be a primary consideration in the design of apparatus and equipment
NFPA 1500 requires that all personnel must be fully equipped with personal protective clothing
and equipment, including SCBA when - questions and answers-in an immediately dangerous to
life and health atmosphere
Preforms fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires -
questions and answers-engine company
Preforms forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and utilities control -
questions and answers-truck (ladder) company
Provides emergency medical care to patients and may transport them to a medical facility -
questions and answers-emergency medical/ambulance company
Remaining observant about changing conditions on the fire ground and evaluating the changes
you see against the safety of what you are doing is - questions and answers-situational
awareness
Responsible for all operations within the department - questions and answers-fire chief
Searches for and removes victims from areas of danger or entrapment, and may serve as the
rapid intervention crew/team (RIC/RIT) - questions and answers-rescue company
Supervises a fire company in the station and at fires and other emergencies - questions and
answers-company officer
Supervises a group of fire companies and stations - questions and answers-district/battalion
chief
The ____ can alert the public of traffic incidents, evacuations, and fire department activities. -
questions and answers-media
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