BEFO/IFO CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS #13
The fire service approach in which departments provide a variety of emergency services
such as community risk reduction, fire suppression, and emergency management
services is referred to as a(an) _____ concept approach. - correct answer all-hazard
The most common organizational structure for the fire service is ____ in which
decisions are directed from the top down through intermediate levels to the base of the
structure. - correct answer scalar
The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization is
referred to as the ____. - correct answer chain of command
The span of control that is considered optimum is ____ subordinates per supervisor. -
correct answer 5
Fire departments that are staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters are to
as ____ departments. - correct answer combination
Fire department personnel that provide administrative and logistical support in areas
such as finance and maintenance are referred to as ____ personnel. - correct answer
staff
The ____ can alert the public of traffic incidents, evacuations, and fire department
activities. - correct answer media
The purpose of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) initiated Fire Fighter
Safety Stand-Down is to focus on firefighter ____. - correct answer safety
A departmental safety and health program must address all anticipated ____ to which
members might be exposed. - correct answer inherent danger
Medical records for all personnel must be kept in a (an) ____ health database. - correct
answer confidential
What are the 3 control zones? - correct answer restricted (hot), limited access (warm),
support (cold)
Preforms forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and utilities
control - correct answer truck (ladder) company
Provides emergency medical care to patients and may transport them to a medical
facility - correct answer emergency medical/ambulance company
Extinguishes ground cover or grass fires and protects structures in areas close to fields
and woodlands - correct answer brush company
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