What is the mission of the fire service? - ANSWER Save lives and defend
property.
What NFPA standard sets the fundamental training requirements for Firefighter
I and Firefighter II? - Answer 1001
Which fire service organisational principles are referred to as a formal line of
authority? - ANSWER Chain of Command
A ______ is a written step-by-step plan of action—ANSWER Procedure.
What is the best course of action to take when approached by the media while
on the scene? - ANSWER Direct media to the Public Information Officer.
What issues should a fire department's safety and health program address? -
ANSWER All expected hazards to which members may be exposed.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's goal is to reduce fatalities by 25%
within five years and by 35% in ten years. - ANSWER 50%
The concept of risk management is based on assessing the advantages achieved
in comparison to the _____? - ANSWER Risks associated
What is the one exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving equipment? -
ANSWER When loading hose and apparatus moves forward at 5 mph or less
What best describes how to avoid back and leg strains? - ANSWER Lift with
straight back and legs.
What is a communication system? - Answer Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP)
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