Essentials of Firefighting (4th Edition)
Chapter 1-Orientation & Safety
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1)
The Incident Commander's top priority must
be the firefighters' safety with
the victims' safety being the second priority.a.
True
b. False
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| 2)
In the Incident Management System, a
group is a geographic classification that assigns responsibility for all
functions within a designated area. a.
True
b. False
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| 3)
Aside from the technical specialists,
which of the following are not units of the Planning section. a.
Resource
b.
Situation Status
c.
Demobilization
d. Entry
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| 4)
The process of sorting victims based
on the seriousness of their injuries is called______? a.
Treatment
b.
Transposure
c.
Triage
d.
Transducing
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| 5)
An order is derived from a policy
or procedure, but a directive is not. a.
True
b.
False
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| 6)
Who does the Operations Officer
directly report to? a.
Safety Officer
b.
Incident Commander
c.
Operations Liason
d.
PIO
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| 7)
Most firefighter injuries are
the end result of accidents that could have been avoided. a.
True
b. False
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| 8)
When getting off an
apparatus, the firefighter must always use the handrail to
step down except under which of the following conditions. a.
Apparatus is in contact with electrical wires
b.
Apparatus has ground clearance of less than 8 inches
c.
Apparatus is on an incline
d.
Always use handrails under any condition
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| 9)
In the fire service, what
is the commonly used rule for span of control? a.
1 to 3 firefighters
b.
2 to 5 firefighters
c.
3 to 7 firefighters
d.
7 to 11 firefighters
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| 10)
Out of the two basic
factors for controlling accidents, which factor includes
the legal expenses and other financial costs? a.
Economic Factor
b.
Life Safety Factor
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| 11)
Which of the following
power saws are most frequently used by firefighters? a.
Rotary Saws
b.
Keyhole Saws
c.
Chain Saws
d.
A and C
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| 12)
Most structure fires have
more similarities than differences and those similarities
are the core of standard operating procedures. a.
True
b.
False
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| 13)
An Incident Action Plan
should be created for every incident. a.
True
b.
False
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| 14)
Who is responsible for
removing trapped victims? a.
EMS Personnel
b.
Fire/Rescue Personnel
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| 15)
Friends or relatives of a
victim at an emergency incident must be treated in a
compassionate and understanding manner. a.
True
b.
False
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| 16)
After an extremely
disturbing incident, firefighters should be required to
take part in a critical incident stress debriefing. a.
True
b.
False
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| 17)
What is the Incident
Management System term for the person in charge of a
division, group, or sector? a.
Commander
b.
Supervisor
c.
Chief Officer
d.
Sector Officer
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| 18)
Which of the following
positions are part of the Command Staff? a.
Safety Officer
b.
Liaison
c.
Public Information Officer
d.
All of the above
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| 19)
To control an emergency
incident safely and effectively, the Incident Management
System should only be as large as needed. a.
True
b.
False
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| 20)
The First Responder is a
person trained to give basic life support for people whose
lives are in peril. a.
True
b.
False
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| 21)
If a command is issued by
someone with authority, it should be followed immediately
without question, regardless of whether or not it is
legal. a.
True
b.
False
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| 22)
Physical fitness and health
programs are effective at reducing the number of stress
related accidents and illnesses. a.
True
b.
False
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| 23)
Standard Operating
Procedures must be restricted to emergency scene
operations. a.
True
b.
False
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| 24)
Who should start the
Incident Management System? a.
First Chief Officer on scene
b.
First Division Officer on scene
c.
First Driver on scene
d.
First person on scene
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| 25)
In the Incident Management
System, how should the individual assuming command
acknowledge that they understood the necessary
information? a.
By stating 10-4
b.
By stating "clear, information received"
c.
By repeating it back to the original commander
d.
By stating "clear on all information"
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| 26)
Division of labor is a
process of separating large jobs into small jobs. a.
True
b.
False
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| 27)
In the Incident Command
System, who is responsible for keeping track of all costs
and monetary considerations of the incident? a.
Operations
b.
Administration
c.
Command
d.
Tactical
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| 28)
Friends or relatives of a
victim at an incident must be controlled in a forceful,
but diplomatic manner. a.
True
b.
False
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| 29)
Standard Operating
Procedures are predominately a way to start a fire attack. a.
True
b.
False
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| 30)
During a complex emergency,
command can be passed several times as the system grows. a.
True
b.
False
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| 31)
An effective fire
prevention program lowers the need for firefighting
activities which reduces the cost and risk of
extinguishing fires. a.
True
b.
False
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| 32)
Command of an incident can
only be transferred to personnel who are on scene. a.
True
b.
False
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| 33)
Boredom during training
activities can result in horseplay, which should not be
allowed. a.
True
b.
False
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| 34)
The Incident Management
System is only designed for use in large, full scale
incidents. a.
True
b.
False
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| 35)
Which of the following are
part of the four basic principles to follow to operate
efficiently. a.
Division of Labor
b.
Unity of Command
c.
Span of Control
d.
All of the above
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| 36)
If sirens or other noise
levels above what level, should personnel wear hearing
protection? a.
Above 90 decibels
b.
Above 80 decibels
c.
Above 70 decibels
d.
Above 80 decibels
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| 37)
The principle that an
individual reports to only one supervisor is called what? a.
Incident Control
b.
Command Accountability
c.
Unity of Command
d.
Personnel Accountability
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| 38)
Even if a tool did not
break while using it with a cheater bar, the tool could
fail later under normal use. a.
True
b.
False
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| 39)
In the Incident Management
System, groups are assigned to a particular function. a.
True
b.
False
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| 40)
Who is responsible for
scene safety in most jurisdictions? a.
EMS Personnel
b.
Fire/Rescue Personnel
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| 41)
Back injuries are the most
costly single type of accident in terms of worker's
compensation. a.
True
b.
False
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| 42)
Which NFPA standard
illustrates the minimum requirements and procedures for a
safety and health program? a.
NFPA 1000
b.
NFPA 1500
c.
NFPA 1800
d.
NFPA 1900
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| 43)
A policy is a guide to
making decisions inside an organization. a.
True
b.
False
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| 44)
In the Incident Management
System, resources are considered available when they have
checked in at the incident and are not assigned a current
task. a.
True
b.
False
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| 45)
Under Logistics, what
branch provides medical, communication, and food services? a.
Support
b.
Operations
c.
Administration
d.
Service
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| 46)
In the Incident Management
System, the Operations Chief is in charge of scene
security. a.
True
b.
False
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| 47)
What term is used to define
a predetermined plans for virtually every type of
emergency to which a particular fire department may
respond. a.
Pre-incident Plans
b.
Prefire Plans
c.
Standard Operating Procedures
d.
Standard Firefighting Policy
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| 48)
When riding in a cab that
is not enclosed, a safety bar is an acceptable substitute
for a seat belt. a.
True
b.
False
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| 49)
What is the term used for
the number of personnel that one person can manage
effectively? a.
Plan of Action
b.
Control Figure
c.
Action Number
d.
Span of Control
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| 50)
There are more
volunteer fire departments and fire fighters than there
are career departments and firefighters. a.
True
b.
False
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| 51)
Which part of the Incident
Management System is responsible for collecting,
evaluating, and distributing information regarding the
progress of the incident? a.
Logistics
b.
Planning
c.
Tactical
d.
Operations
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| 52)
Unity of Command is the
process of defining limits for expected performance and
enforcing those limits. a.
True
b.
False
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| 53)
Shoulder injuries
are the most costly single type of accident in terms of
worker's compensation. a.
True
b.
False
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| 54)
A procedure is a model for
making decisions in an organization. a.
True
b.
False
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| 55)
A paramedic is able to give
advanced life support. a.
True
b.
False
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| 56)
To handle an emergency
incident safely and effectively, the Incident Management
System should actually be larger than necessary. a.
True
b.
False
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| 57)
A saw with a dull blade is
more likely to cause an injury than one with a sharp
blade. a.
True
b.
False
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| 58)
After an extremely
disturbing incident, participation in a critical stress
debriefing should be optional, but not mandatory. a.
True
b.
False
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| 59)
Under Logistics, what
branch provides supplies, facilities, and ground support. a.
Support
b.
Operations
c.
Administration
d.
Service
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| 60)
What is the most common
danger that a firefighter will face? a.
Cutting ventilation holes on sloped roofs
b.
Entering structures with dangerously high ambient
temperatures
c.
Riding the apparatus to and from emergencies
d.
Training, using "real life" scenarios
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| 61)
Who is responsible for
treating patients? a.
EMS Personnel
b.
Fire/Rescue Personnel
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| 62)
An emergency medical
technician is trained to provide advanced life support for
injured people. a.
True
b.
False
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| 63)
There are no specific
guidelines for the amount of area that should be cordoned
off at an emergency scene. a.
True
b.
False
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| 64)
What is the geographic
designation within the Incident Management System that
assigns responsibility for all functions within a
designated area? a.
Group
b.
Sector
c.
Division
d.
Company
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| 65)
Before using hand or power
tools, the firefighter should take off their rings and
watches. a.
True
b.
False
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| 66)
Any counseling that is
provided in an employee assistance program will be kept
confidential. a.
True
b.
False
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| 67)
Even during a complex
incident, command should be passed only one time. a.
True
b.
False
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| 68)
It is impossible to start
the critical incident stress debriefing process until
after the incident has been completed. a.
True
b.
False
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| 69)
The Planning Officer has
the responsibility of managing the operations that
directly affects incident stabilization. a.
True
b.
False
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| 70)
NFPA 1500 requires that any
firefighter which may participate in structural
firefighting go through training at what minimum
intervals? a.
Weekly
b.
Monthly
c.
Quarterly
d.
Yearly
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| 71)
Normal mutual aid responses
do not require any monetary payments between agencies. a.
True
b.
False
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| 72)
Instructions, directives,
and requests given by fire department supervisors on the
fireground are usually considered to be orders. a.
True
b.
False
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| 73)
What is the term used for a
geographic or functional appointment that is at the same
level of the Incident Management System as a division or
group? a.
Section
b.
Side
c.
Sector
d.
Area
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| 74)
If an electrical tool is
not labeled "double-insulated", it should have a 3-prong
plug. a.
True
b.
False
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| 75)
After an incident that is
extremely disturbing, firefighters should go through what
type of process? a.
Critical Personnel Stress Briefing
b.
Extreme Incident Stress Briefing
c.
Critical Personnel Stress Debriefing
d.
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
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| 76)
What is the person in
charge of an incident called? a.
Company Officer
b.
Chief Officer
c.
Incident Commander
d.
Incident Officer
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| 77)
The success of a safety
program must begin at the bottom of the fire department
administrative hierarchy. a.
True
b.
False
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| 78)
Firefighters must use
protective gear during any activity that is an imitation
of a fire scene. a.
True
b.
False
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| 79)
Every fire department has a
responsibility to practice life safety, incident
stabilization, and _________? a.
Personnel Management
b.
Weekly Training
c.
Property Conservation
d.
None of the above
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| 80)
If a command is issued by
someone with authority and it doesn't break any laws it
should be obeyed immediately and without question. a.
True
b.
False
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| 81)
The Incident Management
System supplies a way to track all personnel and equipment
utilized at the incident. a.
True
b.
False
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| 82)
Using a cheater bar is only
safe and effective with heavy-duty tools. a.
True
b.
False
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| 83)
An effective fire
prevention program lowers the need for fire suppression
activities, but increases the cost and risk of
extinguishing fires due to the lack of experience. a.
True
b.
False
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| 84)
An employee assistance
program can help and employee in the areas of quitting
smoking and weight control. a.
True
b.
False
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| 85)
Which of the following are
part of the 4 basic organizational principles to follow
when operating efficiently. a.
Division of Labor
b.
Discipline
c.
Span of Control
d.
All of the above
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| 86)
Apparatus drivers and
passengers are not supposed to put on bunker gear while
the vehicle is in motion. a.
True
b.
False
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| 87)
An employee assistance
program is designed for the needs of an employee but not
their families. a.
True
b.
False
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| 88)
Which of the following is
not a major component of the Incident Management System? a.
Command
b.
Logistics
c.
Support
d.
Planning
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| 89)
A procedure is a detailed
plan for action. a.
True
b.
False
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| 90)
A directive is
derived from a policy or procedure but an order is not. a.
True
b.
False
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| 91)
What part of the Incident
Management System is in charge of providing the
facilities, services, and materials needed to support the
incident? a.
Logistics
b.
Planning
c.
Support
d.
Administration
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| 92)
An Incident Action Plan is
only necessary for large scale incidents. a.
True
b.
False
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| 93)
The operations officer has
the responsibility of managing all operations that
directly affects incident stabilization. a.
True
b.
False
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| 94)
When possible, the critical
incident stress debriefing process should start before
firefighters participate in a stressful incident. a.
True
b.
False
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| 95)
Some horseplay during
training activities should be allowed as long as safety is
not compromised. a.
True
b.
False
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| 96)
What is the term used to
define a collection of firefighters assigned to a certain
fire apparatus or to a certain station? a.
Group
b.
Company
c.
Strike Team
d.
Task Force
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| 97)
When the Incident
Management System is activated, there should be only one
IC except in what type of incident? a.
Small Incidents
b.
One Company Incidents
c.
Simple Structure Fires
d.
Multi-Jurisdictional
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| 98)
The Incident Management
System has little or no effect on demobilizing units
effectively. a.
True
b.
False
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| 99)
A slip, trip, or fall, is
usually caused by carrying a load that is too heavy. a.
True
b.
False
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| 100)
In the Incident Management
System, operations can be separated into how many branches
if necessary? a.
2
b.
3
c.
5
d.
7
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Friends and relatives of
victims at an emergency scene must be kept a safe distance
away from the incident, which is usually outside the
cordoned area. a.
True
b.
False
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| 102)
Although standard operating
procedures can be used as a way to start a fire attack,
they should not be relied upon for this purpose. a.
True
b.
False
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| 103)
What is the most common
type of injury that is caused by improper lifting? a.
Shoulder Sprains
b.
Leg Strains
c.
Back Strains
d.
Shoulder Strains
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| 104)
Span of control is a
process of separating large jobs into small jobs. a.
True
b.
False
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| 105)
Most firefighter injuries
are unavoidable and are an assumed risk of the profession. a.
True
b.
False
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| 106)
In the Incident Management
System, when a more senior member arrives on scene, they
are required to assume command. a.
True
b.
False
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| 107)
A first responder is an
individual that is trained to keep a person alive until
more highly trained medical personnel arrive on scene. a.
True
b.
False
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| 108)
The Incident Commander's
top priority must be the victim's safety and the
firefighters safety is the second priority. a.
True
b.
False
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| 109)
Out of the two basic
factors for controlling accidents, which factor is the
goal to stop suffering from physical pain and emotional
stress. a.
Life Safety Factor
b.
Economic Factor
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| 110)
A policy is a precise guide
for action. a.
True
b.
False
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| 111)
Which part of the Incident
Management System is responsible for keeping tabs on all
resources involved in an incident. a.
Administration
b.
Operations
c.
Support
d.
Planning
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| 112)
If firefighters are forced
to work more than one shift in extremely stressful
conditions, they should take part in a full critical
incident stress debriefing process within how many hours
of finishing their work at the incident? a.
Within 24 hours
b.
Within 36 hours
c.
Within 40 hours
d.
Within 72 hours
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| 113)
The Incident Management
System is designed to work on incidents of all sizes and
types. a.
True
b.
False
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| 114)
Discipline is the process
of defining the limits for expected performance and
enforcing those limits. a.
True
b.
False
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| 115)
In the Incident Management
System, resources are considered available when they have
checked in at the incident and are committed to a task. a.
True
b.
False
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| 116)
What is the term used for a
small debriefing of personnel. a.
Defusing
b.
Decapping
c.
Deposition
d.
Deformitive
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