Fire Service Loss Control (1st Edition)
Chapter 1-Intro to Fire Service Loss Control
Multiple Choice Test
19 questions

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1) Which of the following statements does not fit into a fire departments mission statement?

a. To protect community functionality.
b. To control losses.
c. To provide quick, safe response.
d. All of the above.

   

2) What type of attitude is produced by implementing new philosophies, methods, and procedures?

a. Make up your mind attitude.
b. Value-added attitude.
c. Philosophy-added attitude.
d. Methodical attitude.

   

3) What should SOPs reflect?

a. Past incidents.
b. Mission statement.
c. A & B.
d. None of the above.

   

4) Where should loss control procedures be implemented?

a. In training.
b. In SOPs.
c. In IMS system.
d. All of the above.

   

5) New philosophies and attitudes for the fire department should start at what group?

a. With front-line personnel.
b. With the firefighter level.
c. With management.
d. With citizens.

   

6) Which of the following is not a reason for loss control efforts?

a. To disrupt public image of the fire department.
b. To reduce psychological impact to the citizen.
c. To aid in investigation.
d. Lower insurance rates.

   

7) Location of hazardous materials and processes should be planned for during post-incident planning.

a. True
b. False

   

8) Damage caused by fire spread through concealed spaces would be an example of what type of damage?

a. Secondary Damage.
b. Cockloftial Damage.
c. Primary Damage.
d. Tertiary Damage.

   

9) When should loss control measures be applied?

a. After the incident.
b. Before the incident.
c. During the incident.
d. All of the above

   

10) What is the name of a commonly used book to assist fire victims with essential information after a fire loss?

a. After the Fire, Obtaining Normalcy.
b. Recovery from the Fire.
c. After the Fire, Returning to Normal.
d. After Fire Essentials.

   

11) Damage that occurs after a fire due to leaving a scene unprotected from the elements would be termed what type of damage?

a. Secondary Damage.
b. Protectial Damage.
c. Primary Damage.
d. Tertiary Damage.

   

12) What tactical objectives should incorporate loss control measures? 

a. Rescue.
b. Fire Control.
c. Property Conservation.
d. All of the above.

   

13) Which of the following cannot reduce secondary damage?

a. Use of sprinkler systems in combination with handline fire streams.
b. Use of floor runners to protect floors.
c. Use of salvage covers to cover furniture.
d. Use of alternate forcible entry methods.

   

14) When should a walk-through with the occupant occur?

a. During overhaul operations.
b. After incident is deemed safe.
c. During post-incident overhaul.
d. Never.

   

15) Where should debris piles be located?

a. Just outside the front exterior of the structure.
b. Near the curb of the front of the structure.
c. Located out of sight.
d. Inside the structure.

   

16) All of the following procedures should incorporate loss control measures EXCEPT?

a. Fire Attack.
b. Water Usage.
c. Building Packaging.
d. All of the above are true.

   

17) Occupant services sectors or branches are part of some EMS systems that assist fire victims.

a. True
b. False

   

18) Loss control measures should be implemented in which of the following?

a. Fire Attack.
b. Planning.
c. SOP development.
d. All of the above.

   

19) Investigations, building restorations, and documentation are important post-incident loss control items.

a. True
b. False

   

 
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