Firefighter 2 Final Exam Prep

Firefighter 2 Final Exam Prep

Divisions of labor...

• Outlines how things are to be done and usually how far a person can go

without requesting further guidance

• Relates to the number of people one person can supervise effectively
• Assigns a task to an individual to make that person responsible for

completing the task

• Is the idea that each firefighter answers to only one supervisor

(Ans- C. Assigns a task to an individual to make that person responsible for completing the task

The incident management system defines span of control as:

• organizing an incident by breaking down the overall strategy into smaller

tasks

• having the ability to start small and expand if an incident becomes more

complex

• the number of subordinate who report to one supervisor
• each person having only one supervisor

(Ans- C. the number of subordinate who report to one supervisor

Firefighters perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the ________ who establishes the minimum standards for firefighters.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

(Ans- C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ________ is the standard that contains minimum requirements and procedures for a safety and health program.

A. 1901

B. 1932 1 / 4

C. 1001

D. 1500

(Ans- D. 1500

What does an initial radio report provide?

• Transfer of command
• Description of conditions as they appear
• Procedure for requesting a special alarm
• Operations from a legal and statistical standpoint

(Ans- B. Description of conditions as they appear

Which of the following should be an arrival report?

• Number of victims
• Discussion of command
• Correct address of the incident
• Emergency medical services on scene

(Ans- C. Correct address of the incident

Which of the following provides the telecommunications center with a continuous record of actions at scene?

• Arrival report
• Progress report
• Initial radio report
• Personal accountability report

(Ans- B. Progress report

What task may a telecommunications center be assigned during a progress report?

• Requesting multiple or special alarms
• Providing periodic time transmissions
• Warning personnel of impending hazard on scene
• Giving command in the absence of command staff

(Ans- B. Providing periodic time transmissions

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________ must follow a broadcast process that begins with a clear statement that alerts all listeners.

• Arrival reports
• Emergency radio traffic
• Tactical progress reports
• Additional resource requests

(Ans- B. Emergency radio traffic

Which of the following would be a reason to request a personnel accountability report (PAR)?

• The primary search is started
• A secondary search is completed
• An emergency evacuation is ordered
• The public information officer requests it

(Ans- C. An emergency evacuation is ordered

Which of following BEST explains why information is gathered for a post incident report?

• reviewing tactical operations errors
• Determining trends in firefighter injuries
• Suggesting locations that need preincident surveys
• Providing information to media before the official report

(Ans- B. Determining trends in firefighter injuries

What does the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) do? (122)

• Informs other responding units of current conditions
• Gives description of conditions as they appear on scene
• Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports
• Provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions

at scene (Ans- C. Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports

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What general information is in a postincident report? (122-123)

• Witness names
• Dispatch transmissions
• Estimated cost of damage
• Number of people interviewed

(Ans- C. Estimated cost of damage

Which statement regarding fire incident reorts is correct?

• Reports are used only for statistical information.
• Reports are collected nationally and then reported to each state.
• Paper reports are preferred over computer reports since they are

signed.

• Local fire information becomes part of the national database.

(Ans- D. Local fire information becomes part of the national database

National Fire Incident Reporting System information is:

• used to help reduce the loss of life and property by fire.
• confidential.
• limited to fire incidents only.
• only to be shared internally.

(Ans- A. Used to help reduce the loss of life and property by fire

Knowing types of doors and door hardware can help firefighters: (190)

• judge roof safety.
• predict fire development.
• select correct forcible entry tools.
• select the right type of vertical tactical ventilation.

(Ans- C. Select correct forcible entry tool

Which of the following BEST describes a primary dangerous building condition? (191)

• Conditions that suppress fire
• Conditions that allow tactical ventilation
• Conditions that contribute to fire spread
• Conditions that permit occupants to safely escape
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