Question 1

What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires?
A) Truck company
B) Brush company
C) Engine company
D) Special rescue company

Accepted Answer

Engine companies are primarily responsible for fire suppression duties, including extinguishing fires in structures, vehicles, wildlands, and other scenarios. They carry water, hoses, and other firefighting equipment to manage and put out fires.

Question 2

Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established?
A) To determine how fire loss occurs
B) To determine how to reduce fire loss
C) To recommend design of fire safety vehicles
D) To regulate training of emergency responders

Accepted Answer

The National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control was established to determine how to reduce fire loss in the United States by studying the causes and recommending measures to prevent and control fires.

Question 3

Which of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)?
A) Mandated evacuation drills
B) Enclosed stairwell requirements
C) Increased emphasis on search and rescue training
D) Increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies

Accepted Answer

The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire led to increased fire and life safety requirements in assembly-type occupancies, emphasizing the need for safer environments in places where large numbers of people gather.

Question 4

The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is:
A) line.
B) staff.
C) volunteer.
D) combination.

Accepted Answer

Line personnel are those who provide direct services to the customers, including emergency services. Staff personnel, on the other hand, provide support to the line personnel and do not usually deliver services directly to external customers.

Question 5

What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II?
A) 1001
B) 1002
C) 1021
D) 1582

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1001 establishes the basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II, outlining the minimum job performance requirements for career and volunteer firefighters.

Question 6

Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring operational safety according to the requirements of NFPA 1521?
A) Wildland firefighter
B) Fire department officer
C) Hazardous materials technician
D) Fire department incident safety officer

Accepted Answer

The Fire Department Incident Safety Officer is specifically responsible for monitoring operational safety and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, including those outlined in NFPA 1521. This standard provides the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities for the role of the incident safety officer in the fire service.

Question 7

The all-hazards approach means the fire service:
A) resists changes that may occur.
B) requires personal accountability.
C) uses established organizational structure.
D) provides a variety of services in the community.

Accepted Answer

The all-hazards approach involves the fire service being prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies and providing various services to the community, not just fire-related incidents.

Question 8

What is the mission of the fire service?
A) To provide a variety of services
B) To determine how fire loss occurs
C) To save lives and protect property
D) To regulate training of emergency responders

Accepted Answer

The primary mission of the fire service is to save lives and protect property by responding to fires and other emergencies.

Question 9

What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth?
A) Pride
B) Integrity
C) Work ethic
D) Moral character

Accepted Answer

Pride in the fire service encompasses feelings of self-respect and personal worth, reflecting a cultural strength where members take great satisfaction in their work and the noble aspects of their profession.

Question 10

A department type is determined by how:
A) an organization is staffed.
B) an organization is funded.
C) firefighters can raise money.
D) lawmakers can raise money.

Accepted Answer

A department type is determined by how an organization is funded, as funding sources define whether it is a public, private, or volunteer department.

Question 11

Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay?
A) Career
B) On-call
C) Volunteer
D) Combination

Accepted Answer

Volunteer staffing involves individuals performing required functions for minimal or no pay, often motivated by altruism or community service.

Question 12

Which of the following positions is trained in the operation of aerial devices according to the requirements of NFPA 1002?
A) Airport firefighter
B) Rescue technician
C) Fire apparatus driver
D) Fire department officer

Accepted Answer

Fire apparatus drivers are specifically trained in the operation of aerial devices, as outlined in NFPA 1002, which sets the standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.

Question 13

What is the main duty of a Firefighter I?
A) Assume command
B) Assign tasks to be performed
C) Supervise performance of assigned tasks
D) Perform assigned tasks under supervision

Accepted Answer

Firefighter I is primarily responsible for performing tasks as directed under supervision, rather than taking on leadership roles such as command, task assignment, or supervision.

Question 14

What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface?
A) Truck company
B) Brush company
C) Engine company
D) Special rescue company

Accepted Answer

Brush companies are specialized units designed to fight fires in wildland areas, including those at the wildland/urban interface, where wildland areas meet human structures.

Question 15

Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service?
A) Moral character
B) Command structure
C) Ranks to define positions
D) Differences of personal characteristics

Accepted Answer

Differences of personal characteristics can be a cultural challenge in the fire service, as they may lead to misunderstandings, biases, or conflicts among team members from diverse backgrounds.

Question 16

Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903)?
A) Mandated evacuation drills
B) Panic hardware on exit doors
C) Enclosed stairwell requirements
D) Increased emphasis on search and rescue training

Accepted Answer

The Iroquois Theater Fire led to the implementation of panic hardware on exit doors to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Question 17

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public?
A) Surveyors of Buildings
B) Jamestown Fire Association
C) Union Volunteer Fire Company
D) National Fire Protection Association

Accepted Answer

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), formed in 1896, is responsible for developing codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public.

Question 18

What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?
A) Truck company
B) Brush company
C) Engine company
D) Special rescue company

Accepted Answer

Truck companies are responsible for forcible entry, among other tasks such as search and rescue, ventilation, and ladder operations. They have the tools and training necessary for gaining entry into buildings during emergencies.

Question 19

When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America?
A) 1608
B) 1631
C) 1653
D) 1735

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?
A) Company
B) Battalion
C) Engine company
D) Operations division

Accepted Answer

A battalion is composed of a variety of companies (e.g., engine companies, ladder companies) located within a specific geographic area or response area in the fire service.

Quiz 1: Orientation and Fire Service History

What type of company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires?

Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established?

Which of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942) ?

The broad category for personnel that deliver emergency services directly to external customers is:

What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II?

Which of the following positions is responsible for monitoring operational safety according to the requirements of NFPA 1521?

The all-hazards approach means the fire service:

What is the mission of the fire service?

What cultural strength in the fire service is based on the feelings of self-respect and personal worth?

A department type is determined by how:

Which of the following types of staffing performs required functions for minimal or no pay?

Which of the following positions is trained in the operation of aerial devices according to the requirements of NFPA 1002?

What is the main duty of a Firefighter I?

What type of company protects structures in the wildland/urban interface?

Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service?

Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903) ?

What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public?

What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?

When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America?

What part of the fire service is composed of a variety of companies located in a response area?