- The use of ten-codes in radio transmissions was replaced when agencies began to adopt which of the following?A.Incident Action Plan (IAP)B.Incident Command System (ICS)C.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA¨)D.National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Which of the following regulates all radio communication in the United States?A.Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)B.Federal Communications Commission (FCC)C.National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)D.Emergency Service Specific Telecommunications Center
- When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a building before entry?A.To assess structural designB.To assess if entry is possibleC.To locate anyone trapped insideD.To locate possible escape routes
- Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA¨ 1500?A.New recruits may not need to train with PPE.B.Most personnel should be fully equipped with PPE.C.Protective equipment must meet current NFPA¨ design standard.D.Protective equipment must meet one of the two most current NFPA¨ design standards.
- Which of the following is an example of how to avoid ambient noise?A.Using clear textB.Moving out of the windC.Avoiding the use of radiosD.Removing PPE to use as a shield
- When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct light down on the scene without:A.blinding passing motorists.B.blocking warning signs from view.C.using too much power from generators.D.allowing passing motorists to see the scene.
- Which of the following must a fire departments safety and health program address?A.All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposedB.All hazards to which members have been exposed in the pastC.Some anticipated hazards to which members may be exposedD.Some hazards which members have been exposed to in the past
- What does an initial radio report provide?A.Transfer of commandB.Description of conditions as they appearC.Procedure for requesting a special alarmD.Operations from a legal and statistical standpoint
- The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save savable lives.A.a lotB.a littleC.not at allD.sometimes
- What is the first recommended step in locating information in departmental documents?A.Ask your supervisorB.Ask your fellow firefighterC.Look it up on the InternetD.Look it up in the administrative office
- According to NFPA¨ 1500 emergency operations are limited to:A.those that are required to save the most lives.B.those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.C.those that can be started as soon as any personnel reach the scene.D.those that can be started as soon as the lives of all on scene are safe.
- Which NFPA¨ standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health programs?A.1407B.1500C.1851D.1977
- Which of the following is the MOST accurate rule to control communications?A.Calls are distributed and given different channels.B.Firefighters should speak directly into the microphone after pressing key.C.Only the fire chief and Incident Commander identify themselves in every transmission.D.Receiver must acknowledge every message by repeating essence of the message to sender.
- What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down?A.To focus on firefightersB.To focus on firefighter safetyC.To focus on firefighter familiesD.To focus on firefighter fatalities
- Which of the following fire service organizational principles is described as a formal line of authority?A.Span of controlB.Division of laborC.Unity of commandD.Chain of command
- A(an) ___ is a guide to decision making in an organization.A.policyB.standardC.procedureD.ordinance
- The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the ___:A.risks involved.B.safety-first mindset.C.loss of life expected.D.risk to equipment on scene.
- what is the net effect of increased sympathetic activity on Na excretion?
- Where are Atrial Naturietic Peptides (ANP) produced and stored?
- The main system software is the _____________________________ , which starts up the computer and controls its operation.