Essentials of fire fighting and fire department operations 6th edition ifsta test bank.1.Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations 6th Edition IFSTATEST BANKFull clear download (no formatting errors) at:2: Firefighter Safety and HealthMULTIPLE CHOICE1. In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:A. Live fire training.B. Overexertion and falls.C.

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Stress and overexertion.D. Overexertion and being struck by an object.ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 46OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I2.

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Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual?A. Physical painB. Higher insurance payoutC. Compensation paymentsD.

Need to replace personnel off dutyANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 48OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I3. Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronicillness?A. Acute is more serious than chronic.B. Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting.C. Acute is more painful, chronic is less invasive.D.

Acute requires a doctor visit, chronic may not.ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 49OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I4. Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for whichfirefighters are at risk?A. Heat stressB. Psychological stressC. Exposure to smoke and chemicalsD. Exposure to long, irregular work hoursANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 50OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I5. Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens present infires?A.

Clean helmet linersB. Follow good nutritional guidelines.C. Maintain positive mental attitudes.A. Maintain high levels of physical fitnessANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 51OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I6. Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs?A. Alcohol abuseC.

Cardiovascular diseaseD. Stress-induced hypertensionANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 52OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I7. Which of the following NFPA®standards establishes the design criteria for protectiveclothing and equipment?A.

1977ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 55OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I8. Which NFPA®standard defines safe training practices and programs?A. 1977ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 55OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I9.

Which NFPA®standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal andrespiratory protection equipment?A. 1977ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 55OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health.

NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I10. Which NFPA®standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and healthprograms?.D. 1977ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 56OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I11.

Which of the following must a fire department’s 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 pastANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 56OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I12. Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment asestablished 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®designstandards.ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 57OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I13. 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.ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 57OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I14. NFPA®1500 requires that departments develop , including an annual medical verificationof duty fitness.A. Physical performance standards for all personnelB. Physical performance standards for new personnelC. Physical performance standards for personnel participating in administrativepositionsD.

Physical performance standards for personnel participating in emergencyoperationsANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 59OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safetyand health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I15.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations only apply to federalemployees unless:.A. Local jurisdiction exempts the adoption of certain regulations.B. Federal jurisdiction exempts the adoption of certain regulations.C.

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A federal jurisdiction decides not to adopt part of the regulations.D. A state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations.ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 60OBJ: 2.I.3 Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and howthey relate to firefighters. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1TOP: Firefighter I16.

The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-fivepercent within five years and by in ten years.A. 50%ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 61OBJ: 2.I.3 Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and howthey relate to firefighters. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1TOP: Firefighter I17. 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 fatalitiesANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 62OBJ: 2.I.3 Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and howthey relate to firefighters.

NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1TOP: Firefighter I18. The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives to save savablelives.A. SometimesANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 62OBJ: 2.I.4 Summarize the model that supports the concept of risk management.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I19. 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.ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 62OBJ: 2.I.4 Summarize the model that supports the concept of risk management.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I20. Which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs?A. Prevent fires in jurisdictionB.

Prevent high insurance premiumsC. Prevent damage to emergency response equipmentD. Prevent damage to environment during emergency incidentsANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 63OBJ: 2.I.5 Describe fire department safety and health programs. 2.I.6 Summarize firefighter healthawareness issues.

NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I21. Which of the following groups does an Employee Assistance Program offer assistance to?A. Firefighters and their familiesC. Only firefighters with marital problemsD.

Only firefighters with drug abuse problemsANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 65OBJ: 2.I.5 Describe fire department safety and health programs. 2.I.6 Summarize firefighter healthawareness issues. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I22.

Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator isnot responsible for?A. Excessive apparatus speedB. Reckless driving by the publicC. Improper backing of apparatusD.

Lack of apparatus driving experienceANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 66OBJ: 2.I.7 Summarize safe vehicle operations.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I23. The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can:A. Make it easier to handle.B. Make it more difficult to handle.C.

Require driver/operators to drive faster than with other vehicles.D. Require driver/operators to drive the same as with other vehicles.ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 68OBJ: 2.I.7 Summarize safe vehicle operations.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I24. When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins:A. Before leaving the station.B. When encountering a problem on-scene.C.

As soon as a problem occurs while driving.D. When encountering the public when driving to and from the scene.ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 69OBJ: 2.I.7 Summarize safe vehicle operations.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I.25. The distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop,until the driver/operator’s foot touches the brake pedal is:A. A very brief time.B.

Called braking distance.C. Called driver-reaction distance.D. A longer time than in a private vehicle.ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 70OBJ: 2.I.7 Summarize safe vehicle operations.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I26.

Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in movingapparatus?A. There is no exception to this ruleB. When the emergency situation requires a firefighter to stand on a movingapparatusC.

When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph 8 km/h or lessD. When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 10 mph 16 Km/h or moreANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 72OBJ: 2.I.8 Summarize guidelines for riding safely on the apparatus.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2 TOP: Firefighter I27. Which of the following is a common safety measure taken when riding on a fire apparatus?A. Wear helmet, regardless of cab typeB. Secure all loose tools and equipmentC.

Wear hearing protection only after arriving on-sceneD. Be seated and secure belt while apparatus starts movingANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 72OBJ: 2.I.8 Summarize guidelines for riding safely on the apparatus.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2 TOP: Firefighter I28. Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in firestations and facilities?A. Safe behaviorB. Poor nutritionC. Unsafe behaviorD. Lack of driving skillANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 73OBJ: 2.I.9 Describe ways to help prevent accidents and injuries in fire stations and facilities.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I29.

Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station?A. Cluttered surfacesB.

Cooking equipmentC. Lifting heavy objectsD.

Toxic cleaning chemicalsANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 74OBJ: 2.I.9 Describe ways to help prevent accidents and injuries in fire stations and facilities.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I.30. Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains?A. Lift with straight back and use legsB. Lift with shoulders and use legs only for balanceC.

Lift in an area with plenty of space for maneuveringD. Lift in an area with others around in case assistance is neededANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 74OBJ: 2.I.9 Describe ways to help prevent accidents and injuries in fire stations and facilities.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I31. Firefighters should and put all tools in a ready state before storing.A. Inspect, clean,B. Modify, clean,C.

Modify as neededD. Inspect as neededANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 76OBJ: 2.I.10 Explain general guidelines for tool and equipment safety.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4 TOP: Firefighter I32. Any power tool not marked double insulated should:A. Have a two-prong plug.B.

Have a three-prong plug.C. Not ever be used outside.D. Not ever be used with an extension cord.ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 76OBJ: 2.I.10 Explain general guidelines for tool and equipment safety.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4 TOP: Firefighter I33. Which of the following is a way to prevent accidents with power saws?A.

Use whatever saw is most convenientB. Refuel gasoline-powered saws immediatelyC. Store blades and cutting chains separatelyD. Keep blades and cutting chains well sharpenedANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 76OBJ: 2.I.10 Explain general guidelines for tool and equipment safety.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4 TOP: Firefighter I34. Which of the following is the BEST way to exhibit safe behavior during training?A. Remain focused on training exercise at all times.B. Remain focused on training exercise when it seems important.C.

Be alert for opportunities to play jokes to increase crew morale.D. Be alert for ways the training is not what your jurisdiction does exactly and pointall those issues out.ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 78OBJ: 2.I.11 Describe ways to maintain safety in training. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1TOP: Firefighter I.35. Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA®standard?A. 1582ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 78OBJ: 2.I.11 Describe ways to maintain safety in training.

NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1TOP: Firefighter I36. Which of the following types of equipment may wear out more quickly?A. Medical equipmentB. Respiratory equipmentC. Equipment used for trainingD. Equipment used for emergency callsANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 78OBJ: 2.I.11 Describe ways to maintain safety in training. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1TOP: Firefighter I37.

Which of the following BEST summarizes a benefit of the National Incident ManagementSystem (NIMS)?A. Allows multiple organizations to operate together at high rise incidentsB. Divergent book torrent pdf. Allows multiple organizations to operate together at haz mat incidentsC. Provides consistent funding for agencies from multiple jurisdictions whenoperating togetherD.

Provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operatetogetherANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 79OBJ: 2.I.12 State the practices a Firefighter I uses for emergency scene preparedness and safety.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I38. When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a buildingbefore entry?A. To assess structural designB. To assess if entry is possibleC. To locate anyone trapped insideD.

To locate possible escape routesANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 80OBJ: 2.I.12 State the practices a Firefighter I uses for emergency scene preparedness and safety.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I39. When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct lightdown 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.ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 80.OBJ: 2.I.12 State the practices a Firefighter I uses for emergency scene preparedness and safety.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I40.

Which of the following BEST describes all the factors taken into account when establishingon-scene control zones?A. Hazard present, weather conditionsB. Hazard present, amount of people presentC. Work area needed, time of day, weather conditionsD. Work area needed, hazard present, weather conditionsANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 83OBJ: 2.I.13 Summarize general guidelines for scene management including highway incidents,crowd control, and cordoning off emergency scenes.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I41. The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an incident iscalled the:A.

Control zone.C. Collapse zone.D. Crowd control zone.ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 84OBJ: 2.I.13 Summarize general guidelines for scene management including highway incidents,crowd control, and cordoning off emergency scenes.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3 TOP: Firefighter I42. Which of the following is the BEST description of personnel accountability systems?A. Systems that assist in keeping track of personnel’s expensesB. Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters in the fire stationC. Systems that assist in keeping track of personnel’s use of equipmentD.

Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters at an emergency sceneANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 85OBJ: 2.I.14 Explain the importance of personnel accountability.NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.3.5 TOP: Firefighter I43. Which personnel accountability system uses an Accountability Officer to track expected exittimes based on the pressure of the team’s lowest SCBA reading?A. Passport systemB. SCBA tag systemC.

Control board systemD.