Fire Services Flashcard

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The Primary Mission of the Fire Department is to
Save Lives
Protect Property
Protect the Environment
Prevention
Education
Suppression and
Rescue Activities

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True

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Firefighter qualifications is that you must be at least 18 or 21 for most fire departments

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18 or 21 for most fire departments

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Firefighter qualification for education requirements is that you need a

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high school diploma or equivalent for most fire departments

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Data collected in a fire incident report is used primarily for which reason: to create policy, to control blazes, to prepare for future emergencies, to save money for new equipment?

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to prepare for future emergencies

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Which skill is least necessary to be a firefighter? Options: ability to put other's before one's self, ability to recognize fire potential, ability to safeguard property, ability to teach

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ability to teach

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Fire fighters may be required to be certified as: Doctor, Nurse, Nurse Practioner, Paramedic, Advanced Paramedic, Police Officer, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), Paramedic, None of the above

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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), Paramedic

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Screening processes commonly consist of: written and practical skills test, virtual interview, post test, oral and physical fitness test, oral and written interview

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oral and written interview

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What are the five Es of Fire Prevention?

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Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Economic incentives, Emergency response

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ICS stands for in regards to FEMA?

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Incident Command Systems

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Fire departments need to interact with other organizations within the ________.

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community