Intro to the Fire Service & Firefighter Safety

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The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by whom?

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authority having jurisdiction.

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A fire department that provides a variety of public services such as fire suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is employing a(an) _____ approach.

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all-hazard concept

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What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure?

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Scalar

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Which fire department organizational principle refers to an individual's responsibility to follow orders and a department's responsibility to provide leadership?

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Discipline

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Most fire and emergency services organizations in North America are funded by the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be _____ organizations.

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public

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Combination fire departments refer to those that are:

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staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters.

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What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called?

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Company

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Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry, performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure?

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Truck/Ladder company

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Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover or grass fires?

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Brush company

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Firefighters who work a required schedule and receive pay and benefits for their work are referred to as:

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career firefighters.