Chapter 18 Firefighter Quiz

​A personnel accountability report is commonly performed in which situation? Select one: A. Upon entry of a company into the hazardous area B. Upon occurrence of an unplanned event C. As each resource checks in to the command post D. Upon activation of a low-air alarm

​Complete this sentence: “We will not risk our lives: Select one: A. for persons or property that cannot be saved.” B. because to do so we become part of the problem.” C. because we will use our heads instead.” D. for others who are already at risk.”

​Upon arrival at a fire, how can on-call volunteer fire fighters establish team integrity? Select one: A. Operate to best tactical advantage B. Establish a staging area C. Assemble into companies D. Establish a personnel accountability system

​What is the most important reason for team integrity in firefighting operations? Select one: A. Safety of personnel B. Span of control C. Tactical effectiveness D. Chain of command

​What is the shape of an NFPA 704 placard? Select one: A. Square B. Diamond C. Triangle D. Circle

​What is the term for the evaluation of an action's potential positive results and its potential negative consequences? Select one: A. Primary survey B. Strategic analysis C. Risk–benefit analysis D. Size-up

​When are company officers and safety officers involved in risk–benefit analysis? Select one: A. At the beginning and end of each operational period B. When assigned this task by the incident commander C. At each completion benchmark D. On an ongoing basis

​Which action is correct for a fire in a building that is known to be abandoned and unoccupied? Select one: A. Stay outside and fight the fire from the exterior B. Enter the building, perform a primary search, and then get out C. Operate as you would for any building with similar fire conditions D. Take a hose line inside, perform a primary survey, and extinguish the fire if conditions permit

​Which term best describes how much risk is acceptable in attempting to protect and rescue savable lives? Select one: A. None B. Measured C. Unlimited D. Minor

​You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below should you take first? Select one: A. Find a wall and methodically search it for a window or door B. Declare a “mayday” over your radio C. Attempt to find a hose line or tagline D. Activate your personal alert safety system (PASS)

​You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below should you take last? Select one: A. Activate your personal alert safety system (PASS) B. Declare a “mayday” over your radio C. Attempt self-rescue D. Give a LUNAR report

​A standard approach to risk–benefit analysis should be incorporated into an agency's: Select one: A. mission statement. B. standard operating procedures. C. incident action plan. D. personnel accountability report.

​A temporary location that provides refuge while awaiting rescue or finding a method of self-rescue from a hazardous situation is a(n): Select one: A. in-place shelter. B. safe location. C. emergency refuge. D. secure room.

​An RIC has reached a downed fire fighter in a hazardous area. What is the most critical question to answer at this point? Select one: A. What is the likely outcome of the victim's injuries? B. What additional resources are needed? C. How quickly can the victim be moved to safety? D. What is the expected duration of the victim's air supply?

​Depositing a company's personnel accountability roster with the entry officer or command post indicates that the company: Select one: A. has arrived on scene. B. has been released from the scene. C. is inside the hazard area. D. is available for assignment.

​During a two-person rescue of a downed fire fighter, where does the first fire fighter grab the victim? Select one: A. SCBA shoulder straps B. Arms C. Chest D. Legs

​How are tasks assigned on the fire ground? Select one: A. Individuals are assigned tasks individually B. Resources are pooled and deployed according to task C. Individuals are assigned tasks singly by the company officer D. Tasks are assigned to and performed by individual companies

​How many ways are there to use the low-pressure hose on the rapid intervention pack to supply air to a downed fire fighter? Select one: A. One B. Three C. Four D. Two

​If a fire fighter becomes disoriented, how can the hose line be used to assist in egress? Select one: A. Place both hands on a coupling; travel in the direction of the hand holding the male coupling B. Move in the direction of the shank without lugs C. The male coupling is on the end of the hose nearest the apparatus D. Place one hand on the swivel and one hand on the shank; move in the direction of the swivel

​If one member of a company needs rehabilitation, who goes to the rehabilitation area? Select one: A. The entire company B. The member and his or her assigned buddy C. That member only D. All members who need it

​In the context of fire fighter survival, what is a safe location? Select one: A. A location that is less hazardous than the alternatives B. Any safe haven or building used for sheltering in place C. A temporary staging area immediately adjacent to the hazard zone D. Any location outside the threatened area

​After company officers carry out a PAR, what do they do next? Select one: A. Check the air status of all personnel within the company B. Send the passport to the command post C. Report the results to the incident commander D. Resume operations

​What do company officers do when the incident commander requests a personnel accountability report (PAR)? Select one: A. Report with the company to rehab B. Physically verify that all assigned members are present C. Report with the company to the staging area D. Collect the passports from company members

​What happens to the personnel accountability passports at the scene of an incident? Select one: A. They are carried by the company officer B. They are left in the cab of the apparatus to be collected by a designee C. They are distributed to the company members D. They are left with a designee at the command post or hazardous area entry point

​What is the correct procedure when a member of a fire company has to leave a structure to change an air cylinder? Select one: A. The member and his or her appointed buddy exit B. All company members exit together C. Those members who are low on air exit together D. The member exits alone if he or she can do so safely

​What is the function of a personnel accountability system? Select one: A. Prevent freelancing and deviation from SOPs B. Track the location and assignments of all personnel at the incident C. Organize resources into divisions, groups, and crews D. Establish and maintain team integrity

​What is the most basic method for staying oriented inside a low-visibility environment? Select one: A. Staying in contact with the hose line B. Use of a guide rope C. Staying in contact with a wall D. Staying in contact with a partner

​What is the term for a roll call taken by a supervisor at an emergency incident? Select one: A. Personnel accountability report B. Personnel safety check C. Status and location check D. Resource status report

​When should you declare a mayday? Select one: A. When you find yourself in an IDLH atmosphere B. As soon as you think you might be in trouble C. When you have been unable to self-rescue D. When you find a victim and need assistance with the rescue

​Which term means that a fire company arrives together, works together, and leaves together? Select one: A. Team integrity B. Unity of command C. Personnel accountability D. Span of control