Public Safety -Fire

What is the main purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook?

• to provide information used in criminal-related incidents involving

  dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials

• to provide information used in fire-related incidents involving

  dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials

• to provide information used in medical-related incidents involving

  dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials

• to provide information used in transportation- incidents involving

  dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials

Which job role in the fire service examines buildings to detect fire hazards and ensures federal, state, and local fire codes are met?

• engineer

• first responder

• forest firefighter

• inspector

Which member of the fire department has the responsibility to determine the origin and cause of a fire?

• firefighter

• fire inspector

• fire investigator

• safety officer

Who is responsible for gathering information concerning an emergency, and dispatching the correct units to the scene?

• emergency medical technician

• fire captain

• inspector

• telecommunicator

Which is needed for a firefighter to carry out strenuous tasks, like raising ladders or rescuing victims?

• critical problem-solving

• physical strength and stamina

• reading comprehension

• time-management skills

Which government agency is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation, and technological innovation?

• FBI

• FCC

• FDA

• FEMA

Which information is not provided to 911 telecommunicators through the E911 system?

• caller's location

• caller's phone number

• caller's photo ID

• directions to the location

Compared to career/paid firefighters, which level of training would be required for volunteer firefighters?

• equivalent hours

• less hours

• more hours

• more intensive training

Which organization has the primary responsibility for putting out large wildland fires?

• Federal Aviation Administration

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• State Bureau of Land Management

• U.S. Forest Service

Which term is used to signal that a firefighter is trapped or lost in a fire and needs assistance?

• code 25

• firefighter down

• mayday

• urgent