Agencies in Public Safety Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a duty of firefighters?

• A. Rescuing victims from enclosed spaces

• B. Handling hazardous materials

• C. Providing urgent medical care

• D. Installing and applying fire resistant products in new structures

2. Which emergency response team is responsible for directing traffic at the scene of an accident?

• A. Law enforcement

• B. Fire fighters

• C. EMS

• D. Whoever is available on the scene

3. What are the two branches of public safety in the United States?

• A. Law enforcement and corrections

• B. Emergency response and criminal justice

• C. Public and private security

• D. Corrections and medical services

4. What happens after an individual is charged with a crime?

• A. The police do an investigation

• B. The individual is sent to jail

• C. The individual goes to court to determine guilt

• D. The individual is released on probation

5. Who pays private security firms for their contribution to public safety?

• A. Employers

• B. Government funding

• C. Local taxes

• D. Law enforcement agencies