Firefighter - Chapter 1

The first paid fire department in the United States was in...

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

The first volunteer department was started by Ben Franklin in ...

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

Colonial firefighters used mainly buckets until hand-powered pumpers were developed in ...

• 1776

• 1860

• 1720

• 1829

The first fire hydrants were developed in ...

• 1860

• 1720

• 1829

• 1817

Approximately how many fire departments are ther nation wide?

• 1,000,000

• 2,500

• 300,000

• 830,000

Select all the possible company types in a fire department

• Engine

• Truck

• Rescue

• Wildland/brush

• Hazardous Materials

Fire departments are often responsible for the Emergency Medical Response (EMS) team in their community

• True

• False

Most fire departments require a minimum of high school diploma

• True

• False

A lieutenant is higher on the chain of command then a battalion chief

• True

• False

Which answer below is NOT one of the 5 Firefighter Guidelines?

• Think! - it is important to train constantly to keep your mind sharp

• Span of Control - the number of people one person can effectively supervise

• Be Safe - your safety and your team's safety is your number 1 priority

• Follow Orders - Superiors have more training