Fire Science Ch 1

What is the overall mission of the fire service?

• Prevent arson fires by education of the public

• Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices

• Provide low-cost emergency services to the public

• Save lives and property and the environment

What should be the first priority of firefighters when there are downed high-voltage power lines?

• Gather necessary rescue equipment

• Attempt to rescue victims in the area

• Gather information for the incident report

• Contact the electric company to shut off power

One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to: 

• walk facing oncoming traffic

• stand by with a charged hoseline

• wear SCBA during extrication operations

• use apparatus headlights to warn oncoming traffic.

Which scene control zone immediately surrounds the other two zones

and provides an area for staging personnel and portable equipment?

• In Zone

• Cold Zone

• Warm Zone

• Hot Zone

Which scene control zone directly surrounds the incident site and should

only be entered by personnel directly involved in disposing of the problem?

• In Zone

• Cold Zone

• Warm Zone

• Hot Zone

Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?

• When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard.

• Passengers must wear fire fighting helmets while in the apparatus cab.

• The safest location to mount and dismount apparatus is on the side of the vehicle exposed to traffic.

• Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting and dismounting apparatus.

Which organization or agency assists the fire department

by alerting the public of traffic incidents or evacuations? 

• Media

• Local hospital

• Utility company

• Public works department

Which organization or agency assists the fire department by

shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?

• Media

• Local hospital

• Utility company

• Public works department

What is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation?

• Law

• Policy

• Guideline

• Procedure

What should firefighters do first if they have questions about departmental regulations?

• Use the Internet as a reference

• Ask their supervisor for clarification

• Rely on other firefighters for guidance

• Revise the document so that it is easily understood