Public Safety I Review 4

Data collected in a fire incident report is used primarily for which reason?

• to create policy

• to control blazes

• to prepare for future emergencies

• to save money for new equipment

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

• “firefighter down”

• “code 25”

• “Mayday”

• “urgent”

Which skill is least necessary to be a firefighter?

• ability to put others before one’s self

• ability to recognize fire potential

• ability to safeguard property

• ability to teach

Which organization has the primary responsibility to put out large wildland fires?

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• State Bureau of Land Management

• Federal Aviation Administration

• U.S. Forest Service

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

• engineer

• inspector

• first responder

• forest firefighter

Which is a skill required to be a successful first responder in fire service?

• attention to detail

• persuasiveness

• report writing

• computer use

What would be the first step when a first responder arrives on the scene of a chemical spill?

• approach cautiously from upwind, uphill, or upstream

• assess the situation

• identify the hazards

• secure the scene

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

• FBI

• FCC

• FDA

• FEMA

Which term is used by the fire service to organize types of apparatuses and responsibilities?

• clubs

• companies

• divisions

• teams

Which members of the fire department are usually the first to come in contact and interact with the public?

• firefighters

• fire inspectors

• EMS personnel

• telecommunicators