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WorksheetsFire Officer p166
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary goal of preincident planning?
To train firefighters in emergency response
To ensure the building is up to code
To reduce insurance costs for the building owner
To develop a written plan valuable to both the building owner and fire department
Which of the following contributes to vertical fire spread?
False ceilings
Open pipe chases
Cocklofts
Large open areas
What should the preincident plan identify regarding fire spread?
The number of fire extinguishers in the building
Anticipated areas of fire spread
The number of exits
The age of the building
What is the role of the on-site liaison during an incident?
To call the fire department
To evacuate the building
To coordinate with the fire department once command is established
To provide refreshments to the fire department
What type of information does the preincident plan provide?
A history of past incidents
A list of building tenants
A schedule of fire drills
Critical information for responding personnel
What is included in the plot plan of a preincident plan?
The building's construction materials
The building's architectural style
The relationship of the building to other features
The building's interior design
What is the purpose of a floor plan in a preincident plan?
To provide a history of the building
To show the building's exterior design
To identify considerations for a fire attack
To list the building's occupants
What is a fire code?
A manual for fire extinguisher use
A legally enforceable regulation related to fire and life safety
A set of guidelines for building design
A list of fire department personnel
What is the 'catastrophic theory of reform'?
A method for predicting fire spread
A strategy for building evacuation
A theory that suggests fire codes are adopted after disasters
A training program for firefighters
Who is typically the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for a state fire code?
The local fire chief
The state fire marshal
The building owner
The city mayor
Which disaster led to the adoption of many fire code requirements?
The San Francisco Earthquake
The Johnstown Flood
The Iroquois Theatre fire
The Great Chicago Fire
What is the purpose of maintaining preincident plans in electronic form?
To reduce paper usage
To allow automatic retrieval of information during an alarm
To make it easier to share with the public
To ensure data is never lost
What should a preincident plan's standardized format allow?
Quick access by the officer
Easy editing by the building owner
Automatic updates
Simple translation into other languages
What is a mini/max code?
A code that applies only to small buildings
A code that sets both minimum and maximum standards
A code that is optional for local jurisdictions
A code that is used only in emergencies
What additional information can be kept in a lock box at the site?
Insurance documents
Building plans and fire alarm drawings
Maintenance logs
Employee records
