North Carolina OSFM FIP 3040 Firefighter General and Communications Practice Test

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• PSAP stands for which of the following?
• According to FEMA, span of control of personnel is between:
• The modular organization of the ICS allows it to:
• In the planning sequence, which step comes before drafting the IAP?
• Collectively, the section chiefs are known as the:
• Time marking is a tool used to aid which role in incident operations?
• What happens if a CAD system detects that an invalid address is being entered?
• Which evacuation signal is described as three blasts on an air horn?
• Which term describes scaling the incident structure by adding or removing sections to fit the incident size?
• Which basic management principle states that each firefighter should answer to only one supervisor?
• Which ICS level is established when the number of divisions and groups exceeds the operations section chief's span of control?
• Which document is used to set definitive guidelines for present-day and future actions within an organization?
• Which type of company is specialized in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals?
• Which principle requires each person to have only one direct supervisor?
• What does the 'N' stand for in 'ANI'?
• Which was one of the major fires of 1871?
• What are TDD and TTY?
• In RECEO-VS, what does the 'S' stand for?
• Which are developed to provide definitive guidelines for present and future actions?
• During the early stages of incident response planning, which step should occur before action planning?
• Which statement best describes the reach of 911 access in the United States?
• When is command terminated?
• Approximately _____ percent of fire fighters in the United States are volunteers.
• Which term describes the formal structure of authority and reporting during incidents?
• What is the term for a two-way radio permanently mounted in a vehicle?
• The use of plain language in radio communication is recommended by NFPA and which national framework?
• Under which condition might command be transferred from a high-ranking officer to an officer with lower rank?
• A firefighter trained and certified in chemical identification, leak control, and decontamination is a:
• Who first developed the RECEO tactical model?
• Truck companies are sometimes referred to as which type of company?
• What is the NFPA standard number associated with Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety? (Repeat knowledge check)
• What is a critical factor to consider when evaluating the potential for collapse of a burning structure?
• The RECEO tactical model is associated with which fire service professional?
• During response planning, which step must be completed before drafting the IAP?
• Which phrase best summarizes the smallest operations for which ICS should be established?
• Which are the two levels of NFPA fire fighter certification?
• Which term is defined as guiding and directing firefighters to do what their fire department expects of them?
• During size-up, which question is most reliably answered by considering the time of day?
• The ICS title of director is applied to the supervisor of a:
• Which command staff member is primarily responsible for safety during incident operations?
• What would be the ICS designation for each floor in a high-rise building?
• What term defines the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution?
• What is the ICS term for a group of firefighters with an assigned leader who are working without an apparatus?
• Telecommunicators need to know the location of the emergency and __________ to initiate a dispatch?
• Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system?
• What is the subject of the SLICE-RS mnemonic?
• What is the ICS term for companies/crews working within the same geographical area?
• Where was the first fire insurance company formed in America?
• Which term best describes the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices within an organization?
• Which term describes the location where incident command decisions are issued and where management personnel coordinate?
• In ANI, the letter N stands for which term?
• Which ICS function is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating information about the incident?
• Which statement defines a strike team’s composition in practice?
• In the IAP, what does the letter 'A' stand for?
• The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations is the:
• Which cultural characteristic means taking action even amid doubts or fears about consequences?
• The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was developed by which entity?
• Which ICS section is responsible for taking direct action to control the incident?
• What term is used for the documented procedures that specify the actions to accomplish a task in fire department operations?
• A device designed for use by hearing-impaired persons is typically a
• Who is responsible for determining the strategic incident objectives?
• What is the usual response when a caller disconnects before full information can be gathered and the dispatcher cannot reconnect by calling the caller back?
• Which principle ensures that every person reports to only one supervisor?
• What term describes a radio system permanently mounted inside a building?
• Who should firefighters consider as their primary stakeholder?
• Organizing an incident by breaking down the overall strategy into a series of smaller tasks is an example of:
• What is the purpose of the LUNAR mnemonic in incident communications?
• Which type of company is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, and putting water on the fire?
• What is the generally accepted objective time from the moment a call is received by the communication center to unit dispatch?
• A __________ device is designed for use by hearing-impaired persons.
• Which title is given to the supervisor of a Branch in ICS?
• Medical requirements for firefighters are specified in which NFPA standard?
• The earliest known fire department was in:
• In the acronym GPS, what does the letter P stand for?
• The goal of the crew resource management concept is to encourage communication and input from all crew members to assess the situation and develop the safest and most effective method to complete the assignment.
• Seventy-one percent of career firefighters work in jurisdictions with a population of ________ or more.
• Which was one of the major U.S. fires of 1871?
• Who developed the SLICE-RS mnemonic?
• A firefighter with specialized training for aircraft and airport incidents is a:
• Which is the term for areas adjacent to a burning building?
• Which is a key characteristic of the incident command system?
• What is the ICS term for an assembly of two or more units of the same type with an assigned leader?
• Which statement best describes the earliest scale of operations suitable for establishing ICS?
• Which RECEO-VS component focuses on protecting property and contents from further damage?
• What term describes ensuring that all members perform tasks uniformly?
• What does the term Mayday mean?
• What is the term for an urgent message used by telecommunicator which takes priority over all other communications?
• Where should the command post be located?
• Which option correctly identifies a signal pattern used to evacuate an area when instructed by command staff?
• Which statement best describes the applicability of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• Who serves as the command's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies?
• Which firefighter specialty is described as being trained to identify chemicals and decontaminate?
• What is the purpose of the check-in area at an incident?
• Which position is part of the ICS command staff?
• Which term describes a grouping of resources assigned to a common function within the incident, possibly spread across locations?
• Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system?
• Common terminology in ICS is used to achieve what outcome?
• Which step should be completed first to assess conditions before planning actions?
• Who has the on-scene responsibility for directing incident operations?
• Which is one of the four basic management principles used by fire departments?
• In RECEO-VS, which component is about keeping the fire contained and preventing its spread?
• What term is commonly used for hand-held radios carried by firefighters?
• Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which technology must be supported for receiving calls by people with hearing or speech disabilities?
• What does the 'D' stand for in 'CAD'?
• In the typical rank structure, who is the first supervisory rank above a lieutenant?
• Which step logically precedes the IAP and involves evaluating conditions at the scene?
• In telecommunications, which term best describes a line that connects two fixed points?
• Which statement best reflects the effect of how long a structure has been burning on collapse risk assessment?
• What is the function of an automatic vehicle locator system?
• Which role is typically responsible for performing the initial size-up when the first arriving unit reaches the scene?
• Incident Action Plans are used to guide what during an incident?
• Which term describes representatives from several different agencies working together to manage a multijurisdictional incident in a coordinated manner?
• Which concept ensures that each subordinate reports to only one supervisor?
• Which is a key characteristic of the incident command system that involves planned operations and resource use?
• What term describes the viability and survivability of potential fire victims under current conditions in the structure?
• The number of people whom one person can supervise effectively is known as:
• Which step should be performed after command is established but before drafting the IAP?
• What is the second step in the five-step process of emergency incident dispatch?
• During ongoing size-up, which factor indicates a need to request more resources?
• Which term refers to formal, written statements that direct decisions and actions within an organization?
• Which ICS section is responsible for developing the IAP?
• Who developed the first fire hydrant?
• During an incident, who provides overall direction and makes key decisions?
• Who conducts the initial size-up of an emergency incident?
• When selecting personnel for an ICS position, what is the primary factor?
• Which leadership style is described as distributed?
• Which position serves as a point of contact between the incident commander and the news media?
• In the acronym TDD, what does the second 'D' stand for?
• TDD and TTY are primarily used by which group?
• In CAD, what does the 'A' stand for?
• The PTT button on a two-way radio is used to do which of the following?
• What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a branch?
• Which ICS section is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material support needed to meet incident objectives?
• What does span of control refer to in ICS terminology?
• Which organization publishes consensus-based standards for fire protection?
• Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
• In which decade did efforts begin to establish a standardized incident command system?
• Which activity initiates the planning process for stabilizing an incident?
• In a typical fire department rank structure, an assistant chief reports directly to the:
• Which term describes personnel with specialized knowledge for complex, high-risk rescues?
• Under which circumstances does the first-arriving officer assume command?
• In the ICS structure, who is responsible for all aspects of managing an incident?
• In emergency communications, the letter D in CAD stands for which term?
• Which historic fire influenced the development of life safety codes and sprinkler requirements for large occupancies?
• What is the best initial method to determine the size and location of a fire?
• Which concept describes representatives from different agencies working together under a single command in a multijurisdictional incident?
• Which item is a primary factor in determining which units to dispatch to an incident?
• In incident planning, which process is the first step toward bringing a situation under control?
• During an incident, which factor should be evaluated in the ongoing size-up to assess plan effectiveness?
• What should a call-taker do if a call comes in about an issue the fire department does not handle?
• What is the most important objective when processing an emergency call?
• What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a task force?
• What is the ICS term for an assembly of two or more single resources, of different types, assembled to accomplish a specific task?
• What does an automatic location identification (ALI) system rely on to be effective?
• The NFPA standard requires that a communications center be equipped with which of the following?
• Which ICS title is used for the person in charge of overseeing multiple sections within the incident management structure?
• In the LUNAR acronym used for incident communications, which term corresponds to the resources?
• Which organization developed the first standard incident command system?
• Which is a key ICS characteristic?
• Which position specializes in reviewing plans for fire detection and suppression systems for functionality and code compliance?
• Who was credited with the development of the first fire hydrant?
• A fire department communication center functions most like a(n):
• Which development led to the widespread use of the mechanized pumping apparatus?
• What is the term for a radio that transmits and receives on two different frequencies?
• Which fundamental management principle involves dividing work into specialized tasks and roles?
• The earliest known fire department originated in which ancient civilization?
• Approximately what percentage of the population of the United States has access to a 911 system?
• What is the function of the PTT button on a two-way radio?
• Within the ICS organizational structure, the leader of a group has rank equal to that of the leader of a:
• What term is used for a radio signal that alerts personnel to pull back to a safe location?
• What is the title for the individual in charge of a company?
• Which ICS section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident?
• Which is a commonly used evacuation signal?
• The mechanism through which a fire department manages routine and emergency operations is known as what?
• Which step must occur before establishing incident command and developing the plan?
• In emergency communications, which professionals handle the initial dispatch and information gathering for responses?
• Which method of communication for sharing transfer-of-command information is most effective?
• What is the ICS term for companies or crews working on the same task or function?
• Which term describes an assembly of two or more units of the same type with an assigned leader?
• Unified command is used to address which situation?
• Where are resources held near the incident scene and ready to be assigned if needed?
• What action should the first-arriving officer at the scene take regarding command?
• If there is no officer on the first-arriving unit, who assumes initial command?
• What is the initial assessment step used to guide the development of an incident action plan?
• The population threshold for 71% of career firefighters is at least how many people?
• What is the role of the liaison officer?
• Which ICS section is primarily responsible for safety and hazard monitoring at the incident?
• In RECEO-VS, what does the 'C' stand for?
• In the fire service, the bugle has become a symbol of:
• What is the function of the ANI feature of an enhanced 911 system?
• Which step initiates the planning cycle before assigning resources or formulating objectives?
• Unity of command ensures that every member reports to a single supervisor.
• In PSAP, what does the letter A stand for?
• Which step precedes the creation of the IAP and sets the context for it?
• Which statement best describes who handles media liaison during an incident?
• Which style of leadership does the fire department use?
• What is the function of an automatic vehicle locator system?
• Which is an advantage of unified command?
• Which statement about telecommunication center voice recorders is correct?
• Which NFPA standard contains a complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators?
• In ICS, who is typically in charge of a task force?
• In the LUNAR acronym, which term is associated with the use of breathable air?
• Which type of company specializes in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals?
• Which is a key characteristic of the incident command system that focuses on clear communication?
• Which mnemonic is commonly used for reporting a mayday?
• Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the Incident Command System?
• Who coordinates the activities of several fire companies in a defined geographic area such as a district?
• An exposure designation corresponding to the left side of a building would be identified as which option?
• A fire fighter with specialized knowledge and training for high-angle rescue, structural collapse, trench rescue, confined-space, and similar operations is a:
• What is the ICS term for the headquarter location of an incident?
• What term is most commonly used for hand-held two-way radios carried by individual firefighters?
• Which step should be performed to collect initial information prior to formal command decisions?
• In fire service, what does the Golden Rule mean?
• Which term best describes a radio system permanently mounted in a building used to handle communications with field units?
• What does the 'A' stand for in the LUNAR acronym?
• Which statement best describes the primary benefit of a trunked radio system in a multi-agency environment?
• NFPA standards are ____________ codes and standards:
• Which is the first step when planning to manage an emergency incident?
• In ICS, the practical span of control is typically no more than how many individuals or resources per supervisor?
• Size-Up is based on two basic categories of information. Which is one of them?
• In the five-step dispatch process, the step that validates the location is called what?
• A fire fighter will most typically report directly to a person of which rank?
• What does the 'R' stand for in the LUNAR acronym?
• In emergency communications, which term denotes urgent messages that take priority over all other communications?
• In ICS, which section is typically responsible for coordinating with outside agencies and stakeholders?
• Telecommunicators should use ______ listening.
• Which radio system monitors frequency loads and reassigns transmissions to unused frequencies?
• Incoming calls that have no voice should be checked for which signal?
• Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system?
• Which term refers to the on-scene plan that outlines objectives and strategies for incident operations?
• What does the 'S' stand for in SOP?
• Which NFPA standard addresses telecommunicator qualifications?
• Which fire was the precursor for today's Life Safety Code and helped bring about sprinkler systems where more than 25 people work above ground level?
• Why is the age of a building relevant during size-up?
• Which step should occur prior to drafting the Incident Action Plan?
• The general staff is composed of the heads of which ICS sections?
• What term describes a phone line that connects two predetermined points?
• How many major steps are there in processing an emergency incident report?
• Which ICS section is responsible for providing needed services and supplies?
• What is the third step in the five-step process of receiving and dispatching an emergency call?
• A message about professional excellence and service commitment by the department is an example of which organizational element?
• Which type of company specializes in saving victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high-angle situations?
• Truck companies are sometimes referred to as __________ companies.
• What term is used for communications center dispatchers?
• As more companies are deployed at an incident, why must the incident management structure expand?
• Which is an ICS single resource?
• What is the ICS organizational title for a member of the general staff?
• Which NFPA standard number is titled Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety?
• An exposure on the left side of the fire building would be designated as exposure:
• Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA standard?
• In ICS, the supervisor of a Branch is given which title?
• What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire?
• Which statement about 911 calls from a cellular phone is correct?
• Which ICS section is responsible for the financial and accounting aspect of an incident?
• Which rank is directly above a lieutenant in the fire service?
• Which device connects a caller directly to a telecommunicator?
• During ongoing size-up, which factor helps determine if the current plan should be adjusted due to performance?
• Span of control is best described as the number of personnel or resources a supervisor can manage effectively.
• Which description best summarizes the modular organization of the ICS?
• The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that communications centers be able to receive calls by which medium?
• The goal of __________ is to ensure that all members of an agency perform a given task in a uniform way.
• Unified command concept describes what?
• To begin planning to control an incident, which activity should occur after initial organization of command but before formal plan development?
• To whom do the command staff report directly?
• Which is a key characteristic of the incident command system related to supervision?
• Which option best describes the majority of calls to dispatch centers?
• The modular ICS can expand by adding more what as the incident grows?
• What best defines a strike team?
• Specific information on the actions to be taken to accomplish a task is provided by:
• Which statement best describes the ICS principle that ensures each firefighter has a single immediate supervisor?