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IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 1
Study guide
The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by
the: – ANSWER Authority having juristiction.
A fire department that provides a varitey of public services such as fire
suppression and emergency medical services in a coordinated manner is
employing a(an)__<\/em><\/strong> approach. – ANSWER
All-hazard concept
What is the most common type of fire department organizational structure? –
ANSWER Scalar Organization (based on rank).
Which fire department principle refers to an individual’s responsibility to follow
orders and a department’s responsibility to provide leadership? – ANSWER
Discipline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most fire and emergency services organization in North America are funded by
the community through taxes and fees, so they are considered to be __<\/em><\/strong>
organizations. – ANSWER Public
Combination fire departments refer to those that are: – ANSWER
Staffed by a mixture of career and volunteer firefighters.
What is the basic unit of firefighting operations called? – ANSWER
Company
Which type of specialized fire company generally performs forcible entry,
performs ventilation, and provides access to upper levels of a structure? –
ANSWER Truck\/Ladder Company
Which type of specialized fire company is in charge of extinguishing ground cover
or grass fires? – ANSWER Brush Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFSTA 7 question
bank
Which product of combustion acts as a chemical asphyxiant by excluding oxygen
from the blood, leading to hypoxia of the brain and tissues?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B) Carbon monoxide (CO)
C) Aerosolized fuel particles
D) Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) – ANSWER
B
Combustion can occur within a range of concentration of fuel vapor and air; this
range is referred to as the:
A) vapor pressure range.
B) surface to mass range.
C) flammable (explosive) range.
D) oxidation (combustion) range. – ANSWER
C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which statement describes the factor that MOST influences compartment fire
development?
A) Whether the fire is fuel-limited or ventilation-limited
B) Whether the fuel is cellulose-based or petroleum-based
C) Ratio of square footage to ceiling height of the compartment
D) Ambient temperature and wind speed outside the compartment –
ANSWER A
An extinguishing agent, such as dry chemical or Halon-replacement agent,
terminates the combustion reaction by:
A) cutting off the oxygen supply to the fuel.
B) interfering with the chemical chain reaction.
C) cooling the fuel below the ignition temperature.
D) reacting with the fuel to create a fire-resistant layer. – ANSWER
B
Materials that burn at normal oxygen levels will burn more intensely in _<\/strong>
atmospheres.
A) flaming
B) nonflaming
C) oxygen-enriched
D) oxygen-deficient – ANSWER C
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits
filling an unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) The SCBA was manufactured within the past five to ten years.
B) A rapid intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or incapacitated
firefighter.
C) The firefighter filling the empty cylinder is wearing full structural personal
protective equipment.
D) A firefighter with a higher rank than the firefighter wearing the SCBA cylinder is
available to perform the refill. – ANSWER
B
What is a general safety precaution to take when refilling an SCBA cylinder?
A) Wear full structural fire fighting PPE.
B) Fill the cylinder as quickly as possible.
C) Perform a hydrostatic test on the cylinder.
D) Check the hydrostatic test date of the cylinder. – ANSWER
D
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label
inside each piece of PPE?
A) Firefighter’s name
B) Department name
C) Cleaning precautions
D) Wearing instructions – ANSWER C
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building?
A) Stationary fill system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) Auto-cascade fill system
C) High-rise specific cascade system
D) Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System – ANSWER
D
Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by:
A) a company officer.
B) all available firefighters.
C) specially trained, factory-qualified technicians.
D) the highest-ranking fire department personnel. – ANSWER
C
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be:
A) cleaned, dried, and placed out of service.
B) washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.
C) sanitized using a machine built specifically for facepieces.
D) sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade cleaning. – ANSWER
B
When donning an unmounted SCBA, the SCBA unit should be:
A) stored in an outside compartment of the apparatus.
B) placed on the ground with all of the straps extended.
C) stored in a specialized compartment inside the apparatus.
D) placed behind the firefighter with all of the straps tightened. – ANSWER
B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFSTA 7 Block 1 Test
Review
Covering Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13 & 21
(pages 962-964)
What is the mission of the fire service?
a. Completely eliminate the occurrence of fires in residential structures
b. Protect personal and public property from fire and disrepair
c. Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other
hazardous situations
d. Employ the all-hazard approach to providing community protection –
ANSWER c. Save lives and protect property and the
environment from fires and other hazardous situations
When operating at highway\/roadway incident scenes, apparatus lights:
Select one:
a. provide effective traffic control.
b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.
c. will assist with eliminating the hazard.
d. provide adequate scene lighting for most operations. – ANSWER
b. can confuse motorists and make the situation more hazardous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the main purpose of a fire department member assistance program
(MAP)?
Select one:
a. Help eliminate the need for personal counseling
b. Allow firefighters to continue working regular shifts after a major illness or
injury
c. Help members who are facing financial hardship
d. Offer easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that
affect job performance – ANSWER d. Offer
easily accessible, confidential assistance with personal problems that affect job
performance
In the most common type of fire department organizational structure,:
Select one:
a. firefighters of all different ranks share equal decision-making authority.
b. decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the
intermediate levels.
c. decisions and information are passed from the base up through the
intermediate levels to the fire chief.
d. a fire department safety officer ranks above everyone else in the department. –
ANSWER b. decisions and information are directed
from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels.
Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform?
Select one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a. Providing ropes and knots training to new recruits
b. Overseeing personnel at an incident scene
c. Performing fire suppression activities at an airport
d. Forcing entry into a structure – ANSWER d.
Forcing entry into a structure
Written regulations such as an organization’s policies and procedures clarify
expectations and:
Select one:
a. create personnel schedules.
b. award promotions.
c. delegate authority.
d. organize the budget. – ANSWER c. delegate
authority.
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a:
Select one:
a. battalion.
b. company.
c. response district.
d. local division. – ANSWER b. company.
What are personnel accountability systems designed to do?
Select one:
a. Track personnel training and promotional records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b. Document incident near misses and injuries
c. Organize preincident plans and site surveys
d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment – ANSWER
d. Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground?
Select one:
a. Following the IC’s orders without question
b. Performing all duties to the best of your ability
c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
d. Creating a strategic plan of attack for fire suppression – ANSWER
c. Being observant about hazards and changing conditions
Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire
Fighter II?
Select one:
a. A Fire Fighter I can only assume command at a structural fire scene, but a Fire
Fighter II can assume command at any type of emergency incident.
b. A Fire Fighter I can oversee a maximum of five personnel, but a Fire Fighter II
can oversee any number of personnel.
c. A fire Fighter II works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter I or other
Fire Fighter II.
d. A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or
company officer. – ANSWER d. A Fire Fighter I
works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFSTA 7th Edition – Chapter
12: Fire hose
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle
where it is applied to the fire? (541) – ANSWER
Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) – ANSWER
Size of its inside diameter
Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a
pressurized water source, such as a hydrant? (542) – ANSWER
Large diameter soft sleeve hose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard
threaded couplings? (544) – ANSWER
Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections
without adapters
A male hose coupling: (544) – ANSWER
Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) –
ANSWER Shank
The _<\/em><\/strong> on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that
helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544) – ANSWER
Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) – ANSWER
Aid in tightening and loosening connections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFSTA 7th EDITION ALL
CHAPTERS
The formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an
organization – ANSWER chain of
command (P. 14)
When an employee reports directly to just one supervisor. – ANSWER
Unity of Command (P. 14)
Span of Control – ANSWER 3 to 7.
Optimal 5 (P. 14)
Personnel that deliver emergency services to the public. – ANSWER
Line Personnel (P. 16)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personnel that provide administrative and logistical support for line personnel. –
ANSWER Staff Personnel (P. 16)
Guide to decision-making within an organization. Sets boundaries and establish
standards of conduct. – ANSWER
Policy (P. 21)
Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a recurring
problem\/situation. – ANSWER
Procedure (P. 21)
SOP vs SOG? – ANSWER SOP –
Standard Operating Procedure : Hard and Fast Rules
SOG – Standard Operating Guideline : allows firefighters some leeway in particular
situations
(P. 21)
Incident Priorities? (3) – ANSWER Life
safety, incident stabilization, property conservation (P. 23)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often should PPE be cleaned? (Per IFSTA) – ANSWER
Twice annually and after every exposure to smoke. (P. 29)
Acute Illnesses VS Chronic Illnesses? – ANSWER
Acute Illnesses (colds\/viruses) last only a few days
Chronic illnesses (cancer\/diabetes) are long-lasting and can even be fatal
(P. 31)
How should apparatus be mounted\/dismounted? – ANSWER<\/p>\n\n\n\n