Chapter 2

Question 1

Fire fighters should drink _____ of water for every 5 to 10 min of physical exertion

Answer 1

8 to 10 oz

Question 2

In 2016 approximately ____ fire fighters were killed in the line of duty in the U. S.

Answer 2

70

Question 3

NFPA standards are

Answer 3

Guidelines

Question 4

OSHA regulations are

Answer 4

Law

Question 5

What is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations

Answer 5

Teamwork

Question 6

Which position had the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct and activity on the fireground

Answer 6

Designated safety officer

Question 7

Taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change SCBA bottle

Answer 7

Recycling

Question 8

A fire department is required to have a ______ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene

Answer 8

Personnel Accountability System

Question 9

At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a

Answer 9

Portable radio

Question 10

The majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by

Answer 10

Stress, overexertion, and medical issues

Question 11

The majority of firefighter injuries are

Answer 11

Overexertion or strain