Chapter 11 Flashcards
________ is a failure to act, such as failing to splint a victim’s arm prior to moving, thus causing further injury.
- Misfeasance
- Nonfeasance
- Malfeasance
- Tort
________ is a failure to act, such as failing to splint a victim’s arm prior to moving, thus causing further injury.
- Misfeasance
- Nonfeasance
- Malfeasance
- Tort
Chapter 11, page 294, Fire Prevention
29 CFR 1910 requires that fire fighters involved in interior structural firefighting operations be provided with a(n):
- charged hose line.
- self-contained breathing apparatus.
- air-purifying respirator.
- supplied air respirator.
29 CFR 1910 requires that fire fighters involved in interior structural firefighting operations be provided with a(n):
- charged hose line.
- self-contained breathing apparatus.
- air-purifying respirator.
- supplied air respirator.
Chapter 11, page 305-306, Legal Considerations at Emergency Incidents
A team of organizations worked together to create a nationwide fire code and building code. This team included all of the following organizations, except:
- International Conference of Building Officials
- Southern Building Code Congress International
- Building Officials and Code Administrators
- National Fire Protection Association
A team of organizations worked together to create a nationwide fire code and building code. This team included all of the following organizations, except:
- International Conference of Building Officials
- Southern Building Code Congress International
- Building Officials and Code Administrators
- National Fire Protection Association
Chapter 11, page 299, Fire Prevention
A(n) ________ code is more desirable than a locally written code because it has been nationally developed and represents a broad spectrum of fire prevention experience.
- internationally recognized fire prevention code
- tentative model fire prevention code
- universal model fire prevention code
- nationally recognized model fire prevention code
A(n) ________ code is more desirable than a locally written code because it has been nationally developed and represents a broad spectrum of fire prevention experience.
- internationally recognized fire prevention code
- tentative model fire prevention code
- universal model fire prevention code
- nationally recognized model fire prevention code
Chapter 11, page 300, Fire Prevention
At the state level, which court typically hears appeals from the district or superior courts?
- Circuit court of appeals
- Municipal court
- District court of appeals
- State supreme court
At the state level, which court typically hears appeals from the district or superior courts?
- Circuit court of appeals
- Municipal court
- District court of appeals
- State supreme court
Chapter 11, page 293, The Court System
Building codes require enclosing shafts in what type of construction in an effort to reduce fire spread in unprotected shafts?
- Wet construction
- Fire-resistive construction
- Closed-cell construction
- Fire-proof construction
Building codes require enclosing shafts in what type of construction in an effort to reduce fire spread in unprotected shafts?
- Wet construction
- Fire-resistive construction
- Closed-cell construction
- Fire-proof construction
Chapter 11, page 302, Code Development
Driving the engine to a fire scene intoxicated is considered a wrongdoing or misconduct and is an example of which of the following?
- Tort
- Malfeasance
- Nonfeasance
- Misfeasance
Driving the engine to a fire scene intoxicated is considered a wrongdoing or misconduct and is an example of which of the following?
- Tort
- Malfeasance
- Nonfeasance
- Misfeasance
Chapter 11, page 294, The Court System
Fire fighters utilizing a self-contained breathing apparatus and operating in a buddy system must follow all of the following safety consideration, except:
- direct voice contact.
- use of portable radios.
- tethering by a signal line.
- visual contact.
Fire fighters utilizing a self-contained breathing apparatus and operating in a buddy system must follow all of the following safety consideration, except:
- direct voice contact.
- use of portable radios.
- tethering by a signal line.
- visual contact.
Chapter 11, page 306, Legal Considerations at Emergency Incidents
If an inspection must be conducted on a contract post office operated from a privately owned building, who has jurisdiction to inspect this facility?
- State fire marshal
- Contracted inspector
- Federal fire inspector
- Local fire department
If an inspection must be conducted on a contract post office operated from a privately owned building, who has jurisdiction to inspect this facility?
- State fire marshal
- Contracted inspector
- Federal fire inspector
- Local fire department
Chapter 11, page 298, Fire Prevention
In many jurisdictions, the agency in charge of the emergency scene is determined by law. In some states, the primary investigative authority is the:
- city supervisor.
- scene manager.
- incident commander.
- on-scene supervisor.
In many jurisdictions, the agency in charge of the emergency scene is determined by law. In some states, the primary investigative authority is the:
- city supervisor.
- scene manager.
- incident commander.
- on-scene supervisor.
Chapter 11, page 305, Legal Considerations at Emergency Incidents
Misusing legal exceptions intended to facilitate emergency response, such as using red lights and sirens while running a stop sign at a high rate of speed, may result in a charge of:
- nonfeasance.
- tort.
- misfeasance.
- malfeasance.
Misusing legal exceptions intended to facilitate emergency response, such as using red lights and sirens while running a stop sign at a high rate of speed, may result in a charge of:
- nonfeasance.
- tort.
- misfeasance.
- malfeasance.
Chapter 11, page 294, The Court System
Most departments have ________ in place to ensure any complaint from an individual will be properly investigated.
- standard procedures
- due process for the accused
- a formal complaint system
- attorneys
Most departments have ________ in place to ensure any complaint from an individual will be properly investigated.
- standard procedures
- due process for the accused
- a formal complaint system
- attorneys
Chapter 11, page 295, Personnel Complaints
Most state vehicle codes require drivers to complete what action when approached by an emergency vehicle displaying the required emergency warning devices?
- Slow down and continue moving in their lane.
- Move to the right lane and continue at current speed.
- Pull over to the curb at the right and stop.
- Speed up to get away from the emergency vehicle.
Most state vehicle codes require drivers to complete what action when approached by an emergency vehicle displaying the required emergency warning devices?
- Slow down and continue moving in their lane.
- Move to the right lane and continue at current speed.
- Pull over to the curb at the right and stop.
- Speed up to get away from the emergency vehicle.
Chapter 11, page 308, Legal Considerations at Emergency Incidents
Standards are usually adopted as a matter of policy rather than:
- public opinion.
- memo for record.
- ordinances.
- signed petition.
Standards are usually adopted as a matter of policy rather than:
- public opinion.
- memo for record.
- ordinances.
- signed petition.
Chapter 11, page 305, Code Development
The purpose of ________ liability is to recover any losses incurred by injured parties and to create behavioral changes in defendants.
- civil
- criminal
- denial
- misdemeanor
The purpose of ________ liability is to recover any losses incurred by injured parties and to create behavioral changes in defendants.
- civil
- criminal
- denial
- misdemeanor
Chapter 11, page 293, The Court System
What agency initiated 23 Code of Federal Regulations part 634, requiring that all individuals working in the right-of-way of federally funded highways wear high-visibility safety apparel?
- National Transportation Safety Board
- State Highway Departments
- Department of Transportation
- Federal Highway Administration
What agency initiated 23 Code of Federal Regulations part 634, requiring that all individuals working in the right-of-way of federally funded highways wear high-visibility safety apparel?
- National Transportation Safety Board
- State Highway Departments
- Department of Transportation
- Federal Highway Administration
Chapter 11, page 307, Legal Considerations at Emergency Incidents
What is the minimum number of fire fighters that remain outside and equipped in case of a needed rescue of those inside?
- 2 fire fighters
- 4 fire fighters
- 3 fire fighters
- 1 fire fighter
What is the minimum number of fire fighters that remain outside and equipped in case of a needed rescue of those inside?
- 2 fire fighters
- 4 fire fighters
- 3 fire fighters
- 1 fire fighter
Chapter 11, page 306, Legal Considerations at Emergency Incidents
Which court would someone appear in for possession or discharge of illegal fireworks, which is considered a felony?
- Superior court
- State supreme court
- Municipal court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Which court would someone appear in for possession or discharge of illegal fireworks, which is considered a felony?
- Superior court
- State supreme court
- Municipal court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Chapter 11, page 293, The Court System
Which level of the court system hears appeals from the federal district courts?
- U.S. Supreme Court
- State supreme court
- Federal district courts
- Circuit court of appeals
Which level of the court system hears appeals from the federal district courts?
- U.S. Supreme Court
- State supreme court
- Federal district courts
- Circuit court of appeals
Chapter 11, page 292, The Court System
Which NFPA standard determines factors such as occupant load of a structure, the size of the means of egress, the number of exits, and the travel distance to those exits, as relating to life safety?
- NFPA 1
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 1500
- NFPA 220
Which NFPA standard determines factors such as occupant load of a structure, the size of the means of egress, the number of exits, and the travel distance to those exits, as relating to life safety?
- NFPA 1
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 1500
- NFPA 220
Chapter 11, page 302, Fire Prevention
Which of the following are rules designed to implement a statute based on an agency’s interpretation of that statute?
- Codes
- Policies
- Statutory laws
- Regulations
Which of the following are rules designed to implement a statute based on an agency’s interpretation of that statute?
- Codes
- Policies
- Statutory laws
- Regulations
Chapter 11, page 291, Definitions of Laws
Which of the following statements best describes a code?
- A code must be enforced by a standard.
- A code is more of a guideline.
- A code is recommended practice.
- A code is a mandate enforced by law.
Which of the following statements best describes a code?
- A code must be enforced by a standard.
- A code is more of a guideline.
- A code is recommended practice.
- A code is a mandate enforced by law.
Chapter 11, page 300, Fire Prevention
Which of the following terms refers to coercive or repeated, unsolicited, and unwelcome verbal comments, gestures, or physical contacts, including retaliation for confrontation or reporting of the offence?
- Harassment
- Ridicule
- Recognition
- Perjury
Which of the following terms refers to coercive or repeated, unsolicited, and unwelcome verbal comments, gestures, or physical contacts, including retaliation for confrontation or reporting of the offence?
- Harassment
- Ridicule
- Recognition
- Perjury
Chapter 11, page 295, Personnel Complaints
Who has jurisdiction in state-owned buildings such as prisons and government office buildings?
- Contracted inspector
- Local fire department
- State fire marshal
- Federal fire inspector
Who has jurisdiction in state-owned buildings such as prisons and government office buildings?
- Contracted inspector
- Local fire department
- State fire marshal
- Federal fire inspector
Chapter 11, page 298, Fire Prevention
