ST chapter 1

Question 1

what does leadership begin with

Answer 1

ability to possess self-discipline

Question 2

where should ventilation be initiated to prevent potential backdraft

Answer 2

above the fire

Question 3

how much did the national fallen firefighter foundation aim to reduce the firefighter fatality rate within five years?

Answer 3

25%

Question 4

who is often responsible for the skill development of the chief officer?

Answer 4

chief officer

Question 5

which stage of the fire produces large volumes of smoke that contain carbon monoxide?

Answer 5

decay

Question 6

who is responsible for assessing the scene and assigning the necessary units to accomplish the developed strategies?

Answer 6

chief officer

Question 7

which type of extinguisher is designed for use only on class D fires?

Answer 7

purple K

Question 8

through which method of heat transfer is contact of materials necessary?

Answer 8

conduction

Question 9

how many people can be in command at the incident scene?

Answer 9

1

Question 10

whose experience should officers draw from when performing a risk analysis of their response area?

Answer 10

firefighters

Question 11

who is responsible for assigning tactics that need to be accomplished at the incident scene?

Answer 11

group supervisor

Question 12

what is most commonly used to absorb the heat of the fire?

Answer 12

water

Question 13

what should be used to determine what type of attack will be implemented?

Answer 13

available resources

Question 14

how far ahead of the main can flames be observed during a rollover?

Answer 14

10 to 20 feet

Question 15

what allows us to anticipate potential problems on the incident scene and analyze possible solutions to those problems?

Answer 15

pre-incident planning

Question 16

which fire class involves flammable liquids, combustible liquids, and solvents?

Answer 16

Class B

Question 17

at what level must safety be initiated in the fire department

Answer 17

fire chief

Question 18

how much water from a 2.5” hose line?

Answer 18

250 gpm

Question 19

what can occur due to the smoldering state that results in the decay state of fire?

Answer 19

backdraft

Question 20

what is a critical factor causing breakdowns when orders are not being carried out?

Answer 20

poor communication

Question 21

what involves securing the services of outside agencies?

Answer 21

resource utilization

Question 22

when was the first national firefighter life safety summit held?

Answer 22

2004

Question 23

what determines if the officer is an authoritative or congenial type of leader?

Answer 23

personality

Question 24

which two are present in some combination in a room experiencing flashover?

Answer 24

convection and radiation?

Question 25

what is the simultaneous ignition of the surface area of the combustible materials in the fire space?

Answer 25

flashover

Question 26

what is the fire tetrahedron?

Answer 26

chain reaction

Question 27

during which event should emergency contact numbers and personnel be updated during pre-planning?

Answer 27

site visits

Question 28

what is the backbone of the fire department?

Answer 28

training

Question 29

how do good leaders lead?

Answer 29

by example

Question 30

about how many line-of-duty firefighter deaths were occuring as of 2004?

Answer 30

100

Question 31

in fires involving above what percent of the building will the quick-calculation method of determining fire flow become less accurate?

Answer 31

50%

Question 32

above what temperature will superheated gases increase within the fire area during the growth stage?

Answer 32

1000 degrees

Question 33

what should be used along with the basic fire flow formula in a multistory structure?

Answer 33

number of stories affected by the fire

Question 34

what fosters teamwork and cooperation?

Answer 34

training

Question 35

what is the initial stage of fire?

Answer 35

ignition

Question 36

which fire class involves energized electrical equipment?

Answer 36

Class C

Question 37

what can be used during training evolutions to simulate the stress found at the incident scene?

Answer 37

time frames

Question 38

on which type of fire should water not be used as a general rule?

Answer 38

Class D

Question 39

who should be informed of any evacuation plans when one is developed for a chemical plant?

Answer 39

immediate population

Question 40

what is used to select the most critical properties or specific problems in our area when pre-planning?

Answer 40

historical data

Question 41

what is heat that is transferred by a gas or liquid?

Answer 41

convection

Question 42

how often should the preplan be reviewed to see if any modifications are needed

Answer 42

annually

Question 43

who is the direct link for the firefighters between middle and executive management?

Answer 43

company officer

Question 44

how may heat be eliminated from the fire triangle?

Answer 44

cooling

Question 45

what should be done that can open a facilities eyes to the possibility that their facility could be destroyed?

Answer 45

review the pre-plan

Question 46

what must be considered when making decisions during operations that will encourage firefighters to give that extra effort?

Answer 46

firefighter safety

Question 47

what enhances teamwork at the incident scene?

Answer 47

communication

Question 48

what is a critical factor causing breakdowns when orders are not being carried out?

Answer 48

poor communication

Question 49

what is most commonly used to absorb the heat of the fire?

Answer 49

water

Question 50

by what factor is the square footage of the area being affected by fire when determining the needed fire flow?

Answer 50

3

Question 51

who is responsible for assessing the scene and assigning the necessary units to accomplish the developed strategies?

Answer 51

Chief Officer

Question 52

what is used to mark class A extinguishers?

Answer 52

green triangle

Question 53

who does the responsibility for pre-planning start with?

Answer 53

Chief Officer

Question 54

what is the important concern about pre-planning documentation?

Answer 54

quality

Question 55

what is the firefighters success dependent upon?

Answer 55

training

Question 56

which gas is found at every fire and can cause headaches and dizziness?

Answer 56

Carbon Monoxide

Question 57

what is an excellent resource for training preparation?

Answer 57

national fire academy

Question 58

up to what ratio can high expansion foam be found?

Answer 58

1000:1

Question 59

what reach can be achieved with the class A pressurized water extinguisher?

Answer 59

40-50 feet

Question 60

who is the direct link for the firefighters between middle and executive management

Answer 60

company officer