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Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Orientation and Fire Service History
| Question | A | B | C | D | Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Which of the following officers manages the fire prevention, plan review, and investigation division? (30) | Fire Marshal | Company Officer | District/Battalion Chief | Assistant/Deputy Chief | A |
| Which of the following officers manages a variety of functions including emergency operations and administration? (30) | Fire Marshal | Company Officer | District/Battalion Chief | Assistant/Deputy Chief | D |
| Which of the following types of companies searches for and removes victims from areas of danger? (26) | Brush Company | Engine Company | Rescue Squad/Company | Hazardous Materials Company | C |
| Typical organizational structure in the fire service resembles a _____ with the chief at the top and firefighters forming the base? (22) | Circle | Square | Pyramid | Rhombus | C |
| Which of the following fire service cultural strengths requires promptness, reliability, and initiative? (20) | Integrity | Courage | Work Ethic | Moral Character | C |
| Which of the following historic fires resulted in mandated fire evacuation drills in schools throughout the academic year? (13) | Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago IL | The Great Fire of 1904, Toronto, Ontario | Our Lady of the Angels School Fire, Chicago IL | Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Fire, Hartford, Connecticut | C |
| The fire fire society in Philadelphia was formed by citizens in: (11) | 1631 | 1647 | 1735 | 1737 | C |
| Which of the following helps all members of an organization perform to a measurable standard? (36) | Policy | Code and Standard | Order and Directive | Standard Operating Procedure | D |
| Which of the following is a detailed plan of action for some specific, recurring situation? (36) | Code | Policy | Directive | Procedure | D |
| Which of the following fire prevention positions investigates fires and explosions to determine the origin and cause? (31) | Plans examiner | Fire and Arson investigator | Fire Prevention Officer/Inspector | Public fire and life safety educator | B |
| Which of the following fire prevention positions approves architectural and fire protection systems plans for new construction? (31) | Plans Examiner | Fire and Arson Investigator | Fire Prevention Officer/Inspector | Public Fire and Life Safety Educator | A |