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How many levels of fire officer are there according to the NFPA?
How many levels of fire officer are there according to the NFPA?
- 4 (correct)
- 5
- 2
- 3
Which level of fire officer is generally associated with supervising a single fire company or apparatus?
Which level of fire officer is generally associated with supervising a single fire company or apparatus?
- IV
- II
- III
- I (correct)
Which is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer position?
Which is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer position?
- V
- IV
- III (correct)
- II
At the Fire Officer I level, emphasis is placed on accomplishing the department’s goals and objectives by working through what to achieve the desired results?
At the Fire Officer I level, emphasis is placed on accomplishing the department’s goals and objectives by working through what to achieve the desired results?
Who holds overall administrative and operational responsibility in a fire department?
Who holds overall administrative and operational responsibility in a fire department?
What is a special political subdivision with the single purpose of providing fire protection within a defined geographic area?
What is a special political subdivision with the single purpose of providing fire protection within a defined geographic area?
What is the relationship between NIMS and ICS?
What is the relationship between NIMS and ICS?
What is the recommended span of control for most experts?
What is the recommended span of control for most experts?
What is the principle of division of labor in a fire department?
What is the principle of division of labor in a fire department?
What is the general principle guiding and directing firefighters to do what their fire department expects of them?
What is the general principle guiding and directing firefighters to do what their fire department expects of them?
What is medium-range planning in a fire department?
What is medium-range planning in a fire department?
What is a standing, permanent document in a fire department?
What is a standing, permanent document in a fire department?
What is the largest fire service labor organization in the United States?
What is the largest fire service labor organization in the United States?
According to John Kotter, which subprocess in leadership is aligning people?
According to John Kotter, which subprocess in leadership is aligning people?
In the behavioral approach to leadership, what is one of the two general types of behaviors identified by Northouse?
In the behavioral approach to leadership, what is one of the two general types of behaviors identified by Northouse?
According to Peter Northouse, how many major leadership traits did he identify?
According to Peter Northouse, how many major leadership traits did he identify?
According to Robert Katz, how many skills are included in the Three-Skill Approach for leaders' personal development?
According to Robert Katz, how many skills are included in the Three-Skill Approach for leaders' personal development?
Which style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid represents the lowest level of concern for results and people?
Which style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid represents the lowest level of concern for results and people?
What does John Kotter define as the process that 'creates orderly results which keep something working efficiently'?
What does John Kotter define as the process that 'creates orderly results which keep something working efficiently'?
In contrasting management and leadership, what is primarily associated with leadership?
In contrasting management and leadership, what is primarily associated with leadership?
According to the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid, which style is characterized by determination, focus, and drive for success?
According to the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid, which style is characterized by determination, focus, and drive for success?
According to the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid, which style demonstrates high concern for results and low concern for people?
According to the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid, which style demonstrates high concern for results and low concern for people?
In contrasting management and leadership, what is associated with management?
In contrasting management and leadership, what is associated with management?
Which of the major leadership traits was identified by Peter Northouse?
Which of the major leadership traits was identified by Peter Northouse?
According to the behavioral approach to leadership, what is one of the general types of behaviors identified by Northouse?
According to the behavioral approach to leadership, what is one of the general types of behaviors identified by Northouse?
In the formal fire department organization, who is considered the representative of the fire chief?
In the formal fire department organization, who is considered the representative of the fire chief?
What event changes a firefighter’s relationship with the formal fire department organization?
What event changes a firefighter’s relationship with the formal fire department organization?
What happens if an officer enforces an order they do not agree with?
What happens if an officer enforces an order they do not agree with?
What can a fire officer do to improve effectiveness in handling an unpopular order?
What can a fire officer do to improve effectiveness in handling an unpopular order?
According to James O. Page, what is one of the three distinct roles of the company officer’s duties?
According to James O. Page, what is one of the three distinct roles of the company officer’s duties?
What does James O. Page recommend using to assist fire officers in developing skills and competencies within the fire company?
What does James O. Page recommend using to assist fire officers in developing skills and competencies within the fire company?
What should fire officers consult first when preparing to present a class covering a specific topic?
What should fire officers consult first when preparing to present a class covering a specific topic?
What does 'walking the talk' mean for a fire officer?
What does 'walking the talk' mean for a fire officer?
What does ethical behavior align with in a fire department?
What does ethical behavior align with in a fire department?
Define integrity?
Define integrity?
What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 apply to?
What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 apply to?
What term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for Fire Officer I?
What term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for Fire Officer I?
What is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation?
What is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation?
What percentage of firefighters in the United States are volunteers, according to the NFPA?
What percentage of firefighters in the United States are volunteers, according to the NFPA?
What do brigades typically refer to in the context of fire protection?
What do brigades typically refer to in the context of fire protection?
What did a fire mark historically indicate?
What did a fire mark historically indicate?
What is the origin of the fire service in the United States?
What is the origin of the fire service in the United States?
What type of members do combination fire departments use to staff the department?
What type of members do combination fire departments use to staff the department?
What is beyond the typical responsibilities of Fire Officer I?
What is beyond the typical responsibilities of Fire Officer I?
What is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation?
What is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation?
What is the primary factor required to produce fire, according to the fire triangle concept?
What is the primary factor required to produce fire, according to the fire triangle concept?
Which class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood and paper?
Which class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood and paper?
What is the primary purpose of Class A foam in firefighting?
What is the primary purpose of Class A foam in firefighting?
An uninhibited chemical reaction that occurs when fuel is broken down by heat.
An uninhibited chemical reaction that occurs when fuel is broken down by heat.
What is the most effective extinguishing system for commercial cooking fires?
What is the most effective extinguishing system for commercial cooking fires?
Which type of fire involves cooking appliances with vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats?
Which type of fire involves cooking appliances with vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats?
What is the stage of fire characterized by the simultaneous ignition of the surface area?
What is the stage of fire characterized by the simultaneous ignition of the surface area?
What is the term for the hostile fire event characterized by intermittent ignition of small pockets of smoke?
What is the term for the hostile fire event characterized by intermittent ignition of small pockets of smoke?
What is the term for the rare explosion created as a developing fire creates air deficient in oxygen?
What is the term for the rare explosion created as a developing fire creates air deficient in oxygen?
What is the primary method of heat transfer by gas or liquid?
What is the primary method of heat transfer by gas or liquid?
What involves flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, and flammable gases?
What involves flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, and flammable gases?
Which type of fire involves combustible metals such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium, sodium, & potassium?
Which type of fire involves combustible metals such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium, sodium, & potassium?
What type of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
What type of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
What type of fire should water not be used to extinguish?
What type of fire should water not be used to extinguish?
What are the basic areas of size-up according to the text?
What are the basic areas of size-up according to the text?
What are the seven basic strategies for the Incident Commander?
What are the seven basic strategies for the Incident Commander?
What are the initial concerns for an initial responder according to the text?
What are the initial concerns for an initial responder according to the text?
What time frames are typically used for the operational period of an Incident Action Plan during the response phase?
What time frames are typically used for the operational period of an Incident Action Plan during the response phase?
What is the SMART format for writing incident objectives?
What is the SMART format for writing incident objectives?
What are the two basic methods of decision making mentioned in the text?
What are the two basic methods of decision making mentioned in the text?
What type of sprinkler system contains water all the time and is not suitable for buildings where the temperature falls below 40ËšF?
What type of sprinkler system contains water all the time and is not suitable for buildings where the temperature falls below 40ËšF?
Which type of sprinkler system is filled with air or nitrogen under pressure and has a valve to prevent water from entering the system, suitable for buildings where the temperature falls below 40ËšF?
Which type of sprinkler system is filled with air or nitrogen under pressure and has a valve to prevent water from entering the system, suitable for buildings where the temperature falls below 40ËšF?
Which type of sprinkler system contains a deluge type valve, closed sprinkler heads, and is filled with air or nitrogen under pressure, with water held back?
Which type of sprinkler system contains a deluge type valve, closed sprinkler heads, and is filled with air or nitrogen under pressure, with water held back?
Which type of sprinkler system uses open sprinkler heads and a deluge valve, and is suitable for highly hazardous occupancies?
Which type of sprinkler system uses open sprinkler heads and a deluge valve, and is suitable for highly hazardous occupancies?
What is the primary purpose of CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT?
What is the primary purpose of CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT?
What is the primary consideration for line placement?
What is the primary consideration for line placement?
What is the flow requirement for master streams?
What is the flow requirement for master streams?
What is the recommended guideline for hose-line placement on stairs?
What is the recommended guideline for hose-line placement on stairs?
What type of standpipe system is often required in buildings over 3 stories high?
What type of standpipe system is often required in buildings over 3 stories high?
What is the purpose of parapet walls in commercial buildings and warehouses?
What is the purpose of parapet walls in commercial buildings and warehouses?
What is the purpose of a trench cut in truck company operations?
What is the purpose of a trench cut in truck company operations?
What type of structure is more than 75 feet tall and presents numerous life safety problems for firefighters?
What type of structure is more than 75 feet tall and presents numerous life safety problems for firefighters?
What is the primary way to protect life and control or extinguish high-rise fires?
What is the primary way to protect life and control or extinguish high-rise fires?
What is the basic premise of stairwell pressurization?
What is the basic premise of stairwell pressurization?
What is the rule for operating on floors above the fire floor in a high-rise fire?
What is the rule for operating on floors above the fire floor in a high-rise fire?
What is the primary issue with older water mains in relation to water supply for firefighting?
What is the primary issue with older water mains in relation to water supply for firefighting?
What is the primary concern related to the presence of combustible materials in a lumberyard?
What is the primary concern related to the presence of combustible materials in a lumberyard?
What is the primary concern with large refrigeration systems in supermarkets?
What is the primary concern with large refrigeration systems in supermarkets?
What is the primary characteristic of a strip mall?
What is the primary characteristic of a strip mall?
What is a common characteristic of a supermarket?
What is a common characteristic of a supermarket?
What size connection is often required in buildings greater than 3 stories high for Class 1 standpipe systems?
What size connection is often required in buildings greater than 3 stories high for Class 1 standpipe systems?
What is the purpose of the automatic, semiautomatic, or manual designation in standpipe system design?
What is the purpose of the automatic, semiautomatic, or manual designation in standpipe system design?
What type of buildings are included in the category of commercial and industrial buildings?
What type of buildings are included in the category of commercial and industrial buildings?
What is a common characteristic of a lumberyard?
What is a common characteristic of a lumberyard?
What is the primary consideration for line placement when dealing with threatened exposures in a fire?
What is the primary consideration for line placement when dealing with threatened exposures in a fire?
What is the best method of determining wind direction in a high-rise building?
What is the best method of determining wind direction in a high-rise building?
What does wind shear refer to in the context of high-rise buildings?
What does wind shear refer to in the context of high-rise buildings?
What is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation?
What is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation?
What is the maximum number of personnel or activities one individual can control, according to the principle of Span of Control?
What is the maximum number of personnel or activities one individual can control, according to the principle of Span of Control?
What is the primary function of management associated with developing a program or method to accomplish an objective?
What is the primary function of management associated with developing a program or method to accomplish an objective?
Which leadership approach focuses on serving others rather than accruing power or taking control?
Which leadership approach focuses on serving others rather than accruing power or taking control?
What type of leadership approach causes change in individuals and social systems, developing followers into leaders?
What type of leadership approach causes change in individuals and social systems, developing followers into leaders?
Which component is central to the leadership concept?
Which component is central to the leadership concept?
What is the term for a leadership style in which managers make decisions unilaterally, without input from subordinates?
What is the term for a leadership style in which managers make decisions unilaterally, without input from subordinates?
What is the primary purpose of Crew Resource Management (CRM)?
What is the primary purpose of Crew Resource Management (CRM)?
According to French and Raven (1959), which type of power is based on the target person's belief that the agent has the right to make a request?
According to French and Raven (1959), which type of power is based on the target person's belief that the agent has the right to make a request?
What is the emphasis of the Behavioral approach to leadership?
What is the emphasis of the Behavioral approach to leadership?
What is the primary characteristic of a leader following the Impoverished (Indifferent) style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
What is the primary characteristic of a leader following the Impoverished (Indifferent) style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
What is the primary focus of the Laissez-faire leadership style?
What is the primary focus of the Laissez-faire leadership style?
What is the emphasis of the Skills approach to leadership?
What is the emphasis of the Skills approach to leadership?
What is the primary characteristic of a leader following the Authority-Compliance (Controlling) style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
What is the primary characteristic of a leader following the Authority-Compliance (Controlling) style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
What is the primary focus of the Country Club (Accommodating) leadership style?
What is the primary focus of the Country Club (Accommodating) leadership style?
What is the primary characteristic of a leader following the Middle-of-the-Road (Status quo) style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
What is the primary characteristic of a leader following the Middle-of-the-Road (Status quo) style in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
What is the emphasis of the Trait approach to leadership?
What is the emphasis of the Trait approach to leadership?
What is the primary focus of the Team Leader/Management (Sound) leadership style?
What is the primary focus of the Team Leader/Management (Sound) leadership style?
What is the primary purpose of Followership?
What is the primary purpose of Followership?
What is the four-step method of skill training?
What is the four-step method of skill training?
What is the term for the state when a firefighter does not know that they don’t know?
What is the term for the state when a firefighter does not know that they don’t know?
What is the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
What is the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
When is training considered to have occurred?
When is training considered to have occurred?
What is the primary responsibility of the receiver in the communication cycle?
What is the primary responsibility of the receiver in the communication cycle?
What is the primary purpose of the C-A-N (Conditions, Actions, Needs) process method?
What is the primary purpose of the C-A-N (Conditions, Actions, Needs) process method?
What is the primary purpose of a grievance procedure within an organization?
What is the primary purpose of a grievance procedure within an organization?
What is the primary characteristic of mentoring in the context of a developmental relationship?
What is the primary characteristic of mentoring in the context of a developmental relationship?
What is the first step in a systematic approach to ensure high-quality decision making?
What is the first step in a systematic approach to ensure high-quality decision making?
What is the purpose of NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations?
What is the purpose of NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations?
What is the primary purpose of a systematic four-step approach to training for firefighters in a basic job skill?
What is the primary purpose of a systematic four-step approach to training for firefighters in a basic job skill?
What is the primary focus of the initial psychomotor skill level for firefighters?
What is the primary focus of the initial psychomotor skill level for firefighters?
What is the primary characteristic of the plateau psychomotor skill level for firefighters?
What is the primary characteristic of the plateau psychomotor skill level for firefighters?
What is the primary purpose of the investigation in the context of a systematic inquiry or examination?
What is the primary purpose of the investigation in the context of a systematic inquiry or examination?
What is the primary purpose of job instruction training for firefighters in a basic job skill?
What is the primary purpose of job instruction training for firefighters in a basic job skill?
What is a preincident plan according to NFPA 1620?
What is a preincident plan according to NFPA 1620?
What is the primary characteristic of high-risk property?
What is the primary characteristic of high-risk property?
What is the role of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in relation to fire codes?
What is the role of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in relation to fire codes?
What are mini/max codes in the context of fire codes?
What are mini/max codes in the context of fire codes?
What are actions generally performed in the interior of the involved structures that involve direct attack on a fire to directly control and extinguish the fire?
What are actions generally performed in the interior of the involved structures that involve direct attack on a fire to directly control and extinguish the fire?
What is the high-risk search technique using a team of two to access a room from an outside window, close the door to the hallway and conduct a primary search?
What is the high-risk search technique using a team of two to access a room from an outside window, close the door to the hallway and conduct a primary search?
What does the acronym NIMS stand for?
What does the acronym NIMS stand for?
What is the guide for testing of building partitions and floors for fire resistance, recording fire temperature increase over time?
What is the guide for testing of building partitions and floors for fire resistance, recording fire temperature increase over time?
What is the component of NIMS responsible for the management of assigned resources to effectively respond to incidents?
What is the component of NIMS responsible for the management of assigned resources to effectively respond to incidents?
What is the decision made by a responder based on a hazard identification and situation assessment that weighs the risks likely to be taken against the benefits to be gained for taking those risks?
What is the decision made by a responder based on a hazard identification and situation assessment that weighs the risks likely to be taken against the benefits to be gained for taking those risks?
What is the system mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5) that provides a systematic, proactive approach guiding government agencies at all levels, the private sector, and NGOs to work seamlessly to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from incidents?
What is the system mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5) that provides a systematic, proactive approach guiding government agencies at all levels, the private sector, and NGOs to work seamlessly to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from incidents?
What is the movement of heat and smoke from higher pressure within the fire area towards the lower pressure areas accessible via doors, window openings, and roof structures?
What is the movement of heat and smoke from higher pressure within the fire area towards the lower pressure areas accessible via doors, window openings, and roof structures?
What is the guide for testing of building construction and materials developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials?
What is the guide for testing of building construction and materials developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials?
What is the phase of size-up system that involves ongoing assessment?
What is the phase of size-up system that involves ongoing assessment?
What is the phase of size-up system that involves preincident info?
What is the phase of size-up system that involves preincident info?
Which component of NIMS is responsible for communications and information management?
Which component of NIMS is responsible for communications and information management?
What does adoption by reference refer to in the context of fire codes?
What does adoption by reference refer to in the context of fire codes?
What are standpipe systems installed in buildings primarily used for?
What are standpipe systems installed in buildings primarily used for?
What is the primary purpose of NFPA 704?
What is the primary purpose of NFPA 704?
What is the purpose of fire code compliance inspection?
What is the purpose of fire code compliance inspection?
What are special extinguishing systems primarily used for?
What are special extinguishing systems primarily used for?
What is the primary purpose of masonry walls in the context of fire safety?
What is the primary purpose of masonry walls in the context of fire safety?
What does occupancy type refer to in the context of fire codes?
What does occupancy type refer to in the context of fire codes?
What is the primary purpose of automatic sprinkler systems in the event of a fire?
What is the primary purpose of automatic sprinkler systems in the event of a fire?
What is the purpose of FIRESCOPE organization?
What is the purpose of FIRESCOPE organization?
What is the primary function of Model codes developed by standards organizations like NFPA?
What is the primary function of Model codes developed by standards organizations like NFPA?
What does adoption by transcription involve in the context of fire codes?
What does adoption by transcription involve in the context of fire codes?
What is the purpose of an ordinance in the context of fire codes?
What is the purpose of an ordinance in the context of fire codes?
What is the purpose of Special extinguishing systems?
What is the purpose of Special extinguishing systems?
What is the purpose of Fire code compliance inspection?
What is the purpose of Fire code compliance inspection?
What is the purpose of NFPA 1, Fire Code?
What is the purpose of NFPA 1, Fire Code?
What is the purpose of Adoption by reference in fire code regulations?
What is the purpose of Adoption by reference in fire code regulations?
What is the purpose of Occupancy type in the context of fire codes?
What is the purpose of Occupancy type in the context of fire codes?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of an Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of an Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?
What does NFPA 470 define as 'Hazard'?
What does NFPA 470 define as 'Hazard'?
What is the purpose of incident scene rehabilitation?
What is the purpose of incident scene rehabilitation?
In the absence of an Incident Safety Officer (ISO), who can assign a qualified individual to perform ISO duties?
In the absence of an Incident Safety Officer (ISO), who can assign a qualified individual to perform ISO duties?
What is a Loudermill hearing?
What is a Loudermill hearing?
What is suspension in the context of firefighter disciplinary actions?
What is suspension in the context of firefighter disciplinary actions?
What is termination in the context of firefighter disciplinary actions?
What is termination in the context of firefighter disciplinary actions?
What is involuntary transfer or detail?
What is involuntary transfer or detail?
What is demotion in the context of firefighter disciplinary actions?
What is demotion in the context of firefighter disciplinary actions?
What is the purpose of the Compensation and benefits system in a fire department?
What is the purpose of the Compensation and benefits system in a fire department?
What is the purpose of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) in major incident management?
What is the purpose of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) in major incident management?
What is the purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
What is the purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
What is the responsibility of the finance/administration section during an incident?
What is the responsibility of the finance/administration section during an incident?
What document outlines ISO responsibilities including monitoring incident environment, evaluating hazards, developing preventive measures, intervening when threats exist, and communicating safety measures?
What document outlines ISO responsibilities including monitoring incident environment, evaluating hazards, developing preventive measures, intervening when threats exist, and communicating safety measures?
Who is the health and safety program manager assigned by the fire chief?
Who is the health and safety program manager assigned by the fire chief?
Which document specifies HSO and ISO qualifications for fire department ISOs?
Which document specifies HSO and ISO qualifications for fire department ISOs?
What system was developed by the Department of Homeland Security as an incident response system?
What system was developed by the Department of Homeland Security as an incident response system?
Which act created OSHA?
Which act created OSHA?
Which NFPA standard addresses the authority and qualifications of the safety officer?
Which NFPA standard addresses the authority and qualifications of the safety officer?
What do material responses to forces depend on?
What do material responses to forces depend on?
How can materials be classified?
How can materials be classified?
What system details ISO qualifications for National Incident Management System (NIMS) safety officers?
What system details ISO qualifications for National Incident Management System (NIMS) safety officers?
What is the primary focus of NFPA 1581?
What is the primary focus of NFPA 1581?
What does NFPA 1975 define standards for?
What does NFPA 1975 define standards for?
What is the primary cause of noncardiac death within a burning structure?
What is the primary cause of noncardiac death within a burning structure?
What is the focus of transformational leadership?
What is the focus of transformational leadership?
What is the main focus of collective bargaining in fire departments?
What is the main focus of collective bargaining in fire departments?
What is the primary focus of transactional leadership?
What is the primary focus of transactional leadership?
What does state police powers refer to?
What does state police powers refer to?
What does goal setting involve?
What does goal setting involve?
What is the primary focus of work improvement plans and special evaluation periods?
What is the primary focus of work improvement plans and special evaluation periods?
What is the primary focus of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
What is the primary focus of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Which building construction type uses wooden timbers of large-dimension lumber and is similar to Type III but with larger dimension lumber?
Which building construction type uses wooden timbers of large-dimension lumber and is similar to Type III but with larger dimension lumber?
What is the main concern with Type V construction, also known as 'stick-built'?
What is the main concern with Type V construction, also known as 'stick-built'?
What is the 'Identify-Analyze-Decide' method used for in building construction?
What is the 'Identify-Analyze-Decide' method used for in building construction?
What is the strict order for all crews to immediately escape from the building called?
What is the strict order for all crews to immediately escape from the building called?
What is defined as the products of incomplete combustion and pyrolytic decomposition, including particles, aerosols, and fire gases that are toxic, flammable, and volatile?
What is defined as the products of incomplete combustion and pyrolytic decomposition, including particles, aerosols, and fire gases that are toxic, flammable, and volatile?
What is an explosive event that occurs when air is suddenly reintroduced into a closed space filled with pressurized, ignition-temperature, and oxygen-deprived products of combustion and pyrolysis?
What is an explosive event that occurs when air is suddenly reintroduced into a closed space filled with pressurized, ignition-temperature, and oxygen-deprived products of combustion and pyrolysis?
What does smoke color indicate in relation to a fire in a building?
What does smoke color indicate in relation to a fire in a building?
What is the primary method used to predict collapse potential in building construction?
What is the primary method used to predict collapse potential in building construction?
What is the main concern with Type II construction?
What is the main concern with Type II construction?
What is the characteristic of Type III construction?
What is the characteristic of Type III construction?
What are hybrid buildings in the context of building construction?
What are hybrid buildings in the context of building construction?
What are the different building eras mentioned in the text?
What are the different building eras mentioned in the text?
What are the three steps to reading smoke?
What are the three steps to reading smoke?
What is the Ventilation-limited phase in Compartmentalized Fire Growth characterized by?
What is the Ventilation-limited phase in Compartmentalized Fire Growth characterized by?
What is the primary characteristic of a flashover?
What is the primary characteristic of a flashover?
What is the primary characteristic of a backdraft?
What is the primary characteristic of a backdraft?
What is the primary characteristic of a smoke explosion?
What is the primary characteristic of a smoke explosion?
What is the primary characteristic of a flame-over?
What is the primary characteristic of a flame-over?
What is the primary characteristic of ghosting?
What is the primary characteristic of ghosting?
What is the characteristic of a explosive growth phase?
What is the characteristic of a explosive growth phase?
What is the primary characteristic of a decay phase?
What is the primary characteristic of a decay phase?
What is the primary characteristic of a hostile fire event?
What is the primary characteristic of a hostile fire event?
Study Notes
Fire Officer Certification and Fire Service in the United States
- NFPA Fire Officer I certification is required, as part of NFPA requirements, and it is associated with specific responsibilities and qualifications.
- The International Association of Fire Chiefs uses the term "Supervising Fire Officer" for Fire Officer I.
- Completing employee performance appraisals is beyond the scope of typical Fire Officer I responsibilities.
- Fire Officer II is termed as "Managing Fire Officer" by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
- A Fire Officer II is the lowest level qualified to perform a post-incident analysis of a multicompany operation.
- The fire service in the United States originated historically as communities of civilian volunteers.
- Combination fire departments use both career and volunteer members to staff the department.
- Approximately 70 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers, according to the NFPA.
- Most discussions divide firefighters into career and volunteer categories.
- Brigades are typically applied to units provided by private industries or nongovernmental organizations for fire protection.
- A fire mark historically indicated that the house was covered by insurance.
- There are 29,816 fire departments in the United States, and in 2016, 3.8 percent of fire department responses were fire calls.
Fire Code Compliance and Initial Emergency Operations
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Ordinance refers to laws established by authorized subdivisions of a state, such as cities or towns
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Adoption by reference occurs when a jurisdiction passes an ordinance adopting a specific edition of a model code, e.g., NFPA 1, Fire Code
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Model codes are developed by standards organizations like NFPA and can be adopted by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
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Adoption by transcription is a method where the entire text of the code is published within the adopting ordinance or regulation
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Automatic sprinkler systems discharge water immediately when a sprinkler head operates
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Standpipe systems are piping arrangements installed in buildings for fire extinguishing purposes, classified into Class I, Class II, and Class III
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Special extinguishing systems include carbon dioxide, dry or wet chemical, halon 1301, and foam systems
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Fire code compliance inspection is a periodic check of an occupancy by the AHJ to identify and address fire code violations
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Masonry walls can consist of various materials such as brick, stone, or concrete
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Occupancy type refers to the purpose for which a building is used
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NFPA 704 is a standard system for identifying hazards of materials for emergency response, requiring labels on containers
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Fire Ground Command (FGC) is an incident management system developed for day-to-day fire department incidents in the 1970s
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FIRESCOPE is an organization established in the 1970s to develop a standardized system for managing fire resources at large-scale incidents
Fire Code Compliance and Initial Emergency Operations
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Ordinance refers to laws established by authorized subdivisions of a state, such as cities or towns
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Adoption by reference occurs when a jurisdiction passes an ordinance adopting a specific edition of a model code, e.g., NFPA 1, Fire Code
-
Model codes are developed by standards organizations like NFPA and can be adopted by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
-
Adoption by transcription is a method where the entire text of the code is published within the adopting ordinance or regulation
-
Automatic sprinkler systems discharge water immediately when a sprinkler head operates
-
Standpipe systems are piping arrangements installed in buildings for fire extinguishing purposes, classified into Class I, Class II, and Class III
-
Special extinguishing systems include carbon dioxide, dry or wet chemical, halon 1301, and foam systems
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Fire code compliance inspection is a periodic check of an occupancy by the AHJ to identify and address fire code violations
-
Masonry walls can consist of various materials such as brick, stone, or concrete
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Occupancy type refers to the purpose for which a building is used
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NFPA 704 is a standard system for identifying hazards of materials for emergency response, requiring labels on containers
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Fire Ground Command (FGC) is an incident management system developed for day-to-day fire department incidents in the 1970s
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FIRESCOPE is an organization established in the 1970s to develop a standardized system for managing fire resources at large-scale incidents
Building Construction Types and Reading Smoke: A Detailed Overview
- There are 5 main building construction types: Type I (Fire-resistive), Type II (Noncombustible/limited combustible), Type III (Ordinary), Type IV (Heavy Timber), and Type V (Wood Frame).
- Type II construction is made of steel and does not require significant fire-resistive coatings, making it susceptible to deformation. It is commonly used in modern warehouses and small arenas.
- Type III construction has load-bearing walls of noncombustible material (masonry) and roof and floor assemblies made of wood.
- Type IV construction uses wooden timbers of large-dimension lumber and is similar to Type III but with larger dimension lumber, known as "Mill construction."
- Type V construction, also known as "stick-built," uses wooden or similar material for all members, with the main concern being combustible material.
- Hybrid buildings are a mix of multiple construction types or do not fit into any of the 5 construction types.
- Different building eras include the Founder's Era, Industrial Era, Legacy Era, and Lightweight Era, each with distinct construction characteristics.
- The "Identify-Analyze-Decide" method is used to predict collapse potential, involving steps such as classifying building construction, reading smoke and flames, visualizing trace loads, evaluating time, and predicting and communicating collapse potential.
- Emergency evacuation is a strict order for all crews to immediately escape from the building, while precautionary withdrawal is a directive for crews to exit a building interior or roof in an orderly manner.
- Smoke is defined as the products of incomplete combustion and pyrolytic decomposition, including particles, aerosols, and fire gases that are toxic, flammable, and volatile.
- Smoke develops from incomplete combustion and pyrolytic decomposition, with attributes including volume, velocity, density, and color, which can indicate the stage of heating and the location of the fire in a building.
- Backdraft is an explosive event that occurs when air is suddenly reintroduced into a closed space filled with pressurized, ignition-temperature, and oxygen-deprived products of combustion and pyrolysis, and thermal balance refers to heat collecting at the ceiling and cool air flowing to the fire below.
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