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NFPA Chapter 1 Questions and Answers: Fire Protection Fundamentals, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

A comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions and answers covering key concepts from nfpa chapter 1, focusing on fire protection fundamentals. It explores topics such as fire fighter certification, organizational structure, incident command system, and the history of fire service. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of fire safety and nfpa standards.

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NFPA Chapter 1 Questions and Answers
100% Pass
1.
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
A)
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
B)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
D)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) โœ”โœ”C)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
2.
Which rank is directly above a lieutenant in the fire service?
A)
Division/group supervisor
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NFPA Chapter 1 Questions and Answers

100% Pass

Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?

A)

United States Fire Administration (USFA)

B)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

C)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

D)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) โœ”โœ”C)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Which rank is directly above a lieutenant in the fire service?

A)

Division/group supervisor

B)

Captain

C)

Division chief

D)

Battalion chief โœ”โœ”B)

Captain

Which are the two levels of NFPA fire fighter certification?

A)

Interior and exterior

B)

Basic and Advanced

C)

Junior and Senior

D)

I and II โœ”โœ”D)

discipline.

B)

division of labor.

C)

unity of command.

D)

span of control. โœ”โœ”B)

division of labor.

Truck companies are sometimes referred to as __________ companies.

A)

ladder

B)

engine

C)

rapid intervention

D)

rescue โœ”โœ”A)

ladder

A fire fighter with specialized knowledge and training for high-angle rescue, structural collapse, trench rescue, confined-space, and similar operations is a:

A)

Fire Fighter II.

B)

technical rescuer.

C)

special operations technician.

D)

search and rescue technician. โœ”โœ”B)

technical rescuer.

Which fire was the precursor for today's NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and helped bring about changes like sprinkler systems where more than 25 people work above ground level?

D)

100,000 โœ”โœ”A)

The _______________ creates a structure through which a department manages its routine and emergency operations?

A)

Incident command system

B)

Division of labor

C)

Scalar structure

D)

Chain of command โœ”โœ”D)

Chain of command

The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations is the:

A)

operations chief.

B)

company officer.

C)

incident commander.

D)

commanding officer. โœ”โœ”C)

incident commander.

Which type of company specializes in incidents involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals?

A)

Engine

B)

Public information officer

Which was one of the major U.S. fires of 1871?

A)

Cocoanut Grove Fire

B)

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

C)

Great Chicago Fire

D)

Iroquois Theatre Fire โœ”โœ”C)

Great Chicago Fire

Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in which NFPA standard?

A)

904

B)

C)

D)

1962 โœ”โœ”C)

Who is responsible for coordinating the activities of several fire companies in a defined geographic area such as a district?

A)

Section chief

B)

Captain

C)

Battalion chief

D)

A)

administrative law.

B)

consensus-based.

C)

prescriptive.

D)

authoritative. โœ”โœ”B)

consensus-based.

Where was the first fire insurance company formed in America?

A)

Chicago, Illinois

B)

Charleston, South Carolina

C)

New York, New York

D)

Boston, Massachusetts โœ”โœ”B)

Charleston, South Carolina

Which type of company specializes in saving victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high-angle situations?

A)

Rescue

B)

Truck

C)

Engine

D)

Rapid intervention โœ”โœ”A)

Rescue

ancient Rome.

D)

Germany. โœ”โœ”C)

ancient Rome.

A fire fighter will most typically report directly to a person of which rank?

A)

Battalion chief

B)

Section chief

C)

Lieutenant

D)

Unit leader โœ”โœ”C)

Lieutenant

The number of people whom one person can supervise effectively is known as:

A)

functional supervision.

B)

division of labor.

C)

chain of command.

D)

span of control. โœ”โœ”D)

span of control.

Which position specializes in reviewing plans for fire detection and suppression systems for functionality and code compliance?

A)

Fire systems specialist

B)

Fire prevention officer

Which type of company is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, and putting water on the fire?

A)

Engine

B)

Initial attack

C)

Rescue

D)

Truck โœ”โœ”A)

Engine

Approximately _____ percent of fire fighters in the United States are volunteers.

A)

34

B)

C)

D)

70 โœ”โœ”D)

Which development led to the widespread use of the mechanized pumping apparatus?

A)

Wagon-mounted steam engines

B)

Jacketed hose

C)

Internal combustion engines

D)

Private insurance companies โœ”โœ”C)

Internal combustion engines