Chapter 1 History

Question 1

The broad, general statement or thought of what needs to be acomplished

Answer 1

strategy

Question 2

The more specific functions designed to meet the strategic goals

Answer 2

tactics

Question 3

critical concern because they have a direct impact on effectiveness of the unit and the safety of the firefighters

Answer 3

staffing levels

Question 4

investigates every firefighter death in the USA

Answer 4

National Institute of occupational safety and health (NIOSH)

Question 5

approximately 100 deaths per year, about half of these are due to

Answer 5

firefighter stress

Question 6

As a general rule firefighter should not aggressively fight interior structure fires for more than the time it takes

Answer 6

To expand two 30 minute self-contained breathing apparatus SCBA cylinders without rehabilitation 

Question 7

Building style in which no fire stops are located between floors or attic spaces

Answer 7

Balloon frame

Question 8

The brigade would save lives, reduce the fire losses, and prevent large extensive fires known as

Answer 8

conflagrations

Question 9

The mission of every fire department is to?

Answer 9

Save lives and reduce property loss