Chapter 34 Fire Fighter Quiz

​In the ICS, the __________ is the point of contact for representatives from outside agencies. Select one: A. incident commander B. staging area manager C. public information officer D. liaison officer

​At a hazardous materials incident, a hazardous materials safety officer, a decontamination team, and a hot zone entry team would report directly to the: Select one:

A. hazardous materials branch director.

B. safety officer.

C. planning section chief.

D. technical unit leader.

​Once you have determined that a substance is leaking from a container, what should you do? Select one: A. Contain the spill. B. Consult the ERG. C. Identify the material. D. Isolate the material.

​What does the term isolation mean as it applies to hazardous materials response?

Select one:

A. Taking steps to control the direction of a material and subsequent exposure contact

B. Using appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent direct contact with the material

C. Preventing spread of a material beyond a specified zone or perimeter

D. Establishing a perimeter around the incident and controlling access

​What is the first step after determining that a hazardous material is present? Select one: A. Establish control of the scene. B. Call CHEMTREC) C. Rescue endangered people. D. Look up the substance in the ERG.

​What is the purpose of a control zone? Select one: A. To mark the transition from the warm zone into the hot zone B. To mark the transition from the cold zone into the warm zone C. To prevent spread of material from inside the perimeter to outside the perimeter D. To prevent access by unauthorized personnel into the emergency scene

​What serves as the collection point for all information and resources? Select one: A. Incident command post B. Staging C. Communication center D. Liaison officer

​Where in the ERG can you find evacuation distances for small spills or fires? Select one: A. In the Emergency Response Index B. In the orange-bordered pages C. In the green-bordered pages D. In the Material Name Index

​Which job function is part of the ICS command staff? Select one: A. Public information B. Communication C. Service D. Support

​Which of the following is the starting point for making plans to bring an emergency situation under control? Select one: A. Forcible entry B. Ventilation C. Salvage D. Size-up

​Which of the following terms refers to assessing what is happening at the scene and then using that information to devise a plan of action? Select one: A. Hazard assessment B. Size-up C. Evaluation D. Command

​The __________ is responsible for monitoring activities to ensure the safety of personnel. Select one: A. compensation/claims unit leader B. operations section chief C. medical officer D. safety officer

​The individuals on the command staff report directly to the: Select one: A. staging manager. B. incident commander. C. planning director. D. operations section chief.

​The operations function is part of which ICS organizational element? Select one: A. Unified command B. General staff C. Tactical group D. Command staff

​The planning section is part of which ICS element? Select one: A. Logistics section B. Sit-stat group C. General staff D. Command staff

​The safety officer position is part of which ICS organizational element? Select one: A. Operations section B. Command staff C. Medical unit D. Safety branch

​When should divisions and groups be established? Select one: A. When the incident extends beyond the initial operational period B. When the number of resources exceeds manageable span of control C. When the incident is not readily divided either functionally or geographically D. When the incident straddles jurisdictional boundaries

​Which job function is part of the ICS command staff? Select one: A. Liaison B. Operations C. Agency representative D. Resource

​Which position has the authority to immediately terminate any unsafe work practice? Select one: A. All of these are correct. B. Medical unit leader C. Division or group supervisor D. Safety officer

​Which position serves as a point of contact between the ICS and the news media? Select one: A. Media unit leader B. Public information officer C. Liaison officer D. Company officer