Can You Pass This Hardest Fire Incident Safety Officer Test?
A Fire Incident Safety Officer is a rescuer who is trained in firefighting. The risky tasks of firefighters are fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention and basic first aid. They need to be cautious while search and rescue operations which can be dangerous. This quiz brings out the vital information related to firefighting and Fire safety. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
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True or False ISO is only a reactive respond for the IC?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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In the Charte of all three events (rate of change, danger, Activity), when is the ISO truly needed?
- A.
0-10
- B.
10-20
- C.
20-30
- D.
30-40
Correct Answer
B. 10-20Explanation
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True or FalseAt this time are Residential fires hurting and killing Firefighters?
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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- 4.
At what point does the IC need to think that his Span of control is spread out to thin and needs to assign an ISO.
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
B. 3Explanation
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As an ISO duty, what is another thing that may be required to be done in some jurisdiction, in response to Firefighter down, missing, or injured?
- A.
Check and see that everyone is wearing full PPE
- B.
Make sure that there is no overhead wires
- C.
Documentation and investigation
- D.
Nothing at all, just a trick question
Correct Answer
C. Documentation and investigationExplanation
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Where does the Safety officer come from, Four of the five are recommended from the book which one is not?
- A.
Training or Safety officer
- B.
Health and safety Committee members
- C.
Firefighters II with OHSA cert from CRF 29
- D.
All eligible Officers
- E.
Dedicated ISO
Correct Answer
C. Firefighters II with OHSA cert from CRF 29Explanation
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What is the difference in Efficiency and Effectiveness?
- A.
Efficiency is doing the things right, and Effectiveness is doing the right thing
- B.
If you handle the incident 90% efficient and effectiveness
- C.
Efficiency is your right, Effectiveness is the right
- D.
Efficiency and Effectiveness are the same thing
Correct Answer
A. Efficiency is doing the things right, and Effectiveness is doing the right thingExplanation
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______ is the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to achieve mastery.
- A.
Efficiency
- B.
Learning
- C.
Effectiveness
- D.
Performance
Correct Answer
B. LearningExplanation
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______ is the demonstration of acquired mastery in the incident environment.
- A.
Efficiency
- B.
Learning
- C.
Effectiveness
- D.
Performance
Correct Answer
D. PerformanceExplanation
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The ISO should have the Knowledge to classify a building with regard to occupancy type, construction type, and materials used.
- A.
Fire Behavior
- B.
Building Construction
- C.
Physiology, kinesiogogy, and injury potential
- D.
Risk/ benefit thinking
Correct Answer
B. Building ConstructionExplanation
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The ISO must decide if the action being implemented presents an acceptable risk to those taking it.
- A.
Fire Behavior
- B.
Building Construction
- C.
Physiology, kinesiogogy, and injury potential
- D.
Risk/ benefit thinking
Correct Answer
D. Risk/ benefit thinkingExplanation
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Can the ISO predict crew rehab needs, size up ergonomic stressors, and predict the injury potential for firefighters operating in an environment
- A.
Risk/ benefit thinking
- B.
Fire Behavior
- C.
Building Construction
- D.
Physiology, kinesiogogy, and injury potential
Correct Answer
D. pHysiology, kinesiogogy, and injury potentialExplanation
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When a building is a design what are some of the forces it must stand up to, all but one of the following.
- A.
Wind
- B.
Snow
- C.
Rain
- D.
Sun
- E.
Gravity
Correct Answer
D. SunExplanation
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- 14.
When talking about loads transmitted through a structural member there are three types, which one of these are not one.
- A.
Axial
- B.
Shear
- C.
Eccentric
- D.
Torsion
Correct Answer
B. ShearExplanation
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When talking about the Loads that are applied to a structural member there are three, which one of the following is not one.
- A.
Compression
- B.
Shear
- C.
Torsion
- D.
Tension
Correct Answer
C. TorsionExplanation
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True or False The Mass (or Density) of a material directly impacts its fire resistance.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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True or False Only Wood, Steel, concrete and masonry` are used in building construction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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Which is one of the only Material that will bend when under stress and fire?
- A.
Wood
- B.
Structural Steel
- C.
Cast iron
- D.
Reinforced concrete
Correct Answer
B. Structural SteelExplanation
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When a 100ft long steel beam reaches the degrees of 1000* Fahrenheit, how much can it elongate?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
- E.
10
Correct Answer
E. 10Explanation
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True or False Cooling structural steel with fire streams can have no effect or worse, may cause failure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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The term spalling is
- A.
Cracking
- B.
Boiling
- C.
Crumbling in to dust
- D.
Exploding
Correct Answer
C. Crumbling in to dustExplanation
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True or FalseMasonry units with mortar have little tensile or shear strength?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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True or False Only direct flame touching a wooden I beam made with Laminated veneer lumber(LVL) or Oriented strand board(OSB) can cause it to fail.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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Any structural component that transmits a compressive force parallel through its centre is called a _____.
- A.
Lintel
- B.
Columns
- C.
Beams
- D.
Truss
Correct Answer
B. ColumnsExplanation
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A structural element that delivers loads perpendicularly to its imposed load is called a _____.
- A.
Lintel
- B.
Columns
- C.
Beams
- D.
Truss
Correct Answer
C. BeamsExplanation
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Spans an opening in a load-bearing masonry wall, such as of a garage door opening (often called a "header")
- A.
Cantilever Beam
- B.
Lintel
- C.
Joist
- D.
Truss
- E.
Perlin
Correct Answer
B. LintelExplanation
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A series of beams placed perpendicularly to trusses or beams to help support roofing decking
- A.
Cantilever Beam
- B.
Lintel
- C.
Joist
- D.
Truss
- E.
Perlin
Correct Answer
E. PerlinExplanation
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Supported an only one end (or a beam that extends well past a support in such a way that the unsupported overhang places the top of the beam in tension and the bottom in compression)
- A.
Cantilever Beam
- B.
Lintel
- C.
Joist
- D.
Truss
- E.
Perlin
Correct Answer
A. Cantilever BeamExplanation
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A series of triangles used to form a structural element to act as a beam (in many ways, a "fake" Beam because it uses geometric shapes, lightweight materials, and assembly components to transfers loads just like a beam)
- A.
Cantilever Beam
- B.
Lintel
- C.
Joist
- D.
Truss
- E.
Perlin
Correct Answer
D. TrussExplanation
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True or False When dealing with building types the least fire resistance is I and the most fire resistance is V
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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A Fire Incident Safety Officer is responsible for establishing a perimeter around the fire to keep bystanders safe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
One of the responsibilities of a Fire Incident Safety Officer (ISO) at the scene of an incident includes ensuring the safety of everyone present, which often involves establishing and maintaining control zones or perimeters. These perimeters help to keep bystanders at a safe distance and ensure the area is secure for operational personnel to work effectively.Rate this question:
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True or False In ordinary Construction, the loading bearing walls do not need to be Noncombustible.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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The roof structure will likely sag before collapse as is pinned together and uses steel pins to help add rigidity
- A.
Structural insulated panels (SIP)
- B.
Ordinary Construction
- C.
Lightweight Steel
- D.
Insulated concerte forming (ICF)
Correct Answer
C. Lightweight SteelExplanation
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Simply analysis should lead a firefighter to expect rapid structural failure of these buildings during fires.
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Structural insulated panels (SIP)
- B.
Ordinary Construction
- C.
Lightweight Steel
- D.
Insulated concerte forming (ICF)
Correct Answer
A. Structural insulated panels (SIP)Explanation
Structural insulated panels (SIP) are a type of construction material that consists of a foam core sandwiched between two layers of structural boards. These panels are known for their high strength and thermal insulation properties. Due to their composition, SIPs are prone to rapid structural failure during fires. The foam core can quickly ignite and release toxic gases, while the structural boards may lose their integrity under high temperatures. Therefore, a firefighter would expect these buildings to collapse more quickly during fires compared to other construction materials.Rate this question:
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1. Classify the Construction type 2. Determine structural involvement (read the smoke and flame) 3 Visualize and trace loads 4 evaluate time 5. Predict and communicate collapse potential (foundation for Zoning) these five are for ______?
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Predicting when you can release your first crew
- B.
Predicting Collapse
- C.
When to send crews to rehab
- D.
When to allow the burning to burn to the ground
Correct Answer
B. Predicting CollapseExplanation
The given correct answer is "predicting Collapse". The five steps mentioned in the question are used to predict and communicate the potential collapse of a structure. By classifying the construction type, determining structural involvement, visualizing and tracing loads, evaluating time, and predicting collapse potential, one can assess the stability and safety of a structure and make informed decisions regarding the safety of firefighters and personnel.Rate this question:
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