Firefighter Basics – Quiz 1

1.  Which of the following is not one of the 4 categories of firefighters?






2.  Who is known for founding one of the first fire departments and insurance companies in America?





3.  What document is posted for the purpose of setting goals and priorities in the fire service?





4.  What is the maximum number of people one supervisor can manage effectively at an emergency scene?  *According to NFPA standards.





5.  What is the common name of a standard operating unit of working people in the fire service?





6.  Which NFPA standard addresses Health & Safety?






7.  What event brough about the most significant change in fire equipment in the fire service?






8.  In the fire service, what is the highest level of field medical training?





9.  Who is the person in charge at all emergency scenes?





10.  Which of the following companies carry hoseline?







Popularity: 19% [?]

About the Author

Josh Sauberman is the author of the Journey To Firefighter blog. He is a graduate of the Los Medanos Fire Academy, and a resident firefighter with the Cordelia Fire Department. Originally from New York, he earned his B.S. degree at the University of Arizona,Tucson. Josh lives in the San Francisco suburb, Walnut Creek and has worked as an EMT with Bay Medic ambulance. Josh's background is in sales and recruiting before turning his attention toward the career he plans to retire from - Firefighting.