Incident Safety Officer 3rd Edition Practice Test

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• What is NFPA 1501?
• How can the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) role be described?
• The Dodson/Vavra ISO actional model is described as cyclical with four components focusing on which aspects?
• Which of the following is NOT a NWCG NIIMS safety officer classification?
• Which three factors make up the personnel leg of the safety triad?
• NFPA 1670 is the standard on what topic?
• Two issues apply to control zones at hazmat incidents are which?
• Which standard corresponds to Blood-Borne Pathogens exposure control?
• What characterizes a flare up?
• Under NFPA 1561, which role is responsible for evaluating Rehab?
• Which window condition is described as part of Marginal Rescue Profile?
• In a Zero Rescue Profile, which of the following describes areas that indicate extreme risk due to structural failure and active fire?
• What is a 'blow up' in wildland fire terminology?
• There are approximately ______ Type 1 IMTs and ______ Type 2 IMTs staged around the US.
• When do behavioral issues associated with Acute Stress Disorder appear after an ASE?
• A formal process is defined in writing and can take on many forms, such as SOPs, SOGs, department directives, or memorandums. What term describes this?
• The Ergonomic Stress equation is defined by which three components?
• NFPA 1561 is best described as which standard?
• Physical temperatures outside of which two readings will start to affect physical performance?
• The safety officer role was split into two titles in 1991. Which two titles were created?
• Who is responsible for the safety of all personnel working at an incident scene?
• How many personnel are on a Boots on the Ground crew, including the leader?
• Which building era spans from the 1700s to World War I?
• Which OSHA standard covers Respiratory Protection?
• Incident Safety Officer (ISO) is described as which of the following?
• Torching, or candling, refers to what?
• A PAR should include which elements to be effective while operating in a hazardous environment?
• Which fruit is listed as low glycemic?
• In NFPA 1584, who must make sure Rehab is established?
• NFPA 472 is the standard for what?
• I-zone Fire refers to what type of area?
• Which statement correctly matches a building collapse classification with its description?
• Which OSHA standard covers Hazard Communication?
• NFPA summarizes that how many persons are needed for a simple low-hazard single family dwelling fire?
• Which of the following is an example of a formal process?
• What does NFPA 1026 include?
• Which statement best describes the Cold Zone?
• FIRESCOPE was established in the 1970s to coordinate resources for potential emergencies in which region?
• High glycemic versus low glycemic foods: which fruit is listed as high glycemic?
• Which standard governs Permit-Required Confined Spaces?
• Heavy building collapse is described as which statement?
• Which statement best describes the primary responsibility of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) on a scene?
• Sitstat and Restat collectively refer to which pair of statuses?
• Which statement accurately reflects the MEDIC mnemonic for incident safety?
• Which item is NOT listed as one of the two common approaches to ISO duties?
• Which term describes a written directive that must be followed with little flexibility?
• The cell needs three things to survive. Which combination is correct?
• Which condition on windows is survivable under High Rescue Profile?
• For live fire training events, which option correctly states the ideal instructor-to-student ratio and the maximum permissible ratio?
• What is the first step in the ISO arrival process?
• Which term describes activities that require a value judgment among competing goals and priorities?
• What is the safety zone distance for helicopters at incidents?
• Traffic calming strategy involves?
• What is the most common firefighter injury?
• Why do many departments around the country use SOGs instead of SOPs?
• What term describes a process or operation that is part of a department's routine but is not written down?
• NFPA 1500, established in 1987, is best described as the standard for which topic?
• Which statement best defines Soft Intervention?
• Which item is typically used as a gateway into the control zones at a hazmat incident?
• Documentation and the development of written safety briefings and site safety plans are mandatory for which level of hazmat incidents?
• Offensive and Defensive mode declaration refers to what?
• Health and Safety Officer is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement correctly describes NFPA 1501 and NFPA 1026?
• What defines a wet line in wildfire suppression?
• What is the correct order of the five Rehab components in priority?
• Which statement best describes an Atypical Stressful Event for responders?
• Active cooling is best achieved with ____________.
• What is the primary function of zone gateways in hazmat control zones?
• Which OSHA regulation would you consult for training and labeling chemical hazards in the workplace?
• Which zone supports the hot zone and houses operations in support of an incident?
• Which standard would guide a program protecting workers from inhalation hazards?
• In the National Incident Typing Scheme, which Type corresponds to Local with no general staff positions?
• Which color represents Decontamination and RIC standby?
• The Williams-Steiger Act created which federal agency?
• The ___________ is responsible for assigning the Type 1 and Type 2 IMTs.
• Which topographic feature is a valley coming off a hill?
• Which standard provides the framework for responder competencies in hazardous materials incidents?
• What is the second step in the ISO investigative model?
• Which topic is addressed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95?
• Which statement best describes Rehab responsibilities?
• What does a No Entry Zone indicate?
• In wildland firefighting, what best describes a direct attack versus an indirect attack?
• Which statement best defines Firm Intervention?
• Which statement about PPE and core temperature is most accurate?
• What was a 'wall watcher' in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
• What best defines the High Rescue Profile?
• In the ISO arrival process, which step involves confirming communication links?
• What does the term 'Control Line' describe in wildland fire terms?
• Which condition is characteristic of a Zero Rescue Profile?
• Restat stands for which concept?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a roof style?
• Which collapse classification involves stressed concrete, reinforced concrete, and steel girders impeding access?
• Who takes the lead in a multi-agency drill?
• Subway incidents can be the most challenging due to which combination of conditions?
• Which collapse classification corresponds to ordinary construction collapse with potential entrapment by load-bearing members and risk of secondary collapse?
• What is the number one safety concern at roadway incidents?
• Sitstat stands for which concept?
• Which description best defines an Atypical Stressful Event?
• Which area is designated for handling contaminated waste and refuse during a hazmat response?
• Which statement best describes why many departments prefer SOGs over SOPs?
• In Rehab, what does 'Accommodation for weather' refer to?
• What is the Escape Area for the Hot Zone used for?
• Which two gases are considered extremely bad to inhale from a fire?
• Which NFPA standard addresses Rehab?
• NFPA 1006 provides standards for which group?
• Which four components are part of the Dodson/Vavra ISO actional model?
• What best describes a Hot Zone?
• Which area serves as the path for decontamination of personnel and equipment?
• Which roles are included in a Safety Team?
• Acute Stress Disorder refers to behavioral issues that arise in the days following an ASE.
• In the safety triad, which option represents the personnel leg?
• Which intervention involves a direct order to immediately stop an immediate threat?
• Which role assists the safety officer in hazmat operations?
• Sweating causes the need to replace two essential electrolytes. Which pair is correct?
• In drills coaching, which option best describes the coaching process?
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1926 is the standard associated with which type of operation?
• In wildfire terminology, what are snags?
• Which statement best describes Marginal Rescue Profile?
• What is the leading traffic concern at wildland incidents?
• What is the most common LODD related to?
• Which pairing correctly describes the difference between Procedures and Guidelines?
• Which NIIMS safety officer is usually qualified at the state or local level to function at wildland and interface fires or other disasters?
• NIMS was developed through which directive?
• Which collapse classification corresponds to light-frame partition collapse?
• Scratch line is best described as?
• Which term describes adaptable templates that allow flexibility in application?
• What color is usually associated with safety vests for Safety Officers?
• Which statement about PPE in the Cold Zone is true?
• How many personnel are assigned to Vehicle Based Attack?
• NFPA 1561 is best described as which standard?
• What is the primary goal of work hardening?
• What best defines a firestorm?
• What is the number one cause of injuries?
• Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop in individuals who have experienced what kind of event?
• Post-traumatic stress disorder is best described as
• The assignment of an ISO is mandatory for which types of incidents?
• What does FDSOA stand for?
• In an on-deck system, what happens after a replacement occurs?
• Which building era features balloon framing?
• Firefighters wearing PPE and performing strenuous activity can sweat out over a certain amount of water per hour. What is the approximate amount?
• In the operational triad of procedures, equipment, and personnel, which factor is considered least important?
• How many personnel are on a Hike In crew, including the leader?
• Which building era is associated with balloon framing?
• What is the best hazard mitigation approach in dealing with sanitation issues?
• Which zone is designated to reduce contamination before personnel re-entry into the hot zone?
• Which building era began in the 1980s and continues to the present?
• FIRESCOPE stands for which of the following?
• What is the staffing for Water Shuttle Operation?
• Which option correctly identifies NFPA 1561 as a standard?
• What describes Smoke thermal balance in High Rescue Profile?
• Which color is associated with the Cold Zone status?
• In 'Read 3', which steps are included?
• Which NWCG NIIMS safety officer classification is qualified to deploy nationwide as part of a national incident management team?
• Which description matches Backdraft as a hostile fire event?
• What does NICC stand for?
• Which sequence correctly lists the three operational levels on the fire ground from farthest to closest?
• Which of the following reflects the full MEDIC mnemonic?
• What are the components of the Operational Safety Triad?
• What does TPP stand for in the PPE context?
• TECHREF stands for what?
• Basic building collapse is characterized by?
• How often should a PAR be conducted while working in an IDLH environment?
• In a Zero Rescue Profile, which condition is observed with windows?
• Which factor is NOT part of the ergonomic stress equation?
• In buildings with central halls or stairways, what is the number one tactical priority?
• What is a traffic barrier?
• Which NFPA standard covers the qualifications for Fire Department Safety Officers?
• After 20 minutes of activity with one SCBA bottle, a firefighter's core temperature averages above which value?
• Which building era is associated with platform framing?
• What color paint does USAR use to mark?
• Which term refers to a narrow canyon that can funnel fire?
• Which statement best describes the on-deck system used in rescue operations?
• What best describes the Zero Rescue Profile in a structural fire?
• Which Type corresponds to Multiregional, State, or Initial Federal?
• Which statement defines an Action Model?
• How many personnel are on a Structural Protection Crew?
• Which statement describes Explosive Growth in Hostile Fire Events?
• Freelancing describes which of the following?
• What is the Risk Taking Formula?
• Which NWCG NIIMS safety officer can be the safety officer assigned to initial attack operations?
• Which temperature is associated with floor-level heat in the Zero Rescue Profile?
• On the fire ground, which level is within 6-50 feet of the hazard?
• Fire Line is defined as which of the following?
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 corresponds to Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Which statement best describes its focus?
• The ASO-HM should have which level of Hazmat certification?
• In the context of NIMS safety officers, ISO stands for which role?
• Which of the following is NOT a Rehab component?
• Which Type corresponds to Local with general staff positions?
• Which distance corresponds to the Task level on the fire ground?
• Which statement best describes BLS monitoring and care in Rehab?
• Once an incident is classified as a suspected terrorist event involving a WMD, which agency takes over?
• Which Type corresponds to a Regional event?
• Which title refers to the role overseeing health and safety within a fire department?
• Which set correctly lists the three steps of the ISO investigative model?
• Which statement best describes a Discretionary function in decision making?
• NFPA 1501 standard addresses the authority, qualifications, and responsibilities of which position?
• Which NFPA standard addresses who evaluates Rehab and coordinates it with the Incident Commander?
• Which standard addresses Blood-Borne Pathogens?
• The Williams-Steiger Act of 1970 created which federal agency?
• When should medical monitoring be completed for hazmat technicians?
• What is the minimum composition of the Fire Control Team?
• What is the 10/20 rule for rest after SCBA bottle use?
• What is work hardening?
• What is the number one fire ground injury?
• NFPA 1584 requires that a team or crew that has lost one member to injury or death be released from the incident and returned to quarters.
• OSHA requires a minimum of how many trained and equipped personnel to serve as a RIC?
• What space is required for a helicopter to land safely?
• In the Zero Rescue Profile, floor level temperatures can reach about 300F. Humans last until approximately what temperature?