Fire Officer I
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Utilizing the Hygine Theory, the company officer should:
a)explain how it relates to the "big picture"
b)remind firefighers of how important their work is to the citizens of the commmunity
c)recomment subordinates for a raise
- b)Remind firefighters of how important their work is to the citizens of the community
- Coaching
- Help to improve one's skill, knowledge, and abilities
- Counseling
- Used after unsatisfactory performance has been observed
- Evaluation
- Formal process of providing feedback regarding employee performance
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Which of the following is TRUE with respect to codes and standards?
a)They are uniform throughout the United States
b)They are wiritten as minimum standards
c)They allow for a variety of performance standards
d)They arme mandated by t - b)They are written as minimum standards
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People with high affiliation needs:
a)utilize excessive delegation to subordinates
b)like to work in groups
c)like to work independently
d)require constant recognition - b)Like to work in groups
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It is important that the company officer follow guidelines in solving firefigher problems. Which of the following IS NOT a proper guideline?
a)Take action and let the firefighter know that something is being done
b)Take the problem directly to - b)Take the problem directly to the fire chief
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The activities that support those providing emergency services is an exaple of________functions.
a)organizational
b)scaler
c)staff
d)line - c)Staff
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In developing a department infectious disease control program, the safety officer should assure the policy contains:
a)written policy, standard operating procedures, and training.
b)inoculations, exercise, and monitoring
c)objectives, trai - a)Written policy, Standard operating procedures, and training.
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Which of the following is an acceptable building code in the United States?
a)Advanced Building Standards
b)U.S. Building and Life Safety Code
c)Northern Consisten Building Code
d)Basic National Building Code - d)Basic National Building Code
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Supervising the direct delivery of emergency operations is a _________ function.
a)chief
b)scaler
c)staff
d)line - d)Line
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Read the following statements, then select what is true form 1-3 below.
Nationally recognized professional standards:
1)serve as models of acceptable performance.
2)are not legal mandates unless adopted by the local jurisdiction.
3)ar -
Statements 1&2 are correct:
1)serve as models of acceptable performance.
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NFPA 1500 requires that all fire depatment facilities comply with applicable fire code requirements and be inspected:
a)at least once a quarter
b)every month
c)atleast once a year
d)every six months - c)At least once a year.
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In pre-incident planning, an estimate of the ___________ fire flow for the building should be developed to detect any deficiency in water supply available.
a)available
b)probable
c)residual
d)average - a)Available.
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The largest percentage of firefigher injuries and death occur:
a)during training
b)at the fire station
c)responding to calls
d)at the fireground - d)At the fireground.
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One of the ways that company officers can greatly increase their effectiveness is though:
a)progressive discipline
b)authority
c)report writing
d)delegation - d)Delegation.
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Every group, including the fire company, tends to meet the essential elements of a group. Which of the following IS NOT one of the elements?
a)Having a sense of continuity
b)Having a shared set of values
c)Having similar roles within the g - c)Having similar roles within the group.
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In all cases, live-fire training evolutions should be conducted in accordance with:
a)Building Codes
b)life safety codes
c)NFPA standards
d)OSHA - c)NFPA Standards
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Many firefighers have been injured or killed by structural collapse when the inadvertently pulled the unsupported bottom chord of a ___________ roof.
a)concrete
b)lightweight
c)metal
d)flat - b)lightweight
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The type of building construction that allows for rapid fire spread which may go undetected through long vertical spaces in walls is:
a)heavy timber
b)platform frame
c)ordinary
d)balloon frame - d)Balloon Frame
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When interacting with the formal and informal groups within the fire department, the company officer should:
a)encourage different organizational values between the formal and informal groups
b)ensure that the organizational values of the infor - d)Attempt to mesh the organizational values of the formal and the informal groups.
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The term that means an individual has been tested by an accredited examining body on clearly identified material and found to meet a minimum standard is:
a)consensus
b)certification
c)testing
d)guidelines - b)Certification.
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If a fire starts in a vehicle that has been parked for several hours or days, the fire is likely to be:
a)pyrophoric
b)electrical
c)accidental
d)incendiary - d)Incendiary.
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NFPA 1500 requires a ________ team be immediately available during interior firefighting.
a)secondary
b)incident action
c)two-in/two-out
d)rapid intervention - d)Rapid Intervention. (RIT)
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Read the statement below and choose what is true from 1-3 below.
1)It is important that delegation be mutually understood.
2)It is important that responsibility be delegated to achieve the desired effect.
3)With delegation comes responsibi -
Only statement 1) is correct
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Most fireground directives are considered orders because:
a)the command officer does not have time to supervise
b)firefighters hould learn to obey without question
c)of unity of command
d)of the seriousness of the situation - d)Of the seriousness of the situation.
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The 2 types of fire prevention codes are:
a)specifications and prevention and detection codes
b)life safety codes and maximum standards
c)specifications and stadards of performance
d)minimum standards and uniform codes - d)minimum standards and uniform codes
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Unusual barriers, such as felled trees, vehicles blocking access to hydrants, sprinkler connections, streets, and driveways may be indicators of a/an:
a)incendiary fire
b)juvenile fire
c)electrical fire
d)accidental fire - a)Incendiary fire.
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The ________ is the focal point for all emergency scene radio communications.
a)operations chief
b)communications center
c)incident commander
d)portable radio - b)Communications center.
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All NFPA standards are:
a)required only if they relate to firefighting safety
b)voluntary if approved by the state fire marshal
c)mandatory by OSHA
d)voluntary by adoption of the local jurisdiction - d)Voluntary by adoption of the local jurisdiction.
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The process of designing the work place to allow workers to perform efficiently and safely is called:
a)health and safety
b)ergonomics
c)accident avoidance
d)fitness - b)Ergonomics.
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Which type of drawing is used to indicate a building and its relationship to its surroundings?
a)Plot plan
b)Survey drawing
c)Floor plan
d)Elevation drawing - a)Plot plan.
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Which of the following IS NOT a common operation priority as identified in the acronym RECEO?
a)Extinguishment
b)Rescue
c)Evacuation
d)Confienment -
c)Evacuation.
RECEO
Rescue
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul - Where fires are fought/vehicle extrication is done:(zone)
- Restricted (hot) zone.
- Where personnel who support the incident are located:(zone)
- Limited access (warm) zone.
- Area where the command post is located:(zone)
- Support (cold) zone.
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Read the following statements, then choose what is true from 1-3 below.
1)Education is the review and practice necessary to maintain knowledge, skill, and ability over time.
2)Training is the acquisition of new knowledge, skills, and abilities. -
Only statement 3) is correct.
3)Skill testing should be used to identify skill deficiencies that can be improved through practice. -
NFPA 1500 requires that all PPE be cleaned at least once every:
a)six months
b)year
c)month
d)quarter - a)Six Months.
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Prescriptive training systems are very effective because they are ______-based systems, not _______- based systems.
a)lecture,experience
b)experience, lecture
c)process, performance
d)performance, process - d)Performance, Process
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One way to gain employee support of a safety program is to:
a)involve all levels on a safety committee
b)discipline a few firefighters as examples
c)appoint a safty officer
d)degotiate a mandatory program - a)Involve all levels on a safety committee.
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Which of the following IS NOT an important source in locating the point of origin of a fire?
a)The initial attack firefighters
b)Interviewing the reporting party
c)Studying previous inspection reports
d)Interviewing any witnesses - C)Studying previous inspection reports.
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A generally accepted span of control is _______ people.
a)5-8
b)6-10
c)2-5
d)3-7 -
d)3-7
Note:(Remember that there is no absolute rule for determining an exact number)
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Read the following statements, then choose the true answer/s 1-3 below.
1)Witnesses should be grouped together, but kept separate from those who were invloved in an incident.
2)While witnesses are waiting to be interviewed, they should be kept -
Only statement 2 is correct.
2) While witnesses are waiting to be interviewed, they should be kept in the cold zone. -
A subordinate appears to have a personal problem that is negatively impacting on the ability to perform his/her job duties. As company officer, you should:
a)know what professional counseling services are available and how to access them
b)repo - a)Know what professional counseling services are available and how to access them.
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Taylor, the "Father of Scientific Management," is BEST known for:
a)Theory X
b)increasing efficiency and worker productivity
c)The Hierarchy of Needs
d)Management by Objectives - b)Increasing efficiency and worker productivity.
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When an individual's work performance changes to become unpredictable and unreliable one of the more serious conclusions may be that the employee:
a)lacks goal-oriented behavior
b)could have a substance abuse problem
c)is dissatisfied with - b)Could have a substance abuse problem.