[1] Fire Science Education and the Fire Fighter Selection Process

Question 1

A civil service selection process tool in which candidates who score between certain points on the scale are grouped, and the employer may choose candidates for employment from within the group

Answer 1

banding

Question 2

A recall of personnel to on-duty status, usually because of an emergency situation

Answer 2

callback

Question 3

A document that specifies that a student has successfully completed the prerequisite education and training to perform a job function, such as Firefighter I or EMT

Answer 3

certification

Question 4

A discussion in which personnel are encourage to express their feelings after responding to and operating at particularly stressful incident that result in high loss of life, loss of life by a coworker, or significant conditions

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critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)

Question 5

The process of examining, analyzing, questioning, and challenging situations, issues, and information of all kinds

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critical thinking

Question 6

A particular course of study

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curriculum

Question 7

The statistical characteristics of a population of an area

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demographics

Question 8

Tasks and jobs being practiced to improve performance

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drills

Question 9

Memorization of specific pieces of information and development of an understanding of concepts or philosophies

Answer 9

education

Question 10

A certified list of persons who have completed the testing process

Answer 10

eligible list

Question 11

A specified level of medical training that usually consists of approximately 100 hours of classroom and practical training and the completion of a national registry examination

Answer 11

emergency medical technician (EMT)

Question 12

A program of the Boy Scouts of America for persons 15 to 21 years of age. The Explorers work in conjunction with a professional organization such as the fire or police department to learn the operation and job requirements

Answer 12

explorers

Question 13

The act of performing operations without a coordinated effort or the knowledge of one’s superior officer

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freelance

Question 14

A person with general knowledge of no great depth in many areas

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generalist

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Training in the operation of tools and equipment

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manipulative training

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The ability to figure out the operation and construction of equipment from drawings

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mechanical aptitude

Question 17

A person who guides and directs another person towards a goal

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mentor

Question 18

A series of courses meeting standardized criteria including titles, descriptions, outcomes, and outlines

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model curriculum

Question 19

The time firefighters spend performing their jobs

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on duty

Question 20

An interview technique in which the interviewers ask questions and evaluate answers given by job candidates. They assign a score to the candidate’s responses for ranking purposes during the selection process

Answer 20

oral interview panel

Question 21

A person with advanced level of medical training, can perform invasive procedures on the patient, such as started intravenous lines

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paramedic

Question 22

Performance-based Certification A training program in which the student must meet prerequisites of education and experience to take the training course. The student then completes a task book for the position which can include classroom time and/or incident experience

Answer 22

performance-based certification

Question 23

A person hired by the fire department who has not been granted permanent status

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probationary firefighter

Question 24

Organized programs sponsored by paid fire departments that provide training in return for personnel volunteering their time

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reserve/cadet programs

Question 25

A listing of a person’s area of experience and education

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resume

Question 26

People with extensive training in one or more areas of operations or information

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specialists

Question 27

Log used to verify competency in particular skills. A trainer must certify that the skill was performed in a satisfactory manner in the field or in the classroom

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taskbook

Question 28

The pursuit of a particular skill

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training

Question 29

College-level courses that are applicable to a degree program fore a bachelor’s degree or higher

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upper division

Question 30

Points added to a person’s finals core on a competitive examination process; given to persons who have satisfactorily performed military service

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veteran’s points

Question 31

Performing firefighting services without pay. In some areas a variation of this is Paid Call Firefighter program. Under this program, firefighters are paid a specific sum when they respond to incidents or attend training

Answer 31

volunteer firefighting

Question 32

Money paid to persons who have been injured in the course of their employment are are unable to work either temporarily or permanently

Answer 32

worker’s compensation