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This is a shift level position primarily concerned with emergency and non-emergency activities of both the fire suppression and EMS components of the Fire-Rescue Department.

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a. Firefighter/EMT

b. Firefighter/PM

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If any mechanical or operational defects are found during checkout, who is notified?

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Document and notify the appropriate authorities

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Who is responsible for filling out an accident report if a vehicle is involved in a MVC?

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Firefighter/EMT if they were operating said vehicle

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Who is notified of any problems or missing equipment/tools from any vehicle?

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Driver/Operator or Company Officer

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Who performs general maintenance work to care for Department property or equipment?

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Firefighter/EMT

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Who should have a working knowledge of the City’s fire hydrant and water system?

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a. Firefighter/EMT
b. Driver/Operator
c. Captain

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Who oversees the scheduled mechanical check out of an assigned vehicle?

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Firefighter/Paramedic

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Documentation shall be done in a _____ manner.

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a. Complete
b. Concise
c. Accurate
d. Legible
e. Timely

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Who has the ultimate responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the rescue unit?

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Firefighter/Paramedic

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What are the minimum qualifications for a Firefighter/Paramedic?

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a. Minimum qualifications of a firefighter plus:
b. Paramedic hired after Oct. 1, 1997
c. AHA ACLS

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The paramedic classification is subdivided into two categories:

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Paramedic and Paramedic I

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The movement from Paramedic to Paramedic I is dependent upon:

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Field Evaluations

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This is a skilled technical and clerical position concerned with inspection, prevention, and investigation components of the Fire-Rescue Department.

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Fire Inspector

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Fire Inspector’s work is reviewed by a superior through:

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Observation and analysis for adherence to policies and procedures

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Who assists the Department with presenting Fire Prevention Programs to schools, industries, business and general public?

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Fire Inspector

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A fire inspector must have knowledge of ___,___, and ___.

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Laws, Codes, and Ordinances

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What are the minimum qualifications for Fire Inspector? (9)

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a. Florida FF
b. Florida EMT
c. Fire minimum standards
d. Florida Inspector
e. County Inspector
f. High School diploma
g. AHA CPR or red cross
h. Class D license
i. EVOC

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A tested, shift level position primarily concerned with emergency and non-emergency activities as they relate to the department’s motorized pumping and ladder apparatus.

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Driver/Operator

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A driver should avoid _____ while the apparatus is in operation.

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Visiting or idle conversation

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What should be done if fouled or salty water has been introduced into the pump?

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Reverse flush and thoroughly clean the pump and all other equipment used

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How often are pump strainers examined and cleaned?

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After each pumping operation

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If the company officer orders the driver to operate the vehicle in a way that conflicts with the rules and regulations, what is the driver supposed to do?

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They shall advise the officer of the conflict, and then abide by the decision of the officer

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A tested, shift level position primarily concerned with the emergency and non-emergency activities of both fire suppression and EMS components of the department with a special emphasis in the EMS division.

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Rescue Lieutenant

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Who are the QA and rescue run reports forwarded to?

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EMS Captain

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Who reviews all training material, EMS policies, and Medical protocols?

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a. EMS coordinator
b. Rescue Lieutenant
c. Medical Director

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Who assists in scheduling special EMS related details?

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Rescue lieutenant

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Who is notified of any EMS equipment failure?

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EMS captain

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Who directs the restocking of EMS vehicles and stations on a scheduled basis?

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EMS captain

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If a problem or lack of cooperation from an EMT or Paramedic during the evaluation process occurs, what is the procedure?

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Document in writing to the EMS captain

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Who is notified of any potential problems within the EMS Division?

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Battalion Chief and EMS Captain as soon as possible

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The Rescue Lieutenant assists in teaching of:

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a. ALS and BLS skills
b. Medical procedures
c. Policies and Protocols
d. Proper use of equipment

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Tested and highly accountable suppression position with the department response for maintaining a supervisory role and appropriate technical direction in the area of suppression, rescue/medical, preventions, management.

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Fire Captain

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Who directs the maintenance of stations and equipment?

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Fire Captain

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34
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Who participates and assists in fire prevention programs?

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Fire Captain

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Who is responsible for the condition and appearance of the station and equipment?

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Fire Captain

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36
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Vehicles, equipment, and components are to be maintained in according to:

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Existing policy and procedures

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Who is responsible for the proper grooming, uniforms, general appearance, and conduct of all their subordinates?

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Fire Captain

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38
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Who conducts the daily roll call and what is it for?

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a. Fire Captain

b. In order to accept and rely information relating to the off-going and on-coming shifts

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39
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Who insures that all employees use BSI?

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Fire Captain

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40
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Who performs pre-fire planning and fire investigation?

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Fire Captain

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Who should have the ability to drive and operate all Department vehicles in emergency and non-emergency situations?

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Fire Captain

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The Fire Captain should have completed the NIMS ICS classes:

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700,800,100,200,300,400

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43
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What are the 3 types of Captains?

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a. Training Captain
b. FLS Captain
c. Logistics Captain

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44
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The EMS Shift supervisor reports to who for operational issues?

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Shift Battalion Chief

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45
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The EMS Shift supervisor reports to who for administrative duties?

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Battalion Chief of Support Services

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EMS Shift supervisor is responsible for:

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a. EMS delivery
b. Responding to calls to provide assistance to medical personnel
c. Establish command at major incidents

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47
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Who develops comprehensive training programs?

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EMS Shift supervisor

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48
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Who coordinates recovery of EMS equipment left at area hospitals?

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EMS Shift supervisor

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49
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Who insures an adequate supply of oxygen and detail equipment?

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EMS Shift supervisor

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Who is the first line liaison for the EMS division when problems arise?

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EMS Shift supervisor

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Who can retrieve requested EMS run reports from the HIPPA archives?

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EMS Shift Supervisor

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52
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Who insures the overall security of the EMS run reports?

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EMS shift supervisor

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53
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This is a non-shift, bid position within the Support Services Division:

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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54
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Who does the EMS Captain (non-shift) report to?

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Administration Deputy Chief

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What is the EMS Captain (non-shift) responsible for? (5)

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a. the oversight of various medical licensing
b. maintains accurate licensing and certification records for personnel and vehicles
c. oversees the acquisition and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment
d. assist and recommends budgeting processes for medical supplies and equipment
e. provide new and recurring medical training

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56
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Who maintains the CPR records of personnel and public?

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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57
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Who orders EMS equipment and supplies?

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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58
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Who represents the department at various county meetings?

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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Who acts as EMS liaison for vendors?

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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60
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Who is the contact person for Social Service issues?

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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61
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Who maintains Infectious Disease records?

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EMS Captain (non-shift)

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Non shift position within the Fire Life Safety Bureau of the Administrative Division.

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Fire Life Safety Captain

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The FLS Captain reports to whom?

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Fire Marshal

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What other roles can the FLS Captain perform?

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a. Serve as Plans Review Captain

b. Act as Fire Marshal

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The FLS Captain’s work involves:

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a. Supervising inspectors

b. And from time to time, conducting inspections

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66
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Who schedules annual fire inspection and re-inspections?

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FLS Captain

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This is a highly technical, non shift position within the Fire Life Safety Bureau of the Administrative Division.

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Plans Review Captain

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68
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The Plans Review Captain reports to whom?

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Fire Marshal

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What are the requirements for a Plan Review Captain?

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Chapter F-5 (appointment and duties)

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What code does the Plans Review Captain follow?

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Florida Fire Prevention Code

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What other roles can the Plan Review Captain perform?

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a. Serve at the FLS Captain

b. Act as the Fire Marshal

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72
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Can the Plan Review Captain perform inspections?

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Yes, from time to time

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73
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What structures does the Plan Review Captain review?

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Residential, Commercial, Industrial

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The Plan Review Captain has relations with:

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a. Contractors
b. Builders
c. Residents
d. City officials

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This is a non-shift, bid position within the support services division.

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Logistics and Training Captain

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Who does the Logistics Captain report to?

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Battalion Chief of Support Services Division

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What is the Logistics Captain responsible for?

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Overseeing acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of:

a. vehicles
b. equipment
c. buildings
d. supplies
e. services

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The Logistics Captain is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the department’s ______.

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health and safety policy

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79
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Station repairs are coordinated between who?

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a. Central Services Department
b. Subcontractors
c. Logistics Captain

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The Logistics Captain should maintain communication with: (4)

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a. Facilities Department
b. Fleet Department
c. Contractors
d. Suppliers

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The Logistics Captain should actively participate in and lead which program areas?

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a. Service and Maintenance program

b. Clothing program

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Who does the Logistics Captain coordinate vehicle status with?

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Shift Battalion Chief

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83
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The Logistics Captain should maintain a vehicle status log for what?

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morning report

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84
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This is a shift level position assigned to the Special Operations Station

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Special Operations Captain

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85
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Who does the Special Operations Captain report to?

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Shift Battalion

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Special Operations training is in compliance with:

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OSHA
NFPA
FEMA
other applicable standards

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Who schedules training classes for Special Operations?

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Special Operations Captain

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Who does the Training Captain report to?

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Division Chief of Special Operations

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This position primary responsibility is to ensure that fire department personnel are proficiently trained to perform assigned tasks, meet minimum state standards, and insure certifications are kept current

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Training Captain

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90
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Does the Training Captain participate in the pre-fire plan process?

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Yes

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The training captain participates in orientation classes for:

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a. recruit firefighters
b. driver/operator
c. rescue lieutenant
d. fire captain

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Who coordinates training at off-site locations?

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Training Captain

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93
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The Training Captain develops and delivers training in accordance with which guidelines?

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NFPA and State of Florida

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This is a highly responsible staff position, appointed by the Fire Chief, who coordinates and oversees the Fire Life Safety Bureau

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Fire Marshal

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95
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The Fire Marshal is under which division?

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Administrative

96
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The Fire Marshal is responsible for performing:

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Various administrative and technical assignments relating to Fire Prevention, Safety, and Fire Code Compliance

97
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The Fire Marshal maintains which agencies documentation?

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Local, State, and Federal pertaining to Fire Prevention and Life Safety

98
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Who assists in the development of emergency preparedness and disaster planning?

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Fire Marshal and Battalion Chief

99
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Who works as the Department’s liaison with organizations and contractors?

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Fire Marshal

100
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What are the eligibility requirements for a Fire Marshal?

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Certified Board of Rules and Appeals and meet one or more of the following:

a. Florida registered professional engineer, Degree in Fire Science or Fire Prevention, and Certified as a County Examiner for 3 years
b. County Fire Plans Examiner with 5 yrs experience
c. 10 yrs as Fire Inspector, 5 in Brow. County + State cert.
d. Fulfilling the duties of a Fire Marshal/Fire Code Official for 5 continuous years

101
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The Fire Marshal provides assistance to who to ensure professional operation of the Fire Life Safety Division?

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Administrative Division Chief

102
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Who functions as the Fire Code Official for the city?

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Fire Marshal

103
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What does the Fire Code Official do? (5)

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a. Fire code interpretation
b. Fire code management
c. Plan review management
d. Code research
e. Enforcement when necessary

104
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Why does the Fire Marshal communicate with the FLS Captain?

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a. Resolution to annual inspections
b. Eliminate fire hazards
c. Code research
d. Enforcement when necessary

105
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Why does the Fire Marshal communicate with the Plans Review Captain?

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a. Daily plan review

b. Administers direction, guidance, and assistance

106
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What meetings does the Fire Marshal attend?

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a. Staff meeting
b. Fire Inspector Association meeting
c. Fire Marshal meeting

107
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When does the Fire Marshal respond to fires? (4)

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a. Suspicious fires
b. Fires involving loss of life or injury
c. Large property loss
d. Other serious emergency incidents

108
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This is a shift level assignment that consists of supervisory duties:

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Battalion Chief

109
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The Battalion Chief reports directly to:

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Operations Deputy Chief

110
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What type of records/documentation must be maintained by the Battalion Chief?

A

Local, State, Federal agencies

111
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Who is responsible for coordinating emergency and non-emergency activities within the Operations Division?

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Battalion Chief

112
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Who causes citizen complaints to be investigated?

A

Battalion Chief

113
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The Battalion Chief shall inspect a fire scene under the direction of who?

A

Fire Chief and/or Fire Marshal/Inspectors

114
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What type of written and oral communication skills must a battalion chief have?

A

Exemplary

115
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The Battalion Chief must be able to operate computers utilizing _____ level software.

A

Managerial

116
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This is a non-shift position within the Support Services Division. Candidates in this position have a high level of administrative duties.

A

Support Battalion Chief

117
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Who does the Support Battalion Chief report to?

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Deputy Chief of Administration

118
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The Support Battalion Chief is responsible for:

A

Oversight of all logistical issues

119
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The Support Battalion Chief oversees the acquisition and maintenance of: (6)

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a. Facilities
b. Fleet
c. Uniform
d. Radios
e. Breathing apparatus
f. Expendable and non-expendable supplies

120
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Who is responsible for entering into maintenance contracts with vendors?

A

Support Battalion Chief

121
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Who schedules programs for annual testing and maintenance of equipment?

A

Support Battalion Chief

122
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Manages and provides services in the area of Emergency Management?

A

Battalion Chief of Emergency Management

123
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What does the Battalion Chief of Emergency Management manage?

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Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation

124
Q

Candidates in this position have a high level of administrative duties for half of their schedule.

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Battalion Chief of Emergency Management

125
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Who does the Battalion Chief of Emergency Management report to when in the administrative role?

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Fire Chief

126
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What two systems does the Battalion Chief of Emergency Management implement?

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a. Standardized Emergency Management System

b. National Incident Management System

127
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What does the Battalion Chief of Emergency Management maintain and update?

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a. Emergency Operations Plan
b. Hazardous Mitigation Plan
c. Applicable standard operating procedures

128
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What does the Battalion Chief of Emergency Management coordinate the readiness of?

A

EOC and Mobile Command Unit

129
Q

Who provides mass prophylaxis when needed?

A

Battalion Chief of Emergency Management

130
Q

Which Battalion has a combination non-shift, shift position?

A

Battalion Chief of Emergency Management

131
Q

This is a highly responsible staff position coordinating the emergency and non-emergency activities of the department:

A

Fire Division Chief

132
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A Division Chief’s assignment relates to:

A

Planning, Organizing, Supervising, and Participating in:

a. Operations
b. Administration
c. Support Services

133
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The Fire Division Chief can serve at:

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Scene of major fires or other emergencies

134
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Is the Division Chief expected to maintain combat firefighting techniques?

A

Yes

135
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Division Chief’s work is reviewed through:

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a. Conferences
b. Staff Meetings
c. Reports submitted

136
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Who approves requests for leave?

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Division Chief

137
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Who serves as the first or second respondent in the grievance procedure?

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Division Chief

138
Q

What are two more roles of the Division Chief?

A

a. Administer discipline

b. Counsels and provides career development

139
Q

Division Chief will respond when needed to: (4)

A

a. Extra alarm fires
b. Air crashes
c. High-rise fires
d. Major disasters

140
Q

Who oversees the day-to-day administrative activities of the department?

A

Division Chief

141
Q

The Division Chief should establish and maintain effective working relationship with: (3)

A

a. City employees
b. Representatives of private organizations
c. General public

142
Q

Division Chief should have training and experience in:

A

a. B.S. degree in Fire Science or Business/Public administration or related field
b. Supplemental training at NFA
c. Experience as Captain or Battalion Chief

143
Q

What are the minimum qualifications for an entry level firefighter? (6)

A

a. State of FL FF
b. Paramedic hired after 10/1/1997
c. HS diploma
d. Fire Minimum standards
e. AHA CPR
f. Class D with EVOC

144
Q

What are the eligibility criteria for a Driver/Operator?

A

a. 3 yrs of service, minus 1 with AS or BS
b. Paramedic for promotions after 10/1/1997
c. Completion of Fire Apparatus and Procedures course

145
Q

What is included in the reference material for D/O?

A

a. Selected OPMS
b. IFSTA pumping
c. IFSTA aerial
d. Selected Chapters of NFPA 1002
e. Sunrise Fire Apparatus Guide books
f. Chapter 316 of State Statutes (316.072 & 316.126)

146
Q

What are the eligibility requirements for R/ Lt.?

A

a. 3 yrs of service, minus 1 with AS or BS
b. State of FL Paramedic
c. Paramedic 1

147
Q

What is included in the reference material for R/Lt.?

A

a. OPMs
b. Contract
c. Protocol
d. Map book
e. DOT ERG

148
Q

What is the eligibility criteria for Fire Captain?

A

a. 6 yrs of service, minus 1 with AS or BS
b. One of the three criteria:
1. D/O appointed before 2/22/05
2. R/Lt. for 2 years
3. Fire inspector for 2 years
c. State of Florida Paramedic
d. Fire Officer 1
e. Certified by board of rules and appeals

149
Q

What is included in the reference material for Fire Captain?

A

a. OPMs
b. Protocol
c. Contract
d. DOR ERG
e. Fire Chief’s Assoc. of Broward County ICS

150
Q

What are the testing eligibility criteria for B/C?

A

a. Fire Officer 1 or AS or BS (BS or AS as of April 2009)
b. State of Florida Paramedic
c. Class E with EVOC
d. Captain in permanent status

151
Q

What are the promotional eligibility criteria for B/C?

A

a. 9 yrs of service, minus 1 with BS

b. Captain for 3 years

152
Q

Any one promoted to the rank of B/C is subject to what?

A

Assignment to any position within the rank of B/C at any time

153
Q

What are the eligibility criteria for Spec. Ops. Team Member? (7)

A

a. 1 year of service and completion of probation
b. 160hr HazMat (Bureau of Fire Standards & IAFF)
c. State of Florida HazMat Tech
d. All of the FLUSAR courses (rope, confined, collapse, trench, vmr)
e. Completion of the FASAR evaluation form administered by Spec Ops team officers
f. Completion of the Haz Mat Tech Competency Assessment Check off (By SERC)
g. Approval from Fire Chief based on compliance and vacancy

154
Q

What does SERC stand for?

A

State Emergency Response Commission

155
Q

What does FASAR stand for?

A

Florida Association of Search and Rescue

156
Q

What are the assignment/retainment criteria?

A

If promoted will only continue to be assigned if a vacancy exists in the rank unless recommended by the Fire Chief

157
Q

When a vacancy does not exist for a newly promoted person on the Spec Ops Team, what is the individual’s status?

A

Inactive Status

158
Q

How often do the Special Ops members have to complete the SERC Haz Mat Tech Competency Assessment Check Off?

A

Every 2 years

159
Q

How often do the Special Ops members have to complete the FASAR evaluation form

A

Every 2 years

160
Q

What is the maximum number of Staff Officer and non-shift personnel for the special operations team?

A

Determined by the Fire Chief

161
Q

What is the maximum number of B/C for the special operations team?

A

4

162
Q

What is the maximum number of Fire Captains for the special operations team?

A

15 (5 per shift)

163
Q

What is the maximum number of Driver/Operators for the special operations team?

A

12 (4 per shift)

164
Q

What is the maximum number of R/Lt. for the special operations team?

A

9 (3 per shift)

165
Q

What is the maximum number of FF for the special operations team?

A

9 (3 per shift)

166
Q

All criteria for the Special Operations Team must be met prior to:

A

Jan. 31, 2012

167
Q

How many sections are in the Employee Performance Evaluation Program?

A

6

168
Q

Section 1 of the Employee Performance Evaluation Program?

A

Overview

169
Q

The employee performance evaluation system provides a valid basis for:

A

Personnel decisions such as:

a. Compensation
b. Promotion
c. Training
d. Retention
e. Disciplinary action

170
Q

What is enhanced by an effective performance evaluation system? (3)

A

a. Increased employee productivity
b. Improving organizational effectiveness
c. Achieving better human resource utilization

171
Q

Any questions pertaining to the employee performance evaluation should be directed toward who?

A

Administrative Officer

172
Q

What are the employee benefits from the performance evaluation? (4)

A

a. Feedback on performance
b. Understanding of performance expectations
c. Participation in goal setting
d. Identification of training and development needs

173
Q

What are the Supervisors benefits from the performance evaluation? (2)

A

a. Increased managerial effectiveness

b. Documentation of employee performance

174
Q

What are the organizations benefits from the performance evaluation? (2)

A

a. Increased organizational effectiveness

b. Basis for determining merit based pay increase

175
Q

An employee performance evaluation form should be completed on:

A

Firefighter 1 & 2, Fire Lieutenant

176
Q

When are the rating forms sent to the appropriate officer?

A

Approx. 2 weeks prior to expected date of completion

177
Q

Section 2 of the Employee performance evaluation program?

A

Rating

178
Q

What can distort what the rater sees and believes to be true?

A

a. Personal point of view
b. Values
c. Preferences

179
Q

What are the four common biases at work during performance management?

A

a. Haloing
b. Stereotyping
c. Just like me
d. Projection

180
Q

What are two other names for haloing in a negative light?

A

a. Mental Glare

b. Horn Effect

181
Q

Define Haloing?

A

the positive or negative general reactions supervisors have to others

182
Q

Where does stereotyping come from?

A

From each person’s early value programming and experiences

183
Q

Define stereotyping:

A

When a supervisor uses this type of information (sex, race, religion)

184
Q

Performance management must be based on what?

A

Observed behavior and results, not artificial judgment

185
Q

Just like me is defined as:

A

Evaluating a person because their values and philosophy is similar to our own

186
Q

Define projection:

A

Assumptions are made about the reasons an individual behaves the way they do

187
Q

What is recency?

A

Giving too much weight to recent events

188
Q

What is initial impression?

A

distorting subsequent information based only on initial impression

189
Q

What is Leniency

A

Grading everyone higher than deserved

190
Q

What is contrasting?

A

evaluating an employee relative to the last person graded

191
Q

What is central tendency

A

placing everyone in the middle of the scale

192
Q

What is attribution?

A

taking credit vs. blaming. Providing an evaluation based on feedback from previous personal encounters

193
Q

Section 3 of the employee performance evaluation program?

A

Definition of rating terms

194
Q

Define unsatisfactory:

A

a. lowest level of performance
b. obviously below what is required
c. performance should significantly improve within a relatively short period of time
d. periodically re-evaluated

195
Q

If any employee’s performance improves to “satisfactory” during the re-evaluation period, what is done with the merit increase?

A

granted on a delayed (without retro) basis

196
Q

Define Needs Improvement:

A

a. just below satisfactory or acceptable
b. performance leaves something to be desired
c. trial and error phase
d. Definite promise of becoming satisfactory within a reasonable, expected period
e. Meets standards in some areas but not in others
f. Periodically re-evaluated

197
Q

Define Satisfactory:

A

a. Consistently competent and acceptable work
b. Attainable most of the time
c. Meets or slightly exceeds that which is required

198
Q

Define Above Average:

A

a. Noticeable above satisfactory
b. Consistently performing beyond the normal
c. Exceeding standards in several critical areas

199
Q

Define Excellent:

A

a. Exceedingly rare and is reserved for truly exceptional employee
b. Consistently performs in an excellent manner
c. Easily recognized

200
Q

What is section 4 of the Employee Performance Evaluation program?

A

Establishing performance standards and completing the rating form

201
Q

What are performance standards?

A

Knowledge, skills, abilities, attitude on which an employee is rated

202
Q

What do job class specifications describe?

A

Knowledge, skills, education, and experience requirements

203
Q

What are some additional rating factors for all supervisors?

A

a. Utilization of resources
b. Administrative decision making
c. Accomplishing objectives

204
Q

What is part 3 of the rating form?

A

Employee development

205
Q

What is part 3 of the rating form used for?

A

Identify employee awards and commendations

206
Q

What is part 4 of the rating form?

A

Annual performance certification

207
Q

What ratings should be explained in the general comments?

A

a. Unsatisfactory
b. Needs Improvement
c. Excellent

208
Q

What is part 5 of the rating form?

A

Supervisor review

209
Q

What is part 6 of the rating form?

A

Employee review/remarks

210
Q

What is section 5 of the Employee performance evaluation program?

A

Performance Evaluation interview

211
Q

After the Evaluation interview, the evaluator should have answered these 4 questions:

A

a. How am I doing
b. Where do I go from here
c. What are my major skills and abilities
d. What areas of my performance need improvement

212
Q

What is section 6 of the Employee performance evaluation program?

A

Checklist for processing

213
Q

What is the purpose of evaluating newly employed personnel?

A

Ensure they can perform their job:

a. Properly
b. Safely
c. Efficiently
d. Legally

214
Q

B/C should attempt to assign each probationary employee to a different company officer every _____.

A

3 months

215
Q

B/C should ensure that all probationary employees are formally evaluated every _____.

A

3 months

216
Q

When and who completes a formal performance evaluation?

A

a. 4th, 8th, 11th month

b. Station Commander

217
Q

What book should station commanders be familiar with for probationary purposes?

A

Probationary Firefighter Training Program - Station Officer Guidebook

218
Q

When and who schedules a written practical exam of the proby?

A

a. 6th and 11th month

b. Training division

219
Q

The 4th, 8th, and 11th month performance evaluation is forwarded to who?

A

Shift Commander

220
Q

Where are the 4th and 8th month evaluations forwarded to after the shift commander?

A

Training Division

221
Q

Where is the 11th month evaluation forwarded?

A

Fire Chief’s office

222
Q

How many areas of evaluation are utilized on the probationary forms?

A

13

223
Q

What are the evaluation entries on the probationary form?

A

a. Excellent
b. Satisfactory
c. Un-satisfactory
d. Not applicable

224
Q

Comments must be added to evaluations that are marked as:

A

Unsatisfactory or Above-Satisfactory

225
Q

Who signs the daily probationary performance report?

A

a. The station commander or acting station commander

b. and probationary employee

226
Q

If a R/Lt. contributes to the daily probationary report, do they sign?

A

Print the name of that person in the space

227
Q

The white copy of the probationary report is sent to:

A

Training Division

228
Q

The Yellow copy of the probationary report is sent to:

A

Shift Commander

229
Q

The Pink copy of the probationary report is sent to:

A

Station level

230
Q

Number of rides on an engine and rescue? Every _____ months?

A

a. 10 rides each

b. Every 6 months

231
Q

Who maintains administration logs and accurate inventory of controlled substances?

A

EMS shift supervisor

232
Q

What type of documents does a Plans Examiner review? (3)

A

a. Plans
b. Blueprints
c. Shop drawings

233
Q

B/C should be able to ___,___,___, or ___ the work of personnel.

A

a. Plan
b. Assign
c. Direct
d. Delegate

234
Q

Who is responsible for budgeting process and grant coordination?

A

B/C of Emergency Management

235
Q

The Division Chief is under the direction of:

A

Deputy Chief of Operations

236
Q

The quality and effectiveness of the performance evaluation will hinge on the ability of the supervisor to be:

A

Direct and candid

237
Q

What should be referenced when completing the 4th, 8th, and 11th month evaluation?

A

Performance Evaluation Program Instruction Manual

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