2021 rapid fire ems Flashcards

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Who is in an ideal position to be the organizational
liaison with the human resources director in matters of
coordinating general training objectives?
p. 535
A.) Fire chief
B.) Company officer
*C.) Training officer
D.) Health and safety officer

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2. What is used by the fire department to develop the skills
and technical competencies of its personnel needed to 
perform the work?
p. 531
A.) Education
B.) Experience
C.) Development
*D.) Training

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3. What is the biggest challenge about technological
advances?
p. 533
A.) Rationalizing the cost
B.) Finding one that works for all
*C.) Determining which is beneficial
D.) Knowing what is available

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4. Which provides national, state, local, departmental, and
peer recognition for demonstrating proficiency of the
requirements for a national professional qualifications
standard?
p. 540
A.) Industry recognition
B.) Enhanced credibility
*C.) Broad-based recognition
D.) Budget justification

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5. How many measurement components are there to qualify for
the Chief Fire Officer Designation?
p. 547
A.) Eight
*B.) Seven
C.) Nine
D.) Six

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6. What inherently leads to succession planning?
p. 532
A.) Experience
B.) Training
C.) Education
*D.) Professional development

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7. Which is NOT a component that enhancing personnel
performance is dependent upon?
p. 538
A.) Equipment
B.) People
*C.) Delivery
D.) Training

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8. What should be used to provide for evaluation and quality
control on curriculum?
p. 551
A.) University collaboration program
B.) Facility management program
C.) Public auditing system
*D.) Record-keeping system

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9. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good training program
manager?
p. 536-537
A.) Possess a wealth of knowledge in a variety of areas
B.) Being upwardly mobile
*C.) Use of minimum standards as anchor for departmental
training
D.) Have a great deal of passion when it comes to providing
training

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10. Which factor can have more impact and influence on
organizational culture than any other?
p. 532
A.) Education
B.) Development
*C.) Training
D.) Experience

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11. What provides for career path planning and position
replacement planning?
p. 551
*A.) Succession plan
B.) Records management
C.) Formal education
D.) Up-to-date facilities

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12. What is politics closely tied to when it comes to
supporting training programs?
p. 534
A.) Human resources
B.) Personal interest
C.) Government
*D.) Economics

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13. What is funding often removed from during times of
economic downturn?
p. 533
A.) Research
B.) Staffing 
*C.) Training
D.) Core services

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14. Which standard was created as a result of an increased
recognition of the importance of emergency responders at 
hazardous materials incidents?
p. 545
A.) NFPA 1041
*B.) NFPA 472
C.) NFPA 1600
D.) NFPA 1521

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15. Which standard prepares a firefighter for taking a
leadership position within the service?
p. 543
A.) NFPA 1035
*B.) NFPA 1021
C.) NFPA 1031
D.) NFPA 1033

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16. What is the hub of the entire organization?
p. 529
A.) Apparatus
*B.) Training
C.) Equipment
D.) Community support

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17. What is developed at every layer when a solid professional
development program is in place?
p. 532
A.) Leader selection
B.) Promotional pool
*C.) Bench strength
D.) Driving force

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18. What must training officers be focused on?
p. 537
*A.) Professional development
B.) Fund raising opportunities
C.) Personnel public image
D.) Personal advancement

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19. What level of education is commonly required to be a
company officer?
p. 548
*A.) Associates degree
B.) Bachelor's degree
C.) Graduate degree
D.) Doctorate degree

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20. What is a checks and balances for your training program
that produces emergency services personnel who are 
qualified, competent, and professional?
p. 540
*A.) Certification-based training
B.) Standardized testing
C.) Accredited qualification training
D.) Mandatory training

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21. Which position is covered under NFPA 1033?
p. 543
*A.) Fire investigator
B.) Fire inspector
C.) Rescue technician
D.) Fire officer

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22. What function must be identified as mission critical by
the chief executive officer?
p. 534
A.) Education
B.) Staffing
C.) Development
*D.) Training

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23. Which position is covered under NFPA 1041?
p. 544
A.) Plan examiner
B.) Fire department safety officer
C.) Wildland firefighter
*D.) Fire service instructor

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24. What has to be the underlying priority in everything the
organization does?
p. 538
*A.) Safety
B.) Performance
C.) Funding
D.) Efficiency

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25. Which is NOT a correct statement about training delivery?
p. 539
A.) Utilize recognized and model plans
*B.) It should all be provided in-house
C.) Do not develop parochial programs
D.) Identify what scope and type of delivery that should be
used

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26. What has been considered the gold standard for chief
officer development for over two decades?
p. 549
*A.) National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
B.) John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
C.) National Society for the Betterment of Fire Chiefs
D.) Rogers Fire Department National Chief Program

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27. Which NFPA standard should be followed when any system is
interested in national accreditation of their 
certification system?
p. 541
A.) NFPA 1002
B.) NFPA 1001
C.) NFPA 1003
*D.) NFPA 1000

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28. Which is the federal OSHA regulation that requires the
training, health monitoring, and fitness testing for
anyone who routinely uses respiratory protection as part
of their occupation?
p. 547-548
A.) 29 CFR 1910.146
*B.) 29 CFR 1910.134
C.) 29 CFR 1910.120
D.) 29 CFR 1910.1030

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29. Which will probably impact training and education delivery
systems most?
p. 533
A.) Computers
*B.) Internet
C.) Drones
D.) Videography

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30. Whose efforts led to the establishment of the
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress in 1991?
p. 546
*A.) Oklahoma State University
B.) Florida State University
C.) Northwest University
D.) Texas A&M University

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31. Which standard is being used to measure the basic ability
of individuals to perform the program elements of disaster 
and emergency management?
p. 545
A.) NFPA 1300
*B.) NFPA 1600
C.) NFPA 1400
D.) NFPA 1500

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32. What refers to the training officer's skills, knowledge,
and abilities?
p. 537
A.) Credibility
B.) Passion
*C.) Technical competency
D.) Upward mobility

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33. Which levels of public safety telecommunicator are covered
in NFPA 1061?
p. 545
A.) I, II, and III
*B.) I and II
C.) II and III
D.) II, III, and IV

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34. Who is charged with the task of accreditation through
review of applications and is incorporated as the National
Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications?
p. 546
A.) CFOD
*B.) Pro Board
C.) IFSAC
D.) The Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc.

Wrong! You selected D.
35. Which NFPA standard presents the job performance
requirements for Wildland Firefighter I?
p. 544
*A.) NFPA 1051
B.) NFPA 1031
C.) NFPA 1061
D.) NFPA 1041

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36. What provides a nationally recognized base to rationalize
your profession as well as rewards for achievement?
p. 541
A.) Budgeting
B.) Recognition
C.) Credibility
*D.) Certification

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37. Which is perhaps the most widely used and definitive
standard in the fire service?
p. 542
A.) NFPA 1000
B.) NFPA 1002
C.) NFPA 1003
*D.) NFPA 1001

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38. What is the top priority of any fire department?
p. 535
*A.) Emergency response
B.) Public education
C.) Inspection control
D.) Fund raising

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39. Which laws require that some certifications be maintained
on an annual basis?
p. 548
*A.) Federal 
B.) State
C.) City
D.) County

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40. Which NFPA standard deals with airport fire fighters?
p. 542
A.) NFPA 1001
*B.) NFPA 1003
C.) NFPA 1002
D.) NFPA 1006

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41. At what level is a responder expected to be able to
identify visible hazards, and to initiate the notification 
process?
p. 545
*A.) Awareness
B.) Master
C.) Technician
D.) Responder

Answer 1

A