Abilities

Question 1

Recognize the characteristics of extreme fire behaviour to ensure firefighter safety.

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Maintain situational awareness during stressful situations.

Answer 2

1

Question 3

Think clearly and remain in control during stressful circumstances and emergency operations.

Answer 3

1

Question 4

Be dependable, reliable, responsible, and fulfill obligations.

Answer 4

1

Question 5

Analyze emergency situations, and react quickly, calmly, and effectively, giving due regard to hazards and circumstances.

Answer 5

1

Question 6

Recognize life safety hazards and make proper decisions to mitigate these hazards.

Answer 6

1

Question 7

Engage in strenuous physical activity, which under emergency situations may require long working hours under emotional stress.

Answer 7

1

Question 8

Take command and remain in command of an emergency situation under stress.

Answer 8

1

Question 9

Give appropriate fire-ground and emergency scene commands

Answer 9

1

Question 10

Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships.

Answer 10

1

Question 11

Administer cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation in medical emergencies.

Answer 11

1

Question 12

Lead and direct personnel during all risk emergencies (residential structure fires, wildland fires, earthquakes) within the area of influence of state and county resources.

Answer 12

1

Question 13

Function as a positive role model for subordinate personnel, leading by example, maintaining open lines of communication, and providing a work environment which builds a safe effective team.

Answer 13

1

Question 14

Adequate administer emergency medical care to ill or injured persons.

Answer 14

1

Question 15

Participate in physical fitness programs and comply with department medical and fitness requirements.

Answer 15

1

Question 16

Use critical thinking (apply logic and reason) to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.

Answer 16

1

Question 17

Safely use and maintain firefighting tools and equipment.

Answer 17

1

Question 18

Create and maintain a healthy work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Answer 18

1

Question 19

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Answer 19

1

Question 20

Read and interpret road maps, street signs, reference manuals, training materials, policies, procedures, reports, and correspondence

Answer 20

1

Question 21

Lead and direct personnel activities and daily operations

Answer 21

1

Question 22

Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems

Answer 22

1

Question 23

Assign, direct, track, and evaluate operational resources and their effectiveness

Answer 23

1

Question 24

Manage time effectively, multitask, and prioritize assignments in order to meet objectives.

Answer 24

1

Question 25

Operate radios, telephones and different types of computer equipment.

Answer 25

1

Question 26

Safely coordinate operations with air and ground resources to maximize effective use.

Answer 26

1

Question 27

Resolve interpersonal problems or conflicts between personnel in order to maintain and improve working and living relationships

Answer 27

1

Question 28

Calm emotionally distressed or distraught patients, victims, relatives, friends, co-workers, and bystanders at an incident.

Answer 28

1

Question 29

Provide training and development to firefighters and other personnel in firefighting, medical care, and rescue activities.

Answer 29

1

Question 30

Carry, maneuver, raise, and lower various types of ladders (straight, extension)

Answer 30

1

Question 31

Prepare clear and concise reports (fire monthly budgets, Cal Card, personnel)

Answer 31

1

Question 32

Develop written documentation (memos, letters, reports, procedures, technical manuals) to ensure accurate and complete information

Answer 32

1

Question 33

Lead and direct the care and maintenance of facility, apparatus, and grounds.

Answer 33

1

Question 34

Determine the need for critical incident stress debriefings and implement procedures as appropriate

Answer 34

1

Question 35

Solve general mathematical problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Answer 35

1

Question 36

Demonstrate, develop, and implement occupational injury and illness programs.

Answer 36

1

Question 37

Edit written materials (memos, letters, reports, procedures, technical manuals) to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information presented.

Answer 37

1

Question 38

Maintain logs and other periodic and activity reports.

Answer 38

1

Question 39

Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile equipment.

Answer 39

1

Question 40

Locate and determine the origin and cause of fires

Answer 40

1

Question 41

Use computer software (mapmaking, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Answer 41

1

Question 42

Perform general building and grounds maintenance and repairs (plumbing, carpentry, landscaping)

Answer 42

1

Question 43

Conduct and document defensible space inspections (LE100, PRC 4291)

Answer 43

1