Ch 8. Training and Education

Question 1

The biggest drawback for acquired structures is ____. (116)

Answer 1

gaining permission to burn, especially in urban areas because of large quantities of smoke

Question 2

The author of Fire and Emergency Services Administration says that NIMS compliant ICS should be used for every incident involving ____. (120)

Answer 2

more than one resource

Question 3

____ are responsible for the efficient and effective emergency operations of the department. (113)

Answer 3

Administrators

Question 4

Success at the scene of an emergency is the result of ___, meaning the providers have the ability to complete manual skills with little to no conscious effort. This level of ability is achieved only after practicing the skills many times beginning with ____. (113)

Answer 4

a well-trained team; an intensive recruit school

Question 5

To be proficient at emergency operations, members have to be thoroughly trained before participating, and ___. (114)

Answer 5

must receive updated training regularly

Question 6

This profession requires a higher level of training because of the emergency nature of the service and ___. (114)

Answer 6

the infrequency of the use of these skills

Question 7

____ is essential to retain skills and ensure safety. (114)

Answer 7

Training

Question 8

The fewer working fires a department experiences or the less frequency a skill is used, the greater ____. (114)

Answer 8

the need for training

Question 9

Skills that require ___ can degrade rather quickly. (114)

Answer 9

muscle coordination

Question 10

Training must be direct to ____. (114)

Answer 10

the least able member

Question 11

Technical competencies are most successfully taught to the adult learner through ____. (114)

Answer 11

hands-on training

Question 12

Many higher level skills, such as emergency command, hazmat evaluation and operations, fire prevention, and EMS, can be best learned through ____. (114)

Answer 12

simulation drills

Question 13

The highest level of knowledge retention comes from ____. (114)

Answer 13

applying the knowledge to an actual incident or training exercise and practicing the skill or administrative task

Question 14

Often the best way to learn something is ___. (115)

Answer 14

to teach it

Question 15

For training to be effective, it needs to be ____ and ___. (115)

Answer 15

timely and relevant

Question 16

____ is one factor that determines successful training, but another important consideration is the delivery method. (115)

Answer 16

motivation

Question 17

Any in-service training program should start with ____. (116)

Answer 17

department-wide planning and implementation

Question 18

The key to providing the best fire and rescue service is ____. (116)

Answer 18

a comprehensive, exhaustive recruit school for new firefighters and an in-service training schedule that stressed and reinforces basic skills.

Question 19

A certified EMT needs to accumulate ___ continuing education hours in each 2-year certification cycle. A paramedic, however, needs to accumulate ____ continuing education hours. (116)

Answer 19

24; 48

Question 20

____ is especially useful for required yearly recertification training, such as that needed for hazardous materials operations. (116)

Answer 20

Interactive multimedia training

Question 21

The big advantage to [interactive multimedia training] is the ability to obtain the certified training ____. (116)

Answer 21

at the local fire station or at a member’s own home

Question 22

____ has the greatest potential for reducing the off-duty time needed for recertification. (117)

Answer 22

Web technology

Question 23

A weakness in most certification systems and in the NFPA professional standards is that ____. (117)

Answer 23

there are no recertification or continuing education requirements.

Question 24

____ are rules that clarify consistent actions that result in proven outcomes and safe practices. (117)

Answer 24

SOPs

Question 25

The likelihood of deaths and property damage increases when ____. (117)

Answer 25

there are no SOPs in place

Question 26

____ need to be addressed and incorporated into the SOPs and training sessions. (118)

Answer 26

Any actions or situations that might require variance

Question 27

SOPs are the basis for ___ and ___ levels of service. (118)

Answer 27

consistent and reliable

Question 28

SOPs that are ____- similar to the military’s commitment to obey orders- will provide the consistency the public expects.

Answer 28

rigorously enforced

Question 29

Any time a variance [from SOPs] occur, it needs to be _____ to the command officer and the other companies that are responding to the same incident. (118)

Answer 29

communicated immediately

Question 30

A critique should be primarily ___, although its results can also be useful during the annual performance evaluation of members. (118)

Answer 30

a learning experience

Question 31

The experience obtained from an actual incident is a team’s ___. (118)

Answer 31

most valuable resource

Question 32

Primarily, the function of [NIMS] is ____. (119)

Answer 32

to command and control operations at catastrophic emergency incidents

Question 33

As is true for all emergency operations, ____ ensures emergency skills and procedures are accomplished successfully and safely. (120)

Answer 33

practice

Question 34

Making anything ___ more likely results in it being done correctly. (120)

Answer 34

routine

Question 35

who initiates command? (120)

Answer 35

The first arriving unit

Question 36

Command should be passed to ____. (120)

Answer 36

the most appropriate qualified agency

Question 37

To avoid redundancy of requested resources, incomplete or inaccurate information, and a number of other issues, ____ is very important. (120)

Answer 37

unity of command

Question 38

When considering a college-level education, it is important that individuals are sure the particular program ____. (121)

Answer 38

meets their needs

Question 39

In most cases, _____ gives the chief the tools needed to be a change agent. (122)

Answer 39

education

Question 40

A good lecturer tries to ___ every audience. (122)

Answer 40

learn something from

Question 41

High quality, professional public FES is primarily the result of 2 basic factors: (123)

Answer 41

1) equipment and facilities

2) human resources

Question 42

_____ is typically attained in firefighter basic training, fire officer courses, seminars, and company drills. (123)

Answer 42

Training

Question 43

The knowledge and skills needed to respond successfully to an emergency can be gained only through ____. (123)

Answer 43

a formal education

Question 44

______ degree should parallel the positions of Fire Officer 1 and 2. (123)

Answer 44

associate’s

Question 45

The National Professional Development Model recommends that officers with the roles of battalion, division, deputy, or assistant chief have a ____ degree. (123-124)

Answer 45

bachelor’s